The J Family | Old Mill District | Family Photos in Bend Oregon

October 31, 2017 by yvette seile in Children, Family, Fall Session

I have known the J family since my oldest son was in preschool with Liam. Since the day we met, Lisa and I have been close friends. Do you have one of those friends who just "get you"? Lisa's mine. The boys now go to different schools so we don't often get to see each other as much as we'd like. I was so honored to be asked to photograph their family again. The Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon was the perfect backdrop for this fun session. I love the urban feel to it! We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place-there are endless fields, woods and natural scenery. It was fun to step out of my norm a little :)

Next time you're looking for fall family photo locations, consider the Old Mill District in Bend for a little bit of everything!

family of three poses by sitting on a brick wall in the Old Mill District in Bend.

husband and wife sit by a brick wall while their son plays peek a boo behind them

mom and dad sit by a brick wall in Bend, Oregon while tickling their son

a boy looks up at the camera laughing while his mom and dad tickle him

Family poses in the Old Mill District in Bend Oregon

Husband and wife snuggle in together for a photo.

Family poses in front of an urban style building while holind hands in Bend Oregon

Close up of a boy looking at the camera while his family poses for a photo in the Old Mill District

Boy poses while squatting on a bench in front of the shops at the Old Mill District in Bend Oregon

a close up of a boy posing in front of a stone wall smiling at the camera in Bend Oregon

A boy and his dad pose on a bench in front of a stone wall in Bend Oregon

Boy poses next to an aspen tree in the Old Mill District in Bend

close up of a boy making a silly face in Bend

a boy poses on stairs in the Old Mill District

a boy poses under a colorful tunnel in the Old Mill District in Bend Oregon

close up of a young boy smiling at the camera in front of a colorful tunnel in the Old Mill District

mother and son embrace in front of a brick wall in the Old Mill District in Bend

a close up of a boy posing in front of a brick wall in Bend Oregon

A young boy does the "dab" in the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon

A boy plays around in the Old Mill District

a look back at twenty sixteen.

December 20, 2016 by yvette seile in Family, Baby, Newborn

Wow-what a year!

I wanted to get this post up before the end of the year; my FIRST year officially in business, a year of successes, break-throughs, lots of ups, some downs, but most importantly, a year of privilege. Privilege because being invited to capture the memories of so many families, being invited into their homes and into their lives, to capture these moments forever IS a true privilege. I am so lucky!

Twenty sixteen was a year of growth and personal struggles trying to balance family and work life. Having been a stay at home mom for the last seven years where parenting was the biggest challenge (and boy, is it a challenge some days!) I won't lie, there were days I came home from a shoot during the busy season to my husband pulling his hair out keeping our wild boys in check.

The thing is, I LOVE photography. I love capturing a season in time for a family. It's no secret that family is #1 in my book and documenting a moment in time for them is my passion. Looking back at photos of my own family and knowing the memories I preserve will be cherished forever gives me all the feels <3

I'd like to thank my husband for his never-ending support. He truly is my biggest fan, my biggest cheerleader. Without him there would be no Yvette Seile Photography.

Finally, an enormous thank you to all my clients I've had the pleasure of photographing this year. It's been amazing meeting you and sharing our time together. I can't wait to see what next year will offer and hope to see you all in 2017!

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Fall Family Session Winner! Bend, Oregon Photographer

September 01, 2016 by yvette seile in Family

We have a WINNER!

Congratulations to Lindsay Haley Corder for winning a free fall family session! Make sure to contact me so we can start planning your session!

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this contest a success!

*winner chosen using random.org, a true random number generator.

Ty - Shevlin Park, Bend OR Maternity Session

Yvette Seile Photography

August 17, 2016 by yvette seile in Maternity, Children, Baby

I first met Ty years ago when we both worked childcare at our local barre3 studio. We've kept in contact ever since and I was so honored when she asked me to take her maternity photos. We spent about an hour and a half talking, laughing and exploring. Little miss Veda is quite the sassy girl and multiple times belted out Frozen's "Let It Go" for us. We had a blast!

Ty, you're beautiful in every way. I can't wait to meet and photograph baby girl <3