no. 01 — the intro
Honest, artful photography for families, brands, and the everyday beauty in between. Your slice of life and all the seasons you move through is worth a pause. These real, fleeting moments deserve to be captured and preserved, both for now and for generations to come. As a Columbia River Gorge-based lifestyle family photographer, I’m honored every time a family or brand invites me in. Whether we’re making pancakes in your kitchen or riding bikes down a country road at golden hour, there’s an adventure to be found in your everyday.
This is more than just a photo session; it’s an intentional choice to slow down and celebrate where you are right now. I don’t focus on perfect poses. I’m here to tell your story honestly, with images that reflect the heart of your unique life together.
Let’s make space for the real stuff, the messy, the magic, the meaningful. Ready to preserve your season? Let's chat!
Lifestyle Family Photographer in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon
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I want to see your life reflected back on you.
hi i'm Christy
Newborn
Portraits
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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
recent work
no. 04 — new work
Welcome home Theo & Sonny!
A glimpse into this sweet family of 5!
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Ready for the details?
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Your full, authentic self is always welcome here. Your 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. No awkward poses, just you and your love in the moment with a little help from my artistic documentation and the landscape around us.
I'm regularly adding all my beautiful finds on Pinterest to help families coordinate and style themselves with ease.
Need styling ideas?
Need styling ideas?
The most important part of styling for a photo session is to not stray too far from your own personal style. Choose pieces and outfits that vary in texture, doesn't have too many patterns, no logos or words, choose colors that fit the season of your session and the location, and last but not least, choose outfits that you and everyone feels comfortable and confident in. I'm here to help!
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 :)
