black and white portraits

Salem Oregon Family Photographer - adorable b&w family session (studio)

I adore this little family and love when I get to see them each year! The kids are beyond cute and I can’t decide which I love more…their big, brown eyes, or their pinchable cheeks! Side note: This session was from 2 years ago and I can confirm that this little baby is still rocking those cheeks!

Salem Oregon Family Photographer - at home session with a family of 19!

I met Loui (in the white turtleneck sweater) my freshman year of college, when we were on the same cheerleading squad. Eventually, we became roommates and then lifelong friends! Shortly after meeting Loui, I met Amber, when I was her high school cheerleading coach. Loui ended up marrying Amber’s brother and here we are, nearly 30 years later, doing a big ‘ol family portrait 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.

Hood River Portrait Photographer - Girls' Day In

I’ve shared some photos from this session already (Click HERE to see the color shots), but just wanted to mention (again) how much fun this was! River and I spent a few hours hanging out, talking, laughing, and snapping photos of each other at the most amazing airbnb (yes, I rent through them frequently…what can I say, I love airbnbs!). If you’re asking, “Where are the photos she took of you, Kel?” — Well, that is a really good question and now that you bring it up, I realize that I should probably share the photos she took of me one of these days (they’re SO good!). In the meantime, please enjoy these black and white portraits of my adorable friend, River!