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Sweet families
I saw Bennett for his one year pictures about half a year ago and see him occasionally in the gym, but it amazed me today how much he had grown and how much he is signing and talking. Kids just grow up so fast! This little boy’s got so much personality! And he’s your typical […]
Sweet families
We had an afternoon session scheduled at Cathedral Park today, but the forecast predicted the rain to start around 9 am, so I asked my clients if they could meet me in the morning instead. We went to neighborhood park, then my family’s backyard and once it rained, my studio. I know this is not […]
Sweet families
Such a beautiful family! I absolutely love so many images from their session yesterday and the pictures all look so different, because of the all the spots at the farm that we used as backdrops. I could spend days photographing out there. Literally… Seriously, the farm is so beautiful that I went back there today […]
Baby Wyatt
I got to meet Wyatt today, the newest addition of the Baker clan. I had photographed this sweet family last year when their older son Henry had just turned one. It means so much to me when my clients come back to me and it is so special to me to see their family grow! […]
Abe – newborn
Sierra had contacted me on a short notice if I was had time to photograph her new baby Abe and she included a picture of him. How could I say no after seeing this beautiful chunky boy! So I drove all the way out to Hood River for his newborn pictures and I love how […]
Oliver – one year
Oliver had recently turned one so we met for some pictures of him and his parents. This little guy is such a ham and was so much fun to work with! His parents knew how to keep him entertained. He just loved smiling at his daddy when he was in mommy’s arms. It was the […]
Sell family
Just came back from a fun (and super sunny) photo session at the Rose Garden. I know the Sells through a mutual German friend and had asked if Lara wanted to try out one of my “princess” outfits (which is a maternity dress that I made). Her mom later told me that the princess outfit […]
Sweet families
I know Lisa through a mutual friend, but had never met the rest of her family. Today I got to meet her two kids and her husband for a gorgeous session at Cooper Mountain (one of my very favorite locations!). Lisa had put together the most fitting outfits for the location! I totally love Juliette’s […]
Double cuteness!
I had taken Mary’s maternity photos and was so excited to photograph her two little boys! It amazed me so much to see how different these two brothers are. Not only did they look much different to one another, but they also behaved in opposite ways. One was so much sleepier, while the other was […]
Little Miss E – Newborn
I got to snuggle a little newborn this morning! I hadn’t photographed a baby girl in a while, so I was even more excited about this session. I also got to play with her big brother, who was very proud to show me all his toys. Such a sweet family!
Benjamin – one year
Look who turned one already! Happy first birthday, Benjamin! I can’t even say how happy it makes me when families come back to me to photograph their little ones! I photographed Benjamin as newborn last year and now got to take his one year pictures. He’s become such a little ham and it was a […]
Taylour and Scot – Maternity
Taylour and Scot had their maternity session at Mt. Tabor. It’s such a place of serenity and tranquillity and was a perfect location for the photo shoot. Their dog Cooper joined us for a couple of images. He’s such a good nature and their daughter will have much fun playing with him!
Kelly – Family
Here is a preview from Kelly’s and Ric’s family session at Cooper Mountain last night. We were so lucky with the weather and the kids had lots of fun being silly and coming up with their own ideas for pictures. Sorry for posting so many, but these are too cute not to share…
Sweet families
This was a very special photo shoot. The kids had gifted their mom a session for mother’s day and they wanted to have it in the home that they grew up in, but are going to sell. Grandma was in town and so was the brother, who currently lives in London. But of course, we […]
Jacque – Maternity
Jacque and Brian chose to have their maternity session at the Oregon Garden, where they got married exactly two years ago. I couldn’t think of a better location! Special thanks for to Brian for being such a good sport during the session. I suggested to photograph during the golden hour and wasn’t aware that the […]
Mister K. – Newborn
Here is a complete preview my latest newborn session. Such a handsome little boy! His dad coaches basketball and I bet he can’t wait to throw some hoops with his little boy…. Mom simply looks gorgeous and that only a few days after giving birth! His aunt was visiting over Labor Day weekend not only […]
The Johnson’s – beach session
I met Leah for a beach session with her family including all grandparents and an exchange student in Oceanside yesterday. When we left Portland, it was cold and rainy, but once at the beach, the sun came out and the weather was perfect. There was also a group of whales hanging out in the bay […]
Kayla – Maternity Session
I met this sweet family at one of my favorite photo locations for a maternity session. The skies were all clear and it was a beautiful evening after we have had a few days of bad air from the fires. Kayla is due in a only a few weeks and it was clear that Ellie […]
Maybee family
My friend Gretchen is supermom of four and my coach at the Beaverton FitClub. Her daughter Olivia has already modeled for me in spring (and her pictures are some of my very favorites). Today, I finally got to meet the entire family for a photo session at Cathedral Park. The kids were just so much […]
Dylan – Newborn
Here is a preview from Dylan’s session. He is such a cutie and was very sleepy and content. The last time I saw his big brother Owen was for fall pictures last year and I could not believe how much he had grown and how talkative he has become! He was so good with his […]
Sweet Mama
I know this lady from the Beaverton FitClub that I go to and was very excited when she asked me to take her maternity photos. I can’t wait to meet her little ONES in a few weeks! Yes right, she’s expecting twins! Here is a preview from her fun maternity session at George Rogers Park.
