Easter Sunday

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I almost completely took the day off from work yesterday.  I slept until 7:19am!  This is very late in my house with an early rising toddler.  My hubby brought me coffee in bed, and we lounged around as a family upstairs for a little bit.  While I was taking a shower, Dan took Mackenzie downstairs.  As I was getting dressed (into clean pajamas) I heard the little one excitedly talking about … [Read more...]

Tips for photographing your toddler

Toddler Portraits by Portland Oregon Family Photographer Jessica Shepard

My dearest friend Kendra called me this afternoon. She wants to take a picture of her son to use on their holiday cards but "he doesn't stay still". I first met Kendra when we were little girls at dancing school, probably around 6 or 7 years old. I met Kendra again as freshmen in high school. We were in the same honors English class. On the second day of school, she brought a photo of our … [Read more...]

Soup, a Toddler, and my Photography Business

I made soup. I don't cook, not very well at least. Just ask my hubby about the peanut butter tofu, or the boiled eggs with fried mashed potatoes. I grew up on my grandmother's chicken soup. My grandmother passed away over twelve years ago, and for years before that was not well enough to cook. Based on a memory, and some questions to my mom, who had often grocery shopped for her, I decided … [Read more...]

Not just a belly {Portland Maternity Photography}

37 Weeks Pregnant - Looking at Son

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 … [Read more...]

Maternity Family Session {Portland Maternity Photographer}

Portland Child Photography

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. … [Read more...]