Sirius & Chris {Portland Engagement}

Downtown Portland Engagement Photos by Oregon Wedding Photographer J.Shepard

Sirius and Chris are getting married this summer, having their wedding at AquaRiva in SW Portland.  They are both so vibrant, and have the cutest how we met story ever, which I will not share! The couple got engaged at Council Crest Park so we met there to start of the engagement photos.  From there, we headed downtown to get some more urban portraits. … [Read more...]

Family Maternity Portraits {In Studio}

Pregnancy Photography by Portland Maternity Photographer J.Shepard

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 … [Read more...]

Weekday Portrait Sessions

Starting on Friday May 8th, I am offering weekday portraits for the first time!  Bookings for in studio weekday portraits will be $100, one third less than my weekend session fee.  A product credit, email or phone consultation prior to your session, creative editing, and a private web gallery will be included as always.  Outdoor on location bookings will be accepted as well for weekdays for … [Read more...]

Custom Designed Wedding Guestbooks

Custom Photo Cover on Wedding Guestbook

I love books (and canvas)!  As technology oriented as I am, I still really feel it's important to hold a photo in my hands.  I've looked for a long time for a coffee table book that has good quality images, study design and just that extra special feel.  Recently I ordered a sample wedding guestbook, and I just adore it.  Not only do these books make great wedding guestbooks but they can be … [Read more...]

Sweet Little Newborn Girl {In Studio}

Newborn Photography in Studio, in Portland, Oregon

A year and a half ago I photographed Vanessa's little boy at Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro, as he turned one.  Now I'm honored to get to meet her newborn daughter, Emma, at less than two weeks old!  When Vanessa brought her into my Portland studio, in her very pink girlie carseat, I was just amazed at how precious and tiny she is. … [Read more...]