I’m getting so excited since the Easter and Spring mini shoots will be here before you know it. Our Easter set is almost perfect, just a few more goodies to add. Then to see your sweeties and mine in our own “Easter wonderland”. Scheduling is just beginning, but try and make your appointment soon, last year we were completely booked.
We are offering very special portrait packaging for this event, multiple packages offer greater discounts on extra gift prints and specialty products. Digital images will also be available. A $25 deposit is required to hold your spot, the deposit will go towards the purchase of your package. Precious Poses members get their own special discounts.
Please contact me to schedule your appointment or if you have any other questions, info@shannonwphotography.com or 352-258-5207.
It has been baby bonanza around the studio lately. Newborns to first birthdays. This sweet little boy was my client before he was even born, I even had the opportunity to photograph his entrance into this world. So watching him grow and change is such a pleasure. At three months old he is his Mommy’s little man, his little personality is already shining through, what a treasure his parents have in Hayden.
So I had the best time working with Suzann from Say I Do Bridal , not only did she provide the gowns but she did the gorgeous makeup artistry too. Then all of the beautiful hair styling was done by Amanda and Georgia at Cutt’n Up.
Out of this world gowns, makeup, hair and 5 girls willing to get all glammed up!!! Good times. Thanks Allie, Emily, Danielle, Shayna and Whitni.
If you check out myface book page you’ll see all the gorgeous ladies, and a special offer I’ll be sharing for each of you who wants your chance to get glam and have your moment in front of the camera or if you still need to get those Senior portraits taken. On the blog you get to see our slide show…
Who loves Facebook? Well I do, it is a place where I can share my latest work and place to meet new clients and keep in touch with old friends.
Amanda contacted me about having a session for her 4 year old, Little Miss S. She is involved in pageants and needed new images. Amanda actually lives with her family in Jacksonville but grew up in Starke so she was eager to come back home for her daughter’s photo session. We visited the old Coca Cola factory, we got some images on the train tracks and in some other spots in downtown Starke. This little girl is amazing, she picked out her own wardrobe and posed like a fashion model. It was so much fun spending some time with them.
I can’t wait to hear how all the upcoming pageants go, I’m sure this little angel will shine.
I’m lucky to have this family as part of my own family. Lindsey and I are cousins, I treasure having gotten to share in their wedding then the birth of their first son and now a daughter on the way. Life is pretty amazing.
Little Miss R is set to make her arrival in about a month, the entire family is thrilled. They asked me to come over and take a few family shots and some belly shots too of course. I love photographing families in their own familiar space. The trees, the pond and the wooded fence line was nothing but picturesque.
Lindsey, Jimmy and Brayden I love you guys and can’t wait to meet Miss R in a few weeks.
Laura was introduced to me by another client/friend and we communicated by email for several weeks before we finally got a date where everyone was happy and healthy. Laura and Nick arrived with two of the most adorable little boys; their oldest was only interested in watching movies with my girls and Mr. A who was only a month old got held by everyone. While the baby had a snack we all chatted and realized that the Ferraras were neighbors with a couple co-workers of my husband, it’s neat to see what a small world it really is.
I can’t say enough about this family, it was like hanging out with good friends instead of clients that you’ve just met. That is one of the best parts of my job, making connections with complete strangers and helping them by capturing a little piece of their lives through photography.
After the studio shots, we went to one of my favorite fields, and it was worth it.
So the Looney Family actually beat me to my home studio on the day of their session, I wasn’t late they were just a little early. The plan was to take some Valentine photos of Mr. J for his grandparents. Wellllllllllll, Mr J had different plans. He wanted to explore and play and eat all my raisins (natures candy). Angela and her patient hubby probably thought I was crazy, but with three of my own one little boy wasn’t scary at all. In the end we got some great photos of the little guy, which I made into the cutest little Valentine books. <3 <3
Angela and Brett, it was great meeting you both, thanks for trusting me with your little guy. Can’t wait to see y’all again for some great action family portraits.
So when Suzann from Say I Do Bridal asked me if I would be interested in helping her Mom with something how could I say no. This was an opportunity to give a little something back to the business community in Bradford County that has helped my personal business and my families’ businesses over the years. I had a idea in my head of a small town banquet, they eat, talk a lot then go home and somewhere along the way I would take their photo.
Wow was I wrong, the staff of the North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce went all out. Putting on the Glitz, the Governor Charlie Johns Conference Center was decked out, by far one of the best decorating jobs I’ve seen at that location. There was a great meal prepared by the Western Steer, a silent and live auction to benefit local schools. Representative Janet Adkins shared her affection for our community along with encouraging words for the future of Florida.
These are just a few random photos from the night. Remember to help other local businesses, DO BUSINESS LOCALY. Keep small businesses in business.
So before Christmas a certain Grandma gave me a call and asked if she could buy a gift card for her daughter, of course I said yes. I had already had the pleasure of photographing this sweet lady’s adorable grand-daughter so I was super excited about her little grandson getting his picture taken. So Mommy, Alicia, calls and sets up the session. Her little man, Mr. A was about to turn one so we had no choice but to have cake.
I meet a lot of amazing families but this couple and their little boy are definitely among the sweetest people. Mr. A melted my hear with his big blue eyes and blond hair that had never been cut, he looked like a little doll (in a manly way of course). He was nothing but smiles, I realy don’t think I got any photos where he wasn’t smiling.
Now this was two days before his first birthday so we had no idea how he would react to this cake eating deal. He was a champ, got some good practice for his big day.
Alicia it was so nice meeting you and Mr.A, can’t wait to see you this spring for Easter Bunny photos.
Living in a small town you start to feel like you know everyone or at least almost everyone. Over the years I’ve gotten to know the ladies at Salon Soleil, recently I had the chance to work with them. Karen Jackson won a contest on my Facebook page . She came up with a super creative idea and then we recreated it. Lucky for us she is a hairstylist, and works with a group of ladies that were willing to take her vision and go with it. Costumes were arranged, accessories were bought and Say I Do Bridal was nice enough to loan us a few gorgeous formal gowns.
Without further ado I’d like to introduce you to the team that made our punk shoot possible. Tammy Boone, Karen Jackson, Maryann Hutchins and Katy Outlaw. .You can reach them in Starke at 904-964-2300 or on Facebook. Makeup artistry by Ashley Hinds . You ladies definitely took those kids back to the 80′s. Loved it!!!
Now for our models, Ashleigh,Cammi, Brittney, Chelsea, Devyn, Hayley, Leanna, Sara and Taylynn.
I had the best time working with each of you. Can’t wait for our next creative shoot, you never know what we’ll come up with.
This is one of my Pay it Forward blog posts, so if you head over to the Salon Soleil Facebook page and like them and then go back to my page and let me know that you like Salon Soleil you’ll be in a drawing for a free tanning session at their salon. I’ll choose the lucky winner on Sunday night.
