Portland Family Photography
“Love is the glue that holds a family together”
-Bangambiki Habyarimana
I love photographing families. I enjoy capturing the connections, personality, love, and interesting moments that happens within a family. My sessions involve a mix of candid and posed images. We’ll play and wander around for up to two hours–depending on kids’ needs of course.
When you decide you are ready for a session, email me through the contact form. I’ll email you back and then we’ll chat on the phone. I’ll ask you about your family, your ideas for your session (location, occasion, etc), your plans for your photos (do you want to add to your wall gallery, or create an album?), and we’ll tentatively schedule a day if we can. I’ll send you a quote with a retainer, contract + model release and then it will be official!
PRICING
Session Fee of $250 includes:
Up to 2 hours shooting time of one nuclear family of up to six people (additional fee for multiple-generation/extended family sessions)
One complimentary digital image OR 8×10 mounted print
I offer collections which include wall art, gift prints, and digital images, as well as a la carte items. Collection prices start at $649. You’ll select your collection during the ordering session, about two weeks after the photo session.
Recent Family Photography Sessions
Beaverton Extended Family Photography: The Z Family
Mt Tabor Extended Family Photography: The S Family
What a special session! The S family was gathering for the first time since before the pandemic. Laura and Chris's children live on opposite sides of the country, and they'd had a baby. This was the first time for everyone to meet the new toddler and the first time...
Forest Family Photography: The K Family
This family is small, but mighty. Lots and lots of personality--which makes for such a fun session! I met up with the K family in this fabulous gem of park. It's nestled within a neighborhood, and boasts a lovely forested section, as well as a pond and some grassy...
Industrial Portland Family Photography: The T Family
Some families love traipsing through fields at sunset, or frolicking on a beach. But some families, like the T family, prefer a more urban look! We met up in the industrial area of Portland which features tons of beautiful, colorful street art and graffiti. (Mom's...
Corbett, OR Farm Family Photography: The H Family
2021 Fall Family Mini Sessions
Hoyt Arboretum Golden Hour Family Photography: The Q Family
Vancouver Garden Family Photography: The H Family
Mt Tabor Family Photography: The Y Family
What a perfect spring day for this Mt Tabor family photography session! This family was full of fun energy, as you can tell! I had a fantastic time getting to know them and capturing their personalities and connection.
2021 Tulip Mini Sessions
In March, I made it back to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm for their tulip festival! I got to photograph three beautiful families, as well as wander around a bit myself. It was a beautiful day and the flowers were gorgeous as always.
2020 Fall Family Mini Sessions
Rose Garden Family Photography: The H Family
Mt Tabor Family Photography: The P Family
Portland Toddler Family Photography: The B Family
Remember this tiny baby?? Well, it's been two years and he's still adorable, but a lot more mobile! I had a ton of fun hanging out with the B family in their home for their lifestyle family photography session. Little played in the backyard, went for a walk around the...
Mom & Daughter in the Pearl
I had a great time at this Pearl family photography session with P and C. We met up at Jamison Square on a sunny November morning (look, we didn't even need coats!). So many beautiful colors and textures in that area! Little C has a ton of energy, so she loved...
In-Home Extended Family Photography: The T Family
Crystal Springs Adoption Family Photography Session–The M Family
Sauvie Island Extended Family Photography
Two years ago I photographed this exuberant extended family, and this summer I had the honor of photographing them again! It was a very hot day but we found some shade to make it more bearable. We started out at Howell Park, which has a variety of charming elements--a...
Grotto Family Photography Session: The B Family
This Grotto family photography session was a new one for me, and a lot of fun! I hadn't been there before--it's got a little system of trails at the top of the big hill, with all kinds of plant life, statues, fountains, ponds, and more. It's lovely and very calm among...
Extended Family Photography at Cathedral Park: The D Family | Portland Family Photography
This session was a surprise gift! Holly reached out because they were surprising her mom with a trip to Portland to visit her family. Isn't that the sweetest? It was Grandma's birthday too, and what a fun way to celebrate. I love that they thought of getting photos...
