Capturing families, newborns, and moms-to-be in the Bay Area.
Portrait Photography
fun, effortless, vibrant and light filled images of life's sweetest milestones.
Hey Family,
I’ve been aunt Shannon for 6 years now & before that I taught toddlers how to swim and rock climb for years; so basically, I’ve been wrangling littles for well over a decade.
I like to lead family photos the same way I would interact with my family: with love, patience, and play.
A well balanced family gallery captures you interacting candidly while mixing a few posed portraits. Add a dash of sunsets, sprinkle in some pops of colors, blend with lots of natural posing and you’ve got your hands on magical family portraits.
Raise your hand if you've said this before
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You have thousands of photos on your phone, but none of them get printed and hung on the walls.
You're always taking photos of others, but no one gets a good shot of you.
You're tired stiffly posed photos & want pictures that show off your families dynamic.
You want to preserve your families major milestones with a single, trusted photographer.
A Portrait Session is for you if...
You're tired of finding a new photographer for each big moment.
You're ready to have consistent, beautiful photos that highlight the magic of your family.
You're a mom (or mom to be!) who is ready to document all the special moments that come with growing up.
The Portrait Experience
light on posing, more on playing
Toddlers will be toddlers and forever the star of the show. We move with them instead of asking them to sit still and smile. We walk together, pick flowers, play games, blow bubbles all to get genuine reactions.
Easy + stress free planning
Parenting can be tough, so let's make taking photos a breeze! We'll handle the planning, picking the location, and styling outfits, so you can just show up and have a good time.
Photos of everyone
In addition to capturing playful family moments, we collaborate to take photos of parents with each child, kids together, and of course, a few solo shots of parents.
collections
begin at $500.00
PORTRAITS
NEWBORN
For engagements, proposals, families, and maternity photos – AKA, all the fun moments in life.
A lifestyle approach to newborn photography, emphasizing natural moments and highlighting the newest addition to your family.
"Shannon is a skilled and talented photographer and that’s evident just at one peek of her work. Truly, the memories she’s captured for our family are something we will forever treasure. But it’s not just that Shannon is extremely good at what she does, but she is one of the most pleasant and professional photographers I’ve ever come across. She makes it feel natural and not awkward. She’s amazing with children. She makes the session fly by. I just love her work and look forward to more photos in the future."
"Shannon is a skilled and talented photographer, evident in just one look at her work. The memories she's captured for our family are priceless. What sets her apart is not just her exceptional skill, but also her pleasant and professional demeanor. She makes the sessions feel natural and enjoyable, especially with children. I adore her work and eagerly await more photos in the future."
The memories she’s captured for our family are something we'll treasure.
- Edina Murphy
My husband and I discovered Shannon's photography through a friend and instantly fell in love with her style. Her photos strike a perfect balance between posed and candid shots, capturing the emotions of expectant parents. It was one of our best photoshoot experiences. Shannon connects personally with her clients beforehand, making the shoot day feel like a session with a close friend. She made us comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in beautiful moments we'll treasure forever.
"My husband and I discovered Shannon's photography through a friend and immediately fell in love with her style. Her photos strike a perfect balance between posed and candid shots, capturing the emotions of expectant parents. It was an exceptional photoshoot experience. Shannon connects personally with her clients beforehand, making the shoot feel like a session with a close friend. She made us feel at ease in front of the camera, resulting in cherished moments we'll treasure forever."
She put us at ease and captured moments we'll treasure forever.
- Anjali Sreedhar
30-60 minutes of coverage
1-2 different outfits
A list of over 25 locations to chose from
Outfit and wardrobe planning
Unlimited support when it comes to planning
Printing Rights to all images in your gallery
1-2 different outfits
A list of over 25 locations to chose from
Outfit and wardrobe planning
Unlimited support when it comes to planning
Printing Rights to all images in your gallery
A super easy photoshoot that's simple to plan and fun to attend. This is a dedicated time to connect with your loved ones. The end result? A final gallery thats filled with love, color and beautiful light.
The Portrait Package
For families, couples + expecting mothers
- An online gallery with 50 high-resolution edited images
- Unlimited downloads of gallery for 30 days
- $25.00 print credit to print shop
what's included:
what you'll leave with:
- Portraits begin at $500.00
- Portraits with an Associate Photographer start at $450.00
what you'll invest:
60-90 minutes of coverage
Outfit and wardrobe planning
2-3 different outfits (for you + baby!)
A guide on how to prep your space for photos
Swaddle support, bottle holding + dog wrangling
Unlimited support when it comes to planning
Printing Rights to all images in your gallery
Outfit and wardrobe planning
2-3 different outfits (for you + baby!)
A guide on how to prep your space for photos
Swaddle support, bottle holding + dog wrangling
Unlimited support when it comes to planning
Printing Rights to all images in your gallery
In all my newborn sessions, I adopt a lifestyle approach. This means I concentrate on capturing the genuine connection between you and your baby in a comfortable setting, usually at your home. It's an unposed approach, steering clear of props or stylized setups, for a more natural and organic outcome.
The Newborn Package
For families with a tiny, new addition
- An online gallery with 50 high-resolution edited images
- Unlimited downloads of gallery for 30 days
- Discount on maternity photoshoots when booked together
- $25.00 print credit to print shop
what's included:
what you'll leave with:
- Newborns begin at $550.00
- Newborns with an Associate Photographer start at $450.00
what you'll invest:
"Shannon is an amazing family photographer! After a recommendation in a local mom's Facebook group, I booked a holiday session with her. I couldn't be happier with the shoot and the final pictures. She made us feel comfortable and was great with our 14-month-old daughter. The delivered pictures were gorgeous! Her warm and emotional photography style was exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend Shannon for your family photos!"
Her warm and emotional photography style was exactly what I wanted
- Jessica Cahill
I book portrait sessions year round and can't wait help capture life's sweetest moments for you and your family.
Use this form to get in touch, or email me directly at hello@shannonalyse.com. I'll follow up with you within 48 hour hours.
Remember this form isn't a commitment! This is just a place for us start the conversation. I'd love to get to know you and see I'm the right fit for your family.
On average, clients invest between $500-$550 for a portrait or newborn photoshoot.
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