my why

The entirety of my process can be understood through a single question: what did it feel like? 

My heart is in capturing the true essence of your day, with artful composition informed by my background in fashion and deep love for your story. 

Often described as a narrative storyteller with an editorial flair - my experience will leave you with tasteful, honest, and beautiful images; to love forever. 

You can typically expect to find me somewhere snapping candids from the shadows, by your side sneaking you booze before family photos, providing the tissues to stuff in your top before walking down the aisle, or anywhere the party is happening. Most importantly: you’ll always find me present. Capturing all that is happening, as it happens. 

Together, we’ll create a timeline that prioritizes genuine moments and meaningful experiences. This allows you to have an authentic celebration while remaining fully confident in your photographer being there to capture every second. 

Wedding photography might seem a far cry from the type of career I once chased, but once I realized it embodied everything that had always captivated me, everything changed. Bearing witness to life's extraordinary, human experiences; that is my forever calling. 

Weddings offer a unique blend of the beauty in the raw. One moment, you’re capturing portraits as the sun descends into the sky, the next your groomsmen are discovering the consequences of drinking just a bit too much. It's truly the best of both worlds. 
I approach every wedding with this deep sense of purpose, but always maintain the sense of humor that's essential for navigating what is, inevitably, a brilliant mixture of beauty + chaos. 

Hi Im Shannon

Growing up in Los Angeles, I found myself where many do; with dreams of making my way in the film industry. I had always been drawn to the intricacy of film, a passion I still share today - only in a slightly different format. 

What drew me to cinema is what soon would draw me to weddings; that is, an eye for detail and profound love for the stories we tell. 

Since the dawn of time, humans have been captivated by the experiences we share, enough to find ways to pass them along throughout generations. Film captures moving albums of fundamental truths; as do our photographs. 

Although I had come to the conclusion that the film world was not for me, I remained uncertain about my next pursuits. While navigating these next steps, I devoured the greats in fashion - in all their magazine glory. Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh - these were my bread and butter in this in-between. 

I saw myself in the images they took; the risks taken, the stories told - every shot standing on its own, with ease. Photography, I discovered, was a combination of every love I had to date. A medium wholly unique, yet vastly intertwined with the depth of the human experience. I was hooked. 

My Approach to your day...