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It is no doubt that the learning curve for parenting is steep. It’s no small feat! And while there is SO much joy in raising those little people, sometimes, comic relief is necessary to carry us through those not so joyous times. I went browsing in my mind over my last four years of parenting […]

Lessons To Learn From A One Year Old | Baby Planner Session | Child Photography in Bend, Oregon

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Sessions

Three things we love: our beautiful scenery, outdoor session, and our baby planners! Savannah has been coming to us since she was a newborn and it has been oh so fun to see her grow! One of the major things that sticks out from our time with them is the letters her parents wrote for […]

Family Outdoor Session | Bijou Baby Plan | Dillon Falls, Bend, OR

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Mom Articles, Sessions

1. Their first smile 2. Their first “I love you” 3. Their constant ah and wonder over the world around them. 4. Their lack of hesitation in loving and helping others. 5. Their amazing imaginations.

5 Ways Kids Help Us Be Grateful

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Sessions

This incredibly amazing family has been having us photograph their family since their first child was born. We captured him in our Bijou Baby Plan and now get to do the same for his sister! Happy Birthday Austa! We love you!   Her different facial expressions just make me smile. I hope they brighten your […]

Austa | Bijoy Baby Planner | Cake Smash and One Year Photos

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We were so delighted when fellow photographer and new friend, Nikki Closser, and her husband Dan, talked with us about photographing their new bundle. Nikki was so early in her pregnancy, we didn’t even know Van was Van yet! Unfortunately, though they had quite the labor and delivery experience. Little baby Van was born 4 […]

Miracle Baby

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Sessions

Wyatt at 6 months old and Trinity at 3 years old have both grown so much since the last time we saw them! It is always so much fun to see clients months and years after a newborn shoot. These little siblings are the perfect brother and sister duo. Trinity could barely hide her excitement and […]

Wyatt at 6 Months – Bijou Baby Plan

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This family was ecstatic when they found out they were having a baby boy, you can just tell by the big smiles stretching from ear to ear! The two sisters, Aspen and Cypress, could not wait to welcome their little brother into this world. Baby Canyon will fit right in with his parents and two […]

We got a baby brother!

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Sessions

Siblings Zac and Evie could hardly wait to welcome their baby brother Gavin to the world, they didn’t want to let go of mommy’s belly! When talking to Mama in preparation for their session she just kept talking about how much big brother and big sister loved on her belly. Gavin was a surprise third […]

Baby Gavin

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Sessions

After having two boys, Liam and Colton, this mama was ready for a little girl. Olivia was born on June 16th, 2016 and this sweet family could not get enough of her. Olivia is so blessed to have two older brothers for protection and loving parents for comfort. They will create memories for an eternity […]

First Little Girl, Baby Olivia

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Sessions

Do you remember when you were younger and all that mattered was your blankie, teddy bear, a cool pair of shades and everything you said made you laugh?! Life is so simple for these kiddos, and the coolest new pair of light up sneakers will make their whole week! We love capturing the moments where […]

Natural Kid Glory

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I got a baby sister!| Jewel Images Newborn Photographer Julia Kelleher, Bend, Oregon

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There are few things more exciting than bringing your first baby sister home for the very first time. Okay, there’s nothing more exciting! And quite clearly big brother Xander would agree with us 100 percent. He’s just two years old right now, but we bet this sweet excitement and pride over the arrival of baby […]

I got a baby sister!

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Mother and Newborn baby | Jewel Images Julia Kelleher Bend, Oregon

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Motherhood is beautiful and we feel so privileged to get to witness the progress from pregnancy through the first days of life with baby. We see moms at all stages of life, first time, fifth time and every time in between, and it is always so beautiful and such a gift. We often see mothers […]

Motherhood is beautiful

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