Portland Oregon Newborn Photographer - casual family session at home! (part 1)

I love, love, LOVE watching my clients’ families grow and this adorable family is no exception! I met Ashley & Alina (aka Ashlina) over 8 years ago, when they were newly engaged. Since their engagement session, I’ve photographed a lot of their milestones, including newborn sessions for each of their little ones. With their first baby, I visited them in the hospital, but with their newest bundle we opted for a session in their home. It was definitely the best option with an energetic toddler in the mix!

Salem Oregon Family Photographer - Newborn Asha

You may recognize these parents, as they’re long-time clients of mine. I also posted some of their gorgeous maternity photos recently, which you can see HERE and HERE. In those posts, I explained that Anna found out during her pregnancy that her cancer had returned, hence the chemotherapy while pregnant.

I met baby Asha at my studio in 2022, when we captured these precious photos. Ken brought one of his guitars and played some beautiful music for his little girl, who obviously loves it (look at that smile!).

Salem Oregon Family Photographer - Baby Clayton

I was scheduled to photograph Monica and Khyler’s wedding in April of 2020, but due to the pandemic, they eloped in their backyard during a family BBQ, with plans to have their big celebration when things opened back up. Well, fast forward a few months and surprise, things still weren’t open, but they were expecting! Eventually they decided to skip the big wedding and just settle in to their new home and family life. A few weeks after little Clayton was born, I paid their family a visit for an at-home family session! Monica’s teenaged son was also kind enough to bless us with his presence for a full family photo. I mean, he DID get to “skip” class for a few minutes (online learning was quite convenient for this day!). Anyway, we’re planning another family session this fall and I can’t wait to see how big the little dude will be!

Portland Oregon Newborn Photographer - Fresh 48 Session with baby Everett

I can’t believe this little newborn just turned one! In case you missed the post featuring this couple’s maternity session, CLICK HERE to see it (spoiler alert: they’re gorgeous). As usual, I’m way behind on blogging, so here I am, finally sharing this Fresh-48 session, over a year later. If you are asking what a “fresh-48” session is…Well, that is when I travel to you and photograph your baby within 48 hours of birth. This often takes place at a hospital, but can also be done in a birthing center or in your home. Most hospitals do not offer professional photography, so this is the ideal replacement for that…or simply for those who don’t want (or can’t afford) to have the birth photographed. Many clients who book fresh-48 sessions also book newborn portraits for a few weeks later, as babies really do change that much in that short of time.

Like many babies born in late 2019 or 2020, Everett has spent the majority of her first year at home, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t think she’s had any complaints, though, seeing as both of her moms have also been home pretty much this whole time.