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Hi! I'm a newborn, family, and high school senior photographer based in Albany, Oregon. Let's chat!

09/01/2026

Today's model team spotlight is Reagan! Be sure to swipe all the way to the end to see her picture from 9 years ago! 🥹

One of the things I love most about this job is getting to watch people grow up. And maybe I'm getting old, but it really does seem like the growing up is happening a whole lot faster than it used to.

My husband used to work with Reagan's mom, and I photographed their family at their home. In my head, that was a couple of years ago. When I went looking for those pictures to include in this post, I realized it was nine years ago. NINE. How is that even possible?!

And that's one of the things I love about photography. I get to freeze these little pieces of life, and sometimes I don't realize just how much time has passed until I look back.

I'm probably a little extra emotional about this because my own son left for his second year of college today. So maybe I'm just feeling all the feels. I'm tearing up a little even writing this. 😭

So mamas, hug your babies. Because they won't be babies for long.

And seniors, hug your mamas. Because just yesterday you were their baby, and before you know it, you'll be heading off into the next chapter of your life.

I'm not crying. You're crying. ❤️

heim

08/29/2026

STEAL THESE: 3 senior poses that work every single time. 📌 (swipe so you can screenshot each one 👉)

Most seniors freeze the second the camera goes up (totally normal). So here's your cheat sheet, zero memorizing required:

🚶‍♀️ The slow walk. Walk toward me at half speed, eyes down then up, arms swinging natural. Movement is what makes a photo feel alive instead of frozen.

🧱 The easy lean. Find a wall, a tree, or a railing and lean in, one ankle crossed. Instantly reads relaxed instead of stiff.

👀 The look away. Glance off to the side like something caught your eye. That effortless, candid feel every single time.

Little shifts make a HUGE difference. The second your body has something to do, the awkwardness just disappears.

SAVE THIS for your session (and send it to your senior bestie). And if you want my full senior prep guide, comment GUIDE and I'll send it over!

08/27/2026

This year, we've got a guy on the team! 🙌

And because I couldn't resist 👀 swipe to the last slide for a little throwback to when Ian was really little!

I've been photographing Ian and his family since I started my business, and they've been so amazing to work with and be around all these years. I’ve loved getting to watch him grow up, and I can't believe it’s already time for him to start his senior year.

When his mom reached out about the Senior Model Team, I was so excited to welcome him. One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is getting to know my clients over the years, and senior year is such a fun one to be part of.

I love that the Senior Team gives me the chance to work with my seniors more than once and create a whole variety of images that feel like them. Plus, as a mom of 4 boys, it just feels a little more like home to have a senior guy around.

08/26/2026

🌸 DAHLIA MINI GIVEAWAY 🌸

Want to win a Dahlia Mini this Saturday? (and yes, you can bring a friend!)

I'm giving away a 15-minute session in the dahlias, including 5 digital images!

To enter:
✨ Follow
✨ Like this post
✨ Comment below and tell me: What's one thing you want to remember about this summer?

Want an extra entry? Tag a friend who would love to win a flower-filled session too!

I'll draw a winner Thursday evening and message the winner directly. Must be available Saturday, August 29 in the Salem/Turner area.

Good luck! 🌸

08/24/2026

Brook has been such a fun part of my senior model team, and I’m so glad I get to photograph her throughout her senior year. 🤍

We first met at my spring floral event for my Class of 2026 model team, and I had a feeling we were going to have a lot of fun together. Three sessions later, I can confirm I was right.

So far we’ve done florals, the beach, and Baskett Slough, and I’m already looking forward to what’s next.

My senior model team gets to be the face of JWP throughout their senior year, with some students even joining early enough to participate in the spring of their junior year.

Each model gets a custom session of their own, plus invitations to at least three model team sessions throughout the year. Basically, lots of variety, lots of photos, and plenty of content for those Senior Sunday posts. 😍

My favorite part is that they get an entire year of experiences instead of just one senior session.

If you’re a Class of 2028 senior or parent and want to learn more about the model team, comment below or send me a message to get on the waitlist.

And Class of 2027, if a beach session is on your senior photo wish list, now is the time to reach out. Beach sessions are at their best through October, and after that Oregon weather starts making its own decisions. 🌊

08/23/2026

If you've followed my page for any time at all, you probably know that one of my FAVORITE things is working with my senior model team. They're the face of my business for the year, and I LOVE getting to work with them throughout their senior year. All of my Class of '27 team members have now had their individual sessions, and we just had our first group session (so fun!), so I thought it would be a good time to introduce the team. Over the next couple weeks, I'll be sharing a little about each team member.

Let's start with Shannon! We had her session at Mary's Peak right before my first backpacking trip ever, and since she's a backpacker, she was able to ease some of my nerves and give me some tips. Her session was so much fun and I'm excited for the next.

If you're in the class of 2028 and want to get on my waitlist for next year's team, dm me or drop a comment below!

08/20/2026

Bring things you love to your session...like a book or your sister :)
heim

08/17/2026

Want to know a secret? The first few minutes of a session are awkward.

I just want to say that out loud so nobody feels like they're the only one. 😂

You will not know what to do with your hands. You’ll feel like your face is making a weird expression. You’ll be very aware that there is a camera pointing at you, and your body will briefly forget how to be a normal human.

Totally fine.

This is expected. And it happens to almost everyone.

But I promise I’ll guide you through your whole session and it will shift. You’ll relax and start to have fun and we’ll create gorgeous photos together.

I promise, most of the people you see on my Instagram felt awkward at first, too. Then we got past those first few minutes and you’d never know they were nervous by looking at their final gallery.

I’ll do the same for you.

So if you show up nervous, welcome. You’re in very good company. 🤍

08/12/2026

WAIT. 😳 Only 4?!

I have just 4 golden-hour Saturdays left for sessions before November.

FOUR.

So if you’ve been thinking about family photos, senior portraits, or updating those photos you’ve been meaning to get done forever… 👀

If you want a Saturday, don’t wait.

Once these are gone, they’re gone!

📸 DM me or grab your spot through the link in my bio.

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