Find the Best Photographers in Oregon

Brooke Morgan Photo is a newborn photography studio based in Troutdale, Oregon, immediately next door to Gresham, run by photographer Brooke Morgan. A wife and mother of two boys herself, Brooke built her business, Brooke Morgan Photography LLC, around newborn sessions for babies between roughly 5 and 31 days old, the window when infants are naturally sleepy and easiest to pose safely into the soft, curled poses many parents picture for nursery walls. With more than 10 years of experience, she knows how to safely handle and position a newborn during a session, working around feeding and sleep schedules rather than fighting them. Her studio specifically lists Gresham, along with Boring and Fairview, among the communities she regularly serves, making her one of the closest dedicated newborn specialists to Gresham families. Beyond newborn portraits, Brooke Morgan Photo also offers milestone photography to document a baby’s first year of growth and personality, plus family sessions that lean toward a relaxed, unhurried feel rather than stiff posed groups. For Gresham parents specifically looking for a newborn specialist rather than a generalist photographer, Brooke’s tight focus on the 5-to-31-day newborn window and her location just outside Gresham make her a natural nearby option. 

Mountain Laurel Photo is the in-home newborn and family photography studio of Laurel Coughlin, who photographs families throughout the Portland area, including Gresham. Rather than asking new parents to pack up a fragile newborn and drive to a studio, Laurel brings the session to the family’s own home, using natural light and a relaxed, unstaged approach that she describes as natural, gentle, and cozy. With about a decade of experience working with babies and young children, she has developed a calm, patient style built around letting a newborn’s real personality and the family’s actual living space show through in the images, rather than forcing posed studio setups. Laurel also photographs maternity sessions and extended family portraits at a handful of favorite outdoor locations around the Portland area, from the Columbia River Gorge to spots stretching from Gresham to Lake Oswego. Because sessions happen in the client’s home, siblings and pets can be part of the story naturally, and parents don’t have to worry about a newborn overheating, getting overstimulated, or needing a diaper change mid-session in an unfamiliar studio. For Gresham families who would rather stay home with a brand-new baby than travel for a session, Mountain Laurel Photo offers a low-stress, in-home alternative. 

Photography by Ambrelee is a boutique portrait studio run by Ambrelee Taylor in Gresham, Oregon. Ambrelee’s business got its start in 2005 and she opened her dedicated portrait studio in Gresham in 2013, giving local families a true neighborhood option for newborn photography rather than a trip into Portland. The studio operates weekdays by appointment only, which keeps sessions calm and unhurried — an important detail when working with a newborn who may need extra time to settle, eat, or sleep between poses. Ambrelee’s newborn work leans into creative, themed setups, from simple wrapped poses to whimsical concepts built around comic-book characters and other playful props, alongside the classic soft, timeless portraits many parents want for a nursery wall. Beyond newborns, she also photographs maternity, baby milestones, children, and family sessions, so Gresham families often return to her studio again and again as their child grows from bump to toddler. Because the studio is small and appointment-based, Ambrelee is able to work closely with each family to plan out wardrobe, props, and the overall feel of the session before the baby ever arrives. For parents in Gresham who want a nearby, established newborn photographer with a distinct creative style, Photography by Ambrelee has been a fixture in the local portrait scene for over a decade. 

Kimi Photography is a husband-and-wife newborn and family photography studio run by Kimi and Mike, serving Portland-area communities that include Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Tigard, Tualatin, and more. Kimi started the studio in 2014 after already spending years working in the photography industry, and that background shows in the careful, heirloom-quality approach the team takes with every newborn session. Rather than treating newborn photography as a quick photo op, Kimi Photography frames it as creating art meant to be printed, framed, and passed down — wall portraits and albums that a family can keep for generations rather than files that sit unused on a phone. Sessions are built around the baby’s comfort and safety first, with soft wraps, simple backdrops, and a slow, patient pace that lets a newborn settle into natural, sleepy poses. For Gresham families who want a photographer with a decade-plus of dedicated newborn experience but don’t need a studio located directly in town, Kimi Photography is a short drive into Portland and has built its reputation specifically around producing keepsake-quality newborn artwork rather than volume sessions. 

