It was so lovely seeing Ashley, David and Simon in the studio again and to welcome new baby brother Finley! We had such a fun session with this little guy. Snuggled Up and Dreaming Big Finley’s parents preferred neutral colors, so we used lots of whites, grays, and soft blues. I love the tranquil, dreamy look of colors like these. And Finley was amazing through the entire session, peaceful and perfect. He slept most of the time so he made it very easy to get the most adorable

I’m so excited to share this beautiful maternity session with all of you! Jessica actually did two maternity sessions with me. The first was a sunset session at the rose gardens, which turned out so pretty! She also wanted to do some studio maternity portraits—which is what I’ll be sharing today. If you’re wondering why you might choose to do two maternity sessions—it really is so much fun! If you love both outdoor and studio images, then why choose? With two sessions we get

Just dreaming of summer as I look back on this sweet sibling milestone session from last year! It was so fun to reconnect with this family! I photographed Lauren and Charles’ oldest child, Sam, as a newborn, but they had moved away from the area since so I missed getting to meet Isabel as a baby. But when they came back to Eugene, they got in touch to see if we could capture some beautiful golden light photos before the summer left us. Of course, I was delighted! Summer Eveni

The weather is still chilly here in Eugene, but we’re also getting to that time of year where I know spring is just around the corner. I’m definitely looking forward to the sunshine—and to another season of outdoor sessions with families! Outdoor Family Sessions in Eugene, OR Last year I did my outdoor family sessions at Perkins Peninsula Park near Fern Ridge, and the pictures turned out so beautifully! The park was a perfect photo spot, with areas of open grass, mature trees

Graduating from high school is a big deal, and I try to make sure my senior sessions deliver the kind of experience that reflects that. And hey, if that means including a jet, then that’s what we’ll do! Okay, I admit, while I wish I had those kind of connections, I can’t actually take credit for the plane. Matthew’s dad works at a business jet maintenance facility and he thought it would be cool to incorporate one of the jets they work on into his senior session. I agree one

Cold January weather calls for some extra cozy newborn pictures, don’t you think? I just love all the adorable images we were able to create during Bennet’s newborn photography session! As you can see, this little guy is all cozied up and completely content—not to mention he’s already a pro at the whole relax-and-chill thing! He was pure sweetness from start to finish and I know his cute pictures will warm you right up. Melanie, Christopher, and big sister Ramona were all abl

Happy January, everyone! The end of the December and the beginning of January is always an interesting time as I wrap up one year and look forward to another. I feel like life is always changing—whether you’re welcoming a new little one to the family or adjusting to smaller shifts and transitions. No matter what changes life brings, January always feels like a season of new beginnings, so I think it’s only appropriate that we start this year off with some lovely maternity pho

Merry Christmas! As we look forward to Christmas this week I thought today would be the perfect time to share a little holiday cheer. All of my Christmas sessions happen on one busy day, usually in November, and it’s always one of my favorite parts of the year! Nothing beats the excitement of kids during the holidays, and it’s so fun to see their faces light up as we capture special moments together. Usually I do about half the day with Santa and half without, but this year I

The temperatures are getting colder out there, but there’s nothing that warms the heart like a sweet newborn and family photo session. Meet adorable new baby Noriel, snuggled in softness and dreaming the sweetest dreams! Noriel’s mom Natalie wanted to include the whole family in this newborn photoshoot. She didn’t do professional photos with her other children and wishes she did. I can totally understand this. As a new mom, things are so busy…and they don’t get any calmer whe

A maternity session is more than photographs—it’s a love letter to your future self! I was so honored to help record this part of Amanda’s journey. Amanda did an outdoor maternity session with me earlier, but she also wanted to come to me for a studio session with her daughter Maisy. I photographed Amanda when she was pregnant with Maisy and also did newborn photos for her, so it was wonderful to spend time with the two of them in my Eugene, Oregon portrait studio. First, it