A Portland Family Photographer retreat at the Oregon Coast.

When you bought a lot of flowers from Trader Joes to make flower crowns, and you did do that for a Columbia River Gorge spring wildflower photography session, but then you leave the remaining flower crowns in the car for two days before remembering you accidentally forgot about them, and then find out that they survived miraculously and want to use them before they dry up completely, so you make one that fits your daughter's head perfectly and go out into a field with her aft

There's a beautiful field close to Vancouver, WA that covers itself in camas lillies every spring. To say it's magical still doesn't do it justice - you'll just have to experience it for yourself! Just be mindful of the poison oak - you'll be fine if you stick to the trail but I do recommend identifying it quickly so you know what to watch out for while walking around this beautiful place. We made sure our daughter stayed close to us the entire time and when she didn't listen

I can't tell you how much I love photographing an older sibling exitedly awaiting the arrival of their little brother or sister. It doesn't get much sweeter than that, does it? And this family certainly delivered on that sweetness. This mama brought several outfits for her maternity photography session in Portland, which by all means, is fine by me! Do an outfit change if you'd like to get even more variety in your final gallery! Some photographers charge extra but I do not a

A Winter-ish Portland Family Photography Session I LOVE when families want their Portland family photography session during the off season. Why? Because it's not as busy, there's more room for flexibility if weather gets out of hand, and sunset is earlier so parents don't have to adjust bedtimes for that soft golden light. Plus, your family can snuggle up in a warm blanket or scarves and it's a great and easy excuse to get close to each other and cuddle for photos! This day,

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When it's on the edge of winter & spring and the leaves are still a distant memory, when the weather is still your typical rainy Portland forecast...BUT you want family moments captured - how about we head over to a local coffee shop? The kids loved sipping on their hot chocolate at The Dragonfly Coffee House while their parents snuggled their kiddos and talked. A low-key morning in Portland yet wonderful new memories captured for this family. As most portland oregon family p

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