I am always thrilled to photograph a family reunion or gathering. Every family has its own personality, and I enjoy meeting the grandparents, siblings, cousins and hearing about the milestones they are celebrating or their traditions of meeting every year. Central Oregon has wonderful resorts for families to enjoy, and I work around your schedules to make sure that the day you choose to have photographs taken doesn’t impede upon having fun that day as well! I have been photographing families in Sunriver, Black Butte and Brasada for ten years, and would be honored to be your family’s photographer!
Oh my gosh was it ever hot the day I met this family in Sunriver for a photo session. But, they were sports and all smiles.
Youngest family member..so cute!
I like shooting family photos at Fort Rock in Sunriver. Even though it’s a park setting, there is plenty of shade and not as many mosquitos as in some areas.
70th anniversaries seem to be one of the more popular reasons families get together. This family celebrated at Brasada Ranch with their extended family.
Mother/daughter shot. Beautiful ladies!
The younger generation at a 70th wedding anniversary.
This might be the biggest bunch I’ve photographed at Sunriver! We had quite a session with each family having individual photos, and then of course shots of the cousins, grandparents, siblings. Tons of fun!
On vacation and relaxed!
2nd time around for this family. I’m always so impressed when families are able to make it a yearly tradition to get together!
I met this family when the first grandchild was born, now she is a little girl!
This could rank as one of my top all time favorites!
Cousins, cousins, cousins.
Cousins, cousins, cousins.
Photographing family connections is my absolute favorite, especially when families are willing to get silly, relax and have fun. I'm always up for an adventure, so if you want to head up to a mountain lake, go for a hike, or have me meet you at the top of Mt. Bachelor, I'm in! And of course, furry family members are always welcome so bring them along, too!
This sweet family was vacationing in Sunriver and wanted family photos while they were there. This is my favorite from the bunch!
I have photographed this family three times, and it’s always a pleasure! This family photo was taken at Hollinshead Park, one of the best locations for fall color in Bend.
Stephanie Parel is so good at scheduling photos..I don’t think she has missed a year since we started at least five years ago. The family added a puppy to the mix this year, and this photo was taken near Tumalo Falls in Bend.
This sweet family has moved away from Bend, but I had the opportunity to photograph them twice while they lived here and may make plans to visit them in Seattle for a shoot. This family photo was taken in a random location outside of Bend, at the peak of the wildflower season.
Another shoot at Hollinshead Park, scheduled just right to capture the fall colors.
I love when a family is up for an adventure! This family hiked up to the top of Smith Rock for their family photo session. It was a beautiful evening and we caught the sunset before scurrying back down before dark.
My favorite part of a family shoot is sending the parents off and photographing the kids. I'm a mom, and I love kids, and I know how hard it is to get a genuine smile. Staring at a huge lens makes a lot of kids uncomfortable, so I try to go with the flow and make them feel at ease. And, I never tell them to "say cheese!"
I just started shooting teens and high school seniors two years ago, and I have a blast doing it! It's so much fun to collaborate and hear what they want to do and how they want to present themselves to the world.
I always recommend bringing a friend or family member along on these sessions to keep the kids animated and natural. I offer a "short and sweet" session for seniors who aren't interested in multiple locations and multiple outfits. We'll spend 30 minutes together, I'll send them on their way, and you'll get ten digital files for graduation announcements, etc.
For those kids who are really into it, (and let's face it that's usually the girls) I offer longer sessions with multiple locations and outfit changes. It's so much fun, especially when 2 or 3 girls book their sessions together. Lots of laughs and creativity come out of these shoots, and I highly recommend it and offer a discount for these types of sessions!
I shoot a couple of weddings a year and like to stick with small ceremonies. Mostly elopements, 2nd marriages and family ceremonies are what I like to shoot. If you are planning a small wedding and would like a photographer for just the ceremony and a few photos afterwards, please give me a shout and we can chat!
