Portland family photography. A family portrait featuring a woman, a man, a young boy, and a newborn baby, all smiling gently.

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Welcome to SunnyMelon Photography

Portland Maternity, Newborn, and Baby Photographer

At SunnyMelon Photography, I specialize in maternity photography, newborn photography, and baby portraits. My goal is to create a clean yet timeless aesthetic. Every session is refined to celebrate the beauty of growing families.

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19+ years experience

2500+ families

Internationally accredited and published

design your life's story

We believe every family’s story deserves to be beautifully told — a reflection of your connections and a work of art proudly displayed in your home.

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Magazine worthy aesthetics. Elevated, expressive, and unapologetically glamorous.

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I’m josie

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mentor | educator | designer

As a family photographer, my work is deeply personal.
In my late 20s, after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, I was told there was an 80% chance I’d never carry a child. That moment reshaped my life and purpose.
Though my own path to motherhood ended differently than I’d imagined, it gave me a profound appreciation for the beauty of family. Today, I channel that perspective into every session—capturing the love, resilience, and joy that define each new beginning.

For the last 19 years, photography has been my way of telling stories through light, emotion, and connection. I began my journey in 2006 in Los Angeles, working with fashion brands and magazines that taught me the power of imagery—but over time, I’ve come to cherish the moments that feel the most human and honest. My goal is to create photographs that not only look beautiful, but feel deeply true.

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BABY MILESTONE SESSIONS

Document your baby’s milestones with timeless portraits that capture their budding motor skills, sweet expressions, and all that irresistible baby chubbiness—before they’re on the move.