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How to Make Your Family Photo Session Go Smoothly. An opinion piece by Emilie Phillipson of Emilie Phillipson Photography in Portland Oregon. (HA! I never know how to title blog posts these days… hope you enjoy my humor.) Anyway, let’s run a scenario. Scroll down, please. Scenario: You hired me for photos. You want dreamy […]

I am not your typical photographer. I’m not very loud or hyper, and I probably won’t be jumping up and down squealing during your session, either. And that’s okay. It’s taken me a long time to realize that. When I first started photography, it seemed like there was an expectation that in order to be […]

When it comes to posed vs. candid family photos: what you can expect from me as your Portland Family Photographer.

What Does a Newborn Photo Session Cost in Portland Oregon? So, you know for sure that you need to do a newborn session, but not sure where to start or what to expect financially? I know it can be confusing, because you aren’t always comparing apples to apples at first glance. Some photographers charge a […]

What to know before planning your in-home newborn photo session in Portland, Oregon.

How to choose a color palette for your family session: 4 things to think about when deciding on your family photography session outfits! With Family Sessions in full swing, today I want to share a few tips for deciding your family’s wardrobe for your Portland photo session! As a mom of two, I know that […]

Why You Need to Hire a Family Photographer for Your Family Photos, with photos from the Taulbee Family Photo session in the Columbia River Gorge near Portland, Oregon

I’m sharing my top six photo locations for family photo sessions in the Portland area!

The sweetest naturally posed newborn studio photo session and sharing a bit about NICU trauma!

Classic and simple Studio Maternity Session shot on Black and white Film and digital