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Portland Maternity Session with an under 2 years old

misohime — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:26:17 +0000

Portland Maternity Session with an under 2 year old child

It has been over 10 years we’ve been photographing maternity and newborn pictures in Portland. Many repeat clients come to our studio, and we are very thankful and love seeing their families’ grow! It seems like parents feel that planning a successful maternity session with a child, who has yet to become 2 years old, is hard to plan. They cannot express or tell their feelings well yet. Also they have very short time to enjoy and be in a good mood.

It may not be easy, since we cannot expect how they act, but I actually enjoy seeing them getting used to me and being photographed.

I believe that planning helps to have a successful Portland maternity session with a toddler.

Tips for a Successful Portland Maternity Session with Your Little One Under 2 Years Old

Expecting a baby is such an exciting time, and a maternity photo session is a beautiful way to capture this special moment in your life. When you’re already a parent to a little one under the age of 2, it can feel a bit overwhelming to plan a session, especially when you want to make sure your toddler is involved and feels comfortable.

As a maternity and newborn photographer here in Portland, Oregon, I’ve had the privilege of working with many families like yours. I’ve gathered some helpful tips that will ensure your maternity session goes smoothly, even with a curious toddler in tow. Here’s how you can prepare for a successful photo shoot while making the most of the experience!

1. Choose Your Kid's Happy Time to Have Your Maternity Session

It is a maternity session, but I usually focus on the kid’s happy time to decide when to start the session. Because happy kids make parents smile and be happier. It sounds very easy. However, when people plan out a maternity session, they focus on what to wear, when to start make-up and where to take pictures more than when to start the session. That works for a maternity session without kids, but with kids under 2 years old, we should plan to have maternity session when they are in a good mood. Usually, we have those sessions in the morning or early afternoon before or after their nap time.

For some of those who would like to have a beauty maternity session, we can focus on YOU and the beauty of your maternity. In that case, husband and your kids will just join in on a couple photos.

2. Keep It Short and Sweet

Kids who are under 2 years old have short attention spans, so we try to capture them in a shorter session — usually around an hour verses the usual 1.5 hours. They can only focus for 5 minutes or so at a time during that age, so we always try to get some attention with playing.

Here is an example of toddler’s attention span.

We focus on capturing the moments that tells the story of the maternity time most. Sometimes, the best images come when you’re simply enjoying each other’s company, so let the session flow naturally. Like the picture in the middle, I asked the boy to join the parents. He said NO! My job is often denied by toddlers. Haha…Until they get warmed up, I wait and encourage them to join, but do not force them to join. I also ask parents to keep focusing on the session. (Mike will watch over them while we are photographing.) Most kids would like to do what parents are doing, so we can try directing them in that way!

3. Expect the Unexpected

When working with toddlers, it’s important to keep expectations flexible. We ask our clients to not get disappointed even if your kids aren’t acting like you hoped at first. Most kids get warmed up and begin being interested at some point. Taking time and letting them see how parents are enjoying at the session make kids more comfortable. Please do not feel bad for us either. They might get cranky, distracted, or just not want to participate, and that’s okay! These moments are part of their personality, and capturing the raw, honest moments is what makes the photos meaningful too.

We’ll work together to go with the flow, and I’ll make sure to get those timeless family shots no matter what happens. The most important thing is that you’re enjoying the experience as a family.

4. Relax and Enjoy the Moment

Lastly, remember that this is a celebration of you and your family. It’s normal to feel a little nervous or anxious, especially with a little one. However, the best photos come when you are relaxed and present in the moment. Your toddler may not always cooperate perfectly, and that’s perfectly fine. What’s important is that you are creating memories of this beautiful chapter of your life, and those will last forever.

Having a Portland maternity session with an under 2 years old child doesn’t have to be stressful. With good planning, preparation, and flexibility, we can create wonderful memories and capture stunning photos that you and your family will cherish for years to come. Your session will reflect the love and excitement that is growing in your family.

I’m here to help make your maternity session as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. Let’s capture your family’s beautiful journey together!

