There is an incredible sense of peace that fills the studio during a newborn's first portraits. Recently, I had the privilege of welcoming a wonderful referral family from Beaverton, Oregon, into my portrait studio to document the arrival of their sweet baby boy, Magnus.

There is a distinct, undeniable advantage to welcoming a summer baby in the Pacific Northwest—you get to experience the absolute best weather of the year! When this wonderful family approached me about documenting their newest addition, they decided, “Why not go outdoors for something different?” and I couldn’t have agreed more.