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Salem Oregon Maternity Photographer - books, plants, and an adorable baby bump!

Sometimes it’s just too dang hot outside do do a maternity session. This was one of those days, when we had record highs last August. Rather than try to sweat through the heat, we opted to shoot in the studio, where we could all rejoice about the air conditioning.

The parents-to-be brought some of their favorite baby books, their ultrasound images, a baby blanket, and a name sign. I gathered up all of the plants (fake and real) that I could find, and Jessica’s emerald green lace dress tied it all together perfectly.

Vanvcouver Washington Family Photographer - backyard session with K & A

These photos are from last year’s session and boy has this little guy grown a lot since then (I recently did their annual Fall photos)! I met up with this family at their Vancouver home on a foggy fall morning, which worked really well with their colorful outfits! We took a quick stroll along the path behind their home, which was perfect for their session!

Vancouver Washington Family Photographer - family session, at home

Isn’t this little guy just the cutest? I mean, look at this perfect little lips, curious eyes, and amazing hair! I photographed him at home, with his parents, one last time before he became a big brother, a few months later.

Vancouver Washington Family Photographer - casual in-home family session

I met Jeremy & Sade a few years ago, when I photographed their beautiful vineyard wedding. They are very laid back (the perfect personalities to be caring for a toddler) and so easy to work with. I photographed baby Aaron when he was about 6 months old and boy was he a cutie! We scheduled his next session for 12 months, but thanks to a baby cold, we postponed a few months. It actually worked out perfectly, as Jeremy and Sade were able to close on and move into their new home in those three months!

I couldn’t believe how much he had changed between 6 and 15 months! He looked like a completely different person! In addition to him growing, his hair changed a lot too! He want from short, black hair to much longer, light brown, curly hair! He was also MUCH more active, so doing an in-home session was perfect! Plus, I got to see their beautiful new house!

Side note: Aaron will be a big brother very soon! I believe his Mama is due next month and I can’t wait to see their new little one! They obviously make adorable little humans1

Portland Family Photographer - Bringing Cheerfulness to an Overcast day!

To be clear, I mean the BABY is the one bringing the cheerfulness! I met up with Katie & Miguel (former wedding clients of mine!!) at their home in Vancouver, for a fall mini session. Due to her Addison’s Disease, this Mama a compromised immune system, which means her family has been quarantined for over a year (they were already quarantining, due to her illness, prior to the pandemic)! Their house backs up to a greenbelt, which was perfect for outdoor photos, without having to go out in public. I was able to shoot from a good distance (and a mask, of course), which kept everyone safe. Allistair was a little shy at first, but quickly warmed up to the idea of doing family photos and had us all laughing by the end. His yellow outfit was a perfect match for his bubbly and curious personlity!