Jaime Bugbee Photography / Portland Family Photographer

05/26/2026

The photos that end up meaning the most usually aren't the perfectly posed ones.

They're the ones where your daughter is wrapped around your neck.
Your son is laughing so hard he can barely stand up.
The way your family naturally connects when nobody is worrying about the camera.

As a Portland family photographer, my goal isn't to create perfect photos.

It's to create photographs that feel like *your family*.

The wild energy.
The quiet snuggles.
The personalities that make this season uniquely yours.

Because years from now, those are the moments you'll want to remember.

Which photo from your family's story would mean the most to you?

📍Serving families throughout Portland, Vancouver, the Columbia River Gorge, and beyond.

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05/23/2026

Plus, it's just more fun for everyone :)

Why candid family photography creates more memorable images for families. Learn why kids do better, & how natural sessions create connection.

05/21/2026

I’m not the cheapest photographer in Portland or Palm Springs… and that’s actually in your favor.

Because you’re not just paying for photos.
You’re paying for the feeling of knowing everything is handled.

The location.
The wardrobe guidance.
The backup plans when your toddler skips nap time.
The calm direction when your partner says they hate photos (and then they end up enjoying the process)
The years of experience knowing how to get real smiles without forcing them.
The editing that feels timeless instead of trendy.
The communication that makes you feel taken care of from inquiry to gallery delivery.

You’re paying for someone who knows how to create photos that feel like your family… not stiff strangers smiling at a camera.

And I believe Moms deserve to be taken care of too.

05/20/2026

Currently at the Oregon Coast with a bunch of local photographers, eating homemade meals, passing around chocolate, sipping wine, talking business, editing photos, and probably laughing a little too loud.

It’s one of my favorite things about this job… getting to create, connect, and then step outside into this dreamy coastal air and immediately feel inspired all over again.

The Oregon coast is one of my most popular locations and one of my absolute favs!!

These sessions always end up feeling more like a memory than a photoshoot, and that’s exactly the point.

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05/20/2026

Anyone else hanging on by a thread?

Between ball, field trips (why do it all at the end of I year I ask!?), performances, and juggling a full time business is nuts.

My dad turned 85 today, my niece is having her second baby, and we lost one of our fur babies. It’s been so many up and downs this month, but I’m so glad I love my job, the community I have here with other local photogs, and my family.

How are you hanging in there? I’m back to the coffee drive through for now.

I’ll come up for air soon, what about you? 🫣❤️

📸 thank you!

05/05/2026

These sessions tend to feel like a mix of maternity and family without needing to separate the two… especially with a little one. It usually looks like exploring, picking up sticks, and coming back in for a quick snuggle.

As a Portland maternity photographer, I’m really intentional about location so it all feels natural and not rushed.

I also offer family films..simple, but something families end up loving more than they expect.

Happy to send details and a few ideas if you have a general vibe in mind. Comment BUMP to learn more

04/28/2026

Dreamy, epic Oregon maternity photos in the gorge wildflowers.

What a magical time to have your baby bump photographed by a maternity photographer.

If you’re due late spring or early summer, this week is your time!

04/24/2026

The heart behind your photographer matters more than you think.

I had a couple once, on vacation with their 10-week-old baby.
And I remember thinking… wow. Because I was not that put together as a new mom.

I asked them something most people don’t say out loud…
“Are you grieving your old life a little bit?”

They both said yes.

So I took their baby, held him close while he slept on me… and gave them a moment to just be them again.
To laugh, to run on the beach, to remember what it felt like before.

And they got photos of that version of themselves too.

Because two things can be true at once, you can love your baby deeply… and still miss who you were before.

That doesn’t make you a bad parent.
It makes you human.

This is why who you hire matters.
It’s not just about the photos, it’s about how you’re seen in the moment.

04/24/2026

“She won’t participate without her Belle dress on!?”

No problem 😍

And look at how sweet these came out.

This has been a great few weeks for me working with families in Oregons epic spring wildflowers!

There are still flowers blooming but they are about to wilt until next year, this next week is about it if you’re looking for Oregon spring wildflower family photos!

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04/11/2026

Current bloom status: Blooming!

For the next week or so, the Columbia River gorge will be exploding with yellow and purple wildflowers!!

They only last a few short weeks, comment BLOOM to learn more about Oregon wildflower family photography