Maternity Photos Sneak Peek

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Shelby and Tim were my wedding clients last year.  A few months ago, Shelby told me she was pregnant, and now the new baby is almost here!  A little teaser for now, with more photos to come soon. … [Read more...]

What to Expect at a Maternity Session

Portland Maternity Photography Session

Being pregnant is such a unique time in a woman's life. Often by late in the third trimester, women feel tired and fat, not sexy in the least. But pregnant bodies are so round and beautiful! When I was pregnant our doula, Taffy with Personal Touch Doula, came to our house and took maternity photos of my hubby and I. I remember it feeling awkward to try to move or pose, but I also know we laughed a … [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...]

Maternity Photography

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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! … [Read more...]

Maternity Photography Special

I was not one of those happy pregnant people. I enjoyed feeling the kicks and squirms, and greatly looked forward to meeting my new baby. I think I was a tad cranky and anxious throughout pregnancy. I am also someone that is much more comfortable as the photographer, not the model. Despite all this, I am so thrilled that I took the time to have such a special transitional time in my life … [Read more...]