This is the third year I've had the privilege of photographing the Lindamood family, and watching their girls grow has been a complete joy. While they've gotten taller, more independent, more introspective, goofier, one thing has stayed the same- their affection for one another and their parents.

Oregon Ridge Park Nature Center is one of my favorite locations for family photo sessions because it has SO much variety- there's the nature center itself, full of fish, birds, snakes, bugs, giant taxidermied animals, and outside is full of fun adventures.

Hanna reached out to me about taking photos of her new baby girl around the time she turned six months old. They wore matching blue calico dresses and Marlow’s hair only turned curlier in the light mist that fell.

It was only fitting that we have a "painting party," so my partner Matt went all out and built her a DIY spin art bike for kids. Her guests had a blast and everyone went home all tuckered out and (hopefully) ready for a long nap! 

Dominique wanted relaxed photos to remember that hot summer baby Ina was born. She didn’t wear clothes (except for a diaper) until fall, and the days were slow and peaceful.

Mama walked a homemade strawberry cake out to her strawberry-loving girl, tears were held back, and wishes made.

Everyone piled on mom and dad's bed, baby nursed, dad read a few picture books, and we all marvelled at how much their family had changed in just a few years!  

Kat and Thea came to my meadow for a mother-daughter mini session when the buttercups were in full bloom. Our time together was quiet and reflective.

Dominique and Ina joined me at dusk in a field of buttercups to document her first trip around the sun. Ina was still getting a feel for her walking feet and those little fingers wrapped around mama's fingers were so precious and trusting.

We found a magical grassy spot tucked away in the forest and played in the dirt, spotted a beautiful opening into a neighboring meadow, and eventually made our way down to the creek where the kids had a blast cooling off in the water.

Adrienne and Greg actually hired me to photograph their wedding several years ago, and when I learned about little Finn, I could hardly contain myself!! It was so fun catching up and seeing them in their new roles as mom and dad. 

It’s not easy to schedule sunflower field sessions. There’s only about a week of prime blooming! I met this family to take photos at the perfect time on the most perfect day.