Gorgeous Winter Maternity Session in the Columbia Gorge

2016 is here and its been amazing so far. This beautiful winter Maternity Session in the Columbia Gorge was the first session of the year and it was magical! Our initial plan was to hike a mile into Wahchella Falls. Holly and Jeremy just moved to Portland a few months ago. They really wanted their maternity session to reflect the beauty of their new home. We really got lucky and had a bright sunny winter day.

However, once we got to the frozen parking lot at Wahchella Falls and looked around, it was clear the hike was not going to happen. The trail was a solid sheet of ice and not safe for a pregnant momma to be walking on. We got back in our cars and decided to drive until we saw a new spot with no ice or snow. After passing Multnomah Falls, we saw this exit to the left off of 84 along the river. We took the exit and discovered the perfect place for maternity photos in the Gorge along the Columbia River.

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The setting was perfect and the light was magical. However, anyone that has been to the gorge knows about the wind. It was incredibly windy, like at times hard to stand straight up windy. Holly and Jeremy were troopers. We braved the cold, crazy wind and it was so worth it. The leafless bushes filtered the light and helped block some of the wind. With the right light, anything can look magical and beautiful in winter. Winter maternity sessions can definitely be done outside and there are other options than heading up to Mt. Hood for the snow. This is now a new favorite location of mine.

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Holly and Jeremy are expecting their first baby boy next month. They are so excited and ready to be parents. Holly has had a wonderful pregnancy and was glowing with excitement. They are going to be amazing parents. I am so happy for them.

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