follow

Read the Blog

CONNECT

NAVIGATE

The Blog

welcome to

As a Wilsonville family photographer, one of the biggest highlights is seeing my client’s children grow over the year. It really is an incredible honor that my families entrust me to document their children as they grow up, because as a mom I can see even with my own kids how quickly it goes. I’ll […]

Wilsonville family photographer

If you’re on the search for the best places to take pictures in Portland, you’ve probably searched through a ton of lists. While my very first suggestion would be to ask your photographer for a location that photographs well with their style (seriously, we spend a LOT of our time scouting the best locations!), I […]

family at a lavender field, a best location for family photos in portland oregon

I just want one nice photo of the kids together, you might think as you book your next family photo session. Friend, we can do more than that! Sibling photos are some of my favorites to shoot because they’re SO READY to have some fun. Maybe you’ve got a big brother and little sister, adult […]

two girls hug at a sisters photoshoot

I’ve been looking forward to this session all month! My sweet photographer friend Joni and her family joined me at the Columbia River Gorge last week and I’m just in love with these photos. Taking family photos with teens can be tough, but these siblings had promised mom family photos as her Mother’s Day gift, […]

family photos with teens walking with dog in front of a mountain

This early morning family photo session was a Lake Oswego photographers dream! A wide open meadow, a barn, and rolling hills with vineyards in the background: it was the perfect setting for this family to make a few more Oregon memories before their cross-country move. Cream & Sage Green Family Pictures I love the soft […]

photo of child by lake oswego photographers

Welcome! If you’ve landed here in your search for a Beaverton photographer, I’m rounding up some of my favorite locations today for family photos in Beaverton, Oregon! While I photograph families from Portland to Salem, Beaverton is where I grew up and a favorite place to return to. It’s also a great option for Portlanders […]

Beaverton Photographer photo of couple dancing in field at Cooper Mountain Nature Park

Big news, friends! I’ve started offering Columbia River Gorge and Oregon Coast Family Photos again! With a travel fee, we can meet out at the Oregon Coast and let the stunning scenery of Cannon Beach, Seaside, Tillamook, or Lincoln City be your family photo backdrop. I’m so excited to be offering these sessions again! As […]

oregon coast family photos

The Rowena Crest Wildflowers have been on my bucket list for a family photo location for ages now, and I was so thrilled to get out there last week for these sweet maternity photos. Wildflowers in Oregon generally bloom here around the end of April. While I had to drive through a rain storm in […]

rowena crest wildflower maternity photos in portland oregon

Today I’m sharing about a new offering for my families: Destination Sessions! I get a lot of requests for family photos at Columbia River Gorge or the coast, and now I’ve added that as an option for family sessions! I’m so excited to create family photos that showcase our incredible state’s epic views. What a […]

family photos at columbia river gorge

Follow along for all the pretty on the daily: what I'm working on, my current favorite hikes around Portland, and what I'm reading!

LET'S BE INSTA-FRIENDS

@samanthashannonphotography