La Bella Vita Creative

La Bella Vita Creative Rooted in Columbia County, Oregon. Photographing real moments, golden light, and the stories that matter most.

La Bella Vita

Which means the good life in Italian, and thats exactly what it is. Let me capture that wonderful memory that you'll always want to hold onto. From your family gathering or group photos to celebrating the birth of a new baby, or that baby of yours thats turning 1, 16, or now graduation. Allow me to be apart of that moment so you can be hands free and you can enjoy the good life....La Bella Vita

The longer I do this work, the more I find myself drawn to photographing women because of the lives they’ve lived. Every...
07/07/2026

The longer I do this work, the more I find myself drawn to photographing women because of the lives they’ve lived. Every woman who steps in front of my camera arrives with a story that belongs only to her. None of us become who we are by accident, and we are the sum of a thousand moments that brought us here, today.

I’m so fascinated in how life shapes a person. The experiences we never planned for, the decisions that changed everything, and the things that left us seeing the world differently than we did before.

When I photograph a woman, I know I’m only capturing a fraction of a second, yet there is always so much more present in the frame than that. There is an entire life standing there. A lifetime of experiences, relationships, lessons, heartbreaks, triumphs, and unexpected turns that somehow led to this exact version of her - the one I bet to photograph.

The more I photograph, the more I am reminded that every story is different, yet so much of our humanness is shared.

You can have a room full of women and I can guarantee no two stories will be the same. We all arrive here by different roads, shaped by different experiences and carrying different versions of what we’ve learned along the way. Yet the older I get, the more I realize how much we have in common.

We all know what it feels like to question ourselves. To wonder if we’re enough. To carry responsibilities no one else can see. To hope for things, lose things, and find the strength to keep moving forward anyway.

Being human has a way of connecting us. The details may be different, but so many of us know what it means to love deeply, to lose our footing, to begin again, and to become someone we never expected to be. There is something so empowering about being seen for all that we are.

Woman to woman. I see you. I love you.

Women’s Portraits | Storytelling Photography | Goddess Sessions | Oregon Photographer | Celebrating the stories that shape us

Things I want you to know…After years of photographing families, I’ve learned that what matters most is rarely what we t...
06/18/2026

Things I want you to know…

After years of photographing families, I’ve learned that what matters most is rarely what we think it will be.

The things that feel ordinary today often become the things we miss the most. It’s a season of life that felt like it would last forever until suddenly it didn’t. That’s the real gut punch. I often look at my favorite memories of my own family and I’m grateful for all the moments I stopped and captured.

Photographs can’t stop time, but they do give us a place to return to, that feels like home. It’s a way of remembering not just what life looked like, but what it felt like to be there.

Please don’t wait for the perfect moment, size, or outfit. More often than not, the moments worth preserving are already happening.

With Gratitude,
Amara

I often think one of the greatest privileges of this work is being invited back.Not just to photograph a family once, bu...
06/11/2026

I often think one of the greatest privileges of this work is being invited back.

Not just to photograph a family once, but to witness the unfolding of their story.

What started as two teenagers deeply in love became three. Then four. Then five. Now six.

Somewhere between all of our sessions, more babies were born and I have had the joy of watching these sweet little personalities emerge. I've photographed their growing babies, their growing family, and along the way, I had the honor of photographing their wedding day too.

It's truly remarkable watching people grow into the life they dreamed about. All of these years have simply unfolded, one season and session leading into the next, until the life they were building became the life they were living.

When I first met them, they were young parents figuring it out as they went, just like the rest of us. Now they're surrounded by four beautiful children, each one bringing their own humor, curiosity, and sass to this family.

Looking through these photographs, I couldn't help but think about all the years in between. Not the sessions themselves, but the life that happened beyond them. And what a beautiful life it has become. La Bella Vita.

As your family photographer I have found that most moments are better when you stop trying to control them and just full...
05/16/2026

As your family photographer I have found that most moments are better when you stop trying to control them and just fully step into them. I want to capture you FULLY in the moment.

This session was one of those beautiful reminders. Samantha fully embraced the rain right alongside Logan and Mia. She laughed, played, got wet, and stepped right into their world with the same childlike enthusiasm they carried so naturally. Watching her move through motherhood that way was such a joy to witness.

