out of focus child looking through window at camera. reflection of tree and sun are in focus. portland family photog

April 5, 2023


I met this family early in the pandemic for a maternity session when they were pregnant with their first child and documented them again at some point in the first year of her life. So when it came time for their second born to make an appearance I reached out and asked if they'd want to do a follow up session to highlight the growth in their family.


It had been a while so

It took us a minute to warm up to each other.

sitting on their lap, child is trying to open mother's locket to show pic inside. portland, oregon family photographer
child shows camera pictures in locket. portland oregon rushes & waves kimberly marie kimble
mother is holding child in lap, looking at her, smiling. portland, oregon family photographer rushes & waves
cropped image of mother and childs feet/legs sitting on couch. portland, oregon family photographer rushes & waves
child reaches for toy father has while sitting in mothers lap. portland, oregon family photography rushes & waves
child is hugging father. portland, oregon rushes & waves kimberly marie kimble

It's pretty typical for kids to be skeptical of me at first.


I've learned a few tricks over the years, especially being a parent myself. I think gaining the trust of any uncertain family members is like the first part of my job, because if I want authentic moments of connection, there has to be room for that to happen.


It didn't take long before we were

Off with a zoooommm!

blurry grainy image of child running through living room portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
child is running towards camera laughing. portland, oregon family photographer rushes & waves
child is smiling at camera portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
child is hamming it up for camera portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
child is running around living room portland oregon documentary family photography rushes & waves
child is jumping in kitchen portland oregon documentary family photographer kimberly marie kimble
child is getting back up off the floor portland oregon documentary photographer kimberly marie kimble
child is laughing on the floor portland oregon family photographer rushes & waves
child is hamming it up for camera portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
mother is dancing with child portland oregon documentary family photography kimberly marie kimble
mother is throwing child in air portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
father is swinging child from side to side portland oregon family photographer rushes & waves
child is sucking thumb and holding stuffed animal portland oregon family photographer rushes & waves
child is holding mom's pregnant belly and looking at it. portland oregon maternity photographer kimberly marie kimble

Catching a tender moment.


Knowing when to step in and out of these moments to get the shot is something I think I learned through my years of documenting birth.


While it might not be your first instinct to grab the camera, we spend a lot of our time as parents and caregivers helping our kids deal with their big emotions, & holding babies while they cry.

mother is holding crying child portland oregon family photographer rushes & waves
mother is consoling child portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
mother is hugging child tight portland oregon family photography rushes & Waves
child is sucking thumb looking at camera portland oregon family photographer rushes & Waves
cropped image of childs legs in pregnant mothers arms portland oregon documentary family photography

Let's play outside!


Getting to document the perspective of a little human living out their day feels like a special glimpse into the sacred magic of childhood.


Following her whims, we headed outside in the sprinkling rain to play.

mother helps child put helmet on to play on scooter portland oregon family photography rushes & Waves
child on scooter portland oregon family photographer rushes & waves
child reaching out for mothers hand portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
child holding mothers hand portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
overhead shot of kid playing in sand portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
close up shot of childs face playing with sand portland oregon family photographer rushes & Waves
mother and child playing in sand portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
rain in childs hair portland oregon family documentary photography session rushes & waves
child looks down at toys portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
mother and child hold hands and walk portland oregon family photography rushes & waves

documenting the routine.


My goal during these sessions is to tell the story of your day in an authentic way. There are very few moments when I am asking anybody to look at a camera or pose a certain way.


In fact, some of my favorite moments are often those that feel like they wouldn't make a great picture.


Like all the in-betweens. 

child washing hands before snack portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
child hops into high chair portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
child hops into high chair portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
dad pushes high chair to table portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
dad pushes high chair to table portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
mom puts clip in child's hair during snack time portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
mom puts clip in child's hair during snack time portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
child looks upside down at camera portland oregon family photographer rushes & waves
mother kisses child on cheek portland oregon family photography rushes & waves
mother and child smile for photo portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble

Let's take some family snapshots!


We always make time for a few of these because we love a cheesy family photo.


Peep the tiny assistant photographer, "capturing" some photos of her parents.

mother and father embracing child portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
black and white image of parents reaching out for kid running toward them portland oregon rushes & Waves
overhead shot of family snuggled up on couch portland oregon family photographer kimberly marie kimble
child touching pregnant mother's belly portland oregon family photographer rushes & Waves
child touching pregnant mother's belly portland oregon family photographer rushes & Waves
mother and father cuddling on couch while child takes pretend pic portland oregon rushes & waves
child takes pic of parents with pretend camera during family photo session kimberly marie kimble
child taking pretend picture of parents portland oregon family photography rushes & Waves
close up shot of families faces all squished together portland oregon family photography rushes & Waves

Let me document a day in the life of your family.


Maybe the thought of that sounds like...not the makings of a good family photo session. But so much of our lives are wrapped up in these moments that we pass through every day. See those moments through fresh eyes.


I've been told the investment is worth it! Let's chat.