Sweet families
I met my dear friends Tine and Sascha with their kids and Sascha’s parents for a photo session in Portland’s famous Rose Garden. This session was so fun and the kids did awesome. Lucy especially enjoyed being my helper and was very excited when I let her take some pictures with my camera. There were […]
Konnor – Newborn
I had taken Kalina’s maternity photos and it was great to meet their baby Konnor! Konnor probably did not share my excitement. He made me work real hard to capture his newborn portraits. But it was well worth it. I love how his pictures turned out and I was so happy when I caught him […]
Personal
This is just too cute not to share! I found this little kitten crawling on Farmington, a four lane road, when I came back from a photo shoot Saturday evening. I thought it was injured and stopped to pick him up. It turns out, he was just a really exhausted, four week old kitten. At […]
Rowan – 1 year session
It was SO MUCH fun this morning to see Rowan and his parents again! Rowan was one of the first newborns that I photographed when I started last year. He has lost all his black hair and turned into such a cheerful wobbler with loads of personality. And he has gotten so big! Here is […]
Lavender!
I love photographing at Sherwood Lavender Farm. Such amazing people and such a beautiful location. Erika, the owner, is such a sweat heart. She has been exceptionally nice and welcoming! It has been truly wonderful to have gotten to her and her family! I am looking forward to seeing them all again and I am […]
Beckham – 1 year
Beckham just turned one a bit over a month ago and I met him and his parents Tarisha and Richard at Cooper Mountain in the early morning yesterday. Such an handsome little boy and he was so fun to photograph. And his parents did a great job keeping him entertained during the session. What a […]
Sweet Families
I have gotten to know the Arney’s through a mutual friend a few years ago. I can’t even say enough great things about them. They are such an strong, joyful and loving family! I can feel all the love just when I look at their pictures. We met for family and baby pictures yesterday to […]
Olivia – Children
Gretchen is my coach at the Beaverton Fit Club, a ladies only class, that has really helped me to get back into shape after two pregnancies We all bring out kids to the class. Gretchen is not only our coach, but also supermom of four kids! Sometimes her kids come along and entertain the little […]
Logan – one year
Logan stopped by for a one year session today. He was a bit shy around me and my big camera, but that didn’t stop him from being a real cutie! Our neighborhood cat even came over for a visit…
Liam – one year
I met Liam and his family for a one year session at Tryon Creek State Park today. Liam was just like a typical one year old and all about exploring the park! Towards the end of our session, his parents got Liam’s little car out and he learned how to push himself forward on it. […]
Sweet families
I met this lovely family yesterday for a photo session at Millennium Plaza in Lake Oswego. Annelise was just a bit over a year and really interested in exploring her surroundings. She had lots of fun at the fountain! Brandon is a great big brother and those two will have so much fun growing up!
Madisyn
Here is a preview from today’s one year session with Madisyn. Her mom Alexa brought the cutest outfits, balloons, letters and a cake! Madi was super happy and made the most adorable faces!