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Portland Maternity Photo Studio

misohime — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:04:07 +0000

Kimi Photography is a Portland maternity photo studio in Oregon. We provide fine art studio photography for both maternity and newborn sessions. It is great to have a maternity session outside when it is sunny, but it rains about half the year in the Pacific Northwest. To capture your significant moments of your life, not only for newborn sessions, but it is also nice to have an in-studio option for your maternity session.

What is good about having your session in our Portland Maternity Photo Studio?

Like I mentioned above, you don’t have to reschedule your session because of the rain. Maternity sessions are one of the hardest sessions to reschedule. Maternity duration will end when your baby decides to come to the world! Instead of hustling to reschedule, it is nice to have a option to use a maternity photo studio.

Usually, sunset time is the best for outside maternity session when it is sunny. However, the session starting time doesn’t matter in our photo studio. We control the lighting to capture your beauty.

Toward to the end of your pregnancy, it gets harder to move around and pose. Having your session in studio can be helpful for that reason as well!

Where is our Portland Maternity Photo Studio located?

Kimi Photography is located on Barnes Road in the North West of Portland. It is nearby St. Vincent Hospital and Cornell Farm and Cafe. It is at the corner of SW 84th Ave.

Kimi Photography: 1445 SW 84th Ave. Portland Oregon 97225

Our studio is appointment only, so please contact me through here our contact form

It is always fun to have a creative photo session. If you are hoping to have a maternity session, contact us and book your session at our Portland Maternity Photo studio!

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Portland Maternity Photography Studio

misohime — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:04:53 +0000

Portland Maternity Photography Studio for Indoor session

Winter in Portland is not so much for outdoor photography sessions, since it rains quite a bit. If you are waiting for your spring baby, please don’t give up in wishing to capture your family history! Kimi Photography has a Portland maternity photography studio in North West Portland, near St, Vincent Hospital.

When I photograph these types of images, my husband Michael (who assists me for some sessions) will not be with us. If you would like it to be, studio maternity sessions could be more private than an outside maternity session.

These photos are just an example of what we can do at our studio.

Also, you are welcome to wear non see through dresses, if you would like. We have a variety of dresses in our studio! We talk about mood, type of images and those things at our consultation which we always have before booking. This way, we know what you are looking for with our Portland maternity photography studio, and we can discuss about the details and provide what you would like.

We serve clients from all over the world. In these last 7 years, we have served clients from more than 20 countries!

As we are a multicultural maternity and newborn studio, we respect all cultures and make sure our clients would be comfortable to be photographed during their precious moments!

They came over to our studio 2.5 months before her due date. It depends on your bump, but I recommend my clients to come over for their maternity session about 2 months before their due. Since it will be harder to move around as it gets closer to the due date, that is the best timing for maternity sessions!

I went with a painterly style maternity photo for this one. Isn’t she beautiful?

If you were looking for a maternity photography studio in Portland, please contact Kimi Photography!

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Portland Maternity Photographer

misohime — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:01:26 +0000

How is your 2021 so far? In early 2021, since we are having some sort of baby boom in Portland OR, we have been busy photographing maternity pictures and newborn photos. We have been serving the area for over 6 years as Kimi Photography and have had the honor of winning awards as a Portland maternity photographer.

In our maternity session, we always includes family photos! With this beautiful family, we decided to go to the Oregon coast to capture their maternity photography with some amazing scenic family portraits.

We are always sure to care about the mom’s health condition. Depending on your pregnancy, some moms are good to move until the latter part of their pregnancy, but many moms also feel really heavy moving around. Please don’t wait until the last moments to book your Portland maternity photographer. That is one of the key things for a successful maternity session! I captured their maternity session 2 months before their due date.

About 3 years ago, I captured this girl’s newborn photo. I don’t even know how to express it, but she is SO cute, humorous, and so sweet just like her mom. I love seeing her grow up with her daddy’s unchanging love!

