Courtney B Photography: Oregon Maternity, Birth, and Newborn Photography

Oregon Coast Engagements

2011-11-28T11:14:00.001-08:00

my little brother is getting married. i am so excited for him and his soon-to-be wife. she is pretty awesome herself. and aren't they just a good looking couple? congrats you two!

my first rolls of film

2011-10-21T16:57:00.000-07:00

these are my first two rolls of film i have gotten developed (at Costco) from my dad's 35mm pentax K1000

i am hoping to take more photos with film in the future. keep your eyes open :)

these are just some personal photos, practicing and experimenting.

oregon family portraits

2011-10-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

one year photos

2011-10-20T14:47:00.000-07:00

little newborn love

2011-10-11T19:11:00.001-07:00

Oregon Family Portraits: Cooper Mountain Nature Park

2011-09-19T21:27:00.000-07:00

Portland Wedding: LDS Temple

2011-09-13T17:43:00.000-07:00

oregon family portraits

2011-08-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

i love this family. they are super awesome... and this is the third time i have taken their family photos. it is so fun to have repeat clients and see how their family grows. check out their other sessions here and here.

Portland Wedding: LDS Temple

2011-08-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

oregon family portraits

2011-07-14T16:55:00.000-07:00

these were some of my favorite pictures to take in a long time. not only was this family fun to be around. just look at how cute their little boy was being. so sweet & snuggley! i loved it. it all came so naturally.

Birth Story Photography: Everett

2011-06-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

I am going to be out of town through Saturday evening, without a computer. So, if you send me an email please be patient in response time. Before I leave you, I wanted to leave you with a birth story video. The actual birth day pictures and the video was put together by me. However, I need to give a huge and special thanks to Shannon McDonald for taking all of the photos and videos you see from the NICU experience. Thanks Shannon!!! Enjoy!

mother & baby

2011-05-16T14:55:00.000-07:00

this little guy didn't want to sleep during most of his newborn session, so we had to improvise.

more photos will be coming soon.

as well as an amazing slideshow of his birth.

Portland Wedding

2011-04-30T16:01:00.000-07:00

Liam Turns 1 [Oregon Family Portraits]

2011-04-25T15:02:00.000-07:00

small wedding

2011-02-22T21:20:00.001-08:00

half a day old

2010-12-10T12:03:00.000-08:00

i am so excited to share these images with you. after a very swift birth in the middle of the night, this little girl's six older siblings and grandparents came to visit her the next day. i was very honored to be able to come and capture this family meeting and interacting with their new baby sister for the first time. there was an unbelievable amount of love in the room... it almost seemed palpable.

thank you for looking

new baby girl

2010-12-04T07:57:00.000-08:00

i am so excited about the pictures i got of this little girl and her amazing family yesterday.

this is just one of the many, many treasures i will be sharing.

i love this one because she looks so content and happy in the arms of her loving older sister.

wedding bells are ringing

2010-11-28T23:56:00.000-08:00

this was a wedding of a friend in the army band.

it took place at a gorgeous place, gray gables estate.

such a fun group of people!

Oregon Family Portraits

2010-11-24T23:18:00.000-08:00

this family was amazing to take pictures of. these kids were pros and the session was a so enjoyable. i hope that you enjoy this very photogenic family!

6 months older

2010-11-23T22:03:00.000-08:00

remember when this little sweetheart was born? look how big she is getting!

Oregon Newborn Photographer: More of little Anna

2010-10-05T07:39:00.001-07:00

newborn sneak peek

2010-10-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

it was so fun to take photos of this adorable little girl. especially with her mom to help who also takes wonderful images. stay tuned for more of this beauty.

Oregon Birth Photographer

2010-10-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

no longer pregnant

2010-09-29T20:42:00.000-07:00

these are some images of my friend, ksenia, who is also a wonderful photographer. she just had her baby on sunday. i was lucky enough to take pictures of her brand new baby at the hospital. i am excited to post those, but thought it would be more logical to post her maternity shots first :)

Brandon: Glencoe High School Senior

2010-09-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hey friends! I am really excited, first of all... I have some awesome new photos for you to look at!