Twin Toddlers At Home! Portland Family Photography
Did you know that twins are the actual best? 🙂 I love twins, I love photographing families, and believe it or not, I really love photographing toddlers in particular! They're so funny and expressive and active and never, ever boring. At this twin family photography...
Portland Family Photography: The E Family at Cathedral Park
Natalie, Ryan & Griffin: Tualatin Family Photography
Griffin was turning six months old, and Natalie was excited to have some family photos taken. We did this Tualatin family photography session at their beautiful home. We started in his adorable bedroom and then moved to their living room. Little Griffin was so curious...
Colton Red Thread Adoption Session
Colton, OR Red Thread Adoption Family Session
2017 Fall Mini-Sessions at Laurelhurst Park
I had a great time meeting these three beautiful families in Laurelhurst Park for some mini-sessions! It was a perfect spot, with some lovely fall foliage and plenty of open space to play and laugh. 🙂
Reading Mini-Sessions at Green Bean Books Benefiting The Children’s Book Bank
This spring I attended a networking event that featured a number of local non-profit organizations. Though I've lived in Portland for more than four years, I hadn't heard of any of them! The first one really piqued my interest--The Children's Book Bank. I love books,...
The S Families: Cathedral Park Extended Family Photography
Becca's parents were having a birthday, and all the families were gathering (some from out of state) in Portland to celebrate together. And photographs to commemorate the occasion was a perfect way to enhance the celebration. The Cathedral Park extended family...
Lindsey, Dan & Claire: Vancouver Family Photography
Family photography session at Fort Vancouver, in Vancouver, Washington.
Baby Henry and Family! Lifestyle Newborn Family Photography
A fun, sweet photography session combining newborn family lifestyle photography, at the family’s home in Southwest Portland.
Rose Garden Extended Family Photography: The Flowers Family
A fun, lively session with an extended family at the Portland International Test Rose Garden
Gender Reveal Family Photography: Emi & Ryan
Imagine my thrill went Emi let me know that they were expecting their second baby! You may remember that I photographed their family when their son Cedric was born last year. So hurray for more babies! Emi wanted to do a combined gender reveal family photography...
Northwest Portland Family Photography: Alayna & Sacha’s Family
Photographing Alayna and Sacha and their three children was such a fun and warm experience! Warm literally, because it was the hottest day of the year...but also figuratively, because all of them were just lovely to be around. Our original plan was to split this...
Northwest Portland Extended Family Photography: The Archer Families
An on-location photography session at home and in a park with an extended family, in Northwest Portland, Oregon
Home Family Photography: Mara and Justin’s Family
A warm and loving in-home lifestyle photography session in Southwest Portland, Oregon
Amber & Ben + Twins First Birthday!
What's better than twins? Twins having a birthday, of course! Quinn and Vera turned one year old, and there was a party, full of fun for all. Yes, even for the grown-ups--just wait. 🙂 Amber & Ben hosted the twins' first birthday party at their apartment building,...
Yukie and Jeffrey: Lake Oswego Extended Family Photography
A fun photography session in Lake Oswego, Oregon, featuring an extended family of grandparents and three adult sibling families.
Beth & John & Robbie: Wilsonville Family Photography
A sweet outdoor photography session featuring a family in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Sellwood Family Photography
A family photography session in Sellwood Park in Portland, Oregon
2016 Tulip Mini Sessions
This was my first time photographing at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm! I'd been there before with my own kids but this was the first time meeting other families there to take pictures in the beautiful fields.
Sarah & Ben: Mt Tabor Family Photography
Family photography session on location at Mt Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon.