Sweet families
I mostly photograph kids when they are newborn babies and then whit it’s their big fist birthday. In many families, siblings are born when kids are around two to five years old and this is another time when professional photos are being taken. Then, kids graduate from high school and I get to take high […]
Bennett – one year
Today is Bennett’s first birthday! He is such a ham! Here are just a few of my favorites from his one year session. His mama also brought a little cake for a cake smash, which was super cute! And we finished off his session with a bath. We also went to the Tualatin Hills Nature […]
Kalina – Maternity session
I had such an great maternity photo shoot tonight with Kalina and AJ. It was a fun combination of a casual and a styled session. I love both styles for very different reasons. Kalina just looks amazing. And I have a feeling that these two will be wonderful parents. I can’t wait to meet their […]
Sweet family
I love this time of the year with long grass and beautiful flowers! It made for the perfect backdrop for today’s photo session. These three kids were the cutest and so much fun to photograph! Here is a preview.
Field trip
This past week, we got back from a month of field work in Costa Rica. It was an amazing trip with lots of wild life and nature. We found some great spots with plants and did experiments for my husband’s work (he is a Biology Professor). All in all it was a very successful trip. […]
Going on a trip
We will be going on a trip for a few weeks. I won’t be sharing photos on this page for a while, but here’s one from this weekend. Too cute not to share!
Ashley, Matt and Heartley
Ashley and Matt are High School Sweethearts, who have been together for over 20 years!!! They got married at Jenkins Estate 13 years ago and suggested to meet there for family and maternity pictures. I could not think of a better place! Their daughter Heartley is such a sweet and silly girl and is super […]
Caleb – Newborn
I had met Erin and big brother Cameron through a mutual friend before. Yesterday, I was invited to their home for newborn and family pictures. The family’s newest addition Caleb is such a cutie and it was wonderful to feel all the love in their home. Erin and Josh are wonderful parents and I really […]
Cameron – Lifestyle session
Carly and Brian invited me to their home for a lifestyle session of their son Cameron. Cameron was just about 11 weeks old and so adorable! The family’s home made the perfect backdrop for the session, especially with the rainy weather this time of the year.
Sydney – Newborn
It was pouring here in Portland this past weekend. But I got to stay inside and snuggle with baby Sydney for her newborn pictures. She is so adorable – just like her big sister. I have to say though, she made me work hard for her photos. But it was absolutely worth it! They turned […]
Liza turns one
I met Leah when I was looking for a maternity model a bit over a year ago and then also took newborn photos of her daughter Liza. On Friday, Liza turned one and she came over for photos. Leah put together this super cute outfit and this little girl is just beyond adorable! Happy Birthday, […]
Annual Cherry Blossom Photo
I met my friends – Aimee and Preston with their sons Dashiell and Abbott – at the waterfront to take photos with the beautiful cherry blossoms as backdrop. We did this last year, too and it is so wonderful to see their kids grow and to document their growth. Here is last year’s picture. I […]
Julia – High School Senior
Here is a preview of Julia’s senior pictures. Such a beautiful young lady! I just love the Waterfront Park and the Pearl for photo sessions, especially for high school seniors. It’s great at all times of the year, but the cherry blossoms make it even more fun.
Raylie – Newborn Session
I came to the Pearson’s home when baby Raylie was only 5 days old. I could not believe her hair! Super cute… I was so excited about Raylie’s hair and cuteness in general, I did not want to stop taking pictures! Raylie’s brother was not as excited and did not want to be in the […]
True lifestyle family session in the village
These guys are moving back to the Netherlands in a few days and wanted to capture some me what a typical day looked like for them in Portland and their neighborhood Multnomah Village without much posing for photos. I came to their house first before we went outside and stopped at a few of their […]
Greenhunt Family Session
I first met this family when our “older” boys were in the same room at their daycare. We were expecting a second boy around the same time. It has been great to see our kids grow up and their and our friendships grow. Today, I met Aimee, Preston, Dashiell and Abbott for a photo session […]
Baby Daniel – Newborn Session
I got to snuggle with this little nugget today! I was really lucky and able to capture a few of his cute smiles… His older brother was the icing on the cake. I am pretty sure those two will be trouble in the future, don’t you think !? I love how baby Daniel is all […]
Ashley – styled maternity session
I was so excited when Ashley agreed to a maternity session where I bring the dresses. She did say, it wasn’t her cup of tea, but nobody will doubt that she looks absolutely breathtaking! I just love everything about these photos! Such a beautiful mama – inside and out!
