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Successful travel with toddlers is equal parts preparedness and equal parts going with the flow. Things don’t always go as planned, but with the right tools, preparation and knowledge it can be fun and a pretty special adventure! Here are three airport amenities perfect for traveling with toddlers!

Air Travel Tips, Family Travel Tips

January 27, 2023

Three Family Airport Amenities You Need

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This last November my family and I went to visit the Bavarian themed village of Leavenworth for a few days! I have always wanted to visit and heard so many great things, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to go! We piled in our van rental and headed north from Portland the day before Thanksgiving!

Destinations and Itineraries

January 22, 2023

Five Winter Activities to do in Leavenworth, Washington

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Air travel with a toddler is exciting! It has its challenges like anything, but it’s one of the funnest things if you take the necessary steps to make it a success! Here are my tried and trusted top five tips for air travel with toddlers! Let’s get to it! 1. Get energy out before flight. […]

Air Travel Tips, Family Travel Tips

December 10, 2022

Five Tips for Air Travel with Toddlers

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Packing minimally is a very important part of traveling, especially when you don’t have a lot of space, like in a camper van! Here’s my guide on how to pack minimally for your camper van trip! *post contains affiliate links* Tip #1 – Pack only the basics! It is so incredibly easy to pack more […]

Family Travel Tips

November 28, 2022

How to Pack Minimally for Your Camper Van Trip

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If you’re looking for the best gifts to give your toddler this holiday season with an emphasis on less screen time and more exploration and the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place! Below I have compiled a list of some of my favorite toddler gifts in my Toddler Christmas Gift Guide!

Remember that it’s not all about toys! Children thrive on being outdoors and exploring! I highly recommend even doing a family trip in place of presents and planning it for the next year!

Air Travel Tips, Family Travel Tips, Roadtrips

November 16, 2022

Toddler Christmas Gift Guide

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Portland has some of the most beautiful locations to photograph families at! Even the parks are gorgeous and can easily make the perfect place for a lifestyle family session! There are so many options in Portland, let alone the surrounding areas! It’s just an insanely stunning area. On a brisk December day, in a beautiful […]

Families, Portrait Photography

December 10, 2021

Portland Lifestyle Family Session

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The Mays, one of my favorite families to photograph. Their connection is the sweetest to watch. The boys have the best smiles and are always on their a-game for photos which is any family photographer’s dream! They seriously are just the sweetest! Thank you, May Family, for the best session!

Families, Portrait Photography

December 9, 2021

The May Family

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On a brisk fall morning, I met Matt and Whitney (and their dog, Bandit!) at a local park to capture some sweet memories for them! It was truly a blast to work with them and they were such naturals! Seriously, a dream shoot for me! Thank you, Matt and Whitney, for having me take these […]

Couples, Portrait Photography

December 7, 2021

Portland Couples Christmas Inspired Session

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I am so thrilled to blog this Hillsboro, Oregon family session! When these dear friends asked to have me take their family photos, I couldn’t have been more excited! This family is just the sweetest and I’m honored to call them friends. We’ve known each other for years, actually it’s crazy to think that I’ve […]

Families, Portrait Photography

December 3, 2021

Hillsboro Oregon Family Session

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On this episode of Portland Oregon lifestyle family sessions we have the beautiful Christopher family! Aww! This little family was such a joy to capture! It’s so special to take photos for families that had their babies in the middle of a crazy quarantine/covid time because these are usually their first photos together as a […]

Families, Portrait Photography

December 2, 2021

Portland Oregon Lifestyle Family Session

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