I’m Gwen!

Bend, Oregon Photographer.

HOWDY!  IF YOU’RE ON THIS PAGE, YOU’VE COME TO LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME AND I AM HAPPY TO SHARE.

Now I could tell you that I love photography or that my passion is travel and adventure, but you’ve seen other photographers’ websites. You already know all the buzzwords and know what you’re looking for, so I’m not going to try to convince you that I’m the be-all-end-all of photography. I am, however, Gwen Shoemaker, an open-minded, beauty-seeker who is head over heels for love. Yes, all love. I just love LOVE!

I’ve been a professional photographer for over 14 years. From Iceland to Antarctica, Colorado to Bend, Oregon, I’ve captured photos of incredible human beings, and I’ve quickly found that my passion is photographing humans whether on their wedding day or making their personalities shine through personal branding photography.

What can I say, I can’t be put in a box! I am driven by the human element at the center of every job.

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Gwen arms outstretched on a windy, rainy day in Scotland.
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My imagery is colorful, timeless, driven by people & places with a touch of playfulness.

Inspiration comes from exploring new locations and the human essence.

My goal is for you to show up as you are and walk away feeling confident and worthy.

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My husband met each other in Antarctica. A reminder you never know where you will find your love.

A few of my favorite things include traveling, bird watching, sipping a spritz at a cafe, searching for the best gluten-free pizza and doing my best to keep my plant collection alive.

Gwen sits near a group of adelie penguins with Mt. Erebus in the background. Antarctica.

Five years of my life involved working seasonally in Antarctica. When asked what I did, I often respond, “Antarctic explorer.’.. but really I supported science by washing dishes, scrubbing toilets, bartending, delivering supplies and as a communications operator.

Testimonials

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    “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.”
    -Lyndsay L.
  • “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!”
    Ashley
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    “I was so pleased with the branding work Gwen did for my small business. Couldn’t be happier.”
    Katie
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    “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.“
    Sarah N.

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If you’re looking for a photographer and you connect with my work, I would love to hear from you!

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