But, most of all, I have a new website that will be up in the near future, with a fresh new design! It is looking great! This also means, new blog... because my new site basically is a blog, a blogsite!

Keep your eyes peeled, because the web address will be changing as well!

fireworks

2010-09-03T21:47:00.000-07:00

annual oregon symphony concert on the waterfront.

portland, or

more sisters

2010-08-31T16:56:00.001-07:00

little sister

2010-06-21T23:03:00.000-07:00

this is laura. she is my little sister... who is not really so little anymore. she is starting high school in the fall and made the varsity cheerleading team (or is it squad? who knows...). what i do know, is that she is quite the little looker.

Absolute Beauty: Oregon Maternity Photographer

2010-06-10T13:06:00.000-07:00

Oregon Newborn Photographer

2010-06-09T10:51:00.000-07:00

Little Baby A: Oregon Birth Story Photographer

2010-06-08T08:24:00.000-07:00

you might recognize this cute family from their maternity session that was posted only 2 posts ago. well, their adorable little girl was born 1 week earlier than expected, but i have a feeling that they are pretty glad that she did!

little baby D

2010-06-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

I was so excited for the day this kid was born, he would be my first home birth! It was an amazing event to attend. The midwives were great, the dad was completely hospitable and the mom... was amazing. She persevered through many hours of labor and brought a beautiful baby into the world. Unfortunately, I had to leave the house for a little bit and during that time was when the baby came (bummer, bummer, bummer), but I was there soon after! Now, without further ado, here are the pictures:

Oregon Maternity Photographer

2010-04-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

So, I just have to start out this post by saying that Anna was a trooper. We were supposed to have blue skies and nice weather on this Oregon coast day. However, the coast had a mind of it's own and produced strong winds, clouds, and rain. Anna was amazing and you can't even tell from the pictures that the weather was so nasty! And, doesn't she look gorgeous???

Sneak Peek: Maternity

2010-04-18T10:47:00.000-07:00

can't wait to show you the rest!

Oregon Birth Story Photographer

2010-03-30T09:01:00.000-07:00

this needs no words of explanation. i just feel so blessed to be a part of this little miracle.
enjoy.
and i also recommend watching full screen (in HD, if you aren't)

if you are interested in having a birth story done for your baby, contact me for further information!

newness

2010-03-26T15:08:00.000-07:00

these were taken when this sweet little girl was just 9 days old.

i've missed you

2010-02-23T21:23:00.000-08:00

sorry for the severe lack of posts. many of you know that we were living in a hotel for over 2 months and life was a bit hectic. well, we are back in our house. everything is a mess and completely unorganized, but it will all slowly fall back into place. these images took a little hiatus from me during the chaos of it all and are almost finished. i couldn't wait until i was done with them all to show them, because i love them. without further ado, mr. and mrs. rusk:

enter to win a birth story session!

2010-01-14T12:37:00.001-08:00

Are you or anyone you know having a baby in the months of February, March, or April? Would they like to have the birth photographed?

I am giving away (yes, for free) a birth story session! Here are the contest rules:

*Post a comment on the blog with your due date by Jan 25th and WHY you want to win
*You must be willing to have the photos used in marketing materials
*You must be due no later than April 30th (I might be willing to fudge this a week or two)
*You must be delivering in the Portland area
*Make sure you leave a valid email address to be contacted

***One extra entry if you blog or facebook about this post (leave an extra comment)***

Winner will receive:
*an initial consultation to discuss the birth
*time and talent of photographer during the birth of your baby and up to an hour after the baby is born
*pictures displayed in an online gallery
*CD of low-resolution files of your pictures

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thanks to all of those who participated and spread the word! check back for more pictures soon!

