I’m no good with baby photos, I think it’s the posing and wrapping of the little one that I’m still trying to get use to because babies are so fragile. BUT I love capturing moments like this one with mommy and daddy! Can’t wait to do more in home sessions going into the year! I know it’s not easy with covid right now to get into a studio so let me come to you! DM or email me for scheduling and rates! #portlandfamilyphotographer #portraitphotography #pdxportraitphotographer #simplejoiephoto (at Beaverton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMK0ifJhVTf/?igshid=szyli0swbqms

Happy Valentines Day! Hope you are enjoying the snow or staying cozy inside! #snowday #portlandsnow #snowinginportland #snowmaternity #pdxportraitphotographer (at Progress Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSMuQxBGmC/?igshid=bw8ekl8gaauf

I’m 33 weeks pregnant! That means in 7 short weeks, or possibly sooner, my little guy will be joining us! This feeling is so surreal, to know I’ve been growing a little human inside of me... like I made that thing! During this pandemic, it was hard to get a photographer out to come capture my photos because 1. The husband had safety concerns 2. My schedule was all over the place with fatigue, mood swings, eczema, etc... you name it! So I took all my own maternity photos of course! Wanted to see if anyone would be interested in a self portrait class using camera, tripod, mostly natural light but some off camera flash where needed?!! I was thinking of launching after baby arrives — roughly March or April! Email me at [email protected] if interested! #selfportraitphotography #selfportrait #photographyduringquarantine #pdxphotographer #pdxportraitphotographer #maternityphotography #maternityfashion #itsaboy #mommytobe #mommytummy #smallbabybump #babybelly (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJyobLtBDIo/?igshid=awluiam9ww3d

The cutest in-home Christmas session! Stay warm and celebrate safely tomorrow! @_styledbybp @_beautifiedbyb #merrychristmas #pinkchristmas #littlechristmastree #haveyourselfamerrylittlechristmas #inhomechristmassession #pdxportraitphotographer #pdxfamily #portlandphotographer (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJM850BBlLy/?igshid=aqgd0mkf5nci

We have no where fancy to go, can’t visit with loved ones this holiday, and because business was slow this year — we decided we wouldn’t be giving each other gifts this year because we know we show each other that we love one another in so many other ways so what’s one year without gifts? — knowing that the greatest gift will arrive in February! Instead, it’s going to be a quiet Christmas, safe from the world outside, with lots of lounging and snuggles with the dogs, and maybe some hot chocolate! This is us! #holidayseason #festivevibes #parentstobe #dogparents #playfulpups #holidaydecor #christmasfamilyphoto #familyphotoshoot #thisisus #thechubbythongs #thongsovang #loveissimple #snuggles #pdxportraitphotographer #holidayminis #ourstoryismyfavorite #mommatobe #bunintheoven #christmastime Photo @simplejoiephoto Studio @studio5280pdx Holiday Decor @madisonaugusteventdesign (at Simple Joie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEMNzEDOoG/?igshid=140cjzg66iuup

Engagement season is on!!! So excited for the many couples going home for the holidays this weekend! Just wanted to share these fun photos on your lazy Sunday! So even though they look like they’re newly engaged, this couple was actually celebrating four years of marriage! I loved this session so much because Melissa + John figured because of all the travel restrictions this year due to covid that they’d do a fun staycation at this unique vintage trailer park resort in town! Determined to celebrate in style, she put together this fun ideal for a vintage themed shoot! Just in time for the shoot, there was that massive Oregon fire this summer that caused the skies to be bright red orange fir a week! If you scroll through ➡️➡️➡️➡️ you’ll see the orange sky in the indoor photo!! It was a crazy time but we did all we could to do these photos as quickly as possible so we all didn’t get affected by the smoke! They were both beaming with love and I just loved the spirit I was able to capture in a couple who’s been together for years and knows where to fit into each others grooves. I could not get my white balance to be perfect for the life of me because of the orange haze but it made for this cool vintage look! Whatever your plans are this week, be safe! #vintagephotos #vintageclothing #vintagestyle #lovethatistimeless #timelesslove #justus #ourstoryismyfavorite #dancinginthefire #embracingtheseasons #happyanniversary #loveissimple #anniversaryphotos #engagementphotos #marriedlife #pdxweddingphotographer #pdxportraitphotographer #portlandoregonlife #pdxcouple #besafe #practicesocialdistancing #gathersafely #proposalseason #enagagedlife (at The Vintages Trailer Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH6Wk8Ijmiz/?igshid=6p7cha59in9e