Sweet mama
This gorgeous mamma came over to try on some dresses for her photo shoot in two weeks and of course I couldn’t help it but take some photos already…. Isn’t she stunning!?! I am so excited about her outdoor photo shoot to come up soon! And to meet her sweet little girl in just a […]
Merry Christmas
I would like to wish everybody Merry Christmas! This is truly such a special time for kids and I can’t wait to see the joy in their eyes when Santa has been there and they see their presents! In our family, we celebrate as we know from our own childhood by German tradition. I will […]
Olivia – NB
I had such a great time today during Olivia’s newborn session. She did so great and was very sleepy and content during her session. Big brother Benjamin wasn’t really into being photographed at first, but that changed quickly once we got outside to the park. Summer Lake Park was just across the street from the […]
Samara – Family
I met Samara, Shaun and Cedric for a photo shoot at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego today. What a lovely family! Hard to believe for anyone who has been outside the last couple of days, but it was actually really warm today and we were so lucky with the weather. The cloudy sky created a […]
Kal’s birth
Jessica is a photographer herself and owner at Blue Raven Photography. I had the extraordinary privilege to photograph the birth of her second child last night. I could write up a whole story on how amazing this women is and how amazing she was when she gave birth. She stayed so cool and absolutely rocked […]
Lucy and Linus
I can’t believe how time flies. It’s almost Christmas and I am just starting to think about some fun set-ups now. My friend came over with her two super cute kiddos and I got to photograph them in my studio. Such cute little angles! I love the Christmas PJs and the dress that mom brought. […]
The Wallisch family
We have spent all our Thanksgivings in Portland with our wonderful friends Michael, Antonie and their son Nick. Nick was one of Jasper’s (our son) first friends and it is especially amazing to see their friendship grow. This year, we all went to the Longbeach Peninsula in Washington for a rainy and cold, but fun […]
Ryder – Newborn
I met Molly and her family for fall photos just a couple of weeks ago when Molly was expecting her third child. Her two older kids were so much fun to photograph and so comfortable in front of the camera that I immediately had some ideas of newborn and family photos once their new baby […]
Henry – Family
Henry just turned one and I got to take some pictures of him and his family. I first came to their home for some indoor photos before we went to a park for some more family and fall photos. Henry was all into exploring, especially when we were at the park and it soon became […]
Audrey – Senior
Here’s a preview from Audrey’s senior session today. She did such an amazing job and made it look easy to be in front of the camera despite the cold…. I am glad she braved the cold, because the light was perfect and her pictures turned out great. It was an easy job for me – […]
Lily and Liam – Twins
I had heard about Sherwood Lavender Farm and called to ask if I could take maternity photos in the lavender fields in July. This spot is a little peace of heaven and was just perfect for my photo shoot. The photos are some of my absolute favorites! I then found out that Erika from Sherwood […]
Lilly – Senior
Here’s a preview from Lilly’s senior portrait session at Orchard Park today. Such a fun session with a beautiful young lady. And I think today was probably one of the last warm days of the season. The photos really look like it’s summer in November…
Jill – Family
It’s been really rainy here in Portland lately…. Today, we are about to cancel a session when it started pouring, but Jill suggested that I come to their house to take some indoor photos instead of going to the park. It turned out that there were some great fall colors just in front of their […]
Peyton – Newborn session
Emily and Jordan invited me to their home for a newborn session. Peyton was just a little over a week old and very content during her photo shoot. Emily had some cute props ready and her parents also joined us at the end of the session. What a fun session with a little princess! When […]
Fall Mini Sessions
Here is a preview from today’s Fall Mini Sessions. I met such wonderful families with the cutest kids! Here are just a few of my favorite shots…
Arielle – Senior session
I met Arielle for a senior session at Cathedral Park this weekend. Her wonderful family also joined us for family photos. Such a great location and I love the fall colors!
