Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Family Photography in Eugene, OR
Shanna Chess Photography was founded in 2012 with a passion for capturing life's most precious moments. Our expertise lies in maternity, newborn, baby, senior, and family photography, serving clients across Eugene, Willamette Valley, and beyond. With a dedicated 1,600-square-foot studio established in 2016, we provide a comfortable environment for creating timeless portraits. Our commitment to excellence extends to education through photography coaching, ensuring every session reflects artistic vision and technical precision. Clients consistently praise our ability to blend creativity with professionalism, making each experience memorable and stress-free. 
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Senior Portraits
Family Sessions
Milestone Events
Portrait Coaching
Studio Rentals
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of specialized experience in newborn and family photography.
- Our 1,600-square-foot studio ensures optimal comfort and creative flexibility.
- Customized sessions tailored to your unique family story and preferences.
- Proven expertise in handling newborns with safety and artistic precision.
- Comprehensive service including props, outfits, and professional styling.
What people say
Exceptional photos
Amazing with newborn
Stress-free process
Creative expertise
Treasured memories
Services
Maternity Photography
Celebrate the beauty of pregnancy with customized sessions focusing on natural light and emotional connection. Our approach emphasizes comfort, organic posing, and artistic composition to create heirloom-quality images that honor this transformative journey.
Newborn Photography
Specialized sessions capturing newborns safely in their purest state. We combine technical precision with creative styling using curated props and outfits, ensuring timeless images while prioritizing baby's comfort and safety throughout the process.
Senior Portraits
Personalized sessions highlighting individual personalities during this milestone transition. We blend traditional and contemporary styles with location versatility, offering guidance on wardrobe and posing to create confident, memorable imagery for graduates.
Family Sessions
Document family connections through cohesive storytelling imagery. Our sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and lifestyle moments, using coordinated styling and interactive posing techniques to capture authentic relationships and cherished traditions.
Portrait Coaching
Business and technical training for emerging portrait photographers. We share industry insights on client management, creative techniques, and workflow optimization through structured programs that combine practical skills with artistic development.
People
Shanna Chess
Owner/Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 12+ years specializing in newborn and family portraiture. Former retail executive turned entrepreneur, combining business acumen with artistic vision to create a full-service photography experience.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We focus on natural-light portraiture with artistic composition, blending lifestyle authenticity with editorial elegance across maternity, newborn, senior, and family sessions.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Our primary studio serves Eugene but we accommodate travel within Oregon and accept select out-of-state assignments for extended family sessions or destination milestones.
How are newborn safety concerns addressed?
Sessions follow strict safety protocols with trained assistants, using specialized posing techniques and equipment to ensure baby's comfort and security throughout the process.
What's included in portrait packages?
Packages include studio time, professional styling with curated props/outfits, multiple pose variations, and high-resolution digital files with print rights for personal use.
Can sessions accommodate special requests?
Yes, we welcome custom concepts and personal elements like heirlooms or themed accessories, incorporating client ideas while maintaining artistic integrity and technical quality.