Jessie Photo Doula is the Gresham, Oregon-based practice of Jessica Clark, a birth photographer, doula, and newborn photographer with more than 12 years of experience in birth work. While Jessica is perhaps best known locally for documentary-style birth photography and hands-on doula support, her studio also offers dedicated Newborn Studio & Lifestyle sessions for families who want portraits taken in the days and weeks after delivery, either in a simple studio setup or relaxed at-home lifestyle style. That deep background in birth work gives her newborn sessions an unusually gentle, informed touch — she understands postpartum recovery, newborn reflexes, and how to keep a brand-new baby calm and safe during a shoot, having spent over a decade in delivery rooms across Oregon. Jessica’s documentary approach to storytelling carries over into her newborn work, favoring genuine, unposed-feeling moments over stiff studio setups. Her photography has been recognized well beyond Gresham: she was named Photographer of the Year by LooksLikeFilm in 2018 and was voted Multnomah County’s Best Photographer four years running, from 2020 through 2023. For Gresham families who want a newborn photographer who also deeply understands the birth experience that came just before it, Jessie Photo Doula offers a rare combination of both. 

Visual Impressions Photography is a private portrait studio in Gresham, Oregon, run by photographer Amanda from an 800-square-foot space at 3650 SE Powell Valley Road. The studio’s newborn sessions are built around capturing the small, fleeting details — tiny fingers, sleepy expressions, the particular softness of skin — that are really only visible in a baby’s first days of life, using large windows throughout the studio to create bright, naturally lit portraits. Amanda is a member of Professional Photographers of America and holds Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) credentials, credentials that require ongoing testing and technical skill beyond simply owning a camera. Free consultations are offered before booking, which gives Gresham parents a chance to talk through wardrobe, props, and timing before committing to a session, an especially useful step for newborn sessions that need to be scheduled within the first couple weeks after birth. Beyond newborns, Visual Impressions also photographs maternity, children, family, seniors, professional headshots, and branding sessions, plus school picture days, making it a studio many local families return to repeatedly as their kids grow up. For Gresham parents who want a nearby, credentialed studio photographer rather than a hobbyist, Visual Impressions offers professional certification alongside a genuinely local, appointment-based studio. 

Studio 623 Photography is a full-service portrait studio led by photographer Becky Chambers from a light-filled loft on the second floor of the Revive Suites building in downtown Sandy, Oregon, just up Highway 26 from Gresham. Becky has spent more than 20 years behind the camera, building a body of work that spans newborn sessions, weddings, and everyday family portraits for clients throughout the Mt. Hood corridor. Her private indoor studio was purpose-built with newborn photography in mind, giving new parents a warm, unhurried space to bring their baby in during that first precious week or two of life without worrying about outside noise, weather, or a long drive into Portland. Sessions are relaxed by design: Becky works around a sleepy newborn’s schedule, using soft wraps, simple wooden props, and gentle posing to capture tiny details — fingers, eyelashes, the curve of a nose — that new parents want to remember. Beyond newborns, Studio 623 also photographs maternity sessions, milestone and first-birthday shoots, and family portraits, so many Gresham-area families return again and again as their child grows. Becky’s reputation has been built largely on referrals, with past wedding clients often coming back to book their newborn’s first portraits once their family grows. For Gresham parents who want a true studio experience without the downtown Portland drive, Studio 623 is a nearby, established option. 

Evelynne Gomes Greenberg Photography LLC is a Pacific Northwest photography business offering in-home newborn sessions for families in Salem, Oregon, led by photographer Evelynne Gomes Greenberg. Rather than requiring parents to bring a brand-new baby to an unfamiliar studio, Evelynne travels to a family’s own home, describing her goal as making the newborn photography process super easy during an already exhausting stretch of new parenthood. Her style favors connection and organic interaction over rigid posing, with a playful approach designed to help older siblings feel comfortable and engaged in the session rather than left out of it. Beyond newborns, Evelynne photographs maternity, family, and headshot sessions, giving Salem-area clients a single photographer they can return to across different life stages. Her full-service approach extends beyond the shoot itself, with support for outfit planning, location selection, and even help arranging finished artwork for a client’s home. Client feedback highlights the comfortable, unhurried space she creates during sessions, with one client noting she created a perfect comfortable space to take amazing photos they’ll keep on their walls forever. For Salem families who want an in-home newborn experience over a studio setting, with a photographer who brings years of experience photographing families, pregnancies, and newborns directly to their door, Evelynne Gomes Greenberg Photography is a genuine local option. 

