Baby H turns ONE | Family Session | Beaverton Oregon

It's always such a treat to see the families I photograph year after year.  When this family wrote me inquiring about a maternity and newborn session last year, we clicked right away, and I've enjoyed getting to know them better over the past year!  I've been able to document every step along the way, from their maternity, fresh 48, newborn, and now a first birthday!  Eek, I just love these guys <3  Here are just a few of my favorite images from our most recent session. 

And while it doesn't do it justice, here is a cell phone image of their beautiful circle wood wall art, printed images, and gift albums before I wrapped and delivered!

The Sunday Project Group - January

I absolutely LOVE collaborating with other photographers!  While the personal growth during projects like these is great, it also brings me back to the reason I fell in love with photography in the first place; my kids <3  Documenting our everyday, no matter if it's boring, ugly, emotional, or really beautiful feeds my passion and creates a life long memory for our family to cherish.  Our Sundays during January were filled with the flu, basketball, selling girl scouts (and subsequently making the "million" thank you cards), and pearler bead creations.  I've also included our project grids so you can enjoy the eye candy from the other ladies as well. 

Oh, and don't forget to come follow us on IG at @thesundayprojectgroup or search the hashtag #thesundayprojectgroup

Baby L | Fresh 48 | Portland Oregon

Late last year I was contacted by a sweet mom getting ready to celebrate the arrival of her second son.  She was referred by a past client and it was no surprise we clicked right away.  After spending about 45 minutes on the phone planning her Fresh 48 and newborn sessions, I just couldn't wait to hear from her that Baby L had arrived!  There is nothing like a mom's intuition, and sure enough, just as she thought, he arrived early and just days before Christmas.  Babies grow and change so quickly that I love being asked to document their newness at the hospital.  Here are just a few of my favorite images from that day!

In Hospital Fresh 48 newborn session in Portland Oregon

Baby H | Newborn Session | Four Jays Photography | Portland Oregon

I absolutely LOVE being a photographer and capturing all these wonderful moments for families!  I had such a wonderful time with this family and couldn't be happier that I was trusted to document their maternity, fresh 48, and newborn sessions.  I'll be counting down the days until I have the chance to work with them again!!!  For now, here are a few of my favorites from our Newborn Session (I really need to write that maternity post!)

Baby H | Fresh 48 | Four Jays Photography | Portland Oregon

As I'm packing up the car for this little guys newborn shoot I wanted to share a few of my favorites from his in hospital fresh 48 newborn session.  I've really enjoyed meeting his parents this year and documenting all the wonderful stages of his sweet little life!  Which reminds me, I need to blog their maternity session too, lol.  For now, I'll leave you with these beautiful images <3

Baby R | 7 Days New | Four Jays Photography Newborn Session

I feel so incredibly fortunate when I get referrals from people I have never met before.  This wonderful family contacted me after their postpartum doula showed them some of my work.  I don't know her, or who she is even, but I'm so thankful that she sent these sweet moms my way.  Here are a few of my favorites from our session last month!

Welcome Baby A | Fresh 48 Hospital Session

Summer continues to fly by, but I wanted to share some of the highlights from this sweet welcome hospital session!!!  Big sister was absolutely adorable and loved holding her new little brother, at just 12 hours new! 

Enjoy!

Baby V | 11 days new

Welcome Baby V | Portland, Oregon | Newborn Photography

I had the recent pleasure of photographing this newborn for an incredibly kind and generous family who have opened up their hearts and home to this sweet little girl in need of temporary guardianship.  It was such an honor to be able to capture her newness and the details for her biological or forever family to cherish in the future.

Sander | 10 days new

Newborn Photography | Portland, Oregon

Last month I had the pleasure of photography a family that is near and dear to my heart as they welcomed home their first child, a baby boy. The love within this new family of 3 radiated throughout their home making the session flow beautifully.  I am beyond pleased to announce the arrival of Sander, and share a few of my favorite captures from our newborn session together.