Black Butte Ranch Family Portraits
Here in Central Oregon summer and fall are very popular times for family portrait sessions. I had the pleasure of capturing some memories with this adorable family at Black Butte Ranch, which happens to be one of my favorite places to work.
Please note: Black Butte Ranch now requires a permit to photograph on property. If you love the look of this location, I am happy to help you through the permit process or suggest equally beautiful locations for your portrait session that may not require a permit.
Family portrait sessions can be anywhere from 30 minutes for a ‘petite’ session to 90 minutes for those extended family portrait sessions. My style is documentary with laid-back direction to capture natural and joyful moments. Family photos do not need to be a stressful experience with forced poses and fake smiles. In my opinion family sessions should be fun and even silly.
This life passes in a blink of an eye and savoring those sweet moments through a frame frozen in time is the best gift you can give yourself and your family. Trust me. You will not regret documenting these sweet moments.
Reach out to book your Central Oregon Family Portrait Session!
Gwen Shoemaker is a seasoned professional photographer with 14 years of experience capturing the beauty of human beings all around the world. From Iceland to Antarctica, and Colorado to Bend, Oregon, Gwen’s passion for love and adventure has led her to specialize in wedding photography. Known for her ability to capture moments of raw emotion, she’s been humorously described by a client as an “emotion vulture,” always ready to swoop in and capture the perfect moment. Gwen’s love for travel and new experiences began when she studied abroad in rural Spain at the age of 17 and has since taken her to 15 different countries. Interestingly, it was in the least populated continent, Antarctica, where she found her true love. Gwen seeks to work with clients who share her love for the universe, are madly in love with their partners, and are full of joie de vivre.