Tag Archives: Family


When You Photograph Your Friends


It doesn’t get any better than photographing one of the families that you do life, side by side with.  Our daughters are best friends.  We’ve done college tours together.  Girls trip. Couples dates.  This family is the real deal.  I’m so lucky to count them as our dear friends.  Love you so much Lunz Family! #jodistilpphotography #familyportraits #summerportraits #familyofsix #fourkids […]

The Best Gift for Grandparents


One of the best gifts adult kids give their parents is an extended family photo session, especially if there are grand-babies involved.  This was a special family session since the family is scattered across the United States. Time together, especially after COVID isolation, is precious.  Thank you Brown Family for trusting me to capture this memory.  May God bless you […]

Another Year with the Varuska’s


I first photographed the Varuska’s when their daughter’s were turning one.  I was brand new in the photography world and they took a chance on me.  In the past 8 years, I have photographed their family on a regular basis, watching their beautiful daughters grow up.  We shot this year’s session on private farmland owned by their family.  The setting […]

Lovin’ Life


I met the Elder family because they were referred to me by a mutual friend.  By the time I got off the phone with Kaila, I felt I had made a new friend.  They are just straight up fun. And authentic. And easy to be around.  It was HOT the morning of their session, but they were still down for […]

Growing Up


This was my third year photographing the Buisman family.  Aren’t they darling?  I just can’t get over how quickly their Littles are growing up and turning into adorable conversationalists. It’s crazy to me how bonds can be formed in an hour once a year, but I seriously love my clients and their sweet kiddos.  Thanks for another fun year you […]

the Shipman’s


I love photographing my clients in locations that are important to them.  The Shipman’s invited me to their home nestled in the heart of Chehalem Mountain.  Situated in the middle of a rolling meadow surrounded by thick forest, it was such a great spot to photograph this awesome family and their pets. Have a great year Shipman family.  I have […]

the Brown’s


The Brown’s were referred to me by mutual friends, which is the highest compliment anyone can pay me.  Turns out our worlds are very connected, and yet we had never met. I loved meeting them and their darling kiddos.  And the lush green meadow was a fun spot for spring portraits.  Thanks Brown family for a fun morning.  May God […]

Cousins


Aren’t these three cousins cute?  They don’t live in the same state, which makes their time together even sweeter.  We did a quick photo session over Spring Break and happened to get some pretty spring blooms along the way. #jodistilpphotography #cousins #familyportraits #springportraits

Three Generations From Different Parts of the Country


Mandy contacted me in the fall to ask about my availability to photograph their entire family around Christmas time.  They were traveling in from different parts of the country and everything was pending COVID restrictions. Not to mention Oregon winters are notoriously rainy and not very scenic by late December.  Thankfully we had a rainless morning (in the midst of […]

When It’s Been Way Too Long Since the Last Family Portraits


I’m so honored when a client hires me and then tells me, “We’ve never had professional family portraits taken” or “it’s been years since we’ve done professional portraits.” The Cannon family fell into that category, so it was pretty awesome to get some fun snaps of their family in the fun location they chose, in spite of the cold and […]