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.

As a toddler mom, I know exactly what you're thinking when I suggest a 7:30 or even 8:00 p.m. session. Because I think it, too, when making any plans. "That's bedtime." Believe me when I say that I get it. We've worked hard as mothers to build routines because they matter. A well-rested child usually means a happier child, and no one wants to intentionally throw off bedtime. So why would I ever recommend doing just that? Because the soft, golden hour lighting will give you wa

Best Family Photo Locations in Portland for Young Children

If you want a farm vibe to your family photos but don't live on one, look no further than Luscher Farms in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Book a session under "Portland & Towns" and write in your questionnaire you want Luscher Farms and you'll get a white barn, greenhouse, flower gardens, and grassy fields in your photos! Although, this session we mainly stayed in the garden area!

If you've ever thought, "We'll book family photos when my toddler is a little easier," I get it. Because I'm right there with you. I'm a toddler mom, too, and my days are filled with constant snack negotiations, chasing her around and wondering where she got her endless energy from because it wasn't from me or her dad lol, and wondering how someone so small can cause such destruction in just two minutes! So when parents tell me they're nervous their toddler won't cooperate du

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