Salem Oregon Family Photography

Looking for a Salem family photographer who can capture the real, in-between moments that tell your story? Hi, I’m Lana, and I specialize in creating natural and nostalgic family photography in Salem, Oregon. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, gathering for a family reunion, or simply wanting to freeze this season of life, I’ll help you preserve memories you’ll treasure for years to come.

Why Choose Me as Your Salem Family Photographer

  • Natural, timeless editing style

  • Stress-free sessions tailored to your family

  • Experience with families, children, and newborns

Wherever your story unfolds, I’ll meet you there—camera in hand, ready to capture your family as you are.

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Welcome! I’m Lana, an Oregon family photographer specializing in natural, nostalgic images that highlight authentic connections and the beauty of in-between moments.

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Session Packages

Gather Collection $750

  • Perfect for immediate families who want a relaxed, beautiful session capturing natural moments and classic portraits. Families up to 9 people.

    ✔ 1 hour session at a scenic location of your choice, traveling rates apply typically ($50 - $100)
    ✔ 100 high-resolution edited images in an online gallery
    ✔ A mix of posed and candid moments to showcase your family’s personality
    ✔ Printing rights included
    ✔ Option to purchase additional images, prints, and albums directly from your online gallery

    Ideal for immediate families looking to update their portraits or capture a special time in their lives.

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Roots & Wings : $1,250

  • Designed for multi-generational families, extended family sessions, or those who want a more in-depth experience. Families for 10 people or more.

    ✔ 90-minute session with extra time for multiple groupings & candid interactions
    ✔ 150 + high-resolution edited images in an online gallery
    ✔ A combination of large group portraits, smaller family pairings, and intimate moments
    ✔ Printing rights included
    ✔ Option to purchase additional images, prints, and albums directly from your online gallery
    ✔ Perfect for family reunions, milestone celebrations, or capturing your entire family legacy

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Minto-Brown Island Park
A massive 1,200-acre park with open fields, wooded trails, bridges, and river views. Perfect for natural and versatile family backdrops.

Bush’s Pasture Park
Known for its rose gardens, orchards, historic Bush House, and tree-lined paths. A local favorite for colorful and seasonal portraits.

Riverfront Park
A family-friendly riverside park with wide open lawns, the carousel, and a pedestrian bridge to Minto-Brown. Great for both urban and natural looks.

Salem Oregon Family Photography Locations

Children running towards parents in a field, holding hands, with trees in the background.
Close-up of two young girls standing next to adults, wearing dresses, with one girl's hand resting on her mouth.
Mother and child sitting in a field, both wearing sweaters and smiling, surrounded by tall grass.
Family sitting in a field having a picnic with a woman, girl, and boy.
Two young children, one older wearing a brown hoodie and the other younger wearing a white sweater, are standing together outside, with the older child embracing the younger child.
Family walking through a grassy field near a forest
An elderly woman with gray hair embraces two young children, a boy and a girl, standing in the snow. The girl wears a green outfit with a matching bow, and the boy wears a black sweater and khaki pants. Trees are visible in the blurred background.
Family posing playfully on snow-covered ground, featuring two children and two adults smiling and making faces.
A man wearing a hat and a beige shirt walks on a snowy path holding hands with a young girl in a green outfit and a young boy in a dark sweater. Bare trees are visible in the background.
A woman is playfully holding a child in a field surrounded by three other kids. The background has trees and a cloudy sky.
Four children sitting together in a field, wearing striped and plaid jackets, with one child looking at the camera, smiling.
Three people, a woman and two children, smiling and embracing each other outdoors by a body of water.
A young girl with striking blue eyes wearing a cream sweater with a jacket draped over her shoulder, standing outdoors on a beach with a woman, possibly her mother, behind her. The woman is dressed in dark clothing with a striped belt and a plaid shi
Family and friends enjoying a snowy day outdoors, standing in a line, some playing in the snow, with mountains and trees in the background.
Two young boys sitting on a blanket in a grassy field, eating slices of watermelon. One boy has short dark hair, and the other has red hair.
Two young girls are comforting each other while standing outdoors, with an adult partially visible nearby, in a snowy setting.
A family of six, including two adults and four children, walking hand in hand on a paved trail through a forested area with tall trees and dry ground.
A family holding hands in the foreground, with five children running toward them in a grassy field with trees in the background.
Family walking hand-in-hand through a snowy field on a clear day, with trees and mountains in the background.
Family of five lying in grass by a river, with three children raising their hands and pointing at something in the sky, surrounded by trees.
A family of six, including two adults and four children, holding hands and playing outdoors in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A woman carrying a girl on her back in a snowy outdoor setting with mountains in the background.

  • What families are saying

    “Lana did an excellent job of shepherding all 17 of our family members through a fun experience and managed to get ALL of us looking good at the same time in numerous pictures- a feat I would have thought impossible! She was flexible and easy- going throughout the process”

    Steve Orange

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CONTACT

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Helpful Guides

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