2010 Session Prices

2010-01-10T23:15:00.000-08:00

Portrait Session (up to 4 people): $100
-time & talent of photographer
-an online gallery of 10-20 of your session images
-CD of low-resolution files with any print purchase
-additional individuals $15 each

Birth Story Photography: $400
-A beautiful documentary of the beginning of life. I will capture the excitement of the day through the first breath of your precious miracle, up to an hour after birth.
-initial consultation
-an online gallery of your images
-CD of low-resolution files with any print or album purchase

Weddings Packages (single photographer):
- time and talent of photographer
- initial consultation
- CD of low resolution images with any print or album purchase
- images presented in an online gallery

-Package 1: $600
* 4 hours of wedding photography

-Package 2: $950
* 6 hours of wedding photography

-Package 3: $1300
* 8 hours of wedding photography

{prices subject to change throughout the year}

2010 Print & Digital Prices

2010-01-10T22:56:00.000-08:00

Paper Prints:
5x7: $10
8x10: $20
16x24: $50
24x30: $80

Mounted Prints:
Your print will be mounted on a lightweight board finished with a black plastic edge and comes ready to display with hanging holes on the backside.
8x10: $60
16x24: $100
24x30: $180

Canvas Gallery Wraps:
Gallery Wraps are printed on a fine art canvas and wrapped around a 1-1/2" wooden frame. Framing paper covers the back of the gallery wrap with metal hangers and corner bumpers so that your gallery wrap will be ready to hang on the wall the minute it arrives.
8x10: $80
16x24: $150
24x30: $220

{other sizes available upon request/pictures available}

Custom DVD showcasing your images set to music: $60

High Resolution CD of files: $300

Email me for current album options and prices {courtney@courtneybphoto.com}

fridgid air...

2009-12-12T10:12:00.000-08:00

this session was a cold one, but a fun one. their little girl is a doll! it doesn't get much cuter than her. hope you enjoy the photos... and don't forget to enter the giveaway!

are you ready for this? i am in love with this photo. wow. adorable. look at that face.

HOLIDAYS! {giveaway}

2009-12-11T06:02:00.000-08:00

To celebrate the season, I thought I'd join the bandwagon and do a giveaway! Here's the deal. If you've ever had a session with me (then you rock), leave a comment on this post and the randomly drawn winner will receive one 8x10 print of their choice (from their session). Leave a comment on this post by Sunday night at 9pm telling me your favorite thing about the holiday season. If you haven't had a session and want a print of something like my vineyard photography, you can leave a comment too and let me know what photo you'd like. The winner will be announced either Sunday night or Monday morning.

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congratulations, Rachel!

The Rodemacks!

2009-11-28T22:19:00.000-08:00

Another return family from last year (you can see the shoot HERE). This kid is full of energy and totally cute. Sometimes he wouldn't look at the camera to save his life and other times he would totally pose for me. I am in love with several of these shots:

we'll end this with my favorite shot of the day:

it's business time

2009-11-28T22:17:00.000-08:00

A little while ago I took some business type shots of Dan.

{i personally think he is completely handsome}

the janeways {take two}

2009-11-14T21:26:00.000-08:00

you have probably seen this family before HERE and HERE... here they are again :) and i love them.

and mr. b will close this session with a... what?!?!

say i do

2009-11-01T11:10:00.000-08:00

Dion Vineyard

2009-10-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

My grandfather and I went to Dion Vineyard last weekend for the sole purpose of taking pictures. The leaves are starting to change and the weather was really wonderful. It was my first real try at "landscape" type photography, where I got to just go into my own world and spend as much time as I wanted with the area. I have a lot to learn (I took a lot more photos that weren't winners), but I am very pleased with how these turned out. Grandpa and I are planning on going back to the vineyard when the leaves are even more gold.

