Camping… with a toddler.

Last week Bj had the whole week off as his “staycation” of the summer. Of course if Bj decides to take a week off and stay in Oregon, it rains! Yay! Also he got our sick yuckies which really stunk. So the night before our camping trip (planned months in advance so we could reserve …

It’s a girl! – Salem, Oregon newborn photographer

If you guessed girl yesterday, you were right! Sweet little Finley Marie. Everyone thought it was a boy (that’s what everyone told me too!). Surprise! I went over to their house when Finley was only five days old. A nice reminder of why I do newborn shoots for babies 10 days or under… even at …

With the dogs – Salem, Oregon maternity photographer

When I found out my lovely hair dresser Heather was pregnant she excitedly said, “oh you’ll have to do the newborn photos.” And I said, “and I have to do your maternity photos, you are so freaking cute!” But Heather was not so sure. Lovely readers I know the feeling. I did not want maternity …