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Honest, artful photography for families, brands, and love stories in the Columbia River Gorge and Portland, Oregon.
I'm Christy, a lifestyle photographer capturing the real, fleeting moments that make up your life—the kind worth pausing for, preserving, and passing down through generations. Whether you're making pancakes with your kids, saying your vows with Mt. Hood as your backdrop, creating content for your business, or celebrating a senior year milestone, there's beauty in your story that I want to freeze for you.
I don't focus on perfect poses or stiff smiles. I'm here to tell your story honestly, with images that reflect the heart of your unique life. Based in Hood River and serving the Columbia Gorge and Portland areas, I photograph families, weddings, seniors, and brands who want their story captured authentically. Let's make space for the real stuff—the messy, the magic, the meaningful.
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Hood River Family & Wedding Photographer in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon
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I want to see your life reflected back on you.
hi i'm Christy
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Kye family
"She photographed our family on an unexpectedly rainy, PNW autumn day and through foliage, mud, and kiddo meltdowns put us at ease and kept us positive with her calm, kind energy. She was professional and communicative throughout the whole process, with a quick turnover. And what photos! Christy's artistic eye really shone through in the nuanced expressions and moments she captured. Beautiful, silly, a bit moody, often unexpected, with a few truly cinematic photos thrown in for good measure, they perfectly encapsulated the dynamics of our family in a unique way that we will forever treasure."
"Christy is a talented, intuitive photographer that we cannot recommend highly enough."
FAMILY SESSION
"I can’t even capture myself decently in a selfie. It’s been pointed out to me that I get awkward, I change, I look less myself when I know I’m being photographed. But Christy put me at ease. I didn’t want a “classic” headshot for my Realtor headshot. I love so many shots from my session with her. She captured everything I had hoped for and more."
"I don’t enjoy being in front of a camera."
Meagan
PORTRAIT SESSION
"I hesitated getting family photos because they usually feel cheesy to me. Absolutely not the case with Christy. No awkward forced poses here. She was so relaxed and natural that her demeanor let us feel free to be ourselves. And being a mother herself she was great at engaging our toddler. We have some amazing shots from our maternity, family, and newborn photo sessions. I will forever cherish these photos from such a tender time."
"Christy knows how to take beautiful family photos that feel organic and timeless."
WHITEHOUSE FAMILY
MATERNITY FAMILY SESSION
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Welcome home Theo & Sonny!
A glimpse into this sweet family of 5!
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Your full, authentic self is always welcome here. Your photo session should feel wild and free—like you're out on a date or with your family, and someone just happens to be there to capture everything. Whether it's a family session in the Columbia Gorge, a wedding day with Mt. Hood views, or brand photography for your business, I create images with no awkward poses—just you and your story in the moment with a little help from my artistic documentation and the beautiful landscapes around us.
I'm regularly adding beautiful finds on Pinterest to help families coordinate outfits and style themselves with ease for Hood River and Columbia Gorge sessions.
Photo Session Styling Tips
The key to great photos? Wear what feels like you. Choose pieces with varied textures, don't shy away from patterns, and pick colors that fit your session's season and location in the Columbia Gorge. Most importantly, wear outfits you feel confident in—your photos should reflect who you are today and for years to come.
Get outfit inspiration on my Pinterest boards for Hood River sessions, weddings, and seasonal styling.Browse my Pinterest boards for Hood River family session outfit ideas, wedding inspiration, and seasonal styling tips.
Need help prepping for your session? Submit your information below and I will send you a PDF to help prepare yourself and all your sweeties, and I promise no spam emails, just a helpful PDF :)
