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Hello, I am Shanell and I absolutely love what I do! I am a mom and and a full time hybrid photographer who has a dream and desire to make every wedding and session the best and better than the last. I strive to keep things creative and not boring. Mentoring with some of the best in this business, I push myself to grow and learn everyday. I am always looking for the opportunity to capture something great for my clients and do what I can to tell your story. One's wedding day can be stressful, but working in this industry for over 11 years doing hair and makeup I had a good idea of that before joining the photography side of things. That experience and knowledge has helped me to help my brides and grooms relax and just enjoy their day. I want all of my clients to have fun, be natural and engage in the ones they love so that they can have the most amazing, raw photographs possible. Nearly a year ago now I decided to take a leap into shooting not only digital photography but shooting film, that is right "old School" film! Film is beautiful, timeless, and authentic. The look of film is like no other, looking romantic and soft with the best skin tones and greenery you've ever seen! The brides that book me fall in love with the look and feel of film almost as much as I have, which makes me giddy. Shooting film has allowed me to look at photography in such a different and real way and I can not wait to photograph the next wedding or session, always seeing my work improve and be bettered by film. I am a Hybrid shooter however so no worries there, I have the best of both worlds!! All digital images that are shot will be matched to look as close to the film shot. Light and airy, romantic, fun and authentic is the best way I would describe my work. The brides I love to work with are fun, loving, and enjoy life. My brides are timeless and classic but excited for new things, also are excited to be friends! I love to chat with my brides about their big days and often help to bring their vision to life, being told I should do wedding planning as well has been mentioned a few times, lol as well. I have great vendor relationships and am always excited to recommend them to my brides to help the process run as smooth as it can!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
5.0 out of 5 rating
43 Reviews
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58% Recommended by couples
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Kelly M. Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Photography

I think I originally found Shanell on Instagram and fell in love with her amazing pictures. After talking to her on the phone I instantly knew I could trust her to capture my wedding day. I have a family history of lost wedding photos/never receiving photos so I was very excited to hear the ways she makes sure you receive your photos efficiently and has her photos backed up throughout the day. She uses film and digital which results in so many wonderful photos. She is so natural behind the camera and knows the ins and outs of weddings. Beyond doing her job as a photographer she went above and beyond to helped me figure out a timeline, decide earrings day of, place on my veil, and helped organize my large wedding party. Her assistant also did a fabulous job. If you are looking for a photographer stop your search here :)
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Sarah Sent on 04/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Easy to Work With

Shanell was the perfect choice to capture our wedding day memories. She is the utmost professional and it is apparent that she truly cares about getting the best photos for her clients. She made taking photos fun and we were beyond excited and happy when we received them. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who is serious about preserving their wedding day memories.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Shanell is an AMAZING photographer! She definitely was one of my most important vendors, and she did more than just take photos - she did the little things such as helping me put on my dress, fixing my hair, etc. She did so many things outside of the realm of photography and probably would've been lost without her on our wedding day. She definitely takes charge especially during family photos to make sure we got everything done, and she always wants the best for the bride and groom. She kept us on schedule, which made us super happy. We also did engagement photos with her and I did a boudoir shoot with her as well, and all of our photos have turned out amazing. I cannot wait to get our wedding photos back! She gave us a sneak peek photo the next day! Shanell is very nice, super easy to get a long with but also professional and is knowledgeable in her field. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone! My photographer was the most important detail for me, and I spent months looking for the right one and I am very happy I went with Shanell!
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Shanell is one of the top photographers in the Midwestern US! Be sure to check out her photos shot on film - there's something special in them that you can't capture digitally :)

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Shanell is great to all of my brides and her pictures are amazing!

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Easy to work with and great at what she does!

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Shanell Photography frequently asked questions

Shanell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Shanell Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Shanell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
Shanell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Shanell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Shanell Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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