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The K. Family | Celebrating Adoption

Heather — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:17:51 +0000

Oh, this was just too much fun. Originally we had planned on meeting at Champoeg Park. Upon arrival though we learned that the entire park was closed, so we turned around and drove a ways away. We ended up finding an awesome mint field! So, not only did I get to photograph this adorable family, but it smelled delicious.

I’ve known Noah’s mama Angela for years, and I’m so excited for their new family. Congratulations you guys!

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I am beyond happy to provide free sessions to adoptive families. If you or someone you know have adopted recently, please feel free to contact me! heather@espanaphotography.com | 971. 645 .8837

With Joy,

Heather España

Celebrating Adoption | the W family

Heather — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:27:21 +0000

Here’s a little Sneak Peek of a Celebrating Adoption session I did recently! I can’t get over those chubby little cheeks.

W Family: CLICK HERE to see your full gallery.

With Joy,

Heather España

Celebrating Adoption: Hope+Family

Heather — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:00:13 +0000

Meet Hope!

I was so excited when Joe and Stephanie contacted me for their Celebrating Adoption session. I think it’s wonderful they got to meet her birth mother, Ashley, before Hope was born. They were able to be there for her birth, hold little Hope and cut the umbilical cord themselves. I’m so glad Ashley was able to join the family for part of the session too!

Celebrating Adoption Sessions: I am happy to offer free sessions to adoptive families. If you have adopted this year, or know someone who has, please feel free to contact me for more details and check out the Info. page.

With Joy,

Heather España

Tanner + Family | Celebrating Adoption

Heather — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:01:36 +0000

Last month I had the opportunity to photograph little Tanner with his new mama and papa! It was past his bedtime and the little dude was hungry, but he did so well! Here are a few favorites from our short session. . .

These next two just crack me up. . . If you have adopted recently, or know someone who has, feel free to contact me! I am happy to provide free sessions for adoptive families.

With Joy,

Heather España

Celebrating Adoption: The J Family

Heather — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:52:22 +0000

It has been a while now since I started offering free photography sessions for adoptive families. I cannot get enough of it. So many wonderful families! The J family is no exception. They adopted little L from Ethiopia just a few months ago, so I joined them for some photography. We had to reschedule a couple of times due to weather, and their session ended up falling on mom and dad’s 15th anniversary! I had so much fun, and afterward they treated me to homemade strawberry pie. Yum!

Here are a few of my favorites. . . With Joy,

Heather España

One – from last night’s Celebrating Adoption session

Heather — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:18:32 +0000

So much fun!

A Family of Seven [Celebrating Adoption]

Heather — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:54:05 +0000

First came two girls. They did all the girl stuff. Now they have three boys! Days are full of romping and flexing, the catching of worms and the munching of dandelions. Life is good.

Thank you so much for letting me photograph your amazing family!

If you’d like to see other Celebrating Adoption sessions, click HERE.

*If you have adopted, or know someone who has, feel free to contact me any time about a free family session.

With Joy,

Heather España

Temesgen+Family | Celebrating Adoption

Heather — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Oh, the cuteness. This little guy joined the family from Ethiopia not too long ago. His mama Kristen and I have a mutual friend who let her know about the Celebrating Adoption sessions [thanks Amy!]. I met them at Champoeg Park — third time I’ve shot there this season, and I love it! Temesgen started out a bit camera-shy, but he warmed up amazingly fast!

I love his little fist holding onto dad’s pant leg. . .

Charmer. For sure.

This is my favorite. Look at him making the little kissy face .

Wave to the camera

I love this moment. It looks like he’s checking her pulse.

Thanks S family! It was so nice to meet the three of you!

Coming Soon! Celebrating Adoption + 2 Graduates

Heather — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:01:00 +0000

I just wanted to give you a little peek at the sessions I am working on editing right now .

The S family’s celebrating adoption with this adorable little guy. . .

Adriana’s super fun grad session in downtown McMinnville. . .

And Gabrielle’s amazing grad session from tonight in downtown Newberg. . .

Lots more coming soon!

Celebrating Adoption: Zinabu+Family

Heather — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:49:00 +0000

*To view+purchase images, click here.
This is the C Family.

And THIS is Zinabu!

Son to Meghan + Stefan. . .

