Tag Archives: family portraits


Welcome to Oregon!


The Welker family recently moved from the Midwest to Oregon, something I can relate to since we did that nine years ago.  It was fun to swap stories about adjusting to a new climate and culture and meet their darling family.  Their little man is a Dude on a Mission.  He does not like to sit still and and he […]

Three Already


I met the Lindell family when their twins were about to turn one and they needed first birthday photos.  Two years and two more photo sessions later, their darling kiddos are three.  It is such an honor for me to help tell my clients’ stories through photographs and watch their families grow up. We shot their session at Brooks Wine, […]

the Frey’s (again)


Look who I got to photograph for the third year in a row?  I think they get cuter each year.  Thanks for another fun session Frey Family.  We love you guys. #jodistilpphotography #familyportraits #family #portraits #familyofsix

the Kersjes’


Milly was one of my first friends in Newberg.  I was herding my crew of Little People (ages 7,6, 4, and 2) through the pre-school parking lot to register my 4 year old for school when she stepped out of her car.  Elegant and sophisticated to my haggard and tired, Milly introduced herself with her beautiful Serbian accent and told […]

the Schlachter’s


Ruth and I met at the gym shortly after my family moved to Newberg.  She was always friendly and ready with a smile.  We both loved running, but our schedules didn’t match up to run together for years.  Finally we were able to go on a run together and it was a LONG one… Ruth joined me for 18 of […]

the Paulson’s


The Paulson’s hired me in late November to take their family portraits in mid-December.  And then Snowpocalypse happened.  So we rescheduled into Oregon’s rainiest winter on record. And re-scheduled.  And re-scheduled.  Then wised up and waited until July because July is 99% sunny in Oregon.  We had a beautiful evening for their photo session – well worth the wait to […]

the deSanno’s


I met Ashley through running. (We’re in the same van on our Hood to Coast team so our friendship went deep immediately cause we lived out of a van together for 24 hours.) It’s no surprise that Ashley is Ah-Maz-INg.  Smart, driven, compassionate with a quick wit, Ashley excels at everything she sets her mind to.  Running?  Oh she’s fast. […]

Life with Littles


Photographing this darling family reminded me of how fun toddlers and preschoolers are.  Busy, curious, always learning, always asking questions, fluctuating emotions… the world is still so fresh and new.  I loved my time with this adorable family. #jodistilpphotography #tellyourstory #familyportraits #toddlers #preschoolers #familyoffour

40 Years of Marriage: Leaving a Legacy


Cindy and John celebrated 40 years of marriage this year.  What a legacy to leave their children and grandchildren.  I had the privilege of photographing Cindy and John, along with their two sons and their families to commemorate this milestone. The morning of their session was abnormally cold for the Willamette Valley, with temps in the mid twenties, but incredibly […]

Baby Benjamin Maternity Session


I met Erin years ago when she worked at the gym in the childcare area.  When she got engaged to Nick she asked me to shoot her engagement photos. I then had the privilege of photographing their wedding.  It was with great joy that I agreed to do another photo session documenting a big event for them:  a maternity session for their […]