Portland Family Photographer

As a Portland family photographer, I’m not here to line everyone up and tell you to smile at the camera. I’m here for the real stuff. Family photo sessions are so much more than just snapping a few pictures. They’re about creating real memories. It’s about those little moments—the laughter, the hugs, the silly faces—that make up the story of your family. And what better way to hold onto those moments than with photos you can display around your home? Every time you look at them, you'll be reminded of the joy and love you share. So, let’s make some memories together—whether it’s in a field of flowers or wherever your family’s heart feels happiest.

Family is everything, and I want to capture all the little things that make your heart beat. Whether we’re running through the forest with your littles or just hanging out at home, I’m all about those intimate, real moments. It’s not just about posing for the camera—it’s about capturing the moments you might not even think to take a photo of, because those are often the ones that mean the most.


Your session will be all about what you love to do—whether it’s having dinner outside, going for a walk, or splashing around in the river. I want to document all of that as your Oregon family photographer, so you can look back and relive those memories for years to come.

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I have a baby boy that I am completely obsessed with, so now I get it in a way I didn’t before.

How fast everything changes. How the little things become the big things. How you blink, and suddenly they’re not so little anymore.

And it’s not the “perfect” moments you remember.

It’s the messy ones, the loud ones, the ones where nothing is really going as planned. But somehow… those are the ones that mean the most. That’s what I want to give you. Photos that feel like your real life right now.

And Family is everything, not in a cheesy way, in a real, everyday kind of way.

Whether we’re:

  • running through the forest

  • hanging out at home

  • or just letting your kids do their thing

I’m not here to make it feel posed or forced.

I’m there to document the moments you might not even think to take a photo of…because those are usually the ones you’ll come back to the most.

A mom and her two year old son laughing with each other in field of grass on a warm summer morning.
A family of five enjoying a day at a rocky river, with kids playing in the water and adults assisting and watching, surrounded by lush greenery captured by a Portland Family Photographer

“Zack and I went through the photos and we loved them so so much!! We haven’t had photos done in a couple years and I am so excited to sprinkle them all over our home when we get back !! Can’t wait to show you! Every summer we are yours! <3”

What Do Family Sessions Actually Look Like? (FAQ)

What do we actually do during a family session?

Honestly… whatever you already love doing together! Your session isn’t about performing for the camera.

It can look like:

  • dinner outside

  • walks around your neighborhood

  • splashing in the river

  • running around until everyone’s tired and laughing

I’m not there to create fake moments. I’m there to document what’s already happening.

So you can actually be in it and still have something to hold onto later.

What if we have no idea what we’re doing?

Perfect. You’re exactly like everyone else!

Most families show up like:  “okay… what do we do??” And I promise, you don’t need to know anything. I’ll guide you when you need it!

But most of the time? I’m just paying attention to the moments that naturally happen. That’s where the magic is.

What if my kids don’t sit still?

Good. I don’t want them to! The best photos don’t come from kids standing still and smiling perfectly.

They come from:

  • running around

  • being silly

  • doing their thing

Your kids don’t need to behave for this to be good. They just need to be themselves.

Do we need a perfect location?

Not at all!

Some of my favorite sessions happen:

  • at home

  • in your neighborhood

  • somewhere you already go all the time

It doesn’t need to be “epic” to matter.

It just needs to feel like your life.

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A couple standing close together outdoors, sharing a tender moment. The man is touching his forehead to the woman's forehead, and she is smiling with her eyes closed, holding her pregnant belly captured by a Portland Family Photographer
A woman and a man, both wearing casual clothing, are shown in a close-up black and white photo. The woman is holding her shirt up to reveal her lower abdomen, with her hand on her stomach. The man is standing beside her, with his hand on her waist, gently tracing her side.
A couple sharing an intimate moment in their kitchen, with the woman sitting on a kitchen counter and the man standing close, touching her thigh as they lean in for a kiss captured by a Portland Family Photographer
A family of three walking on a dirt path through a grassy field, holding hands and smiling, with a woman on the left, a man on the right, and a young girl in the middle.

“These photos turned out beautifully! We can’t thank you enough for capturing our family— Candidly meeting meeting us where we are and still being able to draw out all of the expessions!”

