Rebecca Hunnicutt Photography

Rebecca Hunnicutt Photography Modern Photography services in Portland Oregon and surrounding areas. Specializing in family storytelling sessions in your home and on location.

📸 School Picture Day is coming! So... how do you help your child feel ready without accidentally putting MORE pressure o...
09/07/2026

📸 School Picture Day is coming! So... how do you help your child feel ready without accidentally putting MORE pressure on them?

My biggest tip?

Don't tell them they need to smile.

I would much rather photograph your child's genuine, serious expression than a stiff "cheese!" smile that doesn't feel anything like them.

A few more ways to prep your student:

✨ Let them know Picture Day will be quick and FUN.
✨ Tell them their photographer is pretty silly and may tell a few jokes. 😉
✨ Choose comfortable clothes they actually like wearing.
✨ Give hair, faces, and glasses a quick check before school.
✨ Let them know they can talk to me, ask questions, and be themselves.
✨ Most importantly, remind them there is no "perfect" way to take a school photo!

I want kids to arrive feeling comfortable and knowing exactly what to expect so we can capture the big laughs, quiet smiles, thoughtful looks, missing teeth, and everything else that makes them THEM. 💛

And preparation can look a little different depending on whether you have a preschooler, elementary student, middle schooler, or high schooler.

I've put together my complete How to Prepare Your Student for School Picture Day guide with clothing suggestions, age-specific tips, a Picture Day checklist, and more.

👉 Head to the blog to read the full guide and get your student ready for a fun, stress-free Picture Day!

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/blog/four-tips-for-a-successful-fall-photo-session

🍂 School is starting (or already started!), fall activities are filling the calendar, and somehow we're heading straight...
09/04/2026

🍂 School is starting (or already started!), fall activities are filling the calendar, and somehow we're heading straight toward the busiest few months of the year.

Which means: if fall family photos are on your list, now is the time to get them scheduled.

Booking your session early means you can:

✨ Grab a prime date before weekends fill up
✨ Have more flexibility if unpredictable PNW weather requires a reschedule
✨ Potentially enjoy a warmer early-fall evening
✨ Get your photos back with plenty of time for holiday cards
✨ Check one more thing off your fall to-do list

Because before we know it, we'll be juggling Halloween costumes, holiday plans, school events, sports, and approximately 47 other things. 😂

Let's make family photos the EASY thing on your fall calendar.

🍁 If you've been thinking about a fall session, reach out now and let's get your date scheduled!

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/portland-family-photographer

A few years ago, a longtime client reached out to me with a very specific reason for wanting family photos:Her son had l...
09/02/2026

A few years ago, a longtime client reached out to me with a very specific reason for wanting family photos:

Her son had lost BOTH of his front teeth. 🦷🦷

That was it.

No birthday.
No holiday card deadline.
No major family announcement.

She just looked at that giant gap-toothed grin and realized, "This isn't going to last very long."

So we photographed it.

A few years later, when her younger child reached the same stage, we did it again.

And I LOVE this approach to family photography.

You don't have to wait until something traditionally "important" happens.

Sometimes two missing teeth are important enough. ❤️

Is there something about your child right now that you know is temporary? Let's photograph THAT.

Reach out to plan a family session around the little milestone you don't want to forget.

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/portland-family-photographer

What if your family photos felt like a little adventure through the city? ✨Introducing Moments in the City, a monthly po...
08/26/2026

What if your family photos felt like a little adventure through the city? ✨

Introducing Moments in the City, a monthly portrait series inspired by color, place, personality, and the beauty hiding in everyday spaces.

The idea grew from years of exploring and traveling with my daughters. I was always noticing something:

A colorful wall.
An interesting doorway.
A graphic staircase.
Beautiful pockets of light.
A corner we simply HAD to stop and photograph.

Those quick portraits became some of my favorite photographs of my girls, and I wanted to bring that same sense of discovery to other families.

Each month, I'll choose one Portland location and create a completely different portrait experience around it.

📸 10–15 relaxed minutes
🎨 A thoughtfully selected location + creative concept
💛 Plenty of personality
🏙️ Portland as our backdrop
✨ A curated gallery of intentional portraits

Come once for a location you love, or join me throughout the year and create a collection documenting your family exploring the city through different seasons.

Because childhood changes.
The city changes.
And that's exactly what makes these moments worth capturing.

The locations will be announced to my email subscribers first, and these sessions will have very limited availability. If you'd like first access to each month's location before it's shared anywhere else, be sure to join my newsletter.

