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Oh friends, this session! The adorable family. The light. The dog. The swishy dress. The perfect little cheeks on the baby. I can’t even. Megan contacted me for light and airy family photos and I loved working with her on all the details to make that happen! We chose a field in summertime for the […]

light and airy family photos in hillsboro, oregon

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of light, bright, airy photos!  And you know what?  I love them like that ALL YEAR ROUND!  I may live in the rainy PNW, but something about a warm, bright photo just feels like HOME!  When I coach my clients through what to wear for the photo session, […]

What to Wear for Light and Airy Fall Photos mustard oatmeal and maroon

I love when a client contacts me with a vision for their photos that is totally in line with my style!  Alaina contacted me to schedule a relaxed, light and airy family photo session in a summer field and I was ALL about that!  Alaina helped that vision come to life with her family’s outfit […]

light and airy family photography in hillsboro, oregon

If you’re like me, when you shop for regular clothes you probably hit Target, Old Navy, Gap, Loft…the usuals!  I might pop over to Anthropologie or Nordstrom’s for something nicer, and if I’m searching for something specific I hop onto Amazon.  BUT, dresses for pictures?  Well, those need to be a little special. I’ve searched […]

Portland family photographer

It’s SPRING!  Which means it’s time to figure out what to wear for spring photos!  I’m kind of loving making these What to Wear posts, friends!  I get to “shop” and put together everyone’s outfits.  I hope these are helpful posts for you! Today I’m sharing an Easter-inspired What to Wear board for family portraits.  […]

what to wear for pictures - blush mint chambray

It’s that time again!  As we get into spring portrait season, it’s time to start making decisions on what to wear for your family pictures or engagement session in the SPRINGTIME! If you’re looking for inspiration on spring family photo outfits, I created this guide for you. You can shop through some of my linked […]

NOTE: This post has really taken off since I first wrote it a few years ago! I appreciate all the Pinterest love! I’ve updated this post with a few new outfit ideas and links for 2022–keep pinning!   Dropping in here in the midst of family photo season to offer some HELP!  We recently had […]

warm neutral outfits to wear for fall family photos

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