Elizabeth Hite Photography offers in-home lifestyle newborn photography for families throughout the Portland metro area, including Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Tigard. Rather than the classic posed, curled-up newborn studio shot, Elizabeth’s sessions follow a baby-led approach that prioritizes authentic family moments over a strict shot list, letting the newborn set the pace with as many feeding or comfort breaks as needed. Sessions are flexible on timing, accommodating babies anywhere from 7 to 14 days old through 6 months postpartum, which gives families more breathing room than studios that require a narrow newborn-only booking window. Because sessions take place in the client’s own home, Elizabeth is able to naturally include siblings, grandparents, and even family pets in the same visit, capturing the full picture of a family welcoming a new baby rather than an isolated portrait of the infant alone. She also offers Fresh 48 hospital sessions for families who want their baby’s very first hours documented, as well as maternity photography bundles for parents who want to book pregnancy and newborn sessions together. Notably, Elizabeth provides clients with personal printing rights to their images, giving families more freedom to print and share their photos than the licensing terms many studios impose. With more than 100 five-star Google reviews, Elizabeth Hite Photography has built a strong reputation among Hillsboro-area families for relaxed, in-home newborn sessions backed by real client satisfaction. 

Morning Light Photography is a Salem, Oregon portrait studio run by photographer Keren Graham, offering newborn sessions starting at $550 alongside family, couples, wedding, elopement, and portrait photography. Keren describes her style as bold and colorful, aiming to capture images that feel like sunshine, hugs, and the best version of real life rather than stiff, overly posed portraits. Newborn clients can choose from standard, deluxe, and petite collections, giving families flexibility in how many images and products they want included with their session. Keren guides clients through a streamlined five-step process, from initial inquiry and session planning through the shoot itself to final edited gallery delivery, making it simple for exhausted new parents to know what to expect at every stage. Serving Salem and the surrounding area, Morning Light Photography has built a portfolio spanning newborns, maternity, and family milestones, giving repeat clients a single photographer to document their family as it grows. Keren’s relaxed, personable approach is reflected in client feedback describing the experience as easy and fun, with beautiful photo quality delivered at an approachable price point. For Salem families looking for a warm, unfussy newborn photographer who leans into color and genuine emotion rather than a rigid studio formula, Morning Light Photography offers a distinctive, budget-conscious option in the local market. 

J + Six Photography is a family-run photography business serving Jefferson, Salem, Albany, and the surrounding Willamette Valley, led by photographer Jenn with her daughter Cheyenne working alongside her as a second shooter for the past five years. Based at 1096 Filbert Street in Jefferson, just outside Salem, the studio offers newborn sessions completed in the comfort of a family’s own home as well as Fresh 48 photography at the hospital, capturing a baby’s very first hours and days. Sessions blend timeless, posed portraits of the new baby with natural, documentary-style images of parents and siblings meeting their newest family member, giving clients a gallery that mixes classic keepsakes with candid, in-the-moment storytelling. Beyond newborn and Fresh 48 work, J + Six Photography also shoots weddings, maternity sessions, and family portraits, making it a versatile choice for Salem-area families who want the same photographer to document multiple milestones over the years. Every session includes a full online gallery and print options, so parents can order keepsakes directly from their photos. With newborn sessions built around the realities of life with a brand-new baby, at home rather than in an unfamiliar studio, J + Six Photography focuses on capturing the tiniest details and the biggest memories during those first fleeting weeks. 

Four Jays Photography, led by photographer Danielle, specializes in in-home and in-hospital newborn photography for families across the greater Portland metro area, including Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, and Oregon City. Danielle offers both Fresh 48 sessions — capturing a baby’s very first hours in the hospital — and traditional in-home newborn sessions, typically scheduled between 6 and 21 days after birth. Each in-home session runs 3 to 4 hours, giving Danielle time to work at a newborn’s pace while keeping the whole family comfortable in their own space, including siblings, extended family, and even pets. Because she brings all necessary equipment directly to the client’s home, families avoid the stress of transporting a brand-new baby to an unfamiliar studio during those first fragile weeks. Danielle is known for incorporating meaningful personal items into sessions — a family heirloom, a handmade blanket, a nursery detail — weaving those details into the images so each gallery reflects the specific family being photographed, not a generic template. She’s also comfortable navigating more complex, multi-generational shoots when grandparents or extended family want to be included. Client testimonials consistently describe her as patient and kind with infants, with a collaborative approach and a quick turnaround on final images — qualities that have helped her build a strong reputation as a newborn photographer serving Hillsboro and the wider Portland area. 

