Stevi Sayler Photography

Hendricks Park Couples Session // Lindsey and Spencer // Eugene Oregon

stevi — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:40:51 +0000

Things I love:

Dogs.
Oh and super cute couples who are totally in love.
I cannot wait for a spring and summer of adventures, portrait sessions and pups!

Hendricks Park High School Senior Portraits // Eugene Oregon Senior Photos // Jackson B

stevi — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:10:05 +0000

Sure they don’t always love photos, but I do love getting to photograph senior guys. They don’t often have many ideas, outfits or locations, but they are almost always sweet, kind and easy going. After all, isn’t that all we really need in this world?!

Hendrick’s Park High School Senior Session // Senior Portraits Eugene Oregon // Hunter B

stevi — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:20:15 +0000

For many, the goal for a guys senior portraits is to be done as fast as possible, but my goal is to take my time and have them leaving feeling confident and excited for their pictures. Those two goals are not one in the same, but I’ve found almost all of these guys will let me push their time a little if I promise to be nice about it. And we end up with better photos! Win win in my mind at least! Plus we almost always have a moment to sneak in a photo with a parent!

Portland Oregon Maternity Session // Jennifer & Isla // Mount Tabor Park

stevi — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 00:47:29 +0000

How could I have gone SOOOO long without sharing this amazing shoot! So long in fact, that little one was born and I’m pretty sure is up and walking.. But who even cares, this shoot was too gorgeous to not share!!

Mount Pisgah Arboretum Engagement Session // Eugene Oregon Couples Portraits // Heather & Jackson

stevi — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:33:53 +0000

Oh man, we lucked out with just the perfect sunny starting to get warm weather you could have imagined. The biggest downside is all of Eugene was AMPED, and decided to take every child in the whole town to Mount Pisgah.. all of them! I feel like every photo is strategically cropped to omit someone in the background. Who can blame them, it was gorgeous out, but it really tested my abilities! BUT this was such a fun shoot, I had gotten to know Heather through working with Ninkasi years ago and we’ve keep in contact ever since, so I was incredibly honored when she asked me to photograph her engagement session and wedding! But why is it way more nerve racking to photograph people you actually know?! Regardless, it was an amazing day and I cannot wait for their wedding!

Mount Pisgah Arboretum Family Portraits // Bang Family Photo Shoot // Eugene Oregon

stevi — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:55:16 +0000

Family photos with adult kids always used to intimate me like crazy, but it just took a few really fun shoots for me to start feeling comfortable and now I truly look forward to them! Chances are everyone is polite, fun and totally willing to go along with all my goofy ideas. AND I almost never have to bribe anyone with candy like I do for younger families. So win win win. More candy for me.

Hendricks Park Family Session // Springtime Family Photos Eugene Oregon // Kern Family

stevi — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:38:15 +0000

You absolutely win some and lose some with most family photos, like i eventually won over this sweet little girl and had her smiling and dancing and adventuring all around, but this little baby was NOT on board. Oh boy did I try, but she’s still a cutie either way! Smile or no smile! haha

This is a lovely example of how a pretty average location like Hendrick’s Park can feel pretty magical if you get there at the right time and have that lovely afternoon light. Feels like we went way out in the woods at times, but no, it was just in the middle of Eugene!

Pacific City Maternity Session // Cape Kiwanda Oregon Coast // Katie & Brett

stevi — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:46:06 +0000

So here’s how behind I am, this little one is born and is just the cutest ever. She’s probably already running, jumping and applying for colleges, that’s how behind I am. BUT I don’t care, I’m still excited to share these photos! This was one of my favorite maternity shoots, between how easy going these two are, and how freakin’ adorable they are, I was in heaven. OH AND A FLOWER CROWN!? Extra amazing bonus!

Flowers: Gypsy Bleu Arts & Floral

University of Oregon Engagement Session // Eleanor & Jacob // Eugene Oregon Couples

stevi — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:41:37 +0000

This shoot was scheduled for spring 2020 when covid was really hitting the US, but it was toooo beautiful out to reschedule and so we had a socially distanced shoot in the middle of a VERY VERY quiet campus. It was eerie to see such a stunning campus full of color and flowers be so empty, but we got to take full advantage and adventure all around without the worry of people in the background or distractions! It has certainly been a year of challenges, but I’m thankful for those times I’ve gotten to get outside and still get creative with couples!

Armitage Park Family Session // Hansen Family // Eugene Oregon Family Portraits

stevi — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:05:56 +0000

While I adore family photos of all kinds, the wild unpredictable nature of family photos with young kids is surprisingly fun. I would be the first to admit that sounds kind of insane, but hear me out. There is no time to think about poses, to stop for too long or to get in your head about anything. You are simply running around and adventuring with this little one and hopefully they look your way occasionally. AND at the end of the day you often end up with totally organic, fun photos that just show a sweet family having fun together. And of course, all of that goes out the window if the kiddo is in a rotten mood and I take back everything I said… BUT most of the time that doesn’t happen. Knock on wood.