Family Lifestyle Session - Newborn Session - Tips and Tricks to a fun session

Family Lifestyle Session - Newborn Session - Tips and Tricks to a fun session

How to Make Your Family Shoot More Fun

It can be a headache to get everyone in the family excited about another family photo shoot. Whether it is the traditional holiday shoot or a shoot to update the family photo album planning a family shoot can be a bit stressful. You want your family shoot to go smoothly and be enjoyable for everyone. Consider these tips to get everyone more involved and excited about your next family shoot.

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Hello Baby - Arizona & Archer ( plus portrait photography lingo explained)

Hello Baby - Arizona & Archer ( plus portrait photography lingo explained)

When it comes to hiring a photographer you don't just want to go with anyone. Each photographer will specialize in a niche and favor a certain style when they shoot. If you want something more traditional you wouldn't want a photographer that prefers to shoot documentary-style shoots.

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Family Lifestyle Session - Humboldt County Beach Session - How to prepare your kiddos for a session - Travel Photographer

Family Lifestyle Session - Humboldt County Beach Session - How to prepare your kiddos for a session - Travel Photographer

Whether it's a quick mini-session or a family portrait for your holiday cards most parents feel a little bit of dread when it comes to getting their kids to pose perfectly during a photoshoot. Kids are curious, energized, and often more interested in doing what they want whenever they want.

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Humanitarian Storytelling - Evergreen Christian Center - Homes of Hope 2019

Humanitarian Storytelling - Evergreen Christian Center - Homes of Hope 2019

In October I was part of a 22-person team from Evergreen Christian Center (Hillsboro, OR) that traveled to Ensenada, Mexico to work with Homes of Hope. This grassroots program started in 1990 and has since built homes, with help from people all over the world, in over 23 nations. Location and teams work with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) which has established multiple programs that outreach and support poverty-stricken communities.

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Where the Wild Things Are Birthday - Cal's 1st Birthday

Where the Wild Things Are Birthday - Cal's 1st Birthday

Cal celebrated his first birthday with a fun photo session and themed party to the beloved childhood book, Where the Wild Things Are. This little guy had a blast exploring and living out the adventures of a one year old and at the end he ate a delicious cake!

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Terin & Parker Vance Oregon Berry Farm Wedding

Terin & Parker Vance Oregon Berry Farm Wedding

Terin and Parker’s wedding had a beautiful location and backdrop in Cornelius, Oregon. Wedding Portraits were taken before the wedding and the images of their love were captured perfectly. Terin and Parker had handcrafted local brews and ciders. Terin’s cider had beautiful glitter added as a surprise to the bride. The groom and his brothers created a beautiful wooden bar and their last initial was proudly displayed by a beauitful refurbished wine barrel. The couple had amazing food, an awesome DJ and danced with all the guests throughout the night. For their exit the couple had family and friends light sparklers!

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Maternity Styled Session - Lake Oswego Golden Hour Maternity Session

Maternity Styled Session - Lake Oswego Golden Hour Maternity Session

When my amazing families contact me about a family session and telling me their dream session is a mixture between portraits and authentic moments, I know exactly what they are going for. FYI - I do always give my family instructions and prompts to capture authentic moments, smiles, laughter and love but having a few ideas in mind before getting in front of the camera is always helpful! Keep these tidbits in mind when we are working together.

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Lifestyle Sessions - What's the hype?

Lifestyle Sessions - What's the hype?

The Rodriguez family decided to capture their maternity session in the comfort of their home. A lifestyle session is a great way to capture a modern photo session for the modern family. Check out this post on why a modern lifestyle session may fit you.

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Forest Grove, Oregon - Newborn Lifestyle Session - Hudson

Forest Grove, Oregon  - Newborn Lifestyle Session - Hudson

As we have had snow for the last few days I have been having reminiscing the lovely summer weather ( I do the same thing in summer time thinking about winter). Hudson entered this world and has blessed the sox off of his family.

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Meredith's Birth Story

Meredith's Birth Story

If you have been following my work via blogs, social media sites, website.... you know that I have had a fantastic time with this amazing family capturing their second pregnancy

In November baby Meredith graced this world with her first breath. Mommy and Daddy were so excited and prepared to bring her Earth-side. 

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Wiley Family - Family Fall 2017 Session - Portland, Oregon

Wiley Family - Family Fall 2017 Session - Portland, Oregon

I was so excited to be able to capture the Wiley Family this fall. Their little guy turned 3 recently and his personality is shining through. He was a trooper and rocked the socks off his little outfit while battling the elements of fall.

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2017 Exclusive Limited Winter Session

2017 Exclusive Limited Winter Session

Stella Maris Photography is offering an exclusive winter session on November 11th. Step into this exclusive location which has been designed by a local professional interior decorator. Scheduling this private limited session will take 20 minutes from your day with a guaranteed love of your images.

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2017 The Big Latch On

2017 The Big Latch On

This last August The Latched On MD hosted a gathering of families for The Great Latch 2017

This is an international event where families come together to promote and support breastfeeding.

Dr. Rubin, owner of The Latched on MD., is a physician and a breastfeeding specialist located in Portland, Oregon. Her specialty is supporting mother's and babies in breastfeeding issues. 

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