Tyler balanced everything so naturally. A calm presence in the middle of puddle splashes, muddy boots, umbrellas, and little moments unfolding all around him. He seemed fully along for the ride, letting the kids explore and experience the afternoon exactly as they wanted to.

And my gosh sweet Mr. Logan, he LOVES puddles. The bigger the splash, the better. What made it even sweeter was seeing parents who let him. Who understand that childhood is meant to be lived fully, even if it means muddy everything and soaked clothes.

What I loved most about these images though, was the pure curiosity in both Logan and Miss Mia. The way children pause to study the rain, the puddles, the grass sticking to their boots, the sound of water hitting an umbrella. Not every moment of childhood feels big and exciting. Sometimes it looks thoughtful, observant, completely locked into the experience unfolding around them.

Those moments are worth capturing. Mostly because they are real and not perfectly posed. Years from now, these are the memories that will bring you right back to who they were in this season of life.

🎓Cap & Gown Mini’s📷I watch it as every year with the seniors I get to photograph. The sweet, still innocent face from th...
04/30/2026

🎓Cap & Gown Mini’s📷

I watch it as every year with the seniors I get to photograph. The sweet, still innocent face from the start of their senior year to the face about to be walking across the stage in a cap and gown.

You blink and you realize something has shifted so quickly. You see it in their eyes, in the way they carry themselves, and in how they stepping into this moment. The full launch into adulthood.

That’s why I dearly love these Cap & Gown sessions. My mama heart is all about holding onto who they’ve become from the beginning to the end of it. All the growth that happened between drop off lines, those crazy ass spirit weeks, them driving off for the first time and everything in between. This is that.

This is that, and if you’re a mom to a senior, you feel that the most.

Book. The. Session. Come along with them and jump into a few yourself and savor that moment even more.

Nitty Gritty:
I have two dates May 15 & May 31 - SHHS will most likely have their cap & gowns, but Scappoose usually does not. If you’re a SHS kiddo, I’v got you covered!

Session Cost: $200 for a 15-20 min session. You will receive 8 edited images, with option to purchase more.

Today this gem of a human turns 18, and on top of that she’s signing her commitment papers to one of her dream schools.P...
04/30/2026

Today this gem of a human turns 18, and on top of that she’s signing her commitment papers to one of her dream schools.

Payton is someone who sets her mind to something and follows it all the through & then some. I’ve had the honor of mentoring her and working alongside her in photography, and getting to witness her growth, both behind the camera and in her life, and it has meant a lot to me.

I adore you, Miss P. It has been such a gift to watch you grow into who you are. I truly consider you a friend, and I’m so proud of you.

I’ll be right here, cheering you on as you step into what’s next.

Update!! Well it's not really an update, but a hey what’s up, how ya been? I’ve had a few people see me on the streets 🤣...
04/28/2026

Update!!

Well it's not really an update, but a hey what’s up, how ya been?

I’ve had a few people see me on the streets 🤣😅and some ask if I am still doing photography, YES, and some say I’ve just been quiet on the internet. I have.

You could say I am in a season of life that has me living at baseball fields (again.) Right now I get the privilege to support my youngest son while he goes all in on “travel” ball. At the same time I get to watch my oldest son evolve as a coach, as he is assistant coaching my baby’s team. I don’t want to blink. I don’t want to miss any of it. We spend a lot of time together as a family, and honestly my heart is fully there. I don’t know if anyone else feels the same as me, but last year and this year have flown by. Time feels almost like an illusion.

I’ve come to honor that the most beautiful parts of owning your own business is that a business is supposed to work for YOU just as much as you work your own business. I choose this life, so I can be available for my kids.

I’ve been holding on to this mantra of “my business supports my life, not competes with it” and my god, does that feel the most aligned with where I am at.

There has been a shift with in. Maybe it’s my age? The age of this craft of mine? Maybe it’s Perimenopause - because I think we just naturally do s**t differently when we hit a certain uhm, age 🙃?

I also think the way I have decided to be seen has totally shifted in the way I conduct myself & my business. I no longer want to work from a place that doesn’t represent all that I am and where I am going. And honestly, being on the internet “selling” myself just feels unfair. I don’t want to hide. I don’t want to hide my work or art. I’ve just been on a quest to figure out what works best for me, my family and all of my moving responsibilities.