As a Portland maternity photographer, it’s important to know many photogenic locations around Portland. If you have a preferred place in mind or just have an idea of the theme, please let us know.

Let us find the perfect spot for your maternity session. Whether it is on the coast, in the city, the forest, or in our warm studio we will find a great spot for you!

Tell us a little bit about what you have in mind and we’ll get back to you with some info about our sessions.

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Food Donation for single moms in Oregon by Kimi Photography

misohime — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:46:01 +0000

Covid-19 made the lives of maternity and newborn moms tougher...

Even in this world pandemic, new little lives are coming in to this world, and many people are becoming parents! In March, before we we were asked to close our business temporarily for the state order, we provided this food donation for single moms in Oregon.

The idea of food donations came across when I was talking to some newborn photography clients of ours. Some of the moms, who come to our studio for maternity pictures and newborn photography, share how they adjust their life for their baby, during the session. Sometimes I hear some difficulties of adjusting and pain also. I can imagine it must be hard even with the big amount of joy.

Before the US was affected by Covid-19; when it was getting serious in Europe, One of my clients said “I cannot imagine how much more the new life would be harder with the restriction. It is considered inappropriate to ask for help to friends and family in those circumstances. How can single moms go to work, shop, and raise her baby?”

The word made me think of being a single mother with a newborn. I am sure I will be worried about our lives. Not even sure I would have a job to support the two of us with the economic situation going downhill and how can I even get essentials with a newborn baby…

It did not take a long time to see the signs: no pasta, no canned food, no diapers, no sanitizers and no wipes in our neighboring stores in Portland.

I contacted to one of the Christian based NGO, Saving Grace Maternity Home in Hillsboro, if we can somehow help those maternity and newborn baby’s mothers, who are strong and facing up to adversity in the situation. Our donation was received and got connected to local moms! I believe that no one should be left by this situation. All babies should be treated as gift of our society, and moms who need some help should be supported.

We were able to do a small amount of food donation for single moms in Oregon this time, but I am hoping to be connected with more NGOs which help parents and newborn babies in the future.

I love getting ideas from my clients! I appreciate their thoughts and ideas. I even love it if we as Kimi Photography can get together and do something good for babies, kids, and families!

At last, I really hope that we will have our “normal” life back soon. Everyone stay healthy. We are still accepting some maternity picture and newborn photography sessions for this summer for when the restriction is lifted. Please contact us through https://kimiphotography.com/contact/

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Pregnancy Massage & Maternity Portrait Session

misohime — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:30:17 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being pregnant is one of those moments to cherish in your life. As you see in my portfolio for maternity sessions, you can see the beautiful and gorgeous ladies shine! However, the beauty and gorgeousness sometimes come with some physical pregnancy pains. The hormones can affect you mentally also. Pregnancy massage might help in having cherishable moments of pregnancy and have a wonderful maternity portrait session.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4195″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Most of our maternity portrait clients come to our studio when they are in the third trimester of their pregnancy. The baby is already big and the belly is nicely round. It is also the time moms get muscle aches and joint pain. The spine curves more as the belly gets big, so a lot of pregnant women deal with back pains. Because of the development of mammary glands for breast feeding, the bust get bigger as well. It means shoulder muscle pain and the upper body also gets heavier. To get relief from that, pregnancy massage might help.

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Can all massage therapist provide pregnancy massage?

[vc_column_text]Just like choosing an educated maternity and newborn photographer, you would like to choose pregnancy massage therapists who are educated in that special field. It seems like they can take some advanced training to provide the service. As a photographer, I am educated as a maternity and newborn photographer to take care of your baby. At least once a year, I do update my skills and knowledge with advanced maternity and newborn workshops and worldwide photographer conferences. So for a prenatal massage therapist, it is always good to find someone who is specialized and educated in the field.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4197″ img_size=”large ” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4196″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”]

When to have a massage?

