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Shelby and her family

Jessica — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:22:38 +0000

Maternity sessions and family portraits are not very different to me. There’s a belly, that is fun to show off, and makes for some beautiful images. Mostly it is still about documenting a time in the family’s life.

Shelby, Tim, and Sidney invited me to their home for portraits last weekend. They were so much fun to work with, and it’s always great to see my wedding clients again. It was raining hard outside so we decided to stay indoors for the session. I think the intimacy of their home really adds to the photos.

Family Maternity Portraits {In Studio}

Jessica — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:36:41 +0000

I met Fabi at a mom’s group last summer, when we took our girls strawberry picking at a farm, just outside of Hillsboro. This past weekend, she brought her hubby and two year old daughter to my Portland studio for a maternity photo session.

Often maternity photos are thought of as the pregnant woman alone. While these are part of what I do, I think it’s important to capture images of the whole family, to really document this time in their lives. Something about the existing family as is gets to me, since I know how much life changes from pregnancy to being a mom. I imagine with your second baby, it’s still a whole new world.

Not just a belly {Portland Maternity Photography}

Jessica — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:14:36 +0000

I think close to 90% of my business these days is weddings, but portraits are such fun too. I especially love maternity sessions. While I take a few that are belly shots, I approach maternity photos not very different than engagement photography, or family portraits. To me, it’s a chance to document and celebrate your family as is, whether it being just the two of you, or you already have one or two children. It’s the last couple of weeks before a major change in life.

When I was pregnant everyone kept telling me to take some hubby time. Go out to eat. Go to the movies. Look into each others eyes while you stay up late drinking hot chocolate in front of the fire. Of course, I am guessing many first time moms-to-be would agree, I was too excited and anxious to really take the advice to heart and enjoy the quiet moments.

Around 35 weeks I got put on modified bed rest, which pretty much means I was supposed to sit on the couch and watch tv, or read a book. I did watch way too much HGTV, and read piles of pregnancy / birthing books. However, I really just wanted to get up and do things, and found the rest very difficult to take. Now with a 21 month old little girl, and a business, I can’t imagine the opportunity to sit on the couch for even a couple of hours!!!

I imagine it’s all very different when you are having your second, like Carrie and Stephen. In their photos, I try to capture who they are as a current family with their toddler Evan.

The first photo, a belly without a face, is one of the exceptions. The artist in me loves it but the feminist in me strongly objects, since it is cold and stark. Of course, back in art school, I would have said that any image that can conjure up enough feeling to make me feel conflicted, and think about it, is good.

Maternity Family Session {Portland Maternity Photographer}

Jessica — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:07:20 +0000

I met Carrie back when Evan, and my daughter, Mackenzie, were still napping on us in slings. Both are now toddling around, and Carrie is expecting her second baby boy in just a few weeks. This morning we did maternity photos and family portrait session of Carrie, Stephen, and Evan, in their Hillsboro neighborhood.

Maternity Photography

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:56:48 +0000

Amanda and Mark are just a few weeks away from having their first, a baby boy. They had me over for a maternity session to document this special time in their lives. The couple raises five chickens and two cats, who were all a part of our photo session.

Amanda & Mark – I’ll let you know when your web gallery is ready. Best wishes for a happy birth!

Maternity Session

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:48:14 +0000

I did a maternity photography session this weekend with Lisa and her husband Chris.

They invited me into their home, which had great natural lighting and an incredible backyard. With the dry weather we were able to get some outdoor shots in, like the ones here.

Lisa’s baby is due in less than two weeks!