Cathedral Park Family Photography
Autumn Family photography session with toddler twins at Cathedral Park in Portland, Oregon
Erin & Bryan: Apple Orchard Family Photography
Apple orchard family photography session in Hood River, Oregon, near Portland
Baby Wallace: Portland Newborn Photography
Portland, Oregon in-home family photography session of a newborn baby boy and toddler girl, by Traveling Julie Photography
Oregon Coast Mini Sessions from Traveling Julie Photography
Two twin family mini-sessions at Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast, from Traveling Julie Photography
Lydia & Joe: Garden Family Photography
A beautiful summer family photo session at a private nursery in Boring, Oregon
Edgefield Family Photography: Michelle & Garrett
A beautiful fall family session at McMenamin’s Edgefield hotel in Troutdale, Oregon.
2015 In Pictures!
This has been an incredible year. I have met so many beautiful people -- what a privilege and honor it has been to photograph these families! I can't wait for 2016. 🙂
NE Portland Family Photography: Ginger & Brian
Ginger and Brian's family stays very busy, juggling schedules of both a toddler and a teenager! (Oh, and they were also in the midst of remodeling their basement.) Elianne is almost 2 and Spencer is 16. The two are great together and it's clear that they really love...
Crystal Springs Baby Photography:
Jenn & Raghavan moved to Portland last year, from Colorado, along with their baby Rishi. They've been busy raising a baby, enjoying the foodie culture of Portland, and exploring town. I met with them on a weekend morning at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden...
Lincoln City 50th Anniversary Photography
Mr and Mrs B celebrated their FIFTIETH anniversary this summer! Isn't that amazing and an incredible achievement? Congratulations to them!! To make it an even sweeter time, the entire extended family--the grown children and grandchildren--all gathered together at the...
Tania & Loc: Visiting Portland Family Photography
I think I've mentioned here before what a privilege it is taking all of my clients' family photos, and how much more of an honor it is to photograph friends. So this is a special session to share for several reasons! Tania and Loc live in New York City. I met her in...
Downtown Portland Extended Family Photography
Grandma Jean, from West Virginia, was visiting her two grown sons in Portland, and one of her daughters-in-law realized it would be a perfect time to do some family photos. Both sons' families moved out here about two years ago and this summer, Jean spent a whole two...
What to Wear for your Photo Session!
You've chosen a photographer that you're excited about, and you've scheduled your session. Then it's time to figure out what everyone is going to wear! This can feel like the hardest decision of the photography process, right? There's a lot of pressure to look perfect...
Seaside Extended Family Photography
On a super-hot Portland day, I drove to the Oregon coast for a special session in Seaside. The weather was perfect; warm with a light breeze. I met a wonderful family and had a great time! It was Linda's 70th birthday, and she was celebrating by gathering her whole...
Portland In-Home Baby and Family Photography: Melissa
Oh, what a fun session this was! I think you'll agree that this family is beautiful. Melissa was about to head back to work after her maternity leave, and realized that she wanted photos of their second baby, Lauren. They'd had newborn photos done with their son, and...
Portland Toddler Photography: Adalynn
Meet Adalynn! She's one and a half, and she loves to explore. Recently we did a short session at Westmoreland Park, where her parents and I roamed around after her as she wandered the park. Our session focused just on her, since they had done a family session for her...
Portland Lifestyle Newborn Photography: Avery
Look at the sweet snuggly baby! This at-home newborn session was so special--it was the second time I had the privilege of photographing this family. We did a fall session when there were still only three family members--remember the adorable and energetic Nora? Well,...
Portland Documentary Family Photography
"Mo' moon?" 19-month-old Lucinda is in a serious moon phase. She loves looking at the moon, drawing and coloring the moon, and reading picture books about the moon. She's at her little table with her coloring gear, and her moms Paula and Andrea dutifully draw several...
Portland Infant Photography: Robbie’s 6 month photos
I dare you not to reach through the screen and pinch little Robbie's cheeks! Goodness, isn't he just the cutest? I met Beth and Jon at Wallace Park in Northwest Portland for Robbie's six-month photo session. Their two dogs joined us for a few shots at the...
Print Products, Part 2
Continuing from Part 1, here are more fun ways to enjoy the beautiful images from your photo session! First up, wall art! My top package includes credit for wall art. This can go toward one of the collections or it could cover one single product (like a 18"x24" canvas...
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