[vc_column_text]According to whattoexpect.com , pregnancy massage is generally considered safe after the first trimester. Just like usual massage sessions, it makes our blood flow well. Better blood circulation is better, but it might trigger your morning sickness too. It helps after the second trimester.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4192″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Prenatal massage helps to prevent depression and reduces anxiety also. Women’s body changes quickly and very much to become a mom while we are pregnant. It helps to improve labor outcome by caring for yourself physically and mentally with a prenatal massage. It even makes you feel good and more enjoyable to have a maternity photo session with Kimi Photography![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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How to prepare your kid to have a new sibling?

misohime — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 05:08:55 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you expecting your 2nd baby? or 3rd? I am the first child of my parents. The family transformation for having a new sibling for me was not so easy. I still remember the mixed feeling of joy and complication of being an older sister. If you have younger siblings, I bet you’ve encountered the moment also!

It was such exciting news hearing about my younger sister when I was 4 years old. However, I was not clearly understanding what would change and not change. That made me a little nervous.

Even if you try to give the most attention to your older child, the newborn baby will take up your time. It is not easy for someone who was used to being the center of the family and now they have to share the spotlight with the new member. To understand the situation and role change for having a new sibling, older siblings need some preparation and encouragement. Family transformation needs a lot of love and trust, right? 🙂

While I take pictures at a newborn photo session, I see how your older kids are reacting to the newborn and I try to give them complimenting words as being a good big brother and sister.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3709″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3712″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]We have variety of age groups that come for their newborn photo session from all over the place! I often meet 2-4 year olds as older siblings at my newborn photo sessions. At preschooler age, they are still very attached to their mom. Also, it is hard for them to understand sharing too. I feel that they are very sensitive to the new member compared to other ages.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3711″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]I was researching how I can encourage and prepare the older siblings at my session, and I found these web pages with some interesting points!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Preparing-Your-Family-for-a-New-Baby.aspx

and this one on helping your child adjust to a new sibling: https://smartparentadvice.com/adjust-to-a-new-sibling/[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dads are always very helpful! Like it says, it would be a good opportunity for them to spend quality time with dad. Most of the time, I finish up all sibling and dad photos with their newborn first. So they can play or spend time together while I capture mom and the new sibling. This way, the older sibling doesn’t have to wait for their little brother and sister for too long, and mom doesn’t have to be overwhelmed at our newborn photo session.

Dads, you guys rock![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3511″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3720″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]Many parents want to have some siblings shots. I always like to capture those moments. The key to capture those moment with a newborn is communicating enough to the older sibling first. Encouraging them to be sweet to the newborn and earning the trust from them by not controlling their feelings. I will only be with them a short time during the photo session, but most importantly showing love to the older one during the session makes the newborn photo session more memorable for them! By seeing the pictures I capture, I hope they understand and adjust to the change and are proud of themselves being a big sibling!

Please contact Kimi Photography, if you are interested in having your newborn pictures and family photography.

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Maternity Photography and Family Portraits by Kimi Photography

misohime — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 06:26:14 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We often have newly moms and dads for their 1st baby’s newborn photography, but we also have parents who already have their 1st kid and they are expecting their 2nd baby! I appreciate their effort to have pictures as their family treasure, since I know it is hard to move around right after the birth. When I am chosen to be their photographer, I am so honored and it makes my heart bubble and I’m happy that they will have something to pass on to the next generation.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3620″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]When I met the mom during the pre-consultation, she was so very excited to have her second baby. She booked with us 6 months ahead of her due date. We didn’t even know the baby’s gender! She wanted me to capture the belly for the maternity session when she was around 8 months, but also she doesn’t want to miss capturing the moments of just the 3 of them. Since she said she could not have time to have family pictures before and missed a newborn session for her 1st boy, I suggested they have maternity photography with family portraits, which focuses on the 1st child and the 3 of them, combined together. Since this family decided to have maternity and newborn session together, there is no extra charge for combining the maternity photography and family portrait session, but we did ask them to allow us to have 2 hours so we could capture additional scenes for their family portrait.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3629″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3621″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3638″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]With this 3 year old boy, We had so much fun! He has such a sweet smile that makes peoples hearts melt… To capture maternity and family portraits, I always ask parents to be ready to play with their kids.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Since communicating with kids is part of my job to bring out their emotions, I love studying what would make them have a fun at our session!

