Playful - Authentic - Unscripted Children’s Portraiture

Designed to capture the natural, unplanned moments that reflect your child’s unique personality.

Childhood moves fast. Portraits help you to hold on to a piece of it.

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Black and white portrait of a young girl with straight hair, bangs, and light-colored eyes, wearing a dark shirt, smiling softly against a plain background.
Black and white photo of a young boy with short hair, resting his chin on his hands, smiling slightly, wearing a dark shirt.
Black and white portrait of a young Asian girl with straight hair and a slight smile.
A smiling young child with curly hair, wearing a dark knitted sweater, looking slightly to the side.
Black and white portrait of a smiling young boy with short hair, wearing a buttoned shirt.
Black and white photo of a young girl with a big smile, showing her teeth, and long wavy hair, wearing a dark shirt.
Black and white photo of a young child with dark hair, wearing a jacket, smiling with a slight smile against a plain light background.
Black and white photo of a young girl with straight hair, wearing a plain T-shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
“If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.”
— Dr. Seuss
Black and white photo of a young girl with long, wavy hair, smiling and showing her teeth.
A young boy with short hair wearing a white shirt, laughing while covering his mouth with his hand, in a playful and candid moment, in black and white.
Black and white portrait of a boy with spiked hair, mouth open wide, expressing surprise or excitement, wearing a sparkly dark shirt, against a plain light background.
Black and white photo of a young girl with long wavy hair, smiling and showing her teeth.
A young girl with long hair, smiling and wearing a sleeveless dress with a lace detail on the top, and glittery cat ear headbands.
A young boy with short hair laughing with eyes partially closed, wearing a dark denim shirt against a plain background.
Black and white photo of a young girl with long hair, smiling and sticking out her tongue, holding a lock of her hair with one hand.
Black and white photo of a young boy with middle-length straight hair, smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a collared shirt.
Black and white photo of a young boy wearing a denim shirt, smiling, making a playful gesture with his hands.
Black and white photo of a young boy with short hair, smiling and looking directly at the camera, with his arms raised behind his head.
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Where the wild and the sweet sides of siblinghood meet.

SIBLING PORTRAITS

Black and white photo of two young girls hugging, smiling, with short hair, against a plain background.
Two children, a girl and a boy, hugging and smiling at the camera in a black and white photo.
Two young children sitting closely together, one slightly behind the other, against a plain background. The older child is a boy with short hair, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. The younger child is a girl with longer hair,
Two young girls hugging each other, wearing sleeveless dresses, smiling softly, in black and white studio portrait.
Two young girls, one older and one younger, standing together against a plain background.
A black and white photo of a young girl and boy hugging together and smiling at the camera.
Two young boys, one older and one younger, sitting and smiling, in a black and white portrait against a plain background.
A young boy kisses a little girl on the cheek; she has wide eyes and a slight smile, wearing a beaded necklace, with a plain light background.
Two young boys, one older and one younger, hugging each other. The older boy is leaning over and smiling, while the younger boy looks serious. Both have light-colored hair and are wearing casual clothing.
Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy blonde hair wearing a black turtleneck, smiling at the camera.

I created The Littles series in 2018 to offer something different in children’s portraiture. These sessions aren’t about perfect poses or props, they’re about capturing who your child truly is.

To me, the in-between moments, the subtle expressions, and curious eyes are the treasures. My approach is calm, patient, and sometimes silly because something magical happens when children forget they are being photographed.

All sessions take place in my Bend, Oregon studio, where I use controlled studio lighting to create classic black and white portraits that feel modern and timeless. By removing distractions, each image becomes a true reflection of your child’s personality. Whether it’s a quiet glance, a burst of laughter, or a mischievous smirk, I aim to capture it all in a way that feels authentic.

FAQ’S

  • I interact with them and let them be themselves. Great results come from kids feeling that this is a fun experience without pressure to perform.

    (And we NEVER do “say cheese” smiles)

  • It is up to you to decide if you'd like to be close by or to step away while they are being photographed.

    The main thing is to allow space for me to build a rapport with your child in order to capture their attention and focus.

    I sometimes enlist assistance from parents to provide a little comic relief to help kids relax if it seems like they need that.

    Please refrain from telling your kids how to smile or taking photos/video during the session.

  • No. This one is just for your LITTLE.

  • LITTLES sessions are 100% black and white.

  • I highly recommend using a quality lab such as MPIX.COM. Mpix uses the same professional-grade papers and materials as its sister lab, Miller's Professional Imaging. 

  • 7 Days or sooner.

  • This is important!

    Dress your child in plain and simple clothing so that the focus stays on their expression (no ruffles, collars, layers, chunky sweaters, fancy sleeves, logos or patterns).  

    Make sure that your child's face is clean before you arrive. Moisturize their face, arms, and hands before the session.

    Hair as natural/simple as possible with no accessories.

    Remove chipped nail polish and temporary tattoos.

    Take a look through the images on this site and decide if you prefer white or dark shirts.  To allow for the best contrast, staying away from grey or mid-toned shirts is recommended.

  • Please see the RATES page for details.

  • Payment of the session fee is required to hold a place on my calendar.

    Session fees are non-refundable.

    That said, sometimes extenuating circumstances are unavoidable. I’m happy to offer a ONE-time booking reschedule with at least 24 hours notice.

  • The session fee includes up to 2 siblings. An additional sibling can be added to the session for $100 (a maximum of 1 add-ons). They can also be photographed together after we have finished individual sessions for no extra charge.

  • Each session is approximately 15-20 minutes, because that’s usually what a young child’s attention span will allow. I don’t adhere to a set time limit for this, though. Every child is different, and my goal is to capture great images rather than watch the clock.

  • This style works best for ages 2-10 years (+/-).

    Babies need to be able to sit up on their own or hold themselves steady with assistance from a parent.

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