Little brother to Aidan

and little brother to Bridget.

One big happy family . Aidan just cracks me up in this photo.

I grew up playing with Meghan’s little sister Courtney, so I was so excited when Meghan told me they were adopting a little boy from Ethiopia and wanted to schedule a session with me.

I love late summer evening light, especially through the trees like this at Champoeg Park.

Zinabu is crazily strong. With a taste for human hair .

Tummy tickles!

Face Grab!

And THIS. This right here. This is my all-time favorite.

Thanks so much C Fam! It was so good to see all of you and meet the newest member of your family .

*I provide free photo sessions for adoptive families. If you are planning to adopt, have adopted within the year, or know someone who has, please feel free to contact me.

Coming Soon! Celebrating Adoption: Zinabu + Family

Heather — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:51:00 +0000

Oh, the cuteness. So. Much. CUTENESS.
Lots more coming in a little bit .

Album Sneak Peek + CYFS Show

Heather — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Hello all! I know it’s been a little quieter around here lately. I have been busy getting ready for the shows at Honest Chocolates and Chehalem Youth & Family Services this Friday, working on orders and album design, and of course TAXES . I still have quite a bit to do, but I thought I’d give you a little peek at one of the albums I just designed for Ethan & Laura.

I would love to see you at the shows this week! I hope you can drop by. And you can wish me a 7-days early Happy Birthday if you want to .

For those of you who are not on the mailing list [you can subscribe by clicking on the envelope icon to the right], I will let you know about the show at Chehalem Youth & Family Services. I am super excited for this, and it was so much fun to be able to work with these kids.

CYFS provides homes, programs, behavioral and mental wellness support for kids in the community. They are absolutely amazing, and this is their first time participating in Newberg’s First Friday Artwalk. Tara Sanderson, the Child and Family program Supervisor, had the idea to celebrate International Women’s Day by having me come and do portraits of the CYFS kids and staff in honor of this year’s theme “Women and Men United to End Violence Against Women and Girls.”

It was so much fun! Many of them had never had professional pictures done before so it was awesome to see the girls be all giggly and shy as they entered the little studio we set up. I got a lot of resistance from a couple, but I think secretly they were ecstatic .

If you have any time between 5 and 9pm this Friday April 3rd, I sincerely hope you can take a few minutes to stop in the CYFS office and see the portraits of these awesome people. The address is: 501 E First Street in Newberg OR 97132.

Celebrating Adoption: Benjamin | Portland Oregon Photographer

Heather — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:48:00 +0000

I am so excited I got to meet this beautiful family this week…

This little guy is just 7 months old and has absolutely stunning eyes. Well, as you can see for yourself .

He laughs easily…

Check out those little fingers in Daddy’s beard

Whee!

Mama’s getting ready for a satisfying meal of Baby Toe Kisses.

This is one of my favorite shots of the day. I took it toward the very end when Ben was getting a little droopy and gave his daddy a big ol’ hug. I can’t decide if I like it better in pure BW…

or Vintage style. What do you think?

P. Family: I am so glad I got to do this for you. I hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed taking them .

Have you adopted in the past year, or know anyone who has? Send them my way. I happily offer Free Family Photo Sessions for families who have adopted within the last year. Session includes at least an hour of photography at the location of your choice, online gallery and a complimentary 8×10. I am SO thankful to all the wonderful couples + singles who adopt children into their lives. This is my gift to you!

Molly & a Tulip

Heather — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:30:00 +0000

I was aching to do some volunteer work and use my skills as a photographer to give something back to the community, so I literally jumped around with excitement when my friend Bethany got in touch with me and asked if I would be willing to do some photo shoots for Garden Partners.

Garden Partners is a small organization based in the Portland area. Their mission is to bring health and well-being to people through therapeutic gardening. I believe they have been working primarily with Senior Centers, but they have also just joined with Helping Hands to work with younger children who have been through abuse.

I have a huge faith in this organization. I think they are growing quickly, which is not hard to believe when you see the smiles and contentedness that come with being with flowers. I am just so excited to get to work with them, meet these fabulous people, and I can’t wait to see the good things that happen for them as they grow.

This is Molly and a yellow tulip. I loved her reactions to the flowers… complete awe every time. Lovely.