Playing with children

It is great having a relationship by playing with them, and it is so helpful if parents are willing to play with them too.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3624″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]I asked him “who is in the belly? Can you talk to him?” He started hugging mom’s belly ♡♡♡[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3625″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]This is where the love of family starts![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3622″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]The giggling made everyone smile! Great job on his dad!![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3632″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Are you ready to be an older brother? LOL[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3634″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3633″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3631″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3628″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3627″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3623″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Combining your family portrait along with your maternity session captures both stages of this great essence of life! If you are hoping to have pictures to tell your life story of your family, please let us be your photographer![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Beautiful Maternity Portrait Session in Portland Oregon

misohime — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:31:10 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3467″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]We had a Beautiful Maternity Portrait Session at Kimi Photography in Portland Oregon. One of the popular session packages is our Belly to Baby package at Kimi Photography. It is both our maternity and newborn sessions. This couple was also interested in both sessions, and we have recently done a maternity portrait session with them![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3469″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3468″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Since last winter, Portland is having such weird weather… It has been rainy and snowy :(. I have been living in Portland for 9 years so far, but it is one of the worst winters… When they booked with Kimi Photography, we could not guarantee the sunny weather for outside session, so we planed inside studio session for the maternity portrait! I personally like both outside and inside sessions. I think both have their good points depending on the situation.

For an outside session, we can enjoy the weather and capture the season with the maternity portrait session. Usually kids love being outside and running around if you have one or more children already! It is great for the family oriented sessions. For the inside session, we can make the maternity portrait session more intimate. Also, you don’t have to walk around, so it is easy for the mom. Another thing is….Weather. Since you don’t want to miss the timing, it is always good to have an option to choose from inside or outside maternity sessions. Kimi Photography is available for either one! If you want to know more about sessions with Kimi Photography, please contact us 🙂 We have a free consultation to plan out your portrait session.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3466″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]For this maternity portrait session, the couple was expecting their first child, so it worked out great for an inside session! The mom chose a beige dress! The neutral color always compliments the beauty of inside maternity portraits I believe. It goes well with both black and white backgrounds. It was such a fun session and their smile just made me happy and joyful! I am so glad that I was chosen to be their maternity and newborn photographer! I am very excited to see their baby boy soon![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Family Portrait Session in Portland with Kimi Photography

misohime — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:34:39 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am always so thankful when my clients come back. I love seeing the family and babies growing up! Their maternity pictures were taken by Kimi Photography about 4 years ago.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3359″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3358″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]I still remember that the time we had the maternity session was pretty cold, but full of giggles and happiness! I cannot believe that this boy was the little bump! He is now 4 years old and they are back for a Family Portrait Session with Kimi Photography!

Usually we reserve about 2 hours for our Family Portrait Session. It depends on the kid’s age though. Little ones are a little more difficult to keep their attention on the photo session. As we know they don’t last 2 hours. We will have some activities and stuff to entertain them ( like balloons, other toys, and sometimes a cake ) to capture the moment, and we capture the interactions between the family. With this 4 year old boy, the session went very smooth with lots of laughs and smiles.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3363″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3364″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]In these 4 years, they got another bump! We also celebrated this little man’s first birthday together![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3365″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3366″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]From our experience, especially 1 to 3 years old kids, sometimes have a hard time being in the mood of a photo session for 2 hours. We usually take pictures with them (if there are little ones in the family) at the beginning, then move on to other pictures.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We also try to take some posed pictures! I personally think it is important to have mix of candid and posed pictures, especially for family portrait sessions. We always want to remember the real smiles and laughter of your family, but it is also nice to have a few posed pictures as a nice memory. Grandparents usually love the posed pictures ;)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3361″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3362″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]We had such a fun time with them at this family portrait session! We hope to see them with the grandparents and more extended family this summer![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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