Jaime Bugbee Photography / Portland Family Photographer

Jaime Bugbee Photography / Portland Family Photographer 📍 WA|OR|CA
✨ Helping busy moms get family photos they’ll actually enjoy taking
🏆 Trusted by 300+ families across the West Coast
📩 DM “JOY” to inquire

After giving birth to my first child, my beautiful son, I experienced postpartum depression. He was perfection but I was in a dark and confusing place. With a lot of support and patience, I got through it. When I picked up my camera, I felt human again and it was my sacred creative place. Now, I am honored to photograph families from a space of compassion, understanding, and no judgements. I belie

ve there has to be community within motherhood--it's too much to bear on our own. I am here to show you how incredibly beautiful you are now, no matter how chaotic motherhood is.

Color or black and white for this Oregon coast engagement photo shoot?I’m 50/50, I love them both but tell me what you t...
08/27/2026

Color or black and white for this Oregon coast engagement photo shoot?

I’m 50/50, I love them both but tell me what you think.

I was drenched in sweat after this one, and so happy about it.

Congrats to K + M!! 💖

Moms need to be a part of a senior session too 🥹Rhys, wishing you THE BEST Senior year!!!!! 🎓 Cheers to class of 2027!!
08/26/2026

Moms need to be a part of a senior session too 🥹

Rhys, wishing you THE BEST Senior year!!!!! 🎓 Cheers to class of 2027!!

08/24/2026

Thanksgiving in Palm Springs is booked. 🌴
The family is coming. The plans are coming together.

Now imagine fitting in family photos that don’t feel like another thing everyone has to get through.

No standing in a line. No forcing the kids to smile. No spending the whole session telling everyone where to look.

We’ll walk, play, let the kids be themselves, and give everyone a chance to actually enjoy being together.

And somehow, the photo session you booked because “we’re all going to be together anyway” becomes one of the highlights of the trip.

If your family will be in Palm Springs for Thanksgiving and you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos, I’m now booking Thanksgiving week sessions.

I’m a Palm Springs family photographer specializing in relaxed, candid family sessions for families who want beautiful photos without the “say cheese” experience.

Send me PALM SPRINGS and I’ll send you the details. 🌴

“Can we bring our dog?”Yes!“Will you help us choose a beautiful location?”Yes!“Can you call us so we can ask a few quest...
08/18/2026

“Can we bring our dog?”

Yes!

“Will you help us choose a beautiful location?”

Yes!

“Can you call us so we can ask a few questions?”

Yes!

“Could you help me choose a dress?”

Of course!

I’ll help you with whatever you need before your maternity photos. From choosing a gorgeous location, to where to choose your location that’s a perfect fit for you and your fur baby.

Oregon maternity photos

I broke a few of my own photography rules for this one and I’m so glad I did. I squeezed this mama and her daughters in ...
08/12/2026

I broke a few of my own photography rules for this one and I’m so glad I did.

I squeezed this mama and her daughters in last minute, we shot earlier than I normally would, and we definitely did NOT start an hour before sunset.

And you know what? Totally worth it and I LOVED how they turned out.

These Cannon Beach family photos turned out so beautiful, and I’m so glad we made it happen.

Turns out even a Cannon Beach family photographer can break her own rules every once in a while. 😉

✨ 3 slightly unhinged things I do at your family photo session...1. I don't ask your kids to behave. 🤷‍♀️Seriously.I'd r...
08/04/2026

✨ 3 slightly unhinged things I do at your family photo session...

1. I don't ask your kids to behave. 🤷‍♀️

Seriously.

I'd rather they be curious, silly, cuddly, and completely themselves than sit perfectly still and say "cheese." My job is to meet them where they're at, not the other way around.

2. I ask them to stay up past their bedtime. 🌅

Sounds questionable, I know. 😂

But after photographing hundreds of families, I can confidently say that kids of all ages do amazingly well during sunset sessions, even in the middle of summer when bedtime gets pushed a little later. Plus, that evening light? Totally worth it.

3. We tell fart jokes.💨

I'm not above a good toot joke.

If making goofy noises gets genuine belly laughs and real smiles, I'm all in. I promise your kids will think I'm hilarious... and you probably will too.

Family photos don't have to feel stiff or stressful.

Sometimes they just need a little extra sunshine, a few fart jokes, and permission for your kids to be kids. ❤️

Comment "FUN" if you are ready to book fun family photos for Fall!

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07/29/2026

Follow Jaime l Portland Family Photographer + Videographer

I know family photos usually land on your to-do list. Finding a photographer. Picking outfits. Choosing a location. Wondering if your kids will cooperate. Wondering if your partner even wants to come.

That’s why I do things differently.

I help you every step of the way…from locations and outfits to making everyone actually enjoy the experience, so you can stop planning and just be present with your family.

Because these photos shouldn’t feel like another thing you have to manage.

If this sounds like the experience you’ve been searching for, follow me Jaime l Portland Family Photographer + Videographer

Portland Oregon family photography, Palm Springs photography

07/28/2026

One thing almost every mom tells me before her session?

“I’m worried about my kids.”

And every time, I smile… because I’m not.

I’m thinking about you.

I’m thinking about making sure you know what to wear, where to go, what to expect, and how to feel confident before you ever step out of the car. Because I know you’re carrying the mental load for everyone.

Your kids? They’ll be just fine.

Kids are curious. They want to explore. They warm up, they laugh, they play. Even teenagers usually surprise their parents.

The beautiful, candid images you see in my portfolio don’t happen because I expect perfect behavior. They happen because I take the pressure off.

No forcing smiles.
No asking everyone to look at the camera every five seconds.
No expecting your kids to sit still.

Just your family spending time together while I gently guide the whole experience.

So if you’ve been putting off family photos because you’re worried your kids won’t cooperate…

I promise, they’re usually the least of my worries. 🤍

Have a question about family sessions? Ask me below…I love answering the ones every mom is secretly wondering.

07/27/2026

Have you ever said, “There’s no way my child will make it until sunset for family photos”

I get it. As parents, you’re thinking about bedtimes, meltdowns, and wondering if it’s even worth trying.

But here’s what I want you to know…

✨ I’ve never had a child who couldn’t do a sunset session.

The first 10–15 minutes are usually the “getting to know you” phase. We play games, explore, run around, and I never expect kids to sit still and smile at the camera. Before long, they forget I’m even there.

That’s when the real smiles happen.

And the light? It’s worth every minute.

Golden hour gives you that soft, creamy skin, beautiful glowing light, and the gorgeous scenery you see throughout my portfolio. It’s flattering, timeless, and creates the kind of images you’ll want on your walls for years.

Could we photograph your family in the middle of the day? Absolutely.

Will it look the same? No.

If you’re trusting me with your family memories, trust me on the timing too. 💛 I’ll guide you through every step, keep things moving, and make it fun for everyone.

I promise… your kids usually surprise you. 😊

📍Serving families in Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington, and beyond.

Save this for when you’re planning your family photos, and send it to someone who’s convinced their kids “won’t cooperate.” 😉

07/27/2026

It doesn’t automatically mean one is “better.” Most of the time, they’re offering completely different experiences.

One may include a shorter session and a limited number of digital images. Another may include planning support, wardrobe guidance, more time for your kids to warm up, a full gallery, an album, and help turning those photos into artwork for your home.

There’s room for photographers at every price point and there’s a photographer for almost every budget.

Before booking, look beyond the number and ask:

What’s included?
How much support will I receive?
How long is the session?
What will I walk away with?

Choose the photographer whose work, approach, and experience feel right for your family. 🤍

Comment PRICE and ill send you my full break down of what you may pay for different photographers

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