Cheyenne Lee Photography brings a background in early childhood education to newborn and family photography serving Beaverton, Hillsboro, and the greater Portland metro area. Before turning to photography full time, Cheyenne worked as an elementary school teacher and holds a degree in early childhood development — training that directly shapes how she works with brand-new babies and their families. Her sessions follow what she calls a ‘baby-led’ approach, working around a newborn’s natural rhythms rather than forcing poses or a rigid shot list, which tends to produce calmer sessions for both baby and exhausted new parents. Cheyenne is candid about understanding the reality of early parenthood — the sleep deprivation, the chaos, the overwhelm — and builds her sessions around meeting families where they actually are rather than expecting a picture-perfect moment. Her focus stays on capturing genuine love and connection between family members, approached with patience, warmth, and a gentle presence rather than a rushed, transactional shoot. For families who want to document more than just the newborn stage, Cheyenne offers a Milestone Collection designed to photograph a baby’s development throughout their entire first year. Clients frequently mention her fast turnaround time on final images and describe her sessions as relaxed and genuinely fun, even during an otherwise overwhelming season of life. 

Photography by Cambrae specializes in in-home lifestyle newborn photography for families in Hillsboro, Oregon, capturing genuine, unposed family connection rather than the classic curled-up studio newborn look. Sessions take place in the client’s own home, which allows the photographer to document authentic, everyday moments — a nursery being used for the first time, older siblings meeting the baby, the ordinary details of a family adjusting to a new addition. Cambrae’s photography practice has an unusually personal throughline: she often has the privilege of photographing the same couples across major life chapters, starting with their wedding and continuing years later into their newborn session, giving her portraits an emotional context most photographers never get to build. She’s known for engaging directly and openly with clients about their personal stories, including difficult experiences like miscarriage or loss, treating each family’s path to parenthood as part of what makes the session meaningful rather than something to gloss over. That willingness to sit with a family’s real story, rather than just stage a generic photo, has earned her praise from newborn clients who describe being ‘100% impressed’ by both her photography skills and her approach with a brand-new baby. For Hillsboro families who want their newborn’s first days documented at home, in an authentic and emotionally attuned style, Photography by Cambrae offers a lifestyle-first alternative to the traditional studio newborn session. 

Aedan Studio Photography operates directly out of Hillsboro, Oregon, with a studio located at 327 SE 3rd Avenue offering both indoor studio and outdoor on-location newborn sessions. As a fine art photography studio, Aedan Studio covers newborn, baby, family, pet, and wedding photography, giving Hillsboro families a local option that can grow with them from their baby’s first portraits through later family milestones. The studio has offered dedicated newborn photo shoot packages, including sessions featuring classic crocheted newborn hats, giving parents the traditional posed newborn look in a convenient neighborhood studio setting. Client reviews consistently point to the studio’s patience and skill working with young children, noting that the photographer is ‘great with kids’ and skilled at gently guiding families through a session. One family specifically praised the studio’s patience while photographing a daughter with special needs, highlighting a level of care and adaptability that matters for parents whose children may need extra accommodation during a shoot. As a Hillsboro-based studio rather than a photographer who simply travels through the area, Aedan Studio offers the convenience of a fixed local location at 327 SE 3rd Avenue, making it an accessible option for families who want their newborn’s portraits taken without a long drive across the Portland metro. 

Kenzi Shipley Photography is a Salem, Oregon-based newborn and family photography business led by photographer Kenzi Shipley, who has seven years of experience behind the camera. Kenzi specializes in lifestyle newborn sessions for babies between three and six weeks old, offering both studio and in-home appointments so families can choose whichever setting feels most comfortable. Her approach is best described as baby-led: rather than forcing poses, she follows each newborn’s natural cues, creating a calm, connection-focused experience for parents who are often just days or weeks into a completely new routine. Alongside newborn photography, Kenzi offers maternity, family, senior, and mini-session portraits, giving families in Salem, Corvallis, and across the Willamette Valley a single photographer they can return to at every stage. A wife and mother of three herself, Kenzi brings genuine empathy to her newborn sessions, understanding firsthand how overwhelming and precious those first few weeks with a new baby can be. Clients consistently describe her as kind, patient, and incredibly gentle, noting that she makes the entire session feel comfortable and stress-free even with a fussy or unpredictable newborn. For Salem families who want unforced, natural newborn images without a rigid studio production, Kenzi Shipley Photography offers a relaxed, personal alternative. 