I can't wait to explore Portland with you. 🏙️📸

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/moments-city-booking

What if school picture day didn't have to mean stiff smiles and awkward poses? 💛When I think back to my own school photo...
08/21/2026

What if school picture day didn't have to mean stiff smiles and awkward poses? 💛

When I think back to my own school photos, I remember being told exactly how to sit, where to put my chin, and when to smile.

The result? A photo that looked... fine.

But it didn't really look like me.

That's exactly why I approach modern school portraits differently.

I want your child to feel comfortable enough to laugh if they're feeling silly. To give me a thoughtful expression if that's more their personality. To know they don't have to force a smile just because there's a camera in front of them.

Picture day should be fun, not stressful.

A few simple ways you can help set your child up for a great picture day:
✨ Pick out their outfit the night before (solid colors photograph beautifully!)
✨ Give their face a good clean and hair a nice styling before school.
✨ Let them know they don't have to force a smile. Being themselves and being relaxed is more than enough.
✨ Tell them the photographer is pretty silly and loves to make kids laugh.
✨ Remind them that picture day is about having fun, not being perfect.

With a simple backdrop, a few jokes, and plenty of conversation, my goal is to create portraits that capture who your child really is in this season of life.

The missing front teeth.
The contagious giggle.
The shy smile.
The confident grin.

Those are the details you'll want to remember years from now.

Because the best school portraits aren't about perfection.

They're about personality. 📸✨

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/pop-up

One of my favorite parts of Modern School Portraits?The sibling photos. 💛Sure, the individual portraits are beautiful......
08/20/2026

One of my favorite parts of Modern School Portraits?

The sibling photos. 💛

Sure, the individual portraits are beautiful...

But there's something extra special about capturing the relationship between siblings.

The way they laugh together.
The inside jokes.
The big hugs.
The "I'm pretending to be annoyed, but I actually adore you" smiles.

These aren't stiff, perfectly posed sibling portraits.

In just 5–10 minutes, I'll chat with your kids, ask them funny questions about each other, and create space for their personalities and connection to naturally shine through.

The result is a collection of images that captures not just what your children looked like this year, but what it felt like to watch them grow up together.

Even better? These sibling portraits coordinate beautifully with each child's individual Modern School Portrait, making it easy to create a timeless gallery wall you'll love for years to come (and grandparents will absolutely treasure!).

✨ Don't forget to add a sibling session when you book your Modern School Portraits. Trust me, these are the photos you'll never regret having.

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/pop-up

📚✨ Missed your school's picture day? Want a school portrait experience that's a little more... you?I'm excited to announ...
08/19/2026

📚✨ Missed your school's picture day? Want a school portrait experience that's a little more... you?

I'm excited to announce Modern School Portrait Pop-Up Days at my home studio!

The first date is Friday, August 22nd, with more dates coming throughout the school year.

These sessions are perfect if:
🍎 Your school doesn't offer Modern School Portraits 🍎 Your student no longer attends a school I serve
🍎 Your child was absent on picture day
🍎 You'd love updated portraits in a relaxed, fun environment
🍎 You simply want portraits you'll be excited to frame every year 🍎 You'd like modern portraits of your kids together
These aren't your average school photos.

Your child will enjoy a quick, stress-free session where they can simply be themselves. No forced "cheese" smiles. No awkward posing. Just genuine expressions and personality shining through.

Each session includes a gallery of images featuring multiple expressions in both vertical and horizontal orientations, with both color and black & white versions available to purchase.

The result? School portraits you'll actually want to hang on your walls, gift to grandparents, and look forward to updating year after year.

✨ The first Pop-Up Portrait Day is August 22nd, and space is limited. Reserve your spot now, and keep an eye out for additional dates coming soon!

https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/pop-up

One day your kids won’t remember every summer.But they’ll remember pieces.The berry juice on their hands.The bike rides....
07/31/2026

One day your kids won’t remember every summer.

But they’ll remember pieces.

The berry juice on their hands.
The bike rides.
The sprinkler games.
The library trips.
The way summer felt.

Photos help keep those pieces alive. 💛

Fall gets all the attention for family photos… but summer deserves more love. 👀Longer days.Golden evenings.No rain resch...
07/29/2026

Fall gets all the attention for family photos… but summer deserves more love. 👀

Longer days.
Golden evenings.
No rain reschedules.
No jackets.
No rushing.

And before you know it? Fall calendars will be packed.

If summer photos have been on your mind, now is the time. ☀️

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