I'm Shannon and I'm a wife, dog mom, and photographer based out of Pleasanton, California. I'm a Bay Area kid, born and raised. A few things about me: meeting new people is my fave, a good hug can recharge my battery & I am forever on the search for the perfect vanilla latte.
I've had a camera in my hand since I was 15 years old. At first, just a cool way to take pictures of my friends (Myspace, duh). Then a way to be creative. And now, a tool to document your most cherished memories.
Hey friend,
I'm so happy you're here.
Your story deserves
to be remembered
My grandparents grew up in Hawaii. After they got married and started their family, they made the difficult decision to leave the island with their 3 kids in pursuit of jobs in California.
I grew up learning my family's story through photos. My grandmother kept albums filled with pictures of her growing up, her classmates, her cousins and best friends. I got to know each of their stories and why they mattered so much to our family through hundreds of black & white images. I knew them before I ever met them. (photos of them to the right!)
I'm a photographer because I believe that everyone deserves to have their history preserved. I want to help you document your legacy, so that the next generation knows you & who you loved most. You and your story deserve to be remembered - to be displayed on walls, to be folded into wallets, added to albums and shared with your family.
Your culture, your beliefs, who you love or how you look are all parts of the story you are writing - and I would be so honored to help capture those intricate details.
Why I photograph
My grandparents grew up in Hawaii. After they got married and started their family, they made the difficult decision to leave the island with their three kids in pursuit of jobs in California. I grew up learning my families story through photos. My grandmother kept albums filled with memories. I got to know my families stories through hundreds of black and white images.
I'm a photographer because I believe that everyone deserves to have their history preserved. I want to help you document your legacy, so that the next generation knows you & what you loved most. You and your story deserve to be remembered - to be displayed on walls, to be folded into wallets, added to albums and shared with your family.
Your culture, your beliefs, who you love or how you look are all parts of the story you are writing - and I would be so honored to help capture those intricate details.
Diversity & Inclusion
You are celebrated here.
I've lived in the Bay Area my entire life & believe that I have a responsibility to ensure that my photography reflects the beautiful diversity of this community. I believe in equality for all human beings, regardless of race, gender, identity, sexuality or physical & mental ability. Your culture, your beliefs, who you love or how you look are all welcomed and celebrated here. It's my job to put you at ease in front of the camera and make this an awesome experience for you! This is a safe space for all.
Come as you are - because I promise, you're beautiful as is.
All Bodies Welcomed
I believe that all bodies are beautiful & everyone deserves to have gorgeous photos that celebrate who they are. That means that we skip the heavy photoshop & facetuning. Instead, let's embrace posing & styling that makes you you feel beautiful and confident in front of the camera. To help you see what I see, as we go through our session I'll share with you what some of the photos look like, so you have an idea of how things are going! Each session is a safe place, so I encourage you to tell me what your comfortable with and what you'd like to adjust. Communication enables me to deliver a gallery that you are obsessed with.
body positive photographer.
Breakfast and dessert are my fave meals of the day.
The best vacations are near water and wine.
My love language is books.
Audiobooks are how I survive editing hundreds of photos.
I love it when people write their own vows.
I'm inspired by murals, florals and soft lighting.
My go-to cocktail is anything with bubbles and pineapple.
If I wasn't a photographer I'd be a writer.
My current book recommendations are: Song of Achilles and In a Jam
My favorite Saturday mornings start with fancy local coffee.
10 Facts About Shannon
Breakfast and dessert are my fave meals of the day.
The best vacations are near water and wine.
My love language is books.
Audiobooks are how I survive editing hundreds of photos.
I love it when people write their own vows.
I'm inspired by murals, florals and soft lighting.
My go-to cocktail is anything with bubbles and pineapple.
If I wasn't a photographer I'd be a writer.
My current book recommendations are: Song of Achilles and In a Jam
My favorite Saturday mornings start with fancy local coffee.
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