My name's Shannen. I'm  a portrait photographer based out of Toledo, Ohio. Here on the blog, you'll find posts such as recent work, personal stuff, and vacation experiences! Feel free to browse around the blog to see some of my awesome clients, and get to know me a little better! 

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Carleigh + Austin | Oak Openings | Toledo, Ohio | Couples Photographer

You ready for the custest newly weds to ever exist?! These cuties just celebrated their seventh month of being mr. and mrs., and their relationship is one of those that shows you how much fun marriage can be. They’re even more in love today than they were in high school. They’re the happiest + kindest […]

Couples

Carleigh + Austin | Oak Openings | Toledo, Ohio | Couples Photographer

Priya + Tyler | New Riff Distillery | Cincinnati, Ohio | Wedding Photographer

I have had the opportunity to shoot this stunning couple at The New Riff Distillery. It was such a dream. I had heard through the photography grapevine that shooting at this venue is a must to, and I am so glad I finally got to! Everything from the huge windows, the exterior, heck even the […]

Weddings

Priya + Tyler | New Riff Distillery | Cincinnati, Ohio | Wedding Photographer

After I graduated college and I had no idea what I was going to do as an adult. I knew I loved art and I knew I loved ministry, but I also knew that those two things weren’t the best career options for someone who actually wanted to make a living.   But, God is […]

Personal

BE APART OF THE STORY | THE MISSION BEHIND THE BUSINESS

Sara and Brandon are the kind of people you instantly become best friends with. The kind of best friends where you just show up at each other’s houses unannounced, probably with coffee, or chicken alfredo, in your hand. 😂   These two were so giggly and smiled the entire evening, and they made my job […]

Couples

Sara + Brandon | Wildwood Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples Photographer

Every year my entire family gets a real Christmas tree. It has always been my family and our good friend, but this year we added a sister-in-law to our day. Like always, we made a day out of it.   We tried a new tree farm this year. They had a cute little shoppe with […]

Personal

A Christmas Tradition | Matthes Tree Farm | Monroe, Michigan | Portrait Photographer