LET’S DIVE IN & DIG DEEP.
I love the feeling of butterflies in your stomach and the anticipation before you do something that terrifies you… that “oh shit, am I really doing this moment?” and then the sweet relief of the weight being lifted after you did the damn thing. That’s what falling in love is to me, it’s an experience where you find someone who sparks emotions in you that you haven't felt before, and then decide to trust them with your whole being. When you look at your photos I want you to feel those butterflies in your stomach, curl your toes, heart pounding moments that made you fall madly in love the first time.
MY COUPLES AREN'T JUST ANOTHER BOOKING TO ME, AND I SHOULDN'T BE JUST ANY PHOTOGRAPHER TO THEM.
I want us to be stoked to work together, do a happy dance around our living rooms, and celebrate what's to come! I’m here to create with you, laugh with you and I guarantee I will be crying behind the camera with you as you say your vows.
Don’t be afraid to dream a little differently for your wedding. After the music fades and your guests go home, all you’re going to be left with are the photographs and how they make you FEEL. Forget about being perfect...instead focus on soaking up the overwhelming emotions - really breathe it in and be present with your people. At the end of the day your story is worth documenting and I want to be there for it, so trust me to make these moments last infinitely.
FAQ’s
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After you fill out my contact form I will get in touch and send you all the good stuff! This includes all the info on my services and what I can offer you. Once you check it out we will schedule a call to go over any questions you have and so we can get to know each other a little better!
If you decide I’m the one for you I’ll send over a contract to sign and an invoice for your non-refundable retainer to make it official.
Once thats taken care of we get to all the fun stuff - aka becoming friends for life, planning your engagement session, and finally getting ready for your wedding!
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I approach every wedding from a photojournalistic or documentary viewpoint. My goal is to capture your day as it unfolds naturally. I follow the emotion and energy over trying to force or create something to happen. I never work off a specific shot list because that pulls you out of the moment worrying about checking something off.
Your wedding is unique in its own right, it will never be like what you see on instagram, or pinterest and thats a good thing! Let it unfold naturally in the most beautiful way, and I’ll be right by your side to capture it.
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Hell yes!! All love is worth being documented + I would be honored to be a part of yours.
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Absolutely not. Apart from cleaning up blemishes, bruises or marks that aren’t normally there I do not photoshop your body.
Embrace what you got babe - you’re stunning + unique.
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I try my best to be super flexible and accommodating because life happens - I get it. We will work together to find a time that works for us both to reschedule!
Weddings must be rescheduled within 6 months of the original date + other sessions within 2 months to avoid any rescheduling fees!
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Absolutely not :)
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Absolutely!! I love to be as involved as you want me to, and I’m here to support you in any way possible.
If that means you want opinions on invitations, florals, vendor recommendations, creative direction or how to add late-nite pizza to your wedding the week of - I gotchu. I’ll be your confidant, sounding board, and most importantly a friend. I promise to hold your hand the entire way.
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I freaking love traveling, and will go anywhere you want to take me! I’ve had couples take me on weekend vacations, day trips, or even on their honeymoon! (That was pretty freaking special)
I have specific packages that include travel or you can always add travel to any sessions or wedding. I’m here to help coordinate if needed!
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This definitely varies based on coverage, but I try to average around 75-100 photos per hour.
I will never put a maximum amount on what you can expect to receive and I won’t withhold any images. I promise you will get all the photos that represent the memories we created that day!
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I document couples at all stages of life. That includes intimate weddings + elopements, engagements, anniversaries, small families or just because you love your person.
Couple sessions don’t have to be for any special occasion other than just wanting to document your love.
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On average couples spend around $5,500 for me to cover their weddings , and $650 for couple sessions.
CLIENT Love
“Shanea was amazing and I can’t say enough about how great of an experience we had with her. She was a Facebook recommendation; as soon as I reached out to her, she responded (not my experience with many photographers). She was kind, accommodating, and more than anything, positive. Our engagement pictures were amazing, and the wedding photos even better than expected. We eloped in Detroit in the middle of December, on a rainy day. In the midst of my meltdown over rain, Shanea showed up with umbrellas, towels, blankets etc. and was ready to go. She literally looked at me and was like “what rain???? The rain is going to make the pictures even better.” Looking at our pictures, you’d never know there was rain that day. I have been in enough weddings now to know that your photographer can either make or break your day (not because of the photos, but because of the way he/she carries herself). Shanea truly made the day as good as it was, and my husband and I are so grateful that we found each other! I recommend her to everyone with so much confidence that she will not only take amazing photos, but make the experience so fun and positive.”
ALANA + CODY
CLIENT Love
“To start this review, I need to start my thanking the amazing girl behind the camera! Shanea, thank you so much for making us amateurs look like models behind the lenses! Taking photographs is definitely out of my partner’s comfortable zone… but Shanea made the whole process feel so fun and relaxed! It didn’t even feel like we were taking photos, we were just having fun with each other and she was capturing the moments. I cannot wait to use Shanea as my lifelong photographer for all my upcoming life events! She is truly such a special talent and I plan on continuing to recommend everyone I know to her!!”
NERISSA + MICHAEL
CLIENT Love
“We choose Shanea to be our photographer this past September of 2021 for our wedding and also for our engagement photos. Prior to this, my now husband and I have never taken professional photos together. We were nervous initially on how to pose together and how the photos would look with us never doing this before. Shanea was amazing! She made us feel so comfortable. She took the time to get to know us and has a super chill personality that makes you instantly feel comfortable. The photos came out so natural and Mike and I felt such at ease when leaving that day, we couldn’t wait for our wedding day photos.The day of our wedding went so smoothly thanks to Shanea. We met up at a local coffee shop prior to the wedding and she helped me make a photography timeline. So not only is she your photographer, but also your go to person to help manage your day of photography timeline. This made the day of the wedding run flawlessly. Thank you Shanea for making our photography dreams come true and for becoming our friend though the process! ”
RACHEL + MIKE
