Family Photographer
Portland Oregon
let's plan
a day where your family can be fully itself
because...
...you blinked.
...memories fade.
...little faces grow.
...days become years.
...babies don't keep.
Your family. Your memories.
It's the little everyday moments that shape our families into the soul of what they are. Throw out what you think family photos "should" look like. Leave the latest trends and perfect curation at the curb. Let's embrace perfectly imperfect. Let's embrace realness. Real feelings. Real soul.
Portland family
Photographer
Family Photos
should be like handwriting.
I instantly recognize my grandmother's handwriting. Her tight cursive strokes, beautiful flourishes, and slanted script that is sometimes hard to read. Her handwriting is an extension of who she was, and is far too personal to be interchangeable with anyone else's.
Family Photos should be viewed the same: too personal to be interchangeable.
You're here because there is something important going on in your life. Something that is too precious to let it slip by without the attention it deserves, in the form of photos.
Family photographs are like a visual love letter to your future self. Let's embed the letter with personalization. With handwriting that is unmistakably you. By me. Not a stale and lifeless word doc.
Your real family is not interchangeable by the thousands, and your family photos should not be either.
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I'm a PNW Oregon Native. I'm a lover of finding beauty in simplicity, old soul, and your new mom friend.
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Emilie maintains a certification with Providence Medical Center in Portland, Oregon and a third party non-profit organization to work and volunteer at Providence St. Vincent's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit regularly. Read more about Emilie's NICU affiliation here.
"Emilie is so consistently blowing me away with the images she captures! Her style is simple which allows my images to pass the test of time! Definitely hire Emilie!"
-kadie
the Portfolio
"Emilie, we’ve had lots of professional photos taken over the years. I have a terrible memory and photos are important to me. You know exactly how to create warmth and safety; you see what makes each of us shine and you capture that moment. It’s a special gift and you have it. I am SO grateful for you"
-mccool family
"Emilie made everything easy and comfortable. I felt like I knew her already although we had just met. I appreciated her quick and welcoming communication!"
-landers family
The Emilie Phillipson Photography
EXPERIENCE
The EPP Experience is tailor made for busy families and new parents who desire a hassle-free, luxury photo experience who want heirlooms in their hands and homes. Booking is simple and session planning is a breeze with my exclusive guides and custom session prep! I do the legwork so you can focus on creating memories with your sweet family!
- Custom curation of family wardrobe
- Selecting the perfect location where you feel at home
- How to prepare your family
- A comfortable session experience
- Custom optional album design and artwork
- Hair and makeup guidance
-Emma
"Emilie has been our trusted family photographer for over four years now! Our family ranges from feral to intensely shy and somehow she captures the sweet and smiling moments in the chaos. She makes me feel so comfortable and when she gets here I know my job is done and she's got it handled. She as kind as she is talented and I couldn't be more grateful for her." -McCool Family, Portland
"She always captures the full essence of who we are. I don't have enough wall space for my favorites!"
I never require purchase of artwork as part of your session. That's way too salesy for me. But as your Portland Family Photographer, I want so much more for you than to let your photos collect virtual dust indefinitely.
Printed heirloom artwork is truly the best way to enjoy your session. Whether an album, matted print box, framed artwork, or something completely custom, I will help you every step of the way.
An important part of the EPP Experience is understanding what your goals are for the photos. Let's get your photos off the screen to where you can enjoy them with your family everyday.
I can't wait to hear more about your family and how you plan to use your updated photos. Send me an email and let's start chatting today!
So, what are you going to do with the photos once you have them?