In Good Company

2009-08-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

A great band located here in Portland, Oregon. All of these guys have been playing music for years and years, but they only recently came together as an awesome ensemble of musicians making sweet music together. I highly recommend checking them out:

IN GOOD COMPANY

videos on youtube

daddy & me

2009-08-10T08:40:00.001-07:00

bubbles & balloons

2009-06-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

my favorite shot of the day

{thank you for looking}

i am excited

2009-06-12T18:41:00.000-07:00

last night i had a great photo shoot with two super cute kids.

stay tuned...

I love Lisa

2009-05-24T15:49:00.000-07:00

My awesome friend, Lisa, is up visiting Oregon (her home). We got together to catch up, go to the park, and take some pictures of her adorable son, Aiden. He is such a happy little guy, so curious and laughs and smiles at everything. He is a little tough to capture because of his curiosity... he really can't sit still :) which makes it all the more fun. Enjoy.

super smiley

2009-04-28T20:47:00.001-07:00

goodbye Oregon!

2009-04-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

Andy was Dan's first home teaching companion once we moved into the ward... until he got called into the bishopric. We didn't know them too well, but we knew they were awesome and had adorable kids. Last week they moved out of state for a job opportunity. We'll miss them and we all wish them well. They were very fun to photograph and Dan came along with me to help (which was so wonderful. i need to hire an assistant. hahaha)

good luck, guys!

beautiful

2009-04-21T21:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday was full of great photos. I have many to post, but I wanted to share this one. I love it.
You might remember her as the stunning bride from last summer.

I need to figure out why the images look different uploaded than they do in photoshop or when printed...

are you ready for some football?

2009-03-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

This is my awesome cousin, Jonathan. He is going to BYU this fall on a full scholarship. He also rocks at football and lacrosse. We went with the football theme for the shoot, taking pictures on his home field.

This session was crazy because we had about 20 minutes to take pictures, so it was pretty rushed... but I am pleased with the few pictures we did get!

{thanks for looking}

adorable

2009-03-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

lights

2009-03-15T16:26:00.000-07:00

my grandmother used to have lights like these at her house. i loved them as a child.

sorry i haven't updated in so long.
i have much to share...
hopefully coming soon

the S family

2009-01-24T20:09:00.000-08:00

senior session

2009-01-03T18:30:00.000-08:00

let it snow

2008-12-15T09:06:00.000-08:00

sneak peak

2008-12-13T21:48:00.000-08:00

is this not one of the cutest little boys ever?

just in the middle of combing through piles of photos... and had to share.

{thanks for looking}

lots of families

2008-12-12T15:08:00.000-08:00

i've had a bunch of family shoots lately. i just want to thank the families for their patience, as i have been slightly behind with being so sick. but, i have been having slightly less "morning" sickness and a little more energy. anyway... here is a cute little family. we tried out a new location that i'd like to try again once the weather gets nicer. it'd be great with bright late afternoon light.

more families to come soon.
{thanks for looking}

Asher Briggs Janeway

2008-11-24T21:01:00.000-08:00

get ready for quite a long post... now that asher is about 6 weeks old, it's time to post the pictures of this beautiful event.

{thanks for the long look}

the T family

2008-11-05T15:10:00.000-08:00

the Guenther family

2008-11-03T22:25:00.000-08:00

the shoot

these guys are awesome. thanks for being patient with me and also being so friendly!

{thanks for looking}

tickled

2008-10-23T21:55:00.000-07:00

this little girl is so adorable... more from this session later. her whole family is cute and her baby brother is so handsome!

finally... 2 months later...

2008-10-22T20:34:00.000-07:00

THE WEDDING!

DANCE OFF!

little baby feet

2008-10-20T11:08:00.000-07:00

so many photos... and the wedding photo deadline. it might be a little bit before the birth story is up. enjoy.

what a beauty

2008-10-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

my new camera came in the mail today! it's taking ages and ages to charge!
too bad i am all swollen and in pain from getting a wisdom tooth taken out, otherwise i'd be all over the place today playing with my new toy!
soon though... soon.

asher the basher

2008-10-15T23:18:00.000-07:00

3 days old.

so what if i am a little out of order... and haven't posted the birth story yet. these are too cute not to post and kim and i were going through them tonight.
the birth story will come soon enough... hopefully sometime next week.

