Posts in family

Documentary Family Photography: What it is and isn’t (and why you will want it)

We have all heard the term “documentary photography”, but I’m guessing your definition is in relation to photojournalism and film making, or maybe your mind goes to street photography, or National Geographic style work. This is absolutely true, but there’s more.

documentary, family, parenting, childrenAmy ThelenMay 23, 2017documentary photographer, documentary family photographer, portland family photographer, authentic storytellingComment

Things I Miss About My Children Being Little | A Check in for Busy Families

The days are long but the years are short, someone once said, and I have heard repeated so.many.times.

documentary, children, familyAmy ThelenMay 16, 2017parenting, everyday moments, documenting your kids, toddlersComment

Letters of Compassion: Parenting Your Children and Aging Parents

My dear friend, Lisa, just spoke to me about the term “Sandwich Parenting”, which is the act of raising your own children, while taking care of your ill or aging parents. The challenges in this act of giving are often overwhelming, causing the caretaker/parent to lose themselves in all the to-dos of the day.

family, children, parentingAmy ThelenMay 10, 2017parenting, illness, mothering, mother's day, motherhoodComment

Parenting 101: How to Love a Family Photo Session (even when your kid is OVER it)

You can picture it right now, can't you? It starts with getting dressed. You've worked so hard to put together the perfect complementary outfits for your children, you and your husband. It looks like the weather will hold for your annual spring portraits.