portland, OREGON FAMILY photographer
portland, OREGON family photographer
portland area
personality portraits
what are personality portraits?
Personality Portraits are simple, fun photos of your kiddos that show off their true personality! All kids have their own vibe and I'm here for it - whether they want to smile politely, be super silly, or just stare at the camera with some classic teenage sass, we'll capture your kids as they really are.
These are not heavily posed images, and there are no props involved. I don’t demand forced smiles or awkward poses. The point of these is to capture your child as they are, naturally and comfortably. We’ll just be using a solid backdrop, natural light (and sometimes one flash), and your wonderful child’s vibrant personality!
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These kid portraits are perfect for families from Troutdale, Gresham, Wood Village, Fairview, Corbett, and Portland!
They'd be great for homeschooling families, or for families who missed or didn't really like their school pictures this year.
Also great for all the kids who are just growing up too fast and need to have this stage documented before it's gone!
Kids of all ages are welcome!
THANK YOU!
KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR INBOX FOR MONTHLY-ISH UPDATES AND FIRST DIBS ON BOOKING PERSONALITY PORTRAIT SESSION DATES.
"Laurel is amazing! We have done Maternity and Personality Portraits with her and the photos are always stunning, warm, and full of personality. Laurel is also amazing to work with - so kind and good at putting adults and kids at ease. I love how her photos really show people as they genuinely are interacting with their loved ones. Cannot recommend working with her highly enough." - N.K.
what to expect during your portrait session
- I will interact with each kiddo for a few minutes and capture their natural expressions. We may or may not get smiles, but we will get their personalities, which is the whole point!
- Please, please, please - resist the impulse to coach your child or tell them to smile. Seriously, step away if you can't help yourself. These portraits are not about capturing your kiddo's fake smile.
- Expect each session to take 3-5 minutes per child. I work fast so they don't have time to get bored.
- If you have more than one kiddo, we'll make each individual session snappy so we can squeeze in sibling portraits too.
- Please remember, these are not full-family portraits; no adults will be photographed during these sessions. (Interested in a Family Photo Session? Check them out here!)
"Our kids participated in one of the Personality Portrait shoots. It was soo easy, quick, and stress-free. Laurel was able to capture their fun and silly personalities in a short amount of time. The photos turned out perfect and we can’t wait to get them printed!" - C.K.
portraits for very young children
- If your child is very young and doesn't respond much to strangers, let me know. In that situation I’m happy to have you hang out next to me or behind me and try to get expressions out of them.
- If your child is not yet sitting on their own, we have a few options: I can photograph them lying down on their backs, on their tummies if they can hold their head up, or sitting with the support of a Bumbo seat or a Boppy pillow, which I cover with a white blanket. Please let me know in the booking process what you would prefer so I can be prepared.
"Laurel photographed my daughter and did an amazing job helping her feel comfortable and directed her perfectly! She captured the sweetest pictures." -C.D.
Upcoming Personality Portrait Events
NO UPCOMING SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS THEY COME BACK!
THANK YOU!
KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR INBOX FOR MONTHLY-ISH UPDATES AND FIRST DIBS ON BOOKING PERSONALITY PORTRAIT SESSION DATES.
who is the photographer?
I'm mother to a toddler and a baby, have 10+ years of experience as a nanny, and I've been photographing families and babies professionally in the Portland Metro area since 2021. Wrangling kids is kinda my whole thing!
I'm here for all the wild child energy, am happy to sit quietly with your shy little ones, or chat with your teen about their hobbies. My goal is to connect with your kids on a genuine level so that they can relax and let their authentic selves shine through.
I can't wait to meet you and photograph your child!
