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Eugene, Oregon maternity photographer: Leslie


I had so much fun doing this maternity photography session with Leslie! She came to my Eugene, Oregon photography studio a few days after Valentine’s to record this exciting time in preparation for baby’s arrival. This was a session of firsts for me, and I’m so glad Leslie was willing to be my first client to try out several of my new maternity options.

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Firsts: New Maternity Clothing Options

Leslie was the first to wear several of my new clothing options. As a maternity photographer, I’m always on the lookout for beautiful gowns and outfits in a variety of different styles. I’d recently added several new pieces to my collection, and Leslie and I had a great time playing around with some different looks. She rocked every single one of them!

eugene oregon maternity photographer

eugene oregon maternity photographer

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Firsts: New Lighting Techniques

One of the many things I love about being a photographer is that I never stop learning. There are always new things to try out, to perfect, and just to experiment with. Something that I’ve been focusing on recently is learning some new lighting techniques. Any photographer worth their salt knows the importance of lighting, and I’ve really been enjoying trying out some new methods. I used several of the techniques I’ve been mastering in Leslie’s maternity photography session, and I really love the look we were able to achieve.

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Firsts: Professional Hair and Makeup

I recently decided to start offering professional hair and makeup as an option with my full maternity photo sessions. I’m so excited about this! Honestly, all of my clients are so gorgeous and I love bringing that natural beauty out with my camera. I look at professional hair and makeup services as a way to help my clients recognize the beauty in themselves and really feel comfortable and confident during their session. Leslie is a gorgeous mom-to-be and looked absolutely stunning!

eugene/springfield oregon maternity photographer


It was so much fun to give all these new things a try! Leslie was an amazing photography subject and we had a wonderful time creating these images together. What an awesome session of firsts!



Are you expecting? Congratulations—I’m so excited for you! If you’re interested in professional, personalized maternity photos, please get in touch! I’m an award-winning Eugene, Oregon photographer and would be delighted to help you capture memories of this incredible stage in your life. I’d be happy to discuss your session with you and answer any questions you might have. As you can see from Leslie’s session, and by scrolling through my maternity portfolio, I enjoy making my clients’ sessions unique to them. No matter what style you’d like for your maternity photography session, I can help you make it a reality.

I also specialize in newborn, family, and baby and child milestone photo sessions, so no matter what stage of life you’re in, you can have beautiful pictures to treasure for years to come. Thanks so much for visiting the site, and I hope you’ll choose Shanna Chess Photography for all your portrait photography needs!



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