Soooo,
📣I guess here is the update. I’ve gone through my Calendar and updated my availability. My pre-booked sessions & baseball weekends are updated. What I have for weekend availability is what I have, and maybe for you that comes with some planning ahead. I am here to help guide and assist you. My booking calendar goes out 2 months in advance. If you need to lock in a further date. Just send an inquiry.

My golden hour sessions will book out, because duh, those are the best & most delicious yummy lighting days ever! In the spring and summer months. BUT I’ve added an incentive for week day golden hour sessions.

Any session booked Tuesday - Friday will be $50 off!! You can use the code GOLDEN for discount when booking your session only for weekdays. To book a session it’s a $100 retainer which goes towards the amount of your session. The final discounted balance is due 3 days before your session. **Please note studio sessions are exempt.

Colorado may be where I was born, but I was meant for the Pacific Northwest.These “Embrace the Rain” sessions have compl...
04/22/2026

Colorado may be where I was born, but I was meant for the Pacific Northwest.

These “Embrace the Rain” sessions have completely won me over, and I’m so excited for tonight’s family session.

A big thank you to everyone who has stepped into this with me. And if you’re thinking about booking a rainy day session… just know, it will probably stop raining the second we start, or booking the session it will be a week of full sun. Natures law would agree.

Update: All sessions have been claimed 🥹. I’m opening up 𝟯 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 at a discounted rate centered around shooti...
03/20/2026

Update: All sessions have been claimed 🥹.

I’m opening up 𝟯 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 at a discounted rate centered around shooting in the rain. This is something I’ve been wanting to explore more deeply, and I’m looking for a few people who feel open to that experience.

After sharing a recent senior session in the Oregon rain and seeing how much it resonated, it pushed me to lean in a little more to what this spring season naturally offers.

These will be slower, playful, and more guided where I’ll be leaning into a documentary style, less posed, more connection, movement, and real moments.

I’ve put together a mood board to help guide the feel of these sessions, from wardrobe to color palette to setting. It pulls from a mix of inspiration, so out of respect for other artists’ work, I’m not sharing it here, but I’d love to share it with you if you’re drawn to these session offerings.

Email me and I’ll send over the booking link along with more details. 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

There are only three sessions available for this, and I’ll be filling them as the right fits come through.

Here’s what I’m looking for:
-𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
I prefer a family with younger kid(s), especially at ages where they naturally stay close, connected, and an have an element of play. I do understand rain can be tricky for very little ones, so I’m open to what feels realistic for your family.
**All family members must be willing participants. Please don’t just sign your husband up - he must be willing.

-𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: This will be more playful and styled.Yellow rain boots, rain jackets, movement, personality, and just letting kids just be kids. I would like for them to splash and stomp in puddles. Maybe even get a little muddy.

-𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: I would love an established couple, one that has history together and is comfortable being close, playful, and a little unfiltered.
**Both people must genuinely want to be there and participate in the experience.

𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: $250 (𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠)
Regular session rate: $425 - thats a $175 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨!
• About 40 minute session• 20 edited images included• Option to purchase additional images or upgrade to full gallery

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨:
• Weekday evenings only - Preferred for a Friday evening, but will make some weekend exceptions • Session must take place within the next 2-4 weeks. No exceptions. • A model release must be signed (images will be used for marketing/portfolio)•You must be open to styling guidance from me. I will be directing color palette and overall wardrobe to align
with the vision for these sessions
•For the sibling session, yellow rain boots or jacket are a must, but open to creative ideas

These sessions will be photographed in a documentary style. No posed images are guaranteed, the focus will be on real interaction, movement, and connection.

I will forever be a lover of the Pacific Northwest, even when the rain stays longer than we’d prefer, especially in thes...
02/20/2026

I will forever be a lover of the Pacific Northwest, even when the rain stays longer than we’d prefer, especially in these late winter months when the air and sky feel denser and and the days feel long.

I have to remind myself that this is the very thing that keeps Oregon so green, lush, and so beautifully alive.

Embracing the rain for this session was a remembering of why we live here in the first place. And somewhere between the drizzle and the fog, I think it watered my soul a little too.

Jaidynn, my girl - you were meant for this session. I love you for suggesting and embracing it.

Who would love a session like this? I mean the weather is here for a while.

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