Monthly Archives: May 2010

A Sneak Peek | Bay Area Family Photographer

Well, it’s 10:30 pm, the kids are asleep, the husband is snoring beside me on the couch, and I’m catching up on my Oprah while putting the finishing touches on a session who will be meeting with me tomorrow to see the images. What better time to post a quick sneak peek for them? So…...

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May 21, 2010 - 11:09 pm

lroah - These are lovely. :)

May 28, 2010 - 6:50 pm

Cesar Palima - very cute. nice capture.

Martina and Ara | San Francisco Engagement Session

Martina and Ara met during the infamous Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco. It was only fitting that we have their engagement session there! We spent the whole session at Golden Gate Park. We had amazing, gorgeous light, and they are a wonderful, happy couple. We had the best time. Seriously? How cool is...

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May 16, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Andrea - Wow, these are gorgeous! I don’t envy them for having to pick out their favorites. They all look amazing!

May 16, 2010 - 6:22 pm

Amy - Really beautiful, Shannon! The last two are my favorite… actually, make that the last four. :)

May 20, 2010 - 8:29 pm

Heather - These are great Shannon! Can’t wait to see you at the wedding :)

May 24, 2010 - 3:20 pm

Martina - Thanks again for an amazing collection of photos. I went jogging through ‘our park’ yesterday and passed a few of the spots where we shot, smiling at the memory.

Mini Sessions, Past and Present… Part 2

And the fun continues… I still have a few spots available for next Saturday’s mini’s. Downtown Campbell is so much fun because of the variety of looks in such a small area. I really love the variety of footwear in this family.

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May 15, 2010 - 9:03 pm

kristen - i love that you stay busy with this. you have talent and i am so glad people recognize that! these pics are soooo great! the black and white of the little boy is awesome. love his eyes.

October 7, 2010 - 12:03 am

Shelly Elsing-Goddard - Hey I recognize some of those feet! Don’t know how I missed this post! Love it!

Mini-Sessions, Past and Present

Short notice, yes. But the sessions are only 15 minutes… how much lead time do you need? Announcing May Mini Sessions! Downtown Campbell. May 22. Cost: $150, includes one 11×14 print. Contact me for details, shannon [at] shannonmontez [dot] com Last time I did mini sessions was last November. I loved so many of the...

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May 13, 2010 - 9:54 am

Brenda Miles - I know most of those people. I love them and miss them too. Beautiful images Shannon!

August 2, 2010 - 11:29 am

Ana Aguilar - I love your photographs! :)

My new ride.

Oh goodness… I haven’t blogged in a whole month!! Yikes. I’m blaming it on this. I haven’t loved a possession this much in a long time. Isn’t that the most beautiful bike ever? (the fenders aren’t that pink, by the way… more of a beautiful maroon). I was kind of embarrassed to post when I...

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May 11, 2010 - 3:29 am

Lisa - Oh my goodness, LOVES IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 11, 2010 - 11:03 am

Alison - I am so jealous! That is what I wanted for my last birthday but I got a new monitor instead:P Your bike is beautiful. Keeping it on my birthday list:)

May 12, 2010 - 10:32 am

Andrea - Sweeeeeet. :)