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

I Resolve. Realistically.

I love the fresh taste of a brand new year. It makes me happy… it feels like anything is possible and I have a clean slate. I think the fact that the last few months of the year are so busy for me, plus the fact that I have a birthday early in January, combine...

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January 6, 2012 - 12:44 am

Stefani Meyer - I think I like you!

January 10, 2012 - 2:18 pm

Andrea - I love these quotes. And I seriously need a set of those little people in my life.

Happy Holidays!

I hope your Christmas/Hannakuah/Kwanzaa/New Year/Festivus or whatever you like to celebrate is/was/will be wonderful! Now some of you may ask… Aren’t you a photographer? Is that the best picture you have this year? Your boys’ smiles are fake and you had to photoshop Shelby’s face from another image. And everyone is looking at the camera!...

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December 26, 2011 - 7:58 pm

Stefani Meyer - I like the mantra… I might adopt it myself. And thanks for the well wishes as we celebrated Festivus, it is near to our hearts. Also, you guys are adorable!

December 27, 2011 - 8:18 pm

Adri - I love it….memories are better than perfection. Your family is beautiful!

December 27, 2011 - 11:45 pm

elizabeth - goodness gracious!!! when did your children get so old looking? : )

January 2, 2012 - 12:26 pm

hilary - Admit it, you picked it because you and Dave look good. :)

January 4, 2012 - 4:20 pm

Christie Adams Photography - What a gorgeous family you have Shannon!!!

Fall Mini Sessions!

THE DETAILS: Three Locations, Two Dates. Just 10 spots available. Location One: October 7, morning. (yes, next week! Less time to stress, right?) Location Two: October 7, evening. Location Three: November 5, morning *see below for examples of each location* Session Fee | 150 includes one 5×7 or 8×10 print 15-20 minute session for up...

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14 Years.

My oldest child turns 14 today. FOURTEEN! She’s only 2 inches shorter than me. Her feet are the same size. She’s a texting machine. She’s getting really good at the piano. She’s got her own style. She’s a fun and loyal friend. She’s smart as a whip. She’s funny. Like, really and truly. She can...

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June 7, 2011 - 12:35 pm

Amy F. - Well, thanks for getting me all teary! :) Happy Birthday S! Seems like yesterday she was in my primary class…

June 7, 2011 - 4:21 pm

Brenda - Now I’m so sad that I have a ten year old and that my baby is almost 2. If only life came with TiVo. Happy Birthday beautiful girl!

June 7, 2011 - 6:49 pm

Adri - She’s so beautiful, Shannon! And, she sounds as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. What a lucky momma!

June 7, 2011 - 9:50 pm

Stefani Meyer - Wow! She so old and so beautiful! You might have to send Dave to the stake dances to beat the guys off with a stick.

June 7, 2011 - 10:26 pm

Lindsay - She is a doll! Happy birthday!

June 8, 2011 - 1:30 pm

elizabeth - wow. You said this perfectly… and what a gorgeous girl she is!!

We had two birthdays in May—Maddie turned 9 (halfway to on her own, sniff) and remember when we had lunch and I was pregnant? That one turned 4. Sigh.

June 15, 2011 - 7:50 am

Gaylene Powell - I can’t believe she is so grown up. I still think of your kids as just little since i haven’t seen you for so long. She’s beautiful and it sounds like she is a typical teenager. I loved what you wrote. It captures the feelings exactly. Enjoy!

September 16, 2011 - 3:57 am

Sarah - She’s adorable! :) My Julia is only 2 years old. You made me anticipate and dread her growing up too soon! :)

I love that shot of her sitting on the bridge. Very simple, yet unique and refreshing!

Twins! | Bay Area Family Photography

I have such a weakness for twins. Is it because my dad is a twin? Or that two of my brothers each have a set of twins? Or that with a sister who was my same size and only one grade apart from me, I felt that maybe we should’ve/could’ve been twins? Or that one...

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June 7, 2011 - 6:32 am

molly - Any chance you’re coming back to the philly area any time soon and want to photograph MY twins?? Pretty please!?