I had the best time with Luke + Mary’s family session the other day! They were our winners of the @preschoolforall raffle that @jaime.ta coordinated to raise funds for the measures supporting affordable preschool for all! Every little thing we do helps as it’s so important that we invest in the little guys because they are our future! Looking at the love exuberating from this family and all the big smiles, you’d never know that it was like 20 degrees outside that day! My little ladies were such great sports and made the photos feel so warm! Photographer: @simplejoiephoto Makeup: @shantillyartistry Florals: @suzannes_floral Fundraiser Raffle for @preschoolforall Coordinated by @jaime.ta #preschoolforall #multnomahcounty #familyfallphotos #fallminisessions #minisessions #fallphotoshoot #portlandminisessions #fulloflove #familylove #portlandportraitphotographer #pdxphotographer #pdxportraitphotographer #pdxportraiture #familyportraits (at Cathedral Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-lOdAjLY6/?igshid=8b4cqgwn4sj8

Happy Birthday to this beautiful soul! Making the move to Portland during the pandemic, my husband and I were unable to get out and about and discover the town the way we normally do. Oh how I miss connections and likeminded energies!! @jaime.ta is one of the first individuals whom reached back out to me after a long day of cold calls to a bunch of Portland creatives! I’m so honored to know her and be apart of the community she’s built with @vendorsofcolor ! If you’re in need of a wedding/ event planner or just looking to connect with the greater community in Portland, Jaime is your gal! #pdxweddingplanner #pdxeventplanner #communityovercompetition #beautifulsoul #vendorsofcolor #happybirthday #pdxportraiture #pdxportraitphotographer #portlandweddingplanner (at Cathedral Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQa43MBowg/?igshid=177zv1bwsl2on

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, @_beautifiedbyb put together these beautiful Frida Kahlo inspired makeup looks! Frida was a Mexican painter known for her self portraits and works inspired by nature and artifacts of Mexico. So excited to share! #fridakahlo #fridakahloinspired #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #mexicanbeauty #bringingbacktheunibrow #beautifulfrida #pdxportraitphotographer #portraitphotography #modelingphotography #modelheadshots #pinkroses #inspiredbynature #pdxphotographer (at Beaverton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFuxahNhQyI/?igshid=1je68c7fne3kz

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, @_beautifiedbyb put together these beautiful Frida Kahlo inspired makeup looks! Frida was a Mexican painter known for her self portraits and works inspired by nature and artifacts of Mexico. So excited to share! #fridakahlo #fridakahloinspired #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #mexicanbeauty #bringingbacktheunibrow #beautifulfrida #pdxportraitphotographer #portraitphotography #modelingphotography #modelheadshots #blushtones #inspiredbynature #pdxphotographer #naturalbeauty (at Beaverton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFuxWBcBOoG/?igshid=jpk851nvrxkt

If you thinking you’re seeing double, it’s cause these cuties are sisters! Absolutely love siblings graduating together!!! You get to also take some fun photos together! Class of 2021!! @teya.longstroth Senior Photos preview! #seniorpictures #seniorportraits #seniorphotos #seniorportraitphotographer #pdxportraiture #pdxportraitphotographer #cslewisacademynewberg #cslewisacademy #georgefoxuniversity #seeingdouble #twingirls #gfucampus #portlandoregon #portlandpor #sistersquad #sistersister #twinsies #ilovemysister (at George Fox University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFM7hreB92I/?igshid=1owzit5rmjzia

