• Family photos in an aspen grove during late fall.
  • Parents with young kids smiling and laughing as dad holds one of the kids upside down.
  • Parents with a teen daughter walk hand in hand through some pine trees in Sunriver, Oregon.
  • Family of three sits in a field with yellow sage brush, smiling with baby.
  • Family having fun in an urban setting at sunset.
  • Golden hour photo session with a family of three in a golden meadow.
  • Photos with the new sibling in the nursery.
  • A couple smiles at each other. The young baby in mom's arms giggles and smiles.
  • Alpenglow on Broken Top mountain with a family in the foreground. Young kid is on dad's shoulders and mom smiles at them.
  • Summer family session at Brasada Ranch.

Bend Family Photographer

From backyard moments to mountain escapes, capture the joy, chaos, and beauty of your family.

Because your story deserves more than just a snapshot. 

Howdy, I’m Gwen

With more than 15 years experience capturing love stories, I bring my intuitive approach and attention to detail to creating natural images that reflect your personality in this next chapter of your life through a family portrait session.

I feel extremely fortunate to be a family photographer in the endless beauty of Central Oregon.

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Black and white photo of Bend's lifestyle photographer, Gwen Shoemaker.

My goal is to capture your family exactly as they are . . . playful, joyful and maybe a little rambunctious and wild.

How to Make Family Photos Fun

Family photos do not have to be a stressful experience. I’ll help make your next photo session a fun, joyful experience for every family member. Click the link below for some tips.

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Testimonials

  • “Gwen these are AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much. I’m on a trip right now and am so excited to get home and blow them up on a big screen. You are awesome at your craft!“
    Casey S.

Next Steps

01 Reach out!

Reach out! Fill out the contact form and share more about your photo needs. Let’s jump on a quick call.

02 Chat Details.

I’ll send over pricing info and more information on booking a family photos session.

03 Book it!

Once you select the package you’d like, a signed work agreement and retainer will get your date on the calendar and your session will be booked!

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Pricing & Information

Family Sessions Begin at $695

My most popular session is my Signature Session, which includes a pre-portrait consultation to determine location and best time to schedule the session, personalized style tips to ensure a successful session, 60 minute session and a select number of edited images with the option to purchase more.

Whether you are visiting the Bend and Sunriver area for a family vacation or simply are local to the area and it’s time for some updated family photos, I’d love to get to know you and your family.

Please reach out for complete pricing & availability.

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Family with a young daughter stand near the Deschutes River at golden hour. The little girl is sharing a flower with the mom who is smelling it.
  • Senior photos at Dillon Falls in Bend, Oregon. Guy wears black cowboy hat and dark colored clothes.
    HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
    In addition to families, I photograph high school seniors.
    I recommend booking Senior Sessions 4-6 weeks in advance. Summer and autumn months fill up quickly.
    Don’t forget school yearbook deadlines are often late November or early December.

I also specialize in brand photography!

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