Everett :: Newborn Photo Session :: Portland, OR

That little toddler jumping on the bed just so happens to be the little guy who kickstarted my career. My first photo session was doing maternity photos with Meghann, my friend of 24 (?!) years. Since then we have grown by two more little boys, and a lot less time to have an uninterrupted conversation. My favorite thing about being a family photographer is watching families grow, especially when they are lifelong friends. When I see those first maternity photos now, I realize just how special it was to document the beginnings of this family. xo

Frankie Mae Wilder

Frankie Mae came into the world surrounded by beautiful mamas, a handsome brother, an array of trucks, and a whole lot of love. Welcome to the world sweet girl! 

Niko's Birth Story :: Portland Birth Photographer :: Portland, OR

Birth, like the life it creates, is a journey. One you can have a plan and a dream for, but one that will test you and ask you to surrender and to trust the path, however long and winding it may be.  Erika was so calm and such a trooper throughout her 35 (!!!) hours of labor. I had mentioned to Erika just a week before that I would love to photograph a birth. Without hesitation she asked if I wanted to document hers. I felt so honored to be a part of this story, and the moment Niko joined us was a moment I have never experienced before. Witnessing a birth is very different than experiencing it yourself, and I think it may have been even more breathtaking and wondrous to see firsthand. I was left with this amazing natural high and I am now certain this is what I want to do more of. Welcome Niko, you have some amazing parents and a wonderful older brother who are happy to have you join them on this journey. 

Fun fact: Erika had the same AMAZING midwife team (Glow midwifery) that I had for my two births. It was wonderful working with them and not being the one in labor this time. 

Welcome Isaac Arthur :: In-Home Newborn Session :: Portland, OR Newborn Photographer

Dog kisses, big brother snuggles, and a whole lotta love for this sweet new baby boy, documened at home with his family in Portland, OR. 

Bennett :: Newborn Lifestyle Photographer :: Portland, OR.

I first met Barbara and Joel when we took their maternity photos in March (you can see those photos here). She was due a day after me and we were excited to see how a newborn photoshoot would work out, given we didn't know whose was coming first! Bennett came into the world on June 8th. I brought my new assistant Hugo along for the fun and he proved himself to be an excellent...sleeper. We had so much fun talking about our new additions and sharing our birth stories that I completely lost track of time. And this is why I love my job. I look forward to seeing this beautiful family grow!