Form submitted successfully, thank you.

Error submitting form, please try again.

Welcome to my Blog!

Hey there! I'm Shannon, a portrait and wedding photographer in Southern California - Chino Hills to be exact. My style is less posed, more candid and my photos are fun, fresh and bright while using primarily natural light when at all possible.

This is where I showcase everything from recent photo sessions to what's going on in my life with my hubby and two super silly daughters, Cameron and Taylor.


My First Grader

I know my blog has not been updated in a while. I’ve been spending all my time working, getting proofs out, a million book designs, orders, emergency rush projects, and much more.  And then add in me being a full-time mother, housekeeper, chef, etc.  And then add that I actually need a social life with friends and working out and showering.  Whew.

In the meantime – since I specifically had a friend ask if I should hire her to update my blog (you know who you are) – here is my daughter Cameron.  She recently lost her 2nd big front tooth and now looks like a typical 6 year old / first grader.  I love it.  It’s much cuter than (a) a giant hillbilly tooth hanging sideways in the middle, and (b) those big ole awkward teeth that will start growing in.  I took photos of every student in her class this morning for a surprise project and here is her portrait.  If she looks different to you (besides the obvious missing teeth), she prefers to have her hair straightened for any photo day.

cami 03.04.10

March 4, 2010 - 11:47 am Tira J - She is so precious Shannon!

March 4, 2010 - 3:02 pm Alison - She looks great....I'm so glad that the hanging tooth is gone! I SO wanted to yank it out!!! :)

March 7, 2010 - 8:20 am Michelle Johnson - She is too cute. I hope we can get together soon and catch up. Have fun at WPPI, I can't wait to hear all about it as i am not going now.:(

March 8, 2010 - 11:31 am Nicole Trombly - Too cute!

March 8, 2010 - 10:18 pm Linda Kim - super cute!

March 10, 2010 - 5:50 am Christopher - Hope you are having fun @ WPPI. Take some notes for me. ;-) And yes, love the "tooth shot"

Lily

Oh a while ago I did a little half session for one of my favorite clients.  Since they missed the holiday mini session, they really wanted updated photos of Lily.  It’s been a while since I’ve photographed her.  She is a riot!  Full of personality and they knew it when she was literally walking at like 8  months or something crazy like that.
lily01

Showing some leg:)

lily02lily03lily04

And mommy Kim got in some photos too.  Looove the tights!

lily05lily06

February 15, 2010 - 7:25 pm Debra Bolton - she is just too cute...but of course I would have to be the first one to say that. Thanks for taking such great shots of her and I can't wait to see all of her proofs - I need some new pictures of her around here

February 25, 2010 - 6:54 pm Kristin Rogers - Love the new blog! AS always... bright crisp darling pictures! Love it!

Tot Trends Weekly Magazine Cover!

Hooray!  One of my images was selected for the Valentine’s issue of Tot Trends Weekly Magazine.  This is my fourth cover and it still makes me giddy when the editor even considers one my images, let alone picks one!  Here are Alexis and Ava from last year’s Valentine’s Day mini sessions.  Aren’t they just adorable?  And perfectly styled I must say.  Mom has some seriously good taste.

To view the full issue and sign up to receive every issue, go to www.tottrendsweekly.com.

happyvalentine-web

February 8, 2010 - 8:57 am Tira J - Wow!!! Congratulations Shannon!!!!

February 8, 2010 - 9:31 am Onada - I've been MIA but I'm glad to visit your blog and see this! How amazing! Congratulations and that picture is just gorgeous!!!

February 8, 2010 - 9:52 am Cindy E. - congrats!!! whoo hoo!!

February 9, 2010 - 8:00 am Rebekah - Congrats! That's awesome!! Love your work!

February 10, 2010 - 11:33 am Molly W. - Congrats! well deserved, Shannon! Gorgeous pic.

February 14, 2010 - 6:02 pm Jennie - Congrats. Thats such a cute pic.. Great job as always :)

Baby Bentley

I’d like to officially introduce Bentley Austin.

This is one loved little baby boy.  This is my friend Tracy’s brand new nephew.  He’s gorgeous with his light skin, light eyes and dark hair – and those forehead wrinkles – and his mouth.   As of week #1, the parents said this is “really easy”.  Ha ha ha.   Just wait.

bentley01

There was no reason for me to include this other than it’s funny.

bentley02bentley03bentley04bentley05

This is cousin Stella.  Aunt Andrea brought over her new bundle of joy and she gave some love.

bentley06

This grandma has been waiting and begging forever for grandkids.

bentley07

February 2, 2010 - 11:55 am Denise - O.K. Shannon, hands down the picture with the puppy and baby has to be in a magazine. The cutest picture ever! The last picture with the grandma and baby is adorable as well!

February 2, 2010 - 12:36 pm Kitti - Just magnificent! both Bently and his "Noni" or whatever title the lovely Marge Frye has selected, look gorgeous!

February 2, 2010 - 1:52 pm Leesa - INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL KIMBERLY!!

February 2, 2010 - 5:28 pm Traci G. Wesley - He is so beautiful! Marge looks so surreal!

February 2, 2010 - 9:31 pm Tracy - I'm in love! I think Aunt Tracy will have to make an appearance for the 3 month photos!!

