Shanna Chess Photography

I had a wonderful time doing this maternity photography session with Megan and Michael in preparation for the birth of their son, Boomer (who is expected mid-September.) This is an amazing couple who picked a lovely and somewhat unusual setting for their session. I’m delighted with the way our photographs turned out.

I was excited to do another milk bath maternity session a few weeks ago! I do lots of maternity photography on a regular basis , but this is only the second milk bath session I’ve done. If you’re interested in something similar, definitely check out this post and then take a look at pictures from my first session here to get a better idea of what it’s like. I think this is such a beautiful form of photography. Although it’s still new to me, I’m enjoying working with this medium and experimenting with what works best, particularly with the lighting and editing processes. I’m glad Alex reached out to me about doing this type of session.   We held this shoot just a few weeks before Alex was due to have her baby—who, I’m happy to say, has arrived. Little Agnes is happy, healthy, and doing great. And she’s so pretty! I had her in the studio just last week, and got some fantastic pictures, which I’ll work on getting up on the blog as soon as possible. 

Do you remember Courtney and Poul and their daughter Emma? If you missed the photos from their session, don’t worry, you can check them out here . I did Courtney’s maternity session a few months ago in preparation for the arrival of their son, and guess what? Here he is! Connor, the newest member of this great family, is such a sweetheart! I have been looking forward to having him in my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon for a while now, so I was very excited to see him. He was well worth the wait!

I’m delighted to welcome Annalise back to the blog! I have had the pleasure of photographing this young lady ever since she was a newborn—and yes, in answer to the question I know you’re asking, she has always had those amazing chubby cheeks and deep dimples. Lucky girl! I hope she keeps those dimples forever—they’re the best! Annalise just turned 2 years old, so her mom decided to do a mini milestone photography session for her. These types of sessions are only available to clients who have been with me since they were newborns, and it’s a great way to capture a smaller number of high-quality images around birthdays and other life milestones. If it sounds like something you’re interested in, I’ve got more information here . 

This little sweetheart is Eva, and I’m so excited to introduce her to all of you! Eva is another Florence baby whose family made the hour’s drive to my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon for her newborn photography session. I don’t know what it is about coastal babies, but they all seem to be great little sleepers. I know I’m always tired after a day at the beach too, so maybe it’s all that salt air. Whatever the reason, Eva followed the trend by sleeping soundly and happily through our entire session. It made it easy to get some fantastic pictures of her, so have fun scrolling through them!

I’m happy to welcome Truxton to the blog! This handsome little fellow came down from Florence with his family for his newborn photography session, and we had a wonderful time. Truxton must be one of those kiddos who loves car rides, because by the time he got to my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon he was so sleepy and content. He was super easy to work with and we got some great photos—which I hope you all enjoy!

This lovely lady is Ashley, who decided she’d like to add a mini maternity photography session to the newborn session she purchased for her little boy—who arrived just a few days ago! Ashley liked the idea of having lots of flowers in her maternity photography session, so rather than meet at my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon , we decided on Owen Rose Garden as our location for the shoot. Owen Rose Garden is a beautiful spot nestled right beside the Willamette River here in Eugene, and is at its best in late June and early July—which is exactly when Ashley booked her session! She has impeccable timing. Truth be told, this little garden has some great scenery at all seasons of the year, but it’s never more beautiful than when the roses and other flowers are in full bloom and the bushes and lawns are a rich, lush green, creating that riot of color that is irresistible to a photographer like myself. 

I am super excited to be able to introduce you to Lillian! I have been waiting for this cutie’s arrival with great anticipation for several weeks now, and I’m so glad she’s finally here! Isn’t she a sweetheart? You may remember her parents’ maternity session from last month, but if you missed it, be sure to check it out here . Summer and Ben did their maternity session at Zumwalt park and I had a wonderful time photographing them. I have been looking forward to meeting their little one ever since, and I’m happy to report that she arrived healthy, happy, and cute as a button! I loved being her newborn photographer , and I know you’re going to love her pictures!

Please join me in welcoming Hattie to the blog! This sweet little one made the trip to my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon from her home in Florence (a coastal town here in Oregon), along with her mom, dad, and two older sisters. The drive from Florence is a little over an hour, but I was so glad Hattie and her family made the trip. I had a wonderful time meeting and photographing Hattie and getting to know her family. We got some great pictures, and I hope you enjoy them all!

This little darling is Grace, who came into my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon a few weeks ago with her parents, Michael and Cassandra, and big brother Jackson for a newborn photography session. I’m so excited for all of you to meet her!

This is little Bradley, and I’m so happy to welcome him to the blog! Bradley was brought into my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon a few weeks ago by his parents, Matt and Amanda, for a session. He is such a cute baby! He has great skin, expressive little lips that he likes to form into the sweetest pouts and smiles, and lovely soft eyelashes. It was a pleasure to photograph him.