Kellie Parry Photography is a newborn, baby, and family photography studio located at 2195 Hyacinth Street NE in Salem, Oregon, established by photographer Kellie Parry in 2015. Kellie’s studio is purpose-built for babies under 12 months, with themed backdrops, props, and wardrobe designed to keep newborns safe and comfortable throughout a session. Beyond newborn portraits, she offers maternity photography, baby milestone sessions, and family portraits, working with clients both in her Salem studio and at outdoor locations of their choosing. Kellie is happy to travel up to 60 miles from Salem, extending her services to families throughout the greater Portland metro area, including Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, Newberg, and McMinnville. Her experience spans working with newborns through toddlers, preschoolers, and even high school seniors, giving her a practiced eye for photographing every stage of a growing family. Clients reach Kellie directly to plan their session, and she is known locally for a warm, patient approach that puts new parents at ease during what can be an overwhelming first few months. For families in the Salem area looking for a dedicated newborn photographer with a decade of studio experience and a portfolio built specifically around babies and growing families, Kellie Parry Photography remains a well-established local option. 

Arcadian Photography is a newborn and family portrait studio located at 2319 State Street in Salem, Oregon, run by photographer Katie Howard. Katie has specialized in photographing babies and families for more than 17 years and has captured over 500 newborns since establishing her business in 2009. Her studio, just 47 miles south of downtown Portland, was designed with families in mind: it includes wardrobe options for mothers, wraps and outfits for babies, and toys and refreshments to keep older siblings comfortable during a session. Katie’s approach favors natural, timeless portraiture over heavy editing or elaborate props, focusing instead on soft neutral tones and authentic connection between parents and their new baby. In addition to newborn sessions, she offers Fresh 48 hospital photography, maternity portraits, and family sessions from the same studio. Her work has been featured across several photography directories, including Expertise.com and NAPCP, and Arcadian Photography has been recognized locally with Quality Business Awards USA honors, including the Best Family Photographer in Salem, Oregon in 2023 and Best Commercial Photographer in Salem in 2024. A mother of four herself, Katie is known for her calm, reassuring presence with anxious new parents, helping first-time moms and dads relax so she can capture genuine, unposed moments alongside classic portrait images that families keep for years to come. 

LiveJoy Photography is a Salem, Oregon newborn and family photography studio founded in 2013 by Lindsay Blackman. Over more than a decade, Lindsay has photographed close to 900 newborns and served more than 500 families throughout the Willamette Valley and Greater Portland area from her thoughtfully designed studio, located just off the I-5 freeway roughly an hour from both Portland and Eugene. Lindsay is an APNPI Qualified Newborn Photographer with newborn safety certification, an NAPCP member, and a certified Newborn Master Photographer. Her studio was named among Expertise.com’s “Best Newborn Photographers in Portland” and earned a Quality Business Award, a Best of the Mid-Valley People’s Choice Gold Photographer Award, and recognition in the 2025 NAPCP Top 100 Inspired Print Competition. Every newborn session includes access to Lindsay’s curated collection of high-end props, wraps, and tiny outfits, all used within a trauma-informed, safety-first approach that puts new parents at ease. She is known for working gently with families navigating infertility journeys and other sensitive paths to parenthood, and for delivering soft, timeless imagery that families treasure for generations. Backed by more than 70 five-star Google reviews, LiveJoy Photography has built a reputation across Salem as a trusted destination for newborn portraits, offering a calm, supported experience from the very first inquiry through final gallery delivery. 

Artistic Bliss Portraits is a Cornelius, Oregon-based studio serving newborn and family photography clients throughout Washington County, including Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Beaverton. Owner Kimberly Torris trained directly under internationally recognized newborn photography educator Ana Brandt, gaining advanced posing and safety techniques specific to working with infants, and remains a lifetime member of Brandt’s professional photography community. That specialized training shows up in the studio’s newborn work, which balances carefully posed portraits with a relaxed, fun studio atmosphere designed to put new parents at ease. Torris offers both indoor studio and outdoor on-location sessions, giving Hillsboro-area families flexibility in how they want their newborn’s earliest days documented. The studio is also known for its special understanding of photographing special needs children and adults, an area of sensitivity and skill not every portrait studio can offer. Artistic Bliss Portraits was recognized as the Readers’ Choice Best of Forest Grove Photography Studio in 2022, reflecting strong standing within the local community it serves. Torris maintains professional memberships with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and Nikon Professional Services, signaling an ongoing commitment to technical craft and industry standards. For Hillsboro families seeking a newborn photographer with specialized posing training and deep local roots in Washington County, Artistic Bliss Portraits offers both credentials and community recognition.