It's so tempting to have AI write this and list out in a pretty, organized way why mini sessions are NOT the best option for your family but here I go from the heart - my own experience as a family photographer for over 10 years as to why you should avoid minis for next year and why I will no longer offer them, even if it hurts my business. It's been a mental and emotional battle in determining if I want to end the days of offering mini sessions and especially Fall Mini Sessi

Wilsonville, Oregon Family Photography Session

McMenamins Edgefield Family Photo Session in Troutdale, Oregon

Lantern Family Photo Shoot near Portland, Oregon. Lanterns have always been something I love incorporating into photos - something old and nostalgic about them that easily bring light and warmth to the environment.

A Family Photography Beach Session on the Oregon Coast in Pacific City

What a family photo session is like in the Columbia River Gorge with Nicole Fitzwater Photography

Sweaters, Hats & Scarves Serve a Purpose More Than Just Staying Warm

I know I am a family photographer, so you might think my opinion is a little (or a lot) biased. And that's true. BUT I've tried to remain conservative with this timeline as it is based on how fast children are growing at certain stages, how often their looks and personality is developing and how often we should be capturing these moments and milestones.

Nothing but wonderful things to say about this sweet family and their newborn in-home session near Woodburn, Oregon - you could just feel the love for this new, beautiful baby girl, it nearly brought tears to my eyes while photographing them. We only photographed in their baby's nursery where the light was the best and their main bedroom and easily captured a full gallery's worth of images. I always promise inquiring families that they don't need much space to make magic happ

This mama went to the same birth center as me, Andaluz Birth Center, which sadly had to close their doors suddenly last month. She was their last and final client to give birth there.