Business Details
Professional Portrait Photography Services Salem, OR
Haugens Galleri is a professional portrait photography studio founded on the belief that every individual and family deserves to have their story captured with artistic excellence. Our team specializes in creating timeless images through personalized sessions including headshots, family portraits, high school seniors, newborns, and equestrian photography. With decades of combined experience, we have earned recognition through prestigious certifications such as Master and Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and certification as a Professional Photographer. Our unique Santa Experience and Fairytale Experience sessions blend creativity with technical precision to deliver heirloom-quality art that transforms homes.We guide clients through every step of the process, from location and wardrobe planning to final art design, ensuring a seamless and joyful experience. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our award-winning work and the heartfelt testimonials from satisfied clients across Salem, Corvallis, Monmouth, and surrounding areas. As active members of the photography community, we contribute our expertise as judges and educators, continually refining our craft to maintain the highest standards of quality and service.
Services
Headshots
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Newborn Photography
Equestrian Photography
Santa Experience
Fairytale Sessions
Maternity Portraits
Client Galleries
Portfolio Creation
Highlights and features
- Certified Professional Photographer with Master and Craftsman degrees from PPA
- Personalized service from planning to final art design
- Specialized Santa and Fairytale Experience sessions for children
- Award-winning photographer with extensive print competition success
- Serving Salem, Corvallis, and surrounding areas with local expertise
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- Oregon PPA
What people say
Captured who I am
Pictures are better
Patient with me
Caring soul
Thorough selection
Services
Santa Experience
Our Santa Experience creates magical holiday portraits for children through themed sessions that combine storytelling with professional photography. The session includes personalized setup, costume coordination, and heirloom-quality prints that capture the wonder of the season while preserving lasting family memories.
Fairytale Experience
The Fairytale Experience offers imaginative portraits where children become characters in custom storybook settings. This service includes themed backdrops, costume selection, and creative direction to produce artistic images that transform childhood fantasies into tangible works of art for home display.
Family Portraits
Professional family portrait sessions capture authentic connections through carefully composed images. We guide clients through location selection, wardrobe coordination, and posing to create cohesive, timeless photographs that reflect family dynamics and personal style.
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions highlight individual personalities through location-based shoots that showcase achievements and personal style. The service includes consultation, outfit planning, and image selection to create impactful portraits for graduation announcements and keepsakes.
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capture delicate details and family interactions with safety-focused posing. The service includes prop selection, sibling integration, and parent guidance to create tender, artistic images that document early life milestones.
People
Miriam Haugen
Photographer
Professional photographer with Master and Craftsman degrees from PPA, specializing in portrait and equestrian photography. Certified Professional Photographer offering personalized sessions for families, seniors, and newborns across the Willamette Valley.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in family portraits, high school senior photography, newborn sessions, equestrian photography, and our signature Santa Experience and Fairytale Experience sessions.
Do you offer children's portrait photography?
Yes, our Santa Experience and Fairytale Experience sessions are specifically designed to create magical portraits for children with storybook themes.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Salem, Corvallis, Monmouth, Independence, and Dallas, Oregon, with both studio and on-location sessions available.
What qualifications does the photographer have?
Miriam Haugen holds Master and Craftsman degrees from PPA, is a Certified Professional Photographer, and serves as a print judge for Oregon PPA.
How do you ensure quality results?
We provide full guidance from planning to final art creation, including location selection, wardrobe coordination, and custom design for lasting heirloom-quality images.
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.
