Bend’s Lifestyle Photographer for
Families & Brands
Meet Your Photographer
Howdy! I’m Gwen. Bend, Oregon Photographer. My roots began in the wedding world over 15 years ago, capturing love stories around the world. Today my goal remains the same. Creating space that allows my clients to feel seen, comfortable and confident especially while in front of my camera.
Time passes quickly but these moments of your life can be everlasting through a single photo.
We moved to Bend 8 years ago and I feel extremely lucky to be able to photograph clients in the endless beauty of Central Oregon. If you need a photographer in Bend, I’m your gal.
My Services
Best Photo Shoot Locations in Bend, Oregon
Part of my job as a photographer in Bend is to find the best locations to fit the vision of each client. Whether you are scheduling a family photo session, branding session or outdoor headshots, Bend has plenty of locations to choose from. Check out the list here!
Why Work With Me
Experience
With more than 15 years experience capturing love stories, I bring my storytelling method to creating stand-out images for entrepreneurs, creatives & individuals in every chapter of life.
The Details Matter
My attention to detail and easygoing personality allows me to capture the unique personalities of my clients at every photo shoot.
It’s About You
My goal is to craft captivating images that tell your story while celebrating how amazing you are. From personal branding, family photos, senior sessions or portrait photography, I’ve got you covered.
Next Steps
Reach out! Fill out the contact form and share more about your photo needs. Let’s jump on a quick call to chat about your photo session.
I’ll send over a proposal for your specific session and we can get the ball rolling.
A signed work agreement and retainer will get your date on the calendar and your session will be booked!
Photos That Bring Your Story To Life
Testimonials
“I absolutely LOVED working with Gwen. Right from the beginning, she made us feel comfortable and excited – and it only got more fun from there!! We did group photos with five of us and individual shots, as well, and she truly captured the energy and vibe of each one of us. Gwen really listened to exactly what our intentions were for the shoot and then absolutely NAILED IT! She is easy and comfortable to be around, for anyone who is new to photoshoots and done many, she makes you feel GOOD. Thank you, Gwen.”
“10/10!! I really enjoyed working with Gwen for my personal branding photoshoot. From the communication before the shoot, to the absolute fun we had during, and her even standing in the rain to get amazing window shots of me – I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Gwen. Plus, her editing was spot on!”
“I was so pleased with the branding work Gwen did for my small business. Couldn’t be happier.”
“Gwen is INCREDIBLE! Not only is Gwen so easy and wonderful to work with, her photos are truly amazing! We did a 3 hour branding shoot and I am so so happy with the images she captured for me. Plus we had so much fun together shooting. She listened to what I wanted to create and really got me and my message. The images are so beautiful and so ME. Thank you Gwen! You helped make my new website and brand look fantastic.“
Frequently Asked Questions
Great question! Short answer is yes. I believe in quality over quantity and my goal is to produce a final gallery that leaves you excited, not overwhelmed. In most cases clients do not need hundreds of final images to weed through. It’s my job to cull and edit the collection and share with you the best of the best. Generally each package includes a set of final edited image based on the type of photography session.
Branding sessions vary based on your specific goals and vision. Sessions begin at $1,800 and include a selection of final edited images. If you are looking for a larger content library to utilize for social media or your website the full set of edits images can be bundled for an additional rate. Single images can be purchased à la carte.
Family Sessions are offered as tiered packages: Exclusive Session which includes the entire set of images and My Signature Family Session includes a selection of your favorite images from the session and the Short & Sweet includes a set of your 10 favorites. Additional images can be purchased individually or upgraded to include the full set.
I do not have my own studio space. I love to shoot around the Bend area or utilize a couple local studios that have unique features, different backdrops and seating. This means we are not limited to shooting indoors in a studio. And it allows me to help my clients select what is best for their brand and desired outcome.
We can discuss this in our discovery call and deep dive during our planning session.
Heck yes!
After living in Bend for 8 years I have done a fair amount of exploring the area. I can recommend locations for your shoot and suggest the ideal time of day to photograph at that location. If you have a certain “vibe” in mind, let me know and we can discuss the best location that fits the vibe check.
Girl, you are not alone. I know firsthand the experience can feel awkward and at the same time vulnerable.
It’s my goal to make you feel comfortable and relaxed when being photographed. I want this experience to be enjoyable and fun! Personally, I don’t love the feeling of stiff and overly posed photos, so during our session I will give you guidance and direction while capturing intentional images but also observe how you carry yourself and capture naturally moments that feel genuine.
After nearly 15 years photographing weddings, I am now focusing on working with personal brand clients and families.
However, I still love working with couples and do photograph a very limited number of elopements and small weddings per year. If you are having a large wedding celebration with 10+ in your wedding party, I am not the photographer for you.
For more information you can visit my elopement guide or send me an email at [email protected]
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Get In Touch
If you’re looking for an awesome photographer and you connect with my work, reach out! [email protected].