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the f and s families
portland oregon family photographer

One of my favorite families came to see me for another session, and this time they brought their lovely grandparents and beautiful dogs too! I loved chatting with Nana Pat – her story is a lot like mine. She was a teacher in Wales, decided to go off and see the world, and met her handsome American husband whilst working in Singapore. Papa Jake is a tug boats and barges man, and they worked all over the world before settling down here. Here they are with their arms full of squirmy, giggly, cuddly granddaughters..

Little Miss B was a mile a minute, but although sitting still was not on her agenda she was happy to run about, pick flowers and toss her cute blonde curls around in the morning sunlight! Miss G was the best big sister with lots of hugs and sweet smiles..

Pat and Jake, you two are perfect together..
Cooper and Katie are so gorgeous. They are especially good at leaning on people in a hugging, understanding kind of way. The kind of dog you can totally fall in love with. 
Oh my, what can I say about this one below. I think it’s going into my list of Most Favorite Images Ever..

Becky and Jeff, it was great to see everyone again!

jenna
portland oregon senior photographer

Jenna is an awesomely smart and athletic person with a special knack for looking cool ALL the time – nothing fazes her! She actually started out feeling a little nervous, like everyone does. But at the end of the session she said that she’d had lots of fun, which we usually do! If you have an appointment for your senior photos coming up soon, don’t worry. Take a look at the session tips and what-to-expect information in the Senior Portrait Guide and relax – we’ll have fun!

the c family
corvallis oregon family photographer

It was fun to spend some time with the C family on a gorgeous summer evening. Ingrid and Baker are so full of joy and exuberance, I could have hung out with them all night. We saw a a bunny at the beginning of the session, so here are two little bunnies eating some grass..

Confetti!
Sweet mommy snuggles..
Fun with Dad – love that pure joy!