Alessandra – 6 months session
I had met this wonderful family when I took Alessandra’s newborn pictures and today I got to take her 6 months photos. Of course, we also took pictures with big sister Valentina and the entire family. It is amazing to see the girls grow! These two are so adorable and we had such a fun […]
Kendall – Senior session
I met Kendall for her senior session today. Towards the end of her photo shoot, her family also joined us for a couple of family pictures. They chose Willamette Park as location, which turned out to be a great pick and the timing was just right in between rain showers… Kendall is a beautiful young […]
Sadie – Senior session
I had an AMAZING senior session this evening! Sadie was absolutely stunning and light and location were just perfect… I am glad Sadie agreed to schedule her session in the evening, so we got to capture her when the sun was setting. What a beautiful young lady!
Baby Benjamin – Newborn session
I had met Ashley for a maternity session and was super excited about meeting her little one yesterday! Baby Benjamin was beyond adorable and so much fun to photograph! Ben’s grandfather also joined for a few shots and the family’s new home made the perfect backdrop for the photo session of this beautiful family!
Baby Lovisa – family session
This sweet family organized a family reunion to celebrate some big birthdays. At the same time, Jenny was expecting a baby in a few days. Well, Lovisa did not want to miss the party and decided to come a few days early. I am glad she did, so I got to capture some photos with […]
Little Miss L – birth
I had the privilege to be present and document little Miss L’s birth. She did not want to wait until her daddy arrived from a trip, but he was supporting via facetime and it was amazing to witness his presence in the room and feel the support he was giving! Mommy had to work really […]
Marylin – Portrait session
I know Marylin because she currently lives as au pair with friends of ours. In the future, she would like to get into acting and so her hosts got a photo session for her birthday gift. She needed some head shoots, but also some other fun images for her portfolio. Marylin is beyond beautiful and […]
Yasmeen – Senior Session
I met Yasmeen for a senior session at the waterfront park and Pearl district this morning. It was cloudy and a bit chilly this early, but this beautiful girl did awesome during her photo shoot and I love how her images turned out! This is really one of my favorite locations for senior photo shoots….
Jenny – maternity session
Jenny lives right across the street from us and is expecting a baby in just a few weeks. I came across a great location with high grass – perfect for maternity images. So I convinced this beautiful mommy-to-be to join me for a photo shoot just when the sun was setting to capture her belly […]
Addy – senior session
I had met Addy through our common friend Jula – a former exchange student from Germany. Yesterday, I got to take Addy’s senior pictures. The Waterfront Park and downtown Portland were such a great choice for her session and made awesome backdrops for a fun photo shoot with such a beautiful girl! Addy also wanted […]
Sophia – senior session
I had two super fun senior photo shoots today! One at sunrise and one at sunset. Perfect lighting and sun glare at both shoots! Here’s a preview from Sophia’s photo session in the morning. Such a beautiful young lady and so comfortable in front of the camera!
Vera and Ben – family photos
Vera, Ben and their kids met me for a photo session just before sunset. The location was amazing and the weather was perfect. Even though it was a bit past the kiddos bedtimes, they did great and even made it to sunset. We got some beautiful images of this great family!
Summer travels
We are currently traveling to visit family in Germany and it will be quiet around here. Here is an image that I totally love: My little one checking out my mom’s horse.
Ashley – maternity session
I got to meet Ashley for a maternity session. I absolutely love everything about these photos! Such a beautiful mommy-to-be! She is simply stunning! Maybe it’s the glow of an expectant mother, the joy and anticipation. The light was perfect in the evenings and our location made the photo shoot even more fun! I can’t […]
Anna Marie – maternity session
This beautiful lady visited me at my house and I photographed her in my studio and yard. Anna Marie had some cute ideas on props that she brought and wanted to include. Being 32 weeks pregnant she was very comfortable and we got some super fun poses and images. I absolutely LOVE how her maternity […]
Bristol – first moments (and how I missed her birth)
I was beyond thrilled when I got asked to photograph a birth. What an honor to capture this most special and so intimate moment of when a person enters this world! Well, baby Bristol had other plans and decided to be born rather quickly, without leaving any time for her parents to even call me. […]
Wedding – Megan and Byron
Megan and Byron got married at Rooster Rock State Park this past weekend. They are High School sweethearts and have been together for ten years! It is clear that they are very much in love. It was very special that Wyatt, the ring bearer, was able to come to the wedding. Just a few weeks […]
Maddi – graduation and family photos
I got to take photos of my sweet neighbors today. Maddi just graduated from U of O, so we took some photos of her with her graduation cap. Congratulations to Maddi and to her very proud parents!! We also took family photos and, of course, we included their super sweet and handsome dog Russell. And […]
Newborn Session – Little Miss Ferne
I got to meet this beautiful little girl yesterday. Miss Ferne was born about six weeks ago and wide awake for parts of her session showing her very gorgeous eyes! Daddy rocked and soothed her to sleep for a while and she was sleeping in a wooden cradle that her great uncle made with a […]
Baby Benjamin – newborn session
I had the great honor to meet Benjamin for his newborn shots. He is such a cutie and did awesome during his session. We got some super cute images of him sleeping, and also some great shots with his parents. I love the black and white images of him in his daddy’s hands!
