Letters of Compassion: Appreciating Motherhood and Yourself

Every year, as Mother’s Day draws closer, I tend to reflect on what has changed over the years in my journey as mother to two charismatic children.

travel, my kids, family, documentary, childrenAmy ThelenMay 2, 2017motherhood, travel, get in the picture, documentary family photographer, portland family travels, storytelling, mother's dayComment

5 Ways of Valuing Your Child and Increasing Their Self-Confidence through Photos

How do you feel when you sift through a box of photos, an old album, or see faded images in your family’s home? Your parents, your grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and siblings fill your eyes and heart with memories.

documentary, family, childrenAmy ThelenMarch 21, 2017self-worth, parenting, guidance, photo display, portland documentary photographer, psychologyComment

Jump! Family fun in the pool | Portland Documentary Photographer

Winter? Rain? No big deal for these kids. I figured we would hang out in the hot tub, but C and O were ALL about getting in the mere 70 degree water...