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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Claire + Aaron | Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, Ohio | Couples, Engagement | Shannen Arnett Photography

Claire + Aaron booked me for their engagement session within TWENTY MINUTES of their inquiry. They were in a hurry to book a last minute session because they were going to be in town, and it was the BEST idea everrrr. Fromour quick eight minute phone call, I knew this session was going to be […]

Couples

Claire + Aaron | Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, Ohio | Couples, Engagement | Shannen Arnett Photography

Megan + Jimmy | SIDE CUT METRO PRESERVE | TOLEDO, OHIO | COUPLES | SHANNEN ARNETT PHOTOGRAPHY

Easily one of my favorite sessions to date. Sunrise, peak fall colors, deer frolicking across our path, a quiet practically empty park… It was perfect in every possible way. Megan + Jimmy found me through Facebook. To say that I was excited is a MAJOR understatement. These two were a DREAM to work with. Talk […]

Couples

Megan + Jimmy | SIDE CUT METRO PRESERVE | TOLEDO, OHIO | COUPLES | SHANNEN ARNETT PHOTOGRAPHY

Paige + John | Schiller Park | Columbus, Ohio | Couples Engagement | Shannen Arnett Photography

This might be one of my favorite sessions + couples of all time. From the minute I met Paige + John, they were ready for anything and everything. You ready for the love story of the century?! These two met their freshman year in the dorms at Ohio State University. They started dating a few […]

Couples

Paige + John | Schiller Park, German Town | Columbus, Ohio | Couples Engagement | Shannen Arnett Photography

Kyle + Kelsey | Wildwood Metro Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples | Shannen Arnett Photography

Kyle + Kelsey had me take couple pics in October! Their family was growing and they needed some update photos. Kelsey asked if I would be okay with their crazy dogs and I was like UMM YES. Bc they are the most FUN PEOPLE EVER and their dogs are just as fun. Earlier this year, […]

Couples

Kyle + Kelsey | Wildwood Metro Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples | Shannen Arnett Photography

Jess + Ray | Side Cut Metro Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples | Shannen Arnett Photography

This was such a fun session! I met Jess and Ray a few months ago and in the short time I’ve known them, we’ve become such good friends. When they got their newest little addition, Jess reached out to book a session right away for some new family pics! These dogs are full of so […]

Couples

Jess+ Ray | Side Cut Metro Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples | Shannen Arnett Photography

Aubrey + Paul | Majestic Oak Winery | Toledo, Ohio | Wedding Photography

When I say I love my clients I am not exaggerating. I LOVE this couple. I love all my couples for different reasons but these two felt like old friends. They are so down to earth, genuine and kind. I was treated like family by both Aubrey and Paul and I was honored to be […]

Weddings

Aubrey + Paul | Majestic Oak Winery | Toledo, Ohio | Wedding Photography