February 8, 2010 - 4:34 am Onada - OMG He's so unbelievably cute and you captured him perfectly!

Vanessa & Collin

This is one wedding that I’m really looking forward to this Summer.  For one, they are cool, fun people.  Two, they are going to party.  Three, they were referred by my friend Melinda, who will be there.  Four, they are getting married in gorgeous Santa Ynez at a private ranch.

We did so much walking around Venice Beach during this engagement session that I actually counted it as exercise.  I know these two are dying to see this sneak peek and have been so patient.  Enjoy!

c&v01c&v02c&v03

I can’t wait to see this face in a wedding gown!

c&v04

They had some fun playing at this hat and sunglass shop.

c&v05c&v06c&v07c&v08

This might have been the only moment during the entire session that Collin had fun.

c&v09c&v10c&v11c&v12c&v13c&v14c&v15c&v16

January 31, 2010 - 5:39 pm Melinda - LOVE these so much!!!!!! Shannon you are awesome! Vanessa, you look Beautiful and Collin, you are looking pretty darn cute yourself :). FUN FUN FUN!! Cant wait for the big day, yippee!

January 31, 2010 - 6:04 pm Vanessa - OMG I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them we had such blast thank you so much Shannon!! Love the sign at the end! LOL that's awesome!

February 1, 2010 - 3:48 pm Denise - Oh my Gosh! This girl is going to make such a beautiful bride. I can only imagine how much fun you are going to have Shannon.

February 1, 2010 - 4:44 pm Jackie - These are AMAZING!!!!!!!! You were able to capture my sister and collin so perfectly! Yes, I can't wait to Vanessa's gorgeous face in a wedding gown too! Oh, and can't wait to finally meet you!

February 8, 2010 - 9:33 am Onada - Beautiful - just lovely!! I love the last image!

February 10, 2010 - 11:32 am Molly W. - How in the world did you score than sign in the last pic?! SO cool!!

Linda’s Belly & Family

This blog will be caught up I swear!  Linda has already had baby Oliva since this session was taken before Christmas.  The Kim family has been a client of mine since Natalie was a few months old.  Look how big she is now!  Linda is so gorgeous and stylish and I love her to pieces.  And this family is f.u.n.n.y.

linda01

The best part of belly photos is involving your kids.

linda02linda03

Natalie was actually reaching up to pull her mommy’s shirt down in this one.  She didn’t like all the attention the belly was getting:)

linda04

So Natalie decided to take a coffee break.

linda05

linda06linda07

Love this one of Linda.

linda08linda09linda10

December and January are my favorite times of the year for trees.  The yellow leaves before they fall are just so pretty.

linda11linda12linda13

January 27, 2010 - 8:01 pm Melinda - Adorable! Natalie is so darn cute, I remember her baby pictures. Babies grown way too fast! Cute mom and dad too :)

January 27, 2010 - 8:41 pm Alison - Beautiful pics!!! What a good looking fam!

January 27, 2010 - 11:50 pm Michelle Johnson - Adorable session Shannon. We have to plan a day to catch up soon.

January 28, 2010 - 9:41 am Molly W. - What a beautiful family! That mama is gorgeous!

January 28, 2010 - 10:18 pm Cindy E. - Linda, you look great as always! And I can't believe that Natalie is so big now! Look at her rockin' her bangs! =) Great photos, Shannon!!!

February 1, 2010 - 6:22 am kristini cook - love these! Beautiful & sweet!

Baby Elizabeth

This baby had me in love. Baby Elizabeth is 3 months old and one of the cutest, most perfect babies I’ve ever seen.  Not to mention a perfect mix of her parents.  When I arrived she was taking a nap so we didn’t know if she’d get all cranky on us for waking her, but she pulled through like a champ and was happy and adorable the entire time.
elizabeth01

Emily was undressing her and couldn’t help stopping to play with her itty bitty feet.  I don’t blame her really.

elizabeth02elizabeth03

She has the most interesting color of eyes.

elizabeth04elizabeth05

And little rolls on her tummy.

elizabeth06elizabeth07elizabeth08

elizabeth09elizabeth10elizabeth11

January 25, 2010 - 11:42 am Tira J - She is so gorgeous!!!! Fantastic images Shannon!

January 25, 2010 - 9:11 pm Melinda - what a perfect little baby!!! Love the pretty pink outfit, so precious! Yeahhhh Shannon, fun to see some new photos :) Great job, as always!

January 28, 2010 - 9:41 am Molly W. - That b/w one w/ the hat is too scrumptuous for words!

February 3, 2010 - 6:25 pm Rachel McPherson - SUCH a sweet baby...she is SOO cute!! I think I must ban myself from looking at your blog or else go get my tubes tied!

Email Down & Back Up!

**UPDATE**  It’s Monday morning and my email is back up!  Hooray!

Just wanted to make an official post that my email has been down since Wednedsay 1/13.  If you’ve sent something to me between them and today, I have not received it.  This includes blog contact forms, website contact forms and plain ole emails.  When I post that email is back up, please resend.  So sorry for the inconvenience.

Alternate ways of contacting me if you are trying to reach me:

Office phone: 909.606.1012

Cell phone: 909.217.8193

Thanks!

Shannon