Investing in photographs of this season is not something most people do without thinking twice. That's okay. This guide is here to walk you through everything; what the day will look like, what it costs, and what you'll have when it's over. My hope is that by the end, it feels less like a decision and more like a yes.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
Most of us have plenty of quick snapshots. A phone passed back and forth. A rushed smile before heading out the door. But this season holds more than that.
The way your days feel. The pace of them. The small interactions that might seem ordinary now and won’t always be.
Having someone step in to document it thoughtfully means you get to be in it fully.
This chapter of your life deserves to be remembered, exactly the way it is.
My Approach
Your wedding day is going to move fast. I'm here to catch the parts that slip by.
The way your partner looks at you before you've even said a word. Your dad wiping his eyes when he thinks no one's watching. Your friends crowded onto the dance floor, completely out of breath. These are the moments that carry the day, and they almost never happen on cue.
So I don't stage them. I stay close, stay quiet, and let your day unfold the way it's meant to. You'll get a few portraits of the two of you, but they'll be relaxed and real, and they'll feel like you. Everything else is documented as it happens.
Years from now, you won't remember every detail of the day. You'll have the photos that bring it all back, and you'll feel it in your chest.
Here's something I want to be upfront about: I don't work from currated Pinterest boards. When I've tried in the past, I spend the whole day chasing someone else's image instead of finding yours. The art suffers for it. What you're getting when you book me is my perspective -- and that only works if you let me use it.
Process
A few weeks before your wedding, I'll send a short questionnaire to get to know you both, the people who matter most to you, and what you most want remembered.
On the day, I arrive and let things settle naturally. I'll introduce myself to your family and friends and stay light and low key, so nobody feels like they're being harshly photographed. I might nudge you toward better light or a quiet minute together, but I never interrupt a moment to fix it. Most of the time, I'm just watching your day unfold.
My goal is to keep you in the day instead of in front of the camera. The first look, the hugs at the door, the toasts, the dancing. When you're busy loving the people around you, that's when the best moments happen, and that's what I'm there to catch.
Your teasers arrive within 72 hours, and your full gallery is delivered within 4-6 weeks, high resolution and ready to download, share, and print.
Collections
Intimate
Up to two hours coverage
Ceremonies, elopements, and small gatherings
- Private online gallery
- Professionally hand edited high-resolution images
- Social media size images
- Unlimited gallery downloads
- Timeline assistance
- Teasers within 72 hours
- Full printing rights
$1,800
Signature
Up to four hours of coverage
Ceremony, portraits, toasts, and first dances
- Private online gallery
- Professionally hand edited high-resolution images
- Social media size images
- Unlimited gallery downloads
- Timeline assistance
- Teasers within 72 hours
- Full printing rights
$3,000
Heirloom
Up to six hours of coverage
From getting ready through the reception
- Private online gallery
- Professionally hand edited high-resolution images
- Social media size images
- Unlimited gallery downloads
- Timeline assistance
- Teasers within 72 hours
- Full printing rights
$4,500
Travel Fees
Travel is included for anything up to 35 miles from Mills River.
36 to 60 miles from Mills River: $250
Additional travel or permit fees may also apply.
Trusted by couples for the past nine years;
“Every single photo feels so true to us and who we are as a family. Her work is purposeful yet organic."
“Her talent for capturing candid moments is matched by her professionalism, kindness, and work ethic. Every photo is a joy to see.”
"Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer, but she is wonderful at making everyone feel incredibly comfortable."
"Shannen captured such organic, real and loving photos of our family that we cant wait to cherish for years to come."
"Shannen was the best, don’t think twice just hire her! She gave me a new appreciation for my home and captured moments I will cherish for a lifetime."
Ready to move forward?
Choose your package & get started
STEP 01
Going Over the Details
We hop on a call to go over your day, your timeline, and what matters most to you. This is also your chance to ask me anything.
STEP 02
Contract & Retainer
Once you're ready to book, I'll send over your contract. Your date is officially held once the contract is signed and your 30% retainer is paid. The remaining balance is due one week before your wedding.
STEP 03
Questionnaire
I'll send a short questionnaire to learn about your people, your plans, and the details you don't want me to miss. I'll use it, along with your timeline, to make sure I'm in the right place at the right time.
STEP 04
Wedding Day & Delivery
I show up, blend in, and document your day as it happens. Your teasers arrive within 72 hours, and your full gallery follows about 4-6 weeks after that.
It means a lot that you’d consider me to document this part of your life.
Being there with you, in a real and honest way, is something I value deeply.
I’m looking forward to creating images you will hold onto for years.
x
Shan
