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The Ultimate Winter Landscape Photography Guide

In winter landscape photography, the concept of a hero element plays a foundational role in storytelling through your lens. The hero element is the main subject of your photo—the one...

Home Studio Product Photography Made Simple

Every photo you post online becomes part of your brand’s visual identity. Whether you're trying to sell a pair of worn-out shoes on a resale platform or showing off the...

Portland’s Hidden Spring Gem: The Blooming Lily...

Choosing a spring photo location is one of the most exciting decisions for any session. Springtime in the Portland area brings a burst of natural beauty, from cherry blossoms and...

Playful Family Adventures at Cannon Beach

Family photography is more than just smiles for the camera. It is about storytelling, about freezing real emotion, genuine connection, and personality within a frame. This concept comes alive particularly...

Winning Over Older Kids During Family Photos

Photographing older children can be a unique challenge. They’re at that in-between stage where they’ve outgrown the giddy silliness of toddlerhood but haven’t yet developed the adult ability to pose...

Alt Tagging Best Practices for Link-Building Su...

If you have a website, then you already understand the value of showcasing high-quality, visually compelling images. For photographers, creative professionals, and service providers alike, the photos on your site...

Stronger Together: The Benefits of Collaboratin...

As a family photographer, it’s easy to fall into a routine that centers on working solo. The long hours behind a screen editing images, sending client emails, handling bookings, and...

Real Life, Real Beauty: Family Photos for Busy ...

In today’s fast-paced world, many parents feel like they barely have time to breathe, let alone plan and prepare for a family photography session. Between school runs, meals, work obligations,...

Look Your Best in Photos: Pro Makeup and Hair T...

When preparing for a family or couples photo session, your makeup should be about enhancing, not transforming. The goal is to bring out the best version of yourself, not to...

A Perfect Send-Off to Summer in Portland

In the ever-evolving world of photography, staying inspired and informed is essential for growth and success. Whether you are just getting started in family photography or have years of experience...

Podcasts That Elevate Your Family Photography Game

Styling is one of the most influential components of a successful family photo session. It's more than just clothing. Styling is about creating visual harmony, enhancing natural connection, expressing the...

The Dress That Shines: Capturing Confidence in ...

When you’re a mom planning family photos, your brain immediately kicks into high gear. You start thinking about the photographer, the location, what time of day will offer the best...

Everyday Joys: Candid Family Portraits Around P...

Every great photo session begins with a connection, and that’s exactly how this one started—with a conversation and a mutual understanding of the beauty in candid, everyday moments. Jenean reached...

Confident & Glowing: In-Home Maternity Sessions...

Sometimes, a photography session becomes more than a series of images. It becomes a story that deserves to be shared. That was exactly the case when I met Jade and...

Mastering the Soft Side: A Photographer’s Guide...

Stepping into a forest, many aspiring portrait artists instinctively believe they’ve struck visual gold. After all, what could rival the poetic hush of leaves swaying overhead, casting a natural veil...