One of the first questions families ask when planning a session is: “I have young kids who need to get to bed early. What’s the best time of year for family photos?" The honest answer? Each season offers its pros and cons to consider: not just your children's ages and bedtimes but the weather (is it predictable that time of year?) crowds (summer weekends on the beach mean a lot of people), scenery (hello spring wildflowers!) and other considerations are at play when determini

Motherhood Mini Sessions in Portland, Oregon 2026

Columbia River Gorge Adventure Photo Session for Families near Portland, Oregon

It was my first time visiting this super adorable apple orchard near Portland, Oregon in Beaverton and I just fell in love! I want to do family photo sessions here all the time now! Red barn, rows and rows of pear and apple trees, little red wagons, and of course, this little cutie! She had a blast running around tasting all the apples and setting them in her own wagon. Then we played on their playground and ate dinner at the picnic tables provided. It was a wonderful evening

Portland Maternity Photographer - magic in the forest of Mt. Hood

A sunflower session in the summertime near Portland, Oregon at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.

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