Shanna Chess Photography

I had the pleasure of working alongside my  wedding photographer the last weekend of June.  Bryan and I have stayed in touch over the last 4 years since my wedding and he has been a great mentor to me when it comes to photography.  I was so happy when he moved back to Oregon so that I had a family photographer that I could trust for my personal family photos, and someone that would be a nearby resource when I needed photography help.  When I was hired to do my first wedding (coming later this summer!), I decided to ask Bryan if he had any weddings that I could 2nd shoot for so I would be more prepared.  And sure enough, he had one on June 30th!  We weren't sure if I would make it or not, because it was a mere 5 days before my due date (and 2 days before I actually delivered!) but I made it!  And I was able to be his 2nd shooter for about 5 hours that day. Tyler and Bethany had a gorgeous ceremony and reception in Creswell, Oregon at River's Edge.  It was a beautiful and hot d

We welcomed our second daughter on July 2, 2013.  Of course I think she's absolutely gorgeous...I'm sure you will as well :)  She was born at the Riverbend Hospital in Springfield, Oregon.  Enjoy!