Baby Rowan – newborn session
Rowan was just born 9 days ago. But somehow, his expressions were more mature than of a newborn. And he had so much hair. This one is definitely growing up to fast already! His parents were very comfortable with him and did a great job keeping him content and happy during our session.
Olivia and Calvin – kids photo shooting
I met Olivia and Calvin for a photo session in Washington Park this morning. These two are simply adorable! Olivia had so much fun during our session. Calvin was the typical 18 months old and a bit hard to persuade. But with a few tricks and – most importantly – the help of his older […]
Family session – Christina and family
I met this beautiful mommy and her two wonderful kids for a family photo session in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Bailey’s daddy and grandma also joined us for the session. I just can’t get over the cuteness of these two kids! Brock has the most amazing eye lashes I have ever seen. And such […]
Shannon and kids – family session
I met my friend Shannon when I first moved to Portland and my older son was just nine months old. Shannon had her son Matthew with her, who is about the same age as Jasper, and Matthew’s older sister, Elizabeth. In the meantime, I had another boy and Shannon has had twin girls! She met […]
Ashlyn and her kids – Rose Garden
I went to look at the Rose Garden today to find great spots for photos. My friend Ashlyn met me there with her boys and I got to take some photos of this beautiful family. Aren’t they gorgeous!?! The Rose Garden will be such a great spot for Mini Sessions, which I will offer June […]
Madison – newborn
I took Halsey’s maternity pictures a few weeks ago and today I had the great honor to meet baby Madison in my studio. She is such a cute little princess and wanted to snuggle with mommy most of the time. There were only a few moments where she would let me take photos and I […]
Vincent’s cake smash
It’s Vincent’s first birthday today!!!! The big ONE. I can’t believe how fast time went by. And I can’t believe how much he has grown and how much he has learned in just one year. It is just so amazing to see kids grow up and to learn and grow with them and enjoy every […]
Family session – Tualatin Hills NP
I meet Leslee, Chris, Ben and Jula to take their family photos in Beaverton by the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. This wonderful family lives in my neighborhood and Jula is a foreign exchange student from Germany and has been staying with them for almost a year now. Her year here in Oregon is coming to […]
Halsey maternity
I had the great honor to meet Halsey today for a maternity session. We took some photos at the Columbia River and at her home in St. Helens. I love her belly, she’s at 39 weeks already! What a beautiful mommy! I can’t wait to meet baby Madison in less than two weeks for our […]
Kaden newborn
Mr Kaden visited me today and we took photos in our backyard and in my studio. He is such a cutie and I just love his little dimple! He was very content during his entire session and when we went outside, he really enjoyed snuggling with his beautiful mommy!
Jula – Prom
Jula is an exchange student from Germany, who is staying with neighbors of me. This Saturday was the Prom at her High School here in Beaverton and I took some photos of her in her Prom dress. Doesn’t she look stunning!
Elina – newborn session
I had the pleasure to meet baby Elina today. She was born 10 days ago and almost slept through her entire photo session. Big brother Eden was so sweet with his little sister and the parents were already very comfortable with their two kids and did a great shot keeping everybody happy and entertained the […]
Alessandra – newborn session
Veronica and Larry welcomed baby Alessandra into this world about two weeks ago and invited me to their house to shoot newborn and family pictures. Big sister Valentina and the grandparents also joined for a few shots. Here are just a few of my favorites from today. Aren’t the girls simply adorable! I love how […]