Photo courtesy of photographer and friend, Sam Safaa Fahmi
About Me
This is me with my amazing husband and my six adoring and energetic children. As you can guess, there's never a dull moment in my daily life. Every day holds brand new adventures and blessed chaos. I have 4 biological kids and 2 children who were born in Ukraine and entered my heart thru international adoption.
In my younger days, before I was a wife, mom and flourishing photographer, I worked in a photo lab. I loved seeing images transform into art you could hold in your hand. Every photograph told a story, captured an adventure and documented precious memories. It was through a trained eye and lots of editing that I understood the value of good lighting once images were printed.
I'm a Nikon girl. My favorite lens to shoot with is my Nikon 1.8 85mm lens. This is my go-to lens for most sessions. My favorite time to book sessions is during the 'golden hour' which is 2-3 hours before sunset. When you book your session with me, this will be the time of day I suggest.
If I'm not behind the lens, you can find me at home, making sure our household stays on track. In my spare time, I enjoy treasuring hunting at antique shops and thrift stores. I find it inspiring to upscale old furniture or home decor finds. I am also a coffee girl. Find me an eccentric cafe' with a steaming cup of chai tea latte and I am quite content! Recently my husband and I published a book together titled "We Found You', written to help prepare other families with their adoption process.
I have a deep passion for global missions and brining a voice to the least of these. My husband and I serve full time in ministry. I have a servants heart so you can easily find me serving in various areas behind the scenes.
Seven random things about me you may find amusing.
1. I can't bake. I hate measuring ingredients so this doesn't help my baking skills.
2. When I was younger, I was a total Tom-boy. I loved being outdoors, climbing trees, hiking & getting dirty.
3. Forget the sweets. I love salty foods! Salt and vinegar chips, yes please!
4. I'm a tiny bit of a neat freak. Okay, I am a big neat freak but God gave me 6 kids so, I'm overcoming that.
5. Prayer and tons of humor is my "Go to" for handling life's adventures.
6. Introvert or Extrovert? Total introvert. I often feel overwhelmed and exhausted in large social settings.
7. Walking in wet grass makes me cringe. It's somewhat comical for anyone who gets to witness this.
Life is an adventure. Daily, I remind myself that although life can be a little overwhelming, each day is fleeting and little moments are to be cherished.
I look forward to capturing and documenting moments in your life story.
Let's talk soon!
Shanna
In my younger days, before I was a wife, mom and flourishing photographer, I worked in a photo lab. I loved seeing images transform into art you could hold in your hand. Every photograph told a story, captured an adventure and documented precious memories. It was through a trained eye and lots of editing that I understood the value of good lighting once images were printed.
I'm a Nikon girl. My favorite lens to shoot with is my Nikon 1.8 85mm lens. This is my go-to lens for most sessions. My favorite time to book sessions is during the 'golden hour' which is 2-3 hours before sunset. When you book your session with me, this will be the time of day I suggest.
If I'm not behind the lens, you can find me at home, making sure our household stays on track. In my spare time, I enjoy treasuring hunting at antique shops and thrift stores. I find it inspiring to upscale old furniture or home decor finds. I am also a coffee girl. Find me an eccentric cafe' with a steaming cup of chai tea latte and I am quite content! Recently my husband and I published a book together titled "We Found You', written to help prepare other families with their adoption process.
I have a deep passion for global missions and brining a voice to the least of these. My husband and I serve full time in ministry. I have a servants heart so you can easily find me serving in various areas behind the scenes.
Seven random things about me you may find amusing.
1. I can't bake. I hate measuring ingredients so this doesn't help my baking skills.
2. When I was younger, I was a total Tom-boy. I loved being outdoors, climbing trees, hiking & getting dirty.
3. Forget the sweets. I love salty foods! Salt and vinegar chips, yes please!
4. I'm a tiny bit of a neat freak. Okay, I am a big neat freak but God gave me 6 kids so, I'm overcoming that.
5. Prayer and tons of humor is my "Go to" for handling life's adventures.
6. Introvert or Extrovert? Total introvert. I often feel overwhelmed and exhausted in large social settings.
7. Walking in wet grass makes me cringe. It's somewhat comical for anyone who gets to witness this.
Life is an adventure. Daily, I remind myself that although life can be a little overwhelming, each day is fleeting and little moments are to be cherished.
I look forward to capturing and documenting moments in your life story.
Let's talk soon!
Shanna