The Gallagher Family/Wilsonville, Oregon Family Photographer

"One life to live
Many paths to take
One twists and turns and falls away
And flowers bloom in brilliant light
And fade into the night
So much to lose
Or so it seems
These idle games and children's dreams
How they confound and split the seams inside my mind
I just keep moving on into the unknown"

'Moon'- Eve 6

Have I ever mentioned how I love redheads? No, well, I adore them! One of my sons is a copper. I chose the song lyrics because as soon as I thought of Mr. C, I thought of Eve 6 and the lead singer Max Collins who is also a ginger.

Ben and Chelsea have such a sweet, fun little boy and he is a total ham.  Seriously, just look at that smile! And mom and dad are just as playful as he is! I love it! Makes for such a fun shoot. 

Thank you so much Chelsea and Ben for trusting me to capture your fun, lively family! Go forth and keep rockin' on!

The Larsson Family/ Tualatin, Oregon Portrait Photographer

Larsson Family, Browns Ferry Park

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Family Bitty Session-Jarmer Family/Newberg Portrait Photographer

'What'll I give just to hold you close
As on earth
In heaven we will be together baby
Together again ma baby

Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me'

-Janet Jackson "Together Again"

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I first met the Jarmer family in April of 2014 when I photographed this sweet family. 

April, 2014

After our first session together Kristine and I would run into each other at the gym.  I enjoyed seeing Kristine and her adorable little man. I had seen him here and there at the gym but I had not seen her daughter since our last session. So when we met on the day of our current session, I was shocked. I could not believe how much she had grown. I know, it's such a cliché and of course when one does not see a child for some time, it is expected to see how they have grown. But still....I don't know, it's surprising. 

These two kiddos so tenderhearted with each other. Big sister seems to enjoy being a big sister and bro adores her. It was delightful watching the two of them together. 

It truly brings me joy when I get to see families again that I have photographed in years past. Thank you dearly Jarmer family for choosing me to photograph your family. Mom and dad, you are doing an amazing job raising up these sweet kiddos.

Go forth and continue to teach and  lead in love and kindness and of course, rock on! 

Newborn Sessions- What to Expect/How to Prepare

Best time to schedule your newborn session is while you are pregnant! 

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Together Sessions-What to Expect/How to Prepare

Family/Maternity/Couple Sessions- What to Expect/How to Prepare

*The most important part of this document is the last part- “At the Session”

·         Time

The best time of day to shoot is the golden hour, the short period after sunrise or before sunset. This is when the light is the best, golden and soft. However, oftentimes with little ones, it is there bedtime. If it is possible to schedule a family session at this time, the images will be gorgeous! But is you know your child will be a tired mess that is ok. I prefer a happy, rested child. I know how to find soft, even light any time of day as long as the location is fitting.

·         When to Schedule Your Maternity Session?

The best to shoot your maternity session is when you are between 34-37 weeks along.

 

·         What to Wear?

1.     Wear something that is flattering and comfortable for you; maybe that is a long dress or a cardigan and jeans.

For the kiddos, choose something that they will be comfortable in. I had a little girl come to the session in a beautiful dress. She was not acting herself, she refused to participate. Later we she said that she hated dresses so did not want to cooperate.

 

2.     If you do have your daughter in a dress or skirt, please have your child wear bloomers, tights or shorts under the dress. We will be having fun and in the event the skirt flies up, modesty will prevail.

 

3.     Avoid matching the family perfectly. Instead think of three complementary colors and choose items from those color groups.

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4.     Please try to avoid logos.

 

5.     Here is the link to my Pinterest board for further guidance.

 

a.     Maternity: www.pinterest.com/annica1/what-to-wear-maternity/

b.     Family: www.pinterest.com/annica1/what-to-wear-family/

c.     Couples: www.pinterest.com/annica1/what-to-wear-couples/

 

6.     Once you know your color scheme, please let me know, if possible, so that I can choose a coordinating blanket.

 

 

·         At the Session.

 

This is the really important part.

 

My goal is to capture emotion, personalities, genuine interaction and moments and to preserve memories. To do this, we need personal walls to be broken down. This can be hard when there is a camera around. So, what I would like from you is to come to the session without expectations.  That is easy for me to type, but harder to do. I know. Let me see if I can help.

 

1.     If I will be photographing children, tell them where you will be heading and that I will be there with my camera to document/photograph/capture your family time together. Word it how you feel will best communicate this to your child/children. Let them know what to expect but at this time, there is no need to bribe them. Bribing communicates that what they will be doing is not going to be fun. Try not to tell them to smile and behave. Think of this time as going to the park but looking your best. We want this to be fun for all. If your child throws a fit, IT’S OKAY! I am patient. (BTW, I have three boys, nothing fazes me). Does your child need to take a break for hugs? Prefect, I will snap away from a distance. Keep the mood light-hearted, do what you know will help your child feel better. Strong-willed child, that’s ok too! Try not to get frustrated or stressed as that just feeds into the child. Do not expect perfect behavior. Besides, I want to capture real life. And without the expectations of capturing perfect children, that’s when we will get the real smiles.

