Rooted Photography

Rooted Photography is a Portland, Oregon-based photography studio led by Shawna, offering weddings, elopements, engagements, proposals, maternity, and self-love sessions. Shawna incorporates both digital and film photography in almost all sessions, working across intimate weddings and elopements, coastal shoots, and a photojournalistic approach that allows genuine moments to unfold naturally. Photography has been part of Shawna's life for over a decade, beginning as a contracted photographer in Pennsylvania focusing on empowering women through imagery, followed by years of freelance modeling that shaped her approach to light and authentic connection. Based in Portland, Oregon, with availability for travel including coastal locations. Couples consistently note that Shawna makes them feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, praise her clear communication and flexibility, and highlight her ability to blend posed portraits with candid, photojournalistic moments.