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 in asheville, North carolina

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– MARGARET ATWOOD

in the end we all become stories


Lifestyle & portrait photography
IN AUSTIN, TX & ASHEVILLE, NC

The way your toddler scrunches their nose when they laugh. How your baby lights up when they see you. Those in-between moments when you're just being their mom.

That's what I'm here for. The real, wonderfully messy stuff. The giggles, the chaos, the love that makes your family exactly who you are.

Years from now when you look back at these, I want you to smile and think "yeah, that was us." Not perfect, just joyfully, beautifully yours.

Life with your people, exactly as it is.

Most parents come to me wanting beautiful photos. They keep coming back because I captured their kid in a way they didn't know was possible from a single session.

That's what I do. I don't pose your children into something they're not. I follow their lead, earn their trust, and let their actual personality fill the frame. The shy one who warms up slowly. The newborn that settles the moment they're back in your arms. The wild one who never stops moving. I've seen it all, and I know how to meet each of them exactly where they are.

I grew up in a family of four girls, so I know that young family life is wonderfully, beautifully messy. I'm not there to tame it. I'm there to capture it exactly as it is, because this phase deserves to be remembered honestly.

What you'll be left with are photos that look like your family actually is, not a version of it that only existed for an hour on a Saturday. That's the reality of this phase of your life, and it deserves to be honored exactly as it is.

Austin family photographer specializing in the quiet, messy, joyful bits of everyday life.

Hi, I'm Shannon!

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Milestone Photography

a chapter for every season

First birthday cake smash, turning one, whatever milestone you're celebrating. Let's document who they are right now, not some posed version of it.

Maternity Photography

More than just the bump. These sessions are about the anticipation, the quiet, the way you look at each other before everything changes.

Newborn Photography

The tiny fingers, the way they curl into you, how small they are in your arms. These first days go so fast. Let's capture them while they're still this little.

Family Photography

Yes, we'll get a few good portraits. Then we'll get to the real stuff. Expect a little chaos, giggles and moments that show the way your kids actually are with each other. Life with your people.

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- the casarez family
We have worked with Shannon twice now and have been blown away each time! Photographing an energetic two-year old isn’t easy, but Shannon is so patient and knows just what to do to get the perfect shot, even with a toddler who won’t sit still!

"I am forever grateful for the memories she’s captured for us and can’t wait to book with her again!!"

- stephania
Ever since our first photoshoot with Shannon, I fell in love with her work. She is incredibly sweet and creates such a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Each time, Shannon captures the most beautiful, genuine moments that I’ll treasure forever. After just a couple of sessions, I knew she was the one I wanted to document my baby’s growth month by month. I honestly wish she had been there when my first son was born because her eye for detail and ability to freeze those fleeting moments is truly special.These photos are more than just pictures, they’re memories that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

"It’s easy to just be yourself around her"

- Trisha
I loved working with Shannon! She completely understood the vision I had for my pictures and brought it to life perfectly. She’s professional, easy to work with, and makes you feel so comfortable, like you’re shooting with a friend. Highly recommend!

"She really understood what I wanted and made the whole session feel effortless"

- The patel family
We’ve worked with Shannon on several family photoshoots and she always delivers beautiful, heartfelt images that truly capture our personalities. She makes us feel completely at ease, even with a wiggly toddler in the mix.  The gallery is shared in a timely fashion & I’m repeatedly blown away by her gift for capturing moments so authentically. Will be our go-to photog for all big & little moments to come!

"Her calm, warm presence makes every session feel effortless and fun"

- The lopez family
It was our first time having a family photoshoot and Shannon made it so fun! My daughter is a little shy and it took a while for her to warm up, but Shannon did amazing job to make her feel comfortable! We really enjoyed it!

"Don't think, just book with her"

- megan & Liza
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Shannon. When we told her where we wanted to take pictures she scouted it out the day better. She made sure the time of the shoot was during golden hour. She made all the poses approachable and natural. The pictures we got back from Shannon were more than we could have imaged. They perfectly captured who we are as a couple and we will cherish them forever.

"It felt like we were hanging out with our personal hype woman!"

- jill
 She is especially good with toddlers/kids that don’t love photos and finds a way to help the whole family enjoy! We book multiple sessions per year and are grateful for the memories! She thinks of the little details and captures the moments in between photos.

"Shannon is amazing - so responsive, accommodating and enjoyable to work with!"

this season deserves to be remembered

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