— Julia Y

A family of four, including two young girls and a man, sitting on a green couch in a living room, with a brown and white dog between the girls. The family is playing and laughing together.
Happy family playing together in a cozy living room: a woman lying on a couch, holding a young child, and a man leaning in to join, all smiling and enjoying a joyful moment.
A happy family, including a woman, a man, and a baby, sitting on a bed laughing and playing together.
Family of three joyfully dancing in a living room with a stone fireplace, woman holding a baby, man joining in, all smiling.
A black-and-white photo of a family on the beach. Two children are being swung by their parents, with one child in each parent's arms, and the children look happy. The ocean and a rock formation are visible in the background.
A group of people, including children and adults, enjoying a cloudy day at the beach with surf and wet sand.
A couple standing on a beach, holding hands and smiling, with overcast skies in the background.
A woman with long brown curly hair kissing a toddler girl on the cheek at the beach on a cloudy day.
A young boy running on the beach chasing two women, with an overcast sky and waves in the background.
Family of twelve, including children and grandparents, standing on a sandy beach with grassy dunes in the background, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
Group of children and an adult standing barefoot on the beach, with a girl hugging the adult's leg and another girl standing nearby, all dressed in casual clothing.
A woman with long wavy hair and tattooed arms holding a small child in front of pink flowering bushes in a garden.
A Beautiful woman with sitting outdoors among blooming flowers, smiling and holding a young child on her lap, both enjoying a sunny day in a garden.
A woman holding a baby with one hand and a young child's foot with the other hand. The woman has wavy hair and is sitting on a patterned fabric surface. The image is in black and white.
A woman with tattoos holding a young child on her lap, sitting among purple and pink flowers, smiling and reaching for a flower.
A woman holding a young girl, both dressed in white and pink, sharing a yellow flower outdoors on grass.
A woman standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, holding a flower in her right hand, with trees in the background in black and white.
A happy couple, with the woman visibly pregnant, standing outdoors in a green field, touching foreheads and smiling.
A couple with a young girl outdoors in a green, rural setting. The woman, who appears to be pregnant, is wearing a white blouse and a long skirt, and the man is wearing a light-colored short-sleeve shirt and pants. They are holding hands and looking
A woman crouched down in a forest enjoying time with a young boy who is walking along a wooded trail on a sunny day.
A woman holding a child in an outdoor wooded area, both smiling and close to each other.
A woman with long brown hair holding a young blonde boy on her shoulders in a wooded area, both smiling and playfully flexing their muscles.
A family of three walking along a dirt path surrounded by tall evergreen trees in a forested area during daytime.
A man sitting on a black blanket on the grass in a wooded park, playing with a young girl with blonde hair and a headband, smiling and raising her hands. Trees and greenery surround them during late afternoon or early evening.
A woman with long hair sitting on a dirt path helping a toddler practice crawling. The toddler is wearing a floral dress and a headband, and is on her hands and knees on the ground.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. Three children, two girls and a boy, playing outdoors in a park with soap bubbles floating around them. The girls are laughing and running, while the boy stands still.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. Three children, two girls and a boy, playing outdoors in a park with soap bubbles floating around them. The girls are laughing and running, while the boy stands still.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. A young boy sitting on an old, rusty Ferguson tractor outdoors during autumn, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. Two young girls sitting in a wagon, blowing on dandelions outdoors with closed eyes.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. A smiling young boy running on a grassy yard with an older man, possibly his father, in the background. There is an old tractor and bushes in the backyard, all in black and white.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon. An elderly man in a black shirt, jeans, and a wide-brimmed hat standing close to an elderly woman in a light green dress, sharing a kiss on the cheek outdoors at sunset, with trees and a tractor in the background.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. An elderly man standing outdoors next to an old tractor, wearing a cowboy hat, casual shirt, jeans, and boots, with trees in the background.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon. Three generations of men on a vintage tractor outdoors, with trees and bushes in the background. An older man in a cowboy hat stands next to the tractor, while a man and two children sit on the tractor, smiling.
Family Session in Aurora, Oregon on the Koch Family Farm. A group of children and an adult sitting on a tractor tire outdoors, smiling and waving.
Family Session in Portland, Oregon. A happy family enjoying a moment outdoors, with a man and woman playing with a young girl, all smiling and laughing in a park.
Two smiling girls standing in front of an old, dusty truck, one with her arm around the other. The older girl is wearing a black top and long green skirt, while the younger girl is in a floral dress. They are outdoors on a dirt ground with some green
A woman lifting a young girl into the air outdoors in a park with grass and trees.
A man lifts a young boy into the air outdoors, surrounded by green trees, with a joyful expression on both their faces.
A young girl in a black and green dress with hair clips playing with a bubble in a yard. A small boy in overalls and a white shirt looks up at her, with trees and a wheelbarrow in the background.
A young girl in a white dress with blue bows in her hair is smiling and holding hands with two women, one squatting on the left and another standing on the right, on a sidewalk in front of a red brick building with greenery.
A family of three holding hands and smiling on a sidewalk in front of a large, old brick house surrounded by trees.
A family of three, including a woman, man, and young boy with a helmet, walking on a sidewalk in front of a large brick house with trees and bushes.
A family in front of a large brick building with a Victorian architectural style, including a bay window and decorative stonework. A person rides a scooter in the foreground, two adults stand talking, and a child is being pulled on a skateboard.