ALL ABOUT Shannon

Capturing real life, real love, and everything in between.

About me

I am a portrait photographer and photojournalist who captures it all — the milestones, the memories, and the moments that matter most. My heart is in capturing connection — the little moments, the real emotion, and the honest in-between.

With a style that blends guided posing and candid storytelling, I create images that feel natural, timeless, and deeply personal. Serving Maryland, DC, and Southern Pennsylvania — available for destination sessions and weddings.

Drawn to the real, the fleeting, the unforgettable.

About
Shannon

My journey into photography didn’t start with a business plan or a polished vision of what it would become. It started with a quiet need to hold onto the moments that were slipping by too quickly—sticky hands, real laughter, soft hugs, and everything in between.

Somewhere along the way, I saw how fast it all moves. How seasons shift before you’ve had time to fully take them in. And I found myself wanting to preserve not just how it looked, but how it felt to be there.

Life has been layered—beautiful, heavy, and everything in between. I’ve known heartbreak that reshapes you, and healing that quietly rebuilds you. I’ve started over more than once and learned to trust the parts of myself I thought were gone.

That’s what photography became for me. A way of honoring what’s real. A way of holding onto what matters before it slips away.  Because I know what it’s like to wish you had just one more frame of a moment that meant everything.

Here are a few things about me

about me

Justin & Jenna

“I AM SPEECHLESS. Thank you for always capturing such beautiful pictures of our family. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. Words can not describe how grateful I
am. These are stunning and I love every one!.”

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MAY & devon

“From the moment we met Shannon, we knew she was the perfect photographer for our wedding.”

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luke & Liz

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“Thank you so much for your patience and your calming presence during our session. I love every single photograph in our gallery. You captured our first few days with our sweet girl perfectly.!”

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At home with my kids, chasing sunlight at the beach, reading, or running around to all of my little ones extracurriculars.  

and olivia

with chase

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me

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I’m the oldest of five, and that role shaped everything about me—how I love, how I show up, and how deeply I value people. Family has always been my foundation, and everything I do comes back to that.

always first

family

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I belong to the beach—bare feet, salt air, golden light—but I also find magic in snow falling quietly outside a warm window. I love the contrast of it all. The soft and the wild. The still and the alive.

winter heart

summer soul,

A Life Between the Seasons

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took my business full time with my two little ones by my side. became a single mama with big dreams of doing what I love and began freelancing for the Baltimore Sun.

opened up destination sessions. the last few years I have photographed in las vegas, cali, ct, punta cana, nj, eastern shore, alabama, florida and new york. can not wait to see where my clients and business take me this year. ready for whatever is next! So thankful for each and every client. 

2021 / 

2026 / 

had my son chase and it changed me in the best possible way. started my business as a family photographer. second shot weddings for other photographers. 

2010 / 

became a photojournalist for the aegis newspaper, was handed my first digital camera on my first day. won my first mddc awards. loved every minute of my time there. 

2005 / 

graduated college as an art major with a concentration in photography and minor in communication. editor and chief of our college yearbook and played soccer for my college

2004 / 

photography editor of the high school yearbook and going into college as a communication major

1999 / 

YEARS

Through the

You want to remember how it felt. 

The way you looked at each other walking down the aisle.
The moment you stepped into becoming a parent and everything shifted in the most ordinary, extraordinary way.
The way your kids wrapped their arms around you. 
A high school or college senior standing a little taller—quiet confidence, nervous excitement, becoming.

The real smiles. The chaos. The love. 
The moments you didn’t realize you’d never want to forget. 

That’s what I’m here for.

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get to know my process 

Working together is calm, intentional, and completely centered around you. From the first conversation to the final gallery, you’re gently guided so nothing feels forced or overwhelming. 

I focus on real connection, natural movement, and the in-between moments that matter most. You don’t have to worry about what to do with your hands or how to stand. My goal is for you to feel present, comfortable, and fully yourself. What you’re left with is a gallery that feels honest, timeless, and deeply personal.

I love to hear your ideas, what you are looking for, and get to know you so your gallery is you from start to finish.

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