Welcome
Bend, Oregon Photography
Hi, I’m Elise
Visual storytelling is my jam. Whether you’re a family looking to bottle up priceless moments, a mother wanting to be remembered in the frame, too, or a small business looking for more than standard headshots - I’ve got you.
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Photo Tips & Secrets
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![documentary style scene of brother and sister playing dress up, by Elise Souders, Bend, Oregon Photographer]()
The Secret to Candid Family Photos
Tips to get natural family photos - by ignoring the camera during your session.
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![Children laying on a blanket, laughing in a candid moment, by Elise Souders, Bend, Oregon family photographer]()
How to Get Natural Family Photos
Follow these four rules at your next shoot to get those genuine smiles.
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![Expecting couple who knew what to wear for their maternity session.]()
What to Wear for family Photos: Styling in Central Oregon
How to coordinate colors, pattern, and texture for photos you love (& outfits you will wear again).
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![Open photo book with pictures of children outdoors on a wooden surface with a placemat underneath.]()
5 Reasons to Print Your Family Photos (& How to Actually Start)
Why printing your family photos is so important - and how to get started easily.
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![Happy family photos in Bend, Oregon]()
Secrets for Happy Family Photos
Ditch stiff poses for family photography. Discover how to capture genuine, happy family photos through storytelling imagery.
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![Two young girls are looking through a glass window, sitting at a table inside a house. One girl has a yellow top, and the other has a dark top. They are smiling and leaning on their hands.]()
Reasons to Take Family Photos at Home
Reasons to select an in-home session for your family photos instead of an outdoor setting.
