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.
My grandparents grew up in Hawaii. After they married and started a family, they faced the tough choice of leaving the island with their three kids in pursuit of jobs in California.
I learned my family's history through photographs. My grandmother meticulously curated albums filled with pictures from her youth—classmates, cousins, best friends. I delved into their stories and why they mattered to our family through countless black and white images. I felt like I knew them even before we met (see photos to the right!).
I'm a photographer because I believe everyone should have their history preserved. I want to assist you in documenting your legacy so that the next generation can truly know you and those you cherished most. Your story deserves to be remembered, to adorn walls, be carried in wallets, added to albums, and shared with your family.
Your culture, beliefs, who you love, and your appearance are all integral parts of the story you're crafting—and I would be deeply honored to help capture those intricate details.
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.
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.
We got married in my Uncle's backyard. We drank too much, danced to hard, and have the photos to prove it.
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Not sure what to wear for your photoshoot? I've got a short blog on some of my fave plus size outfits for photoshoots.
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In 2022 I quit my full-time marketing job. After a decade in tech I made the leap to full time photographer.
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