Since I became a photographer here in Portland, OR, I met a whole group of people who had been wanting to have family pictures taken for a long time but didn’t because they weren’t sure if it would go well. I can tell you that every single one of those families ended up with a gallery of photos that they love and cherish after having a session with me. And now I am going to tell you my top tips for a successful family photography session. 1 – Preparation is key I am the kind of person who feels that,

One thing I hear people say a lot about family photos is…. It’s so awkward having our pictures taken! Sure, I can understand that. You meet your photographer for the first time about thirty seconds before they start sticking a camera right on your face and then you don’t see them again for a whole year. That’s pretty awkward! One thing I do to make this process a lot smoother is to get to know my clients as much as I can before the session. I have questionnaires that I ask my families to fill out before the session that

Have you been thinking about moving to Portland, OR with your family? I don’t blame you. Portland is a wonderful city to raise kids. Here are my top reasons why: 1- Endless access to nature I am from Brazil, so access to nature was always available to me. But let me tell you, what we have here in the Pacific Northwest is something else. I’ve been living here for 4 years and every time I think I’ve seen everything there was to see , I find something else even more amazing. As a photographer this is obviously a plus, because

If you are here reading this post, I assume you suffer the same dilemma I do every year. Your partner does not enjoy having their picture taken, and they run away every time you mention the words Family Pictures. Let me tell you, I completely get it! My partner is the same and it has been forever. I have also met quite a few families since starting my photography business, and I can tell you that we are not alone. So, here are three of my top tips for helping you partner to relax and enjoy documenting memories with you.