Newborn baby posed dark gray knit wrap stork pose
Maternity portrait with dramatic lighting and black jacket
newborn baby sleeping white knit outfit plush bunny prop
Glamour maternity photography, fine art pregnancy portraits, editorial maternity session, studio maternity gown.
Damian Lillard in a professional tailored suit
Baby girl in a cream ruffle romper sitting in studio
Maternity high-key portrait in a black bodysuit

PORTLAND MATERNITY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

Studio Maternity and Newborn Photography in Portland, Oregon

SunnyMelon Photography is a Portland-based maternity and newborn photography studio specializing in modern, editorial portraiture for growing families.

Each studio session is thoughtfully designed with soft lighting, guided posing, and curated styling to create timeless maternity and newborn portraits that feel both elegant and emotionally meaningful.

This is a guided, intentional experience created to help you slow down and preserve this season of motherhood with care and artistry.

“It starts with a look—your mood, your edge, your version of motherhood we’re telling.”

Bold. Intentional. Designed to provoke emotions without the overdone posing.

SunnyMelon curates elevated portraits that feel like timeless, iconic magazine covers.

when to schedule

Maternity sessions are typically photographed between 28–32 weeks, when your bump is beautifully defined and you're still feeling comfortable. 

(We recommend reserving your session at least 2 months in advance to ensure availability)

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Newborn Portfolio

Newborn session experience with nursery prints and albums in Portland

19+ years experience
2500+ families
Internationally awarded 
published In Rolling Stones, People’s, 
Us Weekly, Maxim, FHM
 
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Press & Awards

media publications
  • Maternity And Newborn Winner

    Maternity And Newborn Winner

    AFNS Award

  • Top Companies in Portland

    Portland Photographers

    Top Companies

  • APNPI 2024 Judging Panel

    2024 Judging Panel

    APNPI Canada

  • International Baby Photography Contest Baby Photo Awards

    Newborn Baby Category

    Baby Photography Contest

  • RISE International Photography Awards

    Newborn Category

    RISE International

  • Expertise.com Best Newborn Photographers in Portland 2022

    Top Portland Photographers

    Expertise

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