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Thinking about having your newborn photos at home? I’m a Portland Newborn Photographer, let me help you think it through: Just do it. But that isn’t what I want to share with you today. What I want to share with you is this: Newborn Sessions are actually for the full family. Not just of the […]

Portland, Oregon In-Home Newborn Photographer Emilie Phillipson Photography offers tips for making your newborn session easy, personal, and meaningful. If you’re looking for newborn photos that are personal and meaningful, you’ve come to the right place! I’m Emilie Phillipson and I specialize in Newborn Photography and cover all corners of the Portland Metro area from […]

Love your photos from your latest Family Photography session but not sure which photos to enlarge and frame? I’m sharing the guidelines I developed for myself to take away the analysis paralysis and help you know which ones are going to look best on your walls that you’ll want to keep up long term! Anyone […]

Hospital based photography like my volunteer NICU Photography and Fresh48 Client Sessions are in a category all their own. Emotions are raw and there are so many moving parts. Babies are fragile, parents are in the midst of trauma. Aesthetics are a low priority, but beautiful photos are a must. There are no do-overs and […]

These DIY Fridge Magnets are such a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to display your photos where you’ll see them every day. I love using photos in unique and functional ways that put a smile on my face throughout the day. They also make the sweetest gifts for your loved ones! Supplies: The hardest part […]

Not just another list of products: Emilie’s favorite resources for new moms and newborn babies from your Portland Newborn Photographer, Emilie Phillipson Photography. One of my favorite parts of the work I do is working with newly postpartum mothers, watching them dote on their sweet new babies. I see this stage of life as so […]

Family Maternity Session set in the iconic and stunning Columbia River Gorge backdrop.

Cozy In-Home Newborn Session with older sibling by Portland Newborn Photographer Emilie Phillipson Photography

Tips for helping your Family Photo Session go smoothly by Portland Family Photographer Emilie Phillipson Photography. Let’s start with a scenario. Scroll down, please. Scenario: You hired me for photos. You want dreamy images. You want candid images of your family. You want (correction: need) adorable, emotional photos of yourself with your babies. You want […]

Whenever I’ve scoured the internet to find inspirational studio maternity boudoir photos, the examples I come across always seem to leave me feeling a little bit underwhelmed. You know what I mean? When you just can’t find what you’re looking for, yet you can’t seem to quite put your finger on the reason why… But […]