Had an absolutely wonderful time capturing some new marketing photos for @pattispreenrealtor - she is such an amazing human being and really cares about her clients’ needs! She’s not in the business to sell houses but to find you a home!!! Hop over to her IG and see some of her latest listings! #sherwoodrealestate #sherwoodrealtor #oregonrealestate #buyingahome #realtorlife #sellingyourhome #oregonportraitphotographer #pdxportraitphotographer #pdxportraiture (at Sherwood, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAseHMh-bk/?igshid=tjd698pwd4ui

Hey friends! It’s Joie! As you may or may not already know, I’m traditionally a wedding photographer! You can see my work @simplejoiephoto — I decided to start this new Instagram to show more of my portraiture work. Let’s just say Covid hasn’t been kind to me. All my weddings and events have been postponed to next year or cancelled so in order to stay afloat, I’ve started offering more portraits! Of course, me practicing social distancing and wearing a mask and my subject looking their very best! Now booking those last minute High School Senior sessions and Fall Family sessions that are perfect for holiday cards! DM me for details! #portlandseniorphotographer #pdxseniorphotographer #pdxportraiture #pdxportraitphotographer #oregonseniorphotographer #portlandoregon #sherwoodhighschool #mountainsidehighschool #tualatinhighschool #horizonchristianschool #tigardhighschool #lakeoswegohighschool #lakeridgehighschool #southtridge #newberghighschool #seniorpictures #seniorportraitphotographer #seniorportraitsession #highschoolseniorportraits #portraitphotography #portlandportraitphotographer 📷: @madsrossphoto (at Sherwood, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXt0HqnNMp/?igshid=rqywom2dnww6

There is nothing more precious than the expressions of a person who is expecting! Congrats to my niece Mena + Sky on their new bundle of joy that arrived over the weekend! #motherhood #pregnancyannouncement #maternityphotography #maternityphotoshoot #pdxmaternityphotography #quarantinephotoshoot #expectingparents #fatherhood #fathersday #loveissimple #pdxportraitphotographer #mommyanddaddylovesyou❤️ #newparents #pandemicbaby #lovealwayswins #loveauthentic #vancouverwashingtonphotography #pregnancyphotography (at Vancouver, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvR-sQDphB/?igshid=1b00ny41ot83s

Some of you may have started school and some of you are probably still very eager to visit with friends and see what this new hybrid learning is all about! Either way... you still have some time to get your senior photos in if you didn’t get to them this summer! Currently offering sessions to seniors in the Portland metro area! DM me for details! #portlandseniorphotographer #pdxseniorphotographer #pdxportraiture #pdxportraitphotographer #oregonseniorphotographer #portlandoregon #sherwoodhighschool #mountainsidehighschool #tualatinhighschool #horizonchristianschool #tigardhighschool #lakeoswegohighschool #lakeridgehighschool #southtridge #newberghighschool #seniorpictures #seniorportraitphotographer #seniorportraitsession #highschoolseniorportraits #portraitphotography #portlandportraitphotographer (at Sherwood, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEbF660HQ0l/?igshid=1ik9ddu3zh7mh

In the middle of the night, tucked in the quiet, I’m at a loss for words as I feel you kicking away. I love feeling you turning and sliding your tiny body, stretching to adjust in the space you have left inside my belly as you grow. It’s so amazing to know that you and I are one being, right now, in this moment. I’ve never wanted anything more for Christmas than you! #mommatobe #mommyandme #mommakeup #alliwantforchristmasisyou #christmasshirt #kholsfashion #maternityshirt #babybelly #pregnant #pregnantbelly #pregnancy #fromamomtoanother #cantwaittomeetyou #babyontheway #thebump #smallbabybump #expectingmom #babyonboard #christmasmiracle #holidaycheer #festiveclothing #christmasweek #pdxportraitphotographer (at Simple Joie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJGhit4DD5r/?igshid=1opzibqn17drh