Shanna Chess Photography

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! How are everyone’s preparations going? Shopping done, menus planned, list checked twice? Yeah, me neither. But that’s not to say that there hasn’t been some Christmas magic going on at my Eugene, Oregon photography studio ! I did my annual Christmas minis in early November and it went so well! I’m super excited to show you a few of the photos from this latest holiday-themed family photography collection. Enjoy!

When Andrew and Torie contacted me about doing a maternity photography session, I was so excited! I did their engagement photos about seven years ago, so it was such wonderful news when I heard that they were expecting. They were one of my very first clients after I started my photography business. What a pleasure to see them again for such a happy occasion.

I had so much fun doing this baby boy’s newborn photography session! Little Easton is such a cutie and it was great to see the whole family again. I worked with them when their daughter McKenzie was born and again for her one-year milestone session, and it’s always a joy to work with them. They are a wonderful family. I’ve known Brittany and Ryan for a while now—since before anyone started calling them mommy and daddy! They brought both of the kiddos to my Eugene, Oregon photography studio last month so we could get pictures of everyone.

Samantha and Paul brought in their new little cutie for a newborn photography session about a month ago. Coen is such a sweetheart! He was super sleepy for his pictures and so easy to pose. It was no problem getting all the shots we wanted with this cooperative little guy.

Christina and KC came to my Eugene, Oregon photography studio last month for maternity photos. They are expecting their first little one and are super excited!

Shannon made the drive over the pass from Redmond (about two and a half hours from my photography studio in Eugene, Oregon ) to do a newborn photography session for her adorable son Thomas. The pass isn’t always the smoothest driving, but with the beautiful weather we’ve been having it was nice and clear for her trip. Shannon also has family here in town, so she was able to drive over the day before and spend the night with them before bringing the little guy into the studio the next day.

Is anyone else missing the sunshine? We had such a gorgeous month of October, but now that November is here it seems like winter is setting in. I have to admit, the foggy mornings and damp air are making me miss those bright, crisp autumn days. Oh well. The clear weather was great while it lasted. And hopefully these photos of Zeplin will bring a bright spot to your day. I know he was a bright spot in mine!