 

2.     I will direct you to start out with. We will do a few ‘posed’ shots and with these posed shots I will put you in position. But after that, I want you to just be, be close to each other, and interact with each other (and not me!). I will guide this to begin with by asking questions in which to get the interaction going. For example, for a family, I may ask the children to recall a special time with mom. Or who farts the most (yes, I use potty humor to get laughs). For couples I may ask you to recall a special moment that only the two of you know about. I WANT you to engage and talk about it. I may ask sisters to tell whisper a secret. For a family session, we may play games. My goal is to get you less aware of me and more aware of each other and to feel.

* I want to see what transpires/unfolds as each relationship/family is unique.

We want this to shine through!*

 

3.     Expect to be close. Expect to always be touching someone. Obnoxiously close. So make sure you brush your teeth. =)

 

4.     Remember to keep your spine tall.

 

 

·         Props?

I like the simple, natural style. I do not use a lot of props. I will usually bring a blanket, crate, or stool to sit on. If you have anything that you would like to bring, I am happy to incorporate it, just let me know in advance.

 

If you have any questions or requests about the session that is not covered here, please feel free to ask.

nanci.imagery@gmail.com

503-970-8167

 

 

 

New Life-Newberg Photographer

God gave a present to me
Made of flesh and bones
My life, my soul
You make my spirit whole
-Madonna, "Little Star"

I first met Arianne and Dustin in March when they hired me to do maternity photos, expecting their first baby, a son.  Each new life is significant and with each pregnancy the waiting and dreaming of what is to come is exciting, however, with the first baby the anticipation seems much greater. I enjoying seeing this eagerness with first time parents. I enjoy seeing the love between the first-time parents and the love they have for their gift who they have yet meet. It's quite amazing to me how someone we have not even met can take complete hold of our whole heart and hold it so intensely. And it was clear that this sweet baby boy already had a hold of Dustin and Arianne's heart. 

Fast forward 2 months and I had been itching to photograph a newborn and I had been waiting for baby boy to make his arrival.  He made his arrival early May and I had the pleasure of photographing him at 7 days young. With each newborn I get excited and nervous. SO nervous. This time when a baby is a newborn is so short, the time is fleeting. It is important to document this amazing time and I am so honored when I am the one chosen to capture this time. And I want it to be perfect, therefore I get nervous. So I prepare, prepare, prepare. 

Bringing it back to baby boy, I will call him Mr. O, well, he was yummy. Seven pound of yumminess. He slept at first but with the set-up change he decided it was time to be awake. But he was happy when he was awake so I was able to get a few awake shots. He is easy to console as all he needs is to be held. And I was happy to oblige (even-though he peed on me, I always seem to get peed on). 

Dustin, Arianne and Mr. O, go forth, grow, experience, laugh,  love and rock on. 

Until next time. -n.s.

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Reagan- Graduate 2015- Portland, Oregon Photographer

Wow…just wow. My session with Reagan was so delightful and she blew me away!

Reagan and her family used to be my neighbors, until my family had to move. It was a sad day. But I digress (I do that often, you will come to find-move AND deviate in conversation). Anyway, Reagan and her family are genuine, kind, gentle-hearted and just all around awesome people.  When Reagan’s mom contacted me about doing her daughters Senior photo’s I was giddy with excitement. For one, I LOVE doing graduate/Senior sessions. They are always a blast. But I was even more excited to do Reagan’s because she has a sweet elegance to her and I knew we would have fun.

So we headed to Champoeg park and the evening was perfect! The ground was a bit muddy so some of my plans  would not happen but when I found the moss hanging from the trees, I got over the fact that she would not be able to lay in field. I had visions of her playing her violin, sun-setting and her surrounded by the moss. And it happened and I loved it.

While I shot, she played and boy can she play. It was so peaceful and I kept thinking, “wow, if only I could have her play for me whenever I shoot a session”. Yeah, that would be rad.

I could have shot with her all.day.long.  She was a natural in front of the camera and she was so nervous at first. Actually, most people are nervous and once they are able to relax they realize how fun it can be! But the sun set and my fun had to come to an end.

Reagan is such an intelligent, talented, loving young woman and I look forward to seeing where the next stage in her life takes her!

Go forth Reagan and continue to rock it! 

'Cause like the song of the violin
You only grow sweeter with age
'Cause like the song of the violin
You only grow sweeter with age

-James Otto

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