Portland Newborn Photographer
Light Filled, love-soaked family, maternity, and newborn photography for parents who want to capture the fleeting everyday magic of raising littles.
Specializing in Newborn Baby Photography + Family Mini Sessions
Hi, I’m Elizabeth!
I’m a Portland family, maternity, and newborn photographer, toddler mama, chaos navigator, and lover of real, heart-filled moments. I’ve spent the last 8 years capturing the real, joy-filled moments of growing families.
As a mom of two little girls, I’m in the thick of it too. I understand how messy, beautiful, exhausting, and fleeting this parenthood journey is. I create images that capture the way your baby fits in your arms right now, the dimple in your toddler’s cheek, and the way your whole family loves, imperfectly and beautifully.
Because the little things? They’re actually everything.
Family and Newborn Photography Services
In Home Newborn Lifestyle Photography: The Signature Newborn Session
Newborn photos at home are cozy, stress free, and relaxed in the comfort of your home. Babies are naturally perfect and beautiful, so I make it my mission to document all the little unposed details of your baby as well as the love you share.
In Studio Portland Lifestyle Newborn: The Petite Newborn Session
Peaceful, baby-led petite lifestyle sessions with minimal props and gorgeous light. Studio newborn sessions are a perfect way to capture the early days with their newborn in a simple, timeless way. Held in a cozy natural light studio in downtown Portland.
Fresh 48 In Hospital Newborn Photography
Fresh 48 photos are pictures taken of your little one when they’re at their newest . . . up to 48 hours after making their grand entrance into the world and into your heart.
Family and Maternity Mini Sessions
After capturing your newborn photos, I love watching your family grow! Book a milestone session in the studio, a fall morning at Hoyt Arboretum, or join a seasonal favorite like cherry blossoms, lavender fields, or our beloved Christmas tree farm.
Kind Words from Families Like Yours
“Best lifestyle family photographer! Our shoot felt so natural and pure, Elizabeth made that happen, and so seamlessly. We loved all of our photos, and will forever cherish them. Elizabeth has a talent and an eye like no other, most beautiful photos I've ever seen” Vanessa L
Recent Feature: PDX Parent Magazine
Thank you to PDX Parent Magazine for featuring Elizabeth Hite Photography on the cover of your December issue! We’re so honored to be included and grateful to be part of such a supportive, local parenting community!
Newborn and Family Photography: Here’s How It Works
1. Book Your Session Online
Choose a time that works for your family using my easy online booking calendar.
You can reserve a cozy in-home newborn session, a natural light studio newborn session, or a Portland family mini session all right on my website. Easy peasy. You’ve got enough on your plate, let’s keep planning your family photoshoot simple.
2. Prep Made Easy
Once you’re booked, you’ll receive a style guide + session prep guide to help you feel confident and relaxed going in. No stress, just support.
3. Come As You Are
No perfect outfits or Pinterest kids required.
Just show up and I’ll gently guide the rest. Whether you’re cuddling a newborn or wrangling a wild toddler, I’ll capture the connection that makes your family yours.
4. Hold On to What Matters
You’ll receive heartfelt images that freeze time. One day, your kids will see how deeply they were loved, and you’ll be able to remember just how it felt to be in the middle of it. As your Portland, Oregon newborn and family photographer, I want you to remember what this season felt like, not just what it looked like. The snuggles. The giggles. The beautiful, chaotic magic of raising tiny humans.
Newborn Photo Ideas: 10 Must-Have Newborn Photos
Ideas and inspiration for your in home session to ensure you walk away with a gallery full of meaningful, timeless images.
Including Toddler Siblings in Newborn Family Photos
How Can You Prepare Your Toddler for Newborn Photos? Making you newborn session easy, breezy, and beautiful, even with the chaos!
Your Guide to Maternity Photos in Portland, Oregon
Your stress free maternity session guide including tips on what to wear and how to choose a Portland Maternity photo location.
Family and Newborn Frequently Asked Questions
What is your approach to working with young children?
Kids are wonderfully unpredictable, so we keep things flexible and fun! If they need to run, be silly, or take a break, we lean into it. If they’d rather be held than snuggle, that works too. I follow each child’s cues to capture the best photos possible while also gently inviting them to participate in some playful + natural poses.
Lifestyle family photography is not about perfectly posed portraits. Your final gallery will be a combination of candid, playful moments and a few "smiling at the camera" portraits!
Privacy: will you share photos of my family on your social media and website?
That’s up to you! I respect your families privacy choices. You will be able to opt in or out of the model release on your client questionnaire after booking your session.
When do I schedule my newborn photography session and what if baby arrives earlier or latter than expected?
For those extra sleepy newborn moments, the ideal time for your session is usually 7–14 days after birth. Because my newborn sessions are lifestyle-focused, newborn photos can happen anytime in the first few months. Older newborns often bring sweet eye contact, little smiles, and more connection. And if baby arrives early or late, no stress at all, your newborn session date is flexible. We’ll adjust your session timing as needed.
What is a family mini session?
A family mini session is a shorter, 15–20 minute photo session designed to capture beautiful family portraits without the time or cost of a full session. It’s the perfect way to update your photos each season, keep kids engaged, and walk away with a gallery of frame-worthy images. Many newborn families use seasonal mini sessions to document milestones as baby grows.
Where and when do family mini sessions take place?
We host mini sessions at some of Portland’s most beautiful seasonal locations, including:
March and April: Portland Cherry Blossoms
May through August: Portland Rose Garden
June and July: Summer Lavender Farm and Oregon Coast
October: West Linn Farm Estate
November: Christmas Tree Farm and Studio Christmas
All Year: Cooper Mountain Nature Park (Beaverton), and Downtown Portland Studio
When will I receive my final gallery?
I deliver all galleries within 2 weeks!
Full Sessions (Newborn or Custom Family Session): Within two weeks of your session, you’ll receive your full, fully edited gallery ready to download. All images are high-resolution and include a print release so you can download, print, and share as you wish.
Mini Sessions: Within two weeks after your session, you’ll receive an email letting you know it’s time to view your photos. From there, you’ll select and purchase the collection that best fits your family. All collections include high-resolution, edited digital images with a print release. Click here for all mini session pricing info. Once your collection is selected, you can immediately download your images directly from your gallery.
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