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asheville pet photography

Here's the thing nobody really wants to think about. Our pets don't get enough time with us. They show up, they love us completely and without any hesitation, and then one day they're gone. All of it goes faster than you're ready for.

Photographs with your pet are more than just for your holiday card or phone background. They're memories that you'll want to look back on for years to come. You'll want to see that derpy head tilt they do when they hear of their favorite word. The sweet little trot they break into the second they see you, even if you just left for a minute to check the mail. The puppy phase that was total chaos but somehow the little menace had the whole family completely wrapped around their finger. It's all the little "so them" things and it's exactly the stuff worth keeping.

For the Love of Animals

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Animals have always been a constant in my life. I grew up around dogs, I've got dogs and cats of my own, I used to work for Rover and have even taken dog training courses. I started really getting into dog photography when I was hired as part of the ZilkerBark team (aka one of the best dog portrait companies in the country!) where I learned from the best of the best. I photographed hundreds of dogs of every size and temperament, the calm ones, the wild ones and everyone in between. I've always had a soft spot for the creatures who love us unconditionally and getting to photograph that bond for families is something that never gets old.

So whatever your pet's personality, derpy, dramatic, camera shy or an absolute natural, I've worked with it before and I'd love to capture it for you too.

Thoroughly Trained, Personally Obsessed.

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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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Ready to capture your story?

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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!"

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.