{thanks for looking}

senior from sandy

2008-09-30T19:39:00.000-07:00

i had my first senior shoot this past saturday. i have a few more in the next month and i am pretty excited about them. she requested the same wall from brent and janina's photos (relatives of hers) so we went there and other places in the nearby area.

the janeways

2008-09-28T09:43:00.000-07:00

BFF... lots of pictures

2008-09-18T17:55:00.001-07:00

there were so many cute photos from this shoot that it was hard to choose just a few.

and last, but not least

amber joe

2008-09-16T06:46:00.000-07:00

i took some pictures of my sister and her "BFF". they are so fun and i can't wait to post the rest... for now, look how lovely my little sis is. all grown up and leaving for college in a couple days.

Nie Nie Auction!!!

2008-09-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

A little late on the Nie Nie day... but I really feel like I want to contribute. It will help so many people. I don't know how many responses I will get since this a new blog, BUT anything to help, right?

If you don't know about Nielson family, you can read about them HERE or HERE... and also HERE. A huge thank you and a large amount of gratitude for Design Mom and every single other person out there who is helping. I am so moved by the huge response to this. My heart goes out to them.

Without further adue, I am auctioning off one photo session with me for up to 4 people and 2 hours of shoot time anywhere in the Portland area. This auction will end on Friday (September 5th) at midnight (PST). To bid please make a comment on this post. Please include a valid email address so that you can be contacted if you are the winner. Be sure to check back throughout the day so you don't get outbid! Please bid in increaments of whole dollars.

Money will be Paypaled to the Stephanie and Christian Paypal fund (see the button below and click if you win or just want to donate). Winner will then email me the Paypal receipt to courtneybphotos@gmail.com and we will discuss ideas and dates!

Hector & Brittany Preview

2008-08-26T21:55:00.001-07:00

more to come soon. things are a little busy... but coming along happily. this wedding was gorgeous and i felt so privileged to take pictures for this amazing couple! it was a long day, but totally worth it. plus, i got to have the wonderful miss ashleigh to share the experience with and to back me up. we worked very well together and definitely helped each other out in multiple capacities. i don't think i will ever do a wedding alone. thanks ash!

from the archives

2008-08-20T20:57:00.000-07:00

of course not very far back archives, but archives none-the-less.

I love these crazy kids! How silly are they?

my favorite venue

2008-08-18T21:38:00.000-07:00

this was a beautiful theater, inside and out, in Astoria, OR. It was a great place to play, the sound was so live and amazing. Plus, we had every seat in the house full. One of my favorite shows.

tour

2008-08-12T00:09:00.000-07:00

i took so many pictures during tour with the 234th army band. here are some random ones i found tonight in the mess of photos in the tour folder.

dan actually took this at the hillsboro show while i was performing

this flag was awesome and in a great place. i had too much fun with it.

the wonderful people of cove fed us... including these delicious cherries.

also in cove

{thanks for looking}

Jesus and Tasha

2008-08-05T11:10:00.000-07:00

yesterday i got to shoot this awesome couple who are also members of the 234th army band. tasha plays clarinet and jesus plays the flute & piccolo. they are getting married next summer and the 3 locations chosen are where they will be holding their wedding festivities. it was nice to not have to find a location and to get be told where to take pictures (although it was a little harder to go to a place i've never been and try to find the best places for pictures). the sun was out (too much for pictures). but, nonetheless, it was a beautiful day and i am so grateful they asked me to do this favor for them. congrats you two!

234 army band

2008-07-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

this last week (and this rest of this week) i have been on tour with my unit (the 234th army band) all over the great state of oregon.

{click for a larger view}

{click for a larger view}

my favorite meg

2008-07-18T09:02:00.000-07:00

i love lucy

2008-07-18T09:01:00.000-07:00

B&J Engagements

2008-07-18T09:00:00.000-07:00