testimonials
I had a really lovely time with you yesterday Shannon. You've shot some beautiful moments. I feel really lovely and felt loved by you as you asked questions, listened, shot. Your acceptance of the invitation into being present in silence with people is just lovely, even if it feels scary.  I feel  you've captured a piece of my personality that I hasn't been captured on film before; I am certain your openness to who I am gave me the freedom and space to feel like I could be myself. ---- LAUREN BOWERSOX


WOW! It's really me.  You are bringing tears to my eyes.  Thank you for seeing me.  --- DONNA


i follow your blog and it makes me so happy sitting in my little cubicle...your pictures are inspiring, so full of light and air and grace.-------------- KATIE


you are such a refreshing soul!-------------------- LEAHBETH


Just paused to look at your blog. Fresh air.  LOVE your photos.  So delightful.  Your voice is so clear, so unique, so pure. What a beautiful artist you are. ---- MEGAN GONZALEZ


I feel like I could look at your pictures all day!! They are charming and quirky in an authentic and un-forced way. --------------- CHARLOTTE


I am so impressed with how you can make the simplest things look extraordinary.  It's like looking at a beautiful work of art, yet it's usually something simple.  Most wedding sites have pictures with two really attractive people, but that doesn't impress me.  You obviously have a knack for turning the simple into something elaborate.  You photograph feelings, which is exactly what I wanted.  ---- BETHANY STRAWSBURG


Shannon, I am sending you this email because I want you to know that you are inspiring. When I'm having a really down day I look to your site and instantly feel revitalized by the life in your photos. I have shown almost everyone I know your site and photography. ------ BRIANNE DOSIER


I love your photography because it seems like you want the viewer to engage with the people you're photographing. Thank you for being willing to go to places that others are not. -- BRADLEY CLARKE


Hey Shan, I just wanted to say again how much I love my photos.  They are so unique, and not what you would normally expect. I think that's why I like them so much: they are images of me in my everyday life, which is what you do best.  They are vibrant and full of life.  They look natural, not posed.  It looks like the camera is just peeking, not intruding.  At first I was nervous, but you really drew out natural expressions, chemistry and quirkyness. Plus, I had so much fun! I could look these for hours and keep finding new things. Your style is so edgy, artsy and real.  thanks again, -- BETHANY PEERY


Well Shannon... you have a great way of looking at the world-- and a gift for sharing it. You have a knack for capturing unique instants that sum up entire situations, a way of turning what could've been bland pictures into really great photos, and the ability to do so with a good measure of technical skill. Not to mention the willingness and creativity to experiment with more modern forms.  ----- BRIAN SHARON


I wanted to tell you that I really like the freeness of your blog and the candid way you post.  You do brilliant work.  ---------- MATT


Hi Shannon! Your endless positive energy and blissful nature toward your photos makes exploring your site a joy.  It is so refreshing to frolic around your blog and be reminded of the simple beauty in life. Thank you for keeping me entertained and filling my soul for the last hour!  ----------- JULIE SELLS