Business Details
Professional Portrait Photography in Salem, OR
Haugens Galleri is a professional portrait photography studio founded by Miriam Haugen, serving Salem, Corvallis, Monmouth, Independence, Dallas, and surrounding areas. With decades of experience, we specialize in creating timeless imagery through family portraits, high school senior sessions, newborn photography, horse and rider portraits, and professional headshots. Our unique Santa Experience and Fairytale Experience offer magical storytelling sessions that combine creative direction with heirloom-quality art. As a Master Photographer and Craftsman with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), certified professional photographer, and qualified print judge, we maintain the highest standards of technical excellence and artistic vision.Our process includes personalized planning for locations, wardrobe, and final art design to ensure every client feels confident and beautifully represented. Client testimonials consistently highlight our patience, attention to detail, and ability to capture authentic moments. We approach each session with a commitment to making subjects feel comfortable while delivering gallery-quality results that exceed expectations.
Services
Family Portraits
Senior Photos
Newborn Photography
Horse and Rider Portraits
Professional Headshots
Highlights and features
- Master Photographer with 20+ years of technical expertise
- Personalized session planning from wardrobe to final art design
- Certified Professional Photographer designation from PPA
- Exclusive Santa Experience and Fairytale Experience sessions
- Award-winning print competition excellence and judging experience
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America
- Oregon Professional Photographers Association
What people say
Amazing heirloom art
Thorough selection
Patient and caring
Capture authentic moments
Technical excellence
Services
Family Portraits
Capture lasting memories with professionally directed family portrait sessions. We coordinate wardrobe, location, and posing to create cohesive, artistic images that showcase your family's unique dynamics. Sessions include both posed compositions and candid moments, with options for indoor studio work and outdoor natural light photography. Our process ensures every family member looks and feels their best in images designed to become heirloom pieces for your home.
Senior Photos
Document this milestone with high school senior portrait sessions that balance traditional and contemporary styles. We offer multiple outfit changes, location options, and customized posing to reflect each student's personality. Our expertise in lighting and composition creates images suitable for yearbooks, college applications, and personal keepsakes. The session includes guidance on wardrobe selection and accessories to ensure results that feel authentic and sophisticated.
Newborn Photography
Safely capture your newborn's earliest days with specialized photography sessions designed for infants under three months. We use professional posing techniques and props to create timeless images while maintaining strict safety protocols. Sessions typically include family combinations, sibling interactions, and detailed close-ups. Our studio provides a warm, controlled environment to ensure baby's comfort throughout the session, with editing to enhance natural tones and textures.
Horse and Rider Portraits
Showcase the bond between horse and rider with dynamic equestrian portraits. Sessions focus on both mounted and ground-level compositions, capturing movement and partnership in natural settings. We specialize in equine conformation photography and action shots that highlight performance abilities. The session includes guidance on coordinating tack and attire for optimal visual impact, with final images suitable for competition portfolios or personal display.
Professional Headshots
Create a strong professional impression with business headshots that balance approachability and authority. We offer both studio and on-location options with customizable lighting setups to match your industry's requirements. Sessions include wardrobe consultation and multiple pose variations to provide versatile images for websites, LinkedIn profiles, and marketing materials. Our retouching process maintains natural skin texture while refining details for a polished, professional appearance.
People
Miriam Haugen
Photographer & Owner
Master Photographer with Professional Photographers of America, certified professional photographer, and qualified print judge. Specializes in creating artistic portraits that capture authentic moments while maintaining technical excellence in lighting and composition.
Questions
What makes your Santa Experience different from regular holiday photos?
Our Santa Experience includes a curated storybook setting with themed props and costumes, creating immersive scenes that become lasting family heirlooms rather than standard posed photos.
Do you offer photography sessions outside the Salem area?
We serve clients in Corvallis, Monmouth, Independence, Dallas, and surrounding areas with on-location sessions that adapt to your preferred environment.
What qualifications distinguish your photography services?
We hold Master and Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America, Certified Professional Photographer status, and serve as qualified print judges for Oregon PPA.
How do you ensure clients look their best in portraits?
We provide personalized planning assistance with wardrobe selection, location scouting, and posing guidance to create flattering compositions that highlight your best features.
What should I expect during a newborn photography session?
Sessions prioritize baby's safety with professional posing techniques, include family combinations, and use specialized props while maintaining a warm, controlled studio environment.
Reviews (7)
Cheryl Gaston
Oct 22, 2021
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Miriam is a wizard! She drew out the inner me to take the best photos I have ever had. That's the truth. I usually hate pictures of me. I just let her direct, trusting her to really SEE me.and she did. I am amazed. You will not be disappointed.
Ron Sutter
Oct 16, 2021
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Mrs Haugen came to our home for the photo setting. We had so much fun as a family. She had wonderful ideas about the photo shooting and made us feel very relaxed. Highly recommend her service.
Stormy DuMars
Oct 15, 2021
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With a masterful eye, Miriam captures the uniqueness about you or your loved ones all in a fun, relaxed environment. Great value and expedient service. Shoots on location too!
Edith Diaz
Oct 13, 2021
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Miriam was so great to with work with, she responds immediately I had a schedule conflict and had to reschedule last minute she was so flexible and understanding. Miriam has so many options to chose from and her payment plans make everything so much easier.
Tricia Leatherman
Jun 03, 2018
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Miriam is the greatest, even when my kids are doing odd things for photographs she manages to get at least a few great shots. Heirloom quality portraits for an heirloom price. They also did our wedding and our photos are georgeous! Love them!
Brittany Gonzalez
Mar 02, 2018
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Great local place to go for portraits. I have taken my daughter here for Easter portraits. They have real bunny rabbits and chickens. She loved it. I also took her here for her first portrait with santa. They are patient and the quality is wonderful.
Bryan Riester
May 30, 2014
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Miriam has a way of bringing out the best in a person. The prints we have on our walls are amazing. We expected art, and got heirlooms. Most amazing photographers I've ever visited.
