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Portland Family Photographr

....for the mamas who feel deeply.

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PORTLAND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Honoring true family connection & making small moments
into forever memories

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Nicole Fitzwater walking through Mt. Hood National Forest in Sandy, Oregon

Hi there-
 
      I'm Nicole!

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I'm here for all the sentimental mamas who want to hold onto the little moments with their children forever. The sweet smiles, their little hands reaching for yours, the butterfly kisses, all of it with a deep feeling of nostalgia mixed with a touch of whimsical.

Having grown up in Oregon, I often spent my childhood camping in forests, hiking up mountains and building sand castles at the beach with my family. Or I would spend a quiet Sunday afternoon on my grandparents' farm weeding the garden or feeding the horses, which is why nature & farms is most often the backdrop to my photography.

I worked many years as a preschool teacher and in elementary schools and have a toddler of my own, so I speak child! I’m comfortable stepping into the chaos, slowing things down, or simply taking a break during a session to regroup.

If you are a sentimental mama around the Portland area (I am willing to travel as well) who wants those soft, deep love moments captured, I'm your photographer.

 

Message me and we'll get started capturing your loving relationship with your children.

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Motherhood deserves to be

remembered  the way it felt - not just how it looked.

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capturing
YOUR FAMILY'S
authentic story

It might be a quick loving glance or your child's hand on your cheek but I believe these small moments are what matter most. It's what you'll long for most once they've grown.

As your Portland family photographer, I want to capture images you didn't know you needed but will forever cherish as your child ages. And I want to capture images that your children will one day cherish as they age.

You won't be forced into stiff poses or fake smiles - I will gently guide you through easy, natural prompts and activities that you & your children will enjoy.

Choose from many of Oregon's incredible backdrops such as the Oregon Coast, the Columbia River Gorge, in & around Portland, & we'll determine a more exact location after booking, or if you'd like, we can even have the session in the comfort of your own home. 

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AS
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Portland Family Photographer; Nicole Fitzwater
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Portland Family Photographer; Nicole Fitzwater
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One day their tiny hands won’t instinctively reach for yours — but you’ll want to remember when they did.

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The tiniest moments

end up being the ones

your heart aches for later.

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@nicolefitzwaterphotography

 
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Portland Family, Newborn & Maternity Photographer
Serving Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, the Oregon Coast, and the greater Pacific Northwest.

© Copyright Nicole Fitzwater Photography 2026
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