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Tips for what to wear for summer family photos in the PNW with Eugene, Oregon based photographer Lux Marina Photography

One of the most common challenges clients face after booking a session is knowing what to wear. I totally get it! Knowing what to wear in your everyday life can be tough enough. Which is why I’m here to help. Choosing what to wear for summer family photos offers more flexibility and fun than any […]

What to Wear for Summer Family Photos | Eugene Oregon Photographer

Amazing summer photo session location ideas from your Eugene Oregon Family Photographer

So, you’ve booked your summer photo session and are wondering, but where should it take place!? Summer photo sessions offer unique choices for so many incredible location. We have an abundance of nearby waterfalls, the Oregon Coast, amazing lakes, rivers, mountains, and open meadows. To help make things easier for you, I’m sharing my top […]

Top Locations for Summer Photo Sessions Near Eugene, OR

What to wear for a Fresh 48 session explained by Eugene Oregon baby photographer Lux Marina Photography

Yay! You’ve just booked a Fresh 48 session. First off, congratulations! I’m so excited to document this beautiful time in your family’s life. But if you’re anything like me, or the many other moms I work with, you may be wondering what to wear for your Fresh 48 session. This is a very common question […]

What to Wear for a Fresh 48 Session?

Tips on how to prepare for a fresh 48 session created by Eugene, Or based baby photographer Lux Marina Photography

So, you’ve booked your Fresh 48 session. Yay! Now how to prepare for a Fresh 48 session that is relaxed and results in meaningful images. Preparing for a Fresh 48 session involves both practical considerations and personal preferences. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a successful and enjoyable session: Communication in Key […]

How to Prepare for a Fresh 48 Session

Mother holding baby and smiling at toddler son as he meets his new little sister for the first time, birth place photo session, fresh 48 photo session in Roseburg Oregon

Have you heard the term Fresh 48 session and wondered what it is A Fresh 48 session may seem self explanatory to some. But others may be wondering, what is a Fresh 48 session? A Fresh 48 session is a photo session that takes place within the first 48-72 hours after a baby is born. […]

What is a Fresh 48 Session?

Outdoor spring newborn session at Hendricks Park, a beautiful location option for spring photo sessions

As the emerald hues of Eugene, Oregon awaken from winter’s slumber, spring emerges as a blooming canvas for capturing cherished family memories. The city parks come alive with vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and a renewed sense of vitality. Providing us with stunning backdrops for your spring photo session. From the enchanting rhododendron gardens to the […]

Top Locations for Spring Photo Sessions near Eugene, Oregon

New parents smiling and laying on their bed admiring their newborn baby at 2 weeks old

As a Eugene, Oregon newborn photographer I provide my clients with tons of information on how to prepare and what to expect during your newborn session. Check out these posts But I’d also like to share five things I won’t do during our time together. Bonus thing I won’t do as your Eugene, Oregon newborn […]

Five Things I Won’t do as Your Eugene Oregon Newborn Photographer

spring family maternity session at Mt Pisgah in Eugene Oregon with family wearing beautifully cohesive outfits

Why I love spring family photos in Oregon! This is an unpopular opinion but as a Eugene, Oregon based photographer, I believe spring is the best season for family photo sessions in Oregon. Here’s why: Spring is a magical time for blossoming new life! The earth is lush with greenery, ferns, and moss. Wildflowers grow […]

What to Wear for Spring Family Photos | Eugene Oregon Photographer

The Oregon coast is such a perfect backdrop for your next family photos! But you may be wondering how to prepare for any curve balls being near the ocean can present. In this post I will share how to prepare for Oregon Coast family photos, my favorite coast locations, and what to wear for your […]

Prepare for Oregon Coast Family Photos

Mom kissing newborn baby minutes after giving birth

Making the decision to hire a birth photographer can be a bit nerve wrecking at first. I mean, it’s not just an investment! You’re deciding to invite someone to document one of the most vulnerable and intimate experiences of your life. But as your Eugene Oregon birth photographer, my attention to detail, calm presence, and […]

Eugene Oregon Birth Photographer

I am a lifestyle photographer based in Eugene, Oregon. I specialize in candid family and maternity sessions set against stunning locations like the Oregon Coast or Cascades. I also have a big love for intimate in-home family and newborn sessions.

In cultivating a lighthearted and welcoming atmosphere, my goal is to foster a relaxed and friendly dynamic during your photo session. My interactive and joyful approach focuses on capturing genuine moments. Parents who encourage their kids to be kids and explore nature, while trusting in the beauty of authentic connection, are my kind of families. I will provide direction as needed, but I will also step back and photograph your family not just for what you look like, but for who you are. Resulting in imagery that illustrates your family's unique story as masterful works of art. 

I am also a wife, mama to two wild little things, yogi, nature lover, and dance party enthusiast. To me, family is everything. It's my main inspiration in life and I absolutely love connecting with others who share the same view.

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