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Newborn Sessions

asheville newborn photography

You will never hold them this small again. Those fingers, that weight on your chest, the way they curl into you like you are the whole world, because you are. I photograph newborns not just to capture how tiny they are, but to capture who YOU are in these first raw, overwhelmed, completely in-love days of becoming a parent.

Whether we're in your home surrounded by the beautiful chaos of new life, or in my studio where the whole world slows down, I am here to freeze the version of you that exists only right now. You will never be this new at loving them again. Book the session. You will thank yourself for it.

They won't stay this little.
But this feeling? You deserve to keep it.

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Welcome, Baby Teddy!

Asheville family Photography

Whatever your baby brings, I'm ready for it.


Babies are unpredictable, and I have built my entire approach around that. Happy babies, sleepy babies, babies who screamed from start to finish, diaper blowouts mid-session, you name it, I have seen it and I have photographed right through it. There is no rushing, no rigid shot list, no pressure to perform. I follow your baby's lead completely, whether that means wrapping them up soft and still, or simply placing them in your arms and stepping back while you do what you already do so naturally.

The moments I love most from these sessions are never the ones that were planned. They are the ones that just happened. You don't need a perfect baby or a perfect house or a perfect anything. You just need to show up. I will take care of the rest.

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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!"

- THE KURRLE FAMILY

 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!"

Simple Steps, Beautiful Results.

Here's how we'll bring your vision to life together.
Meet me at the agreed upon location during your scheduled time and let's do this thing! I will come with plenty of posing ideas, but if you have any favorite poses of your own, have some screenshots pulled up and ready so we can do our best to recreate them. If you're anything like me, you might feel uncomfortable with a camera pointed at you, but I promise to make your session as painless as possible! In fact - it's a personal goal of mine to make it so you're walking back to your car thinking, "dang, that was such a breeze!".

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I'll ask some general questions and request information about timing for your session. This is your opportunity to tell me as much as you'd like about your vision for the session - describing the overall vibe, sending a link to your Pinterest board, attaching pictures of color palettes, etc. Any inspiration you share will make it that much easier for me to recreate the vibe you're going for. Once we figure out the general scope and nail down a day/time that works, I will email the booking link to confirm your session. Yay, the hard part is over!

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Within 2-3 weeks of your session, you will receive an email from me with a link to your digital album. You will be able to view, share and download pictures from your session from there. Feel free to reach out to let me know how you like them! 

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Start by reviewing my packages and select one that is the best fit for you then click the "Contact Me" button in my website's menu. You'll be prompted to answer a few quick questions then submit your inquiry. Look out for an email from me within 1-2 business days. Make sure to check your spam if you don't see a response!

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Pocket Aces Pictures is an asheville family photographer who serves families throughout Western North Carolina, including asheville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Burnsville, Swannanoa, Arden, Fletcher, Mills River, and the greater WNC area. Available for travel.