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Author Archives: shannon

I’m a girl who likes people and pictures and pretty stuff and stuff that smells good.

My Baby Girl

She’s been gone to girl’s camp this week. I’m sure she had the time of her life. Our house hasn’t been the same without her! I’m excited to see her later today and hear all of her stories. I’ll probably hear each story several times, because this girl can talk. I love that she has...

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July 30, 2010 - 9:52 am Kaija - I love this "satirical" wonderful ensemble -- I think I'm going to make a yoga mat dress for myself!!!

July 30, 2010 - 11:53 am chris schmauch - too cute!

July 30, 2010 - 1:09 pm Stefani Meyer - baby? I don't see a baby anywhere. We leave for camp tomorrow.... Camp Ritchie is 2nd to none! I can't believe she is old enough to go.

Vanessa and Jason at Cinnabar | Bay Area Wedding Photography

Vanessa and Jason are two of the sweetest, kindest, most beautiful (inside and out) people. They are deeply religious and I love how their faith was a huge element in their wedding. It was truly inspiring. You may have noticed I have a thing for big trees with the sun shining through them. I can’t...

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July 28, 2010 - 10:27 am Stefani Meyer - Love them all! You're my hero

July 28, 2010 - 11:27 am Joanna - GORGEOUS, Shannon!

July 28, 2010 - 2:13 pm Alison - the last two black and whites are STUNNING (so is the tree:)

Trying…

I really do love my blog. I love its potential. I really really want it to be a fun place to visit! Which means… I need to get back in the habit. I made a goal last week to blog every other day (at least weekdays). Didn’t quite make it, but I’m going to be...

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July 23, 2010 - 9:08 am Brenda Miles - Dave's good people.

July 23, 2010 - 9:38 am Tami H. - That first picture that you wrote 'my love' on, I thought it said 'Montez'. It's a 2 for 1. Love your work Shan!

July 24, 2010 - 9:24 pm Andrea - That light trick is darn cool. I was cracking up so hard when we were doing that at molly's wedding. Your writing looks awesome! And I agree, Dave is pretty much ok. :)

July 25, 2010 - 6:56 pm Tricia M. - Ha! I thought that first picture said Montez at first too.

Isabel and Chris | Bay Area Engagement Photography

Isabel and Chris. I SO love these guys. I SO love this session. We had SO much fun cruising around the city getting cool shots. I’ve been meaning to post this session forever. Seriously, for months. They’re getting married tomorrow, and to get ourselves all excited for more pics, I’m going to post some of...

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July 16, 2010 - 5:11 pm Stefani Meyer - you're seriously the sun flare master! Great job as usual!

July 20, 2010 - 7:01 pm RGP - Amazing circle flare! And the light through the trees.. great captures!

July 26, 2010 - 9:57 pm emma j photo - the lighting in this makes my heart melt :)

Sweet Bryce and Good old Kentucky

I went to visit my sister last month. She had just had baby #3, an adoooorable baby boy! I had so much fun snuggling him. Then handing him over to his mom, getting a good night of sleep and sleeping in, then snuggling him some more the next day. I know it’s not fair, but...

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July 14, 2010 - 10:49 am Maren - I'm glad you mentioned that mom was holding the baby on the other side of the rock--because that was seriously the first thing I thought of when I saw that picture! Can't turn off that paranoid-mama thinking even while reading blogs! Beautiful pictures as always, and congrats to your sister! (ps my oldest just started cubs and it is bringing back all those memories of the good ol' days...)

July 16, 2010 - 12:48 pm Andrea - You. Are. AWESOME.

July 17, 2010 - 2:23 am Lisa - As always your pictures are so good. I'd been waiting for these. I hadn't seen many of adorable Bryce and I knew you had gone to visit. Wish you could come to Latvia and take pics of my fam for me. You are amazing as always!

July 17, 2010 - 10:08 am sara - beautiful pictures! congrats on your new one, andrea, he is dreamy.

Oh… hello…

Has it really been six weeks since my last post? I’m not sure why I let that happen, can I blame the summer? I’ve been having too much fun, I’ve tried to stay off my computer as much as I can. But I’ll be better. At least three posts this week. And more next week....

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July 12, 2010 - 1:03 pm Anonymous - Loved the carved up tree in the "boys" shot. They really are a beautiful family!

July 12, 2010 - 1:04 pm Stefani Meyer - oops, that was really me above;)

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.

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!