Monthly Archives: April 2009

Limited Edition Mini-Sessions! | San Jose photographer

Mark your calendars for May 9! I’ll be in downtown Campbell for a day of mini-sessions… These don’t happen often, and I don’t know when I’ll do it again. So if you’re looking for the opportunity to get some pictures taken of your loved ones in a fun and fresh way, this is your chance!...

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May 2, 2009 - 7:12 pm

Andrea - I wish I could be there….

May 13, 2009 - 4:09 pm

L - Oh I hope you do this again soon!

May 26, 2009 - 4:04 pm

Kaija - shoot! i can’t believe i missed this blog post and opportunity! darn it! i hope i catch your next one!!!

Katie and Kevin love each other |Campbell engagement photography

I know I say this every time, but I love these guys! I think it might be impossible to not love someone I photograph. Somehow, looking through the viewfinder at them makes me love them. But these guys made it easy! I love the way they interact. I think you can get a feel of...

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April 21, 2009 - 5:42 pm

Andrea - Cute couple. I love the shoes too!

April 21, 2009 - 5:44 pm

kim - beautiful! I love your composition.

April 22, 2009 - 12:51 pm

melissa deakin - oh.my.word.
shannon, i LOVE that foot shot so much.
i would have that made into a huge canvas and put in my bedroom if that were me.
pure genius!

April 26, 2009 - 12:42 am

Kristen - Shannon, I love the one with the (solar flare?) Is that right, or did I just make that up? Well, whatever it is called, I LOVE IT. It gives me the chivers (shivers and chills mixed.)

I LOVE YOUR WORK! If you ever get sick of being you and need a break, CALL ME. I will totally fill in for you.

:0)

April 29, 2009 - 11:10 am

jamie - all the grass pics are fabulous!!!!

May 1, 2009 - 8:37 am

Lanee’ - Your work is absolutely awesome! And those shoes are totally cute!

Beautiful family |San Jose newborn and family photographer

This baby looks delicious and nutritious. It’s all I could do not to take a little nibble of  her sweetness. I guess I’ll let these guys nibble her instead… She’ll probably get smooches from her “brother” too… Just for kicks… her dad is a DJ, and we took this shot with the headphones…

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April 15, 2009 - 8:22 am

lroah - LOVE the earphones shot!!!

April 16, 2009 - 5:20 pm

jael deyoung - i’m with Lisa….LOVE the headphones!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 21, 2009 - 9:07 am

abbiejsmith - Boy does that little one have beautiful eyes!

April 23, 2009 - 1:34 pm

Kaija - i,too, love the earphones shot!!! the color is fabulous and you can totally see the little one LISTENING!

Adorable Girls | San Jose Baby and Child Photography

Have you ever seen such beautiful kids? Seriously! This picture also has her little lovey: old bunny. Check out that red hair! Love it. This shot cracks me up. I guess she smiled before she started screaming, all the other images in this series were frowny. The next couple are perfect mommy moments… The necklace...

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April 11, 2009 - 12:56 pm

Kathi - beautiful beautiful pictures!

April 12, 2009 - 10:58 pm

melissa deakin - these are so gorgeous, shannon!
what a beautiful family.
stunning work!

April 15, 2009 - 3:42 am

Carmen - i love this session … come to dayton :)

April 17, 2009 - 9:35 am

Heather - Those eyes are beautiful. You are so talented.

April 21, 2009 - 9:10 am

abbiejsmith - Those curls, and eyes. Beautiful! Great shots!

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Shelby - shannonmontez.com, how do you do it?

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Pats on the back for me! | San Jose Baby and Child Photographer

Tonight I made the family’s favorite dinner: The annual “Don’t Be a Fool” dinner. It’s just a regular dinner, but with a menu. I make up words for all the items, then people have to choose their items from each category in the menu. So, for example, while I made a pasta dish for dinner,...

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April 2, 2009 - 6:51 am

Kathi - That is a gem!! Love the April Fools dinner! Sounds like a lotta fun!

April 2, 2009 - 6:05 pm

Andrea - I love the april fools dinner! My kids aren’t old enough to get it yet. But I’m thinking next year it will happen. I didn’t play a single prank this year. Lame-o.

And I love Matt. So awesome.

April 3, 2009 - 4:17 pm

Lilia - Girl, I freaking love this shot!! I loved it today in your studio, and I love it big and giant on my computer screen!! You ROCK! :-)

April 8, 2009 - 10:46 pm

Kristen Hansen - Seriously Shannon, you rock. I love your ideas, your personality and your photos. You ARE a cool mom, they WILL remember.

April 10, 2009 - 8:31 pm

Kaija - what a great dinner idea and what a great photo!

April 11, 2009 - 5:13 pm

michelle - are you kidding me? Where in the world did you get these glasses?