Shanna Chess Photography

I hope everyone has had a great weekend and is gearing up for a great Thanksgiving! However you celebrate, I hope you get to spend time with the people who matter most to you and that you have lots to be thankful for this year. I know I do—and my wonderful clients are definitely on my gratitude list! It’s such a privilege to watch these families grow and to capture images of the love they share. And speaking of sharing—here are some adorable baby boy pics to make your kickoff to the holiday season even brighter! I actually did this newborn photography session back in August, but I think the colors are perfect for fall too! Suzan, Deep, and big brother Daniel were all able to make it to my studio when they brought in cutie Jayden for his newborn photos. It’s so fun when the whole family can be a part of the photo shoot! Suzan really wanted to mix both dark and bright colors, so we chose a couple different shades of brown and blue for a nice contrast. I love how it all came together! Ja...

Affinity and Shawn brought the whole gang in this time for some newborn and family photos with the latest addition—sweet baby boy Nation. I did mom’s maternity session towards the beginning of summer and it was such a great session! (Be sure to take a peek if you missed it!) They were expecting Nation at the time—their fifth and final child—and wanted to do something extra special to record it. I loved helping them celebrate their last pregnancy with beautiful pictures, and it was even more fun to have them back in my Eugene, Oregon photo studio with all their sweet kiddos too! They picked out some of the cutest outfits for the new little man! I especially loved that they went with yellow as their main color—it’s totally underrated for newborn photography and it adds such a fun, bright splash! Although you absolutely don’t have to (I have a ton of props at the studio) you’re always welcome to bring personal items that would make the session especially meaningful for you. We inclu...

Elizabeth and Elijah brought adorable Finlee for her newborn photos in late July. Now that the cold weather is kicking in I’m enjoying the process of going back over some of my summer sessions! Of course, it’s always nice and warm in my Eugene, Oregon newborn photography studio , so come on in for baby pictures and all the warm and cozy vibes! Finlee was so cute and the best cheeks! So soft and chubby. 😊 She was just perfect for me and slept like an angel through her newborn photography session. We decided on a beautiful pink and gray color combo that turned out so pretty! As well as beanbag poses and swaddles, we also used a couple of props: my antique pram and a soft little heart—just the right size for baby toes to hold! Mom and Dad both decided to join in for some baby and family pictures, which I absolutely loved! Special portraits like these are the kind of thing the whole family will treasure for years to come. Although many people think of putting baby pictures in an album o...