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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Making Much of 2020 | A Year in Review | Shannen Arnett Photography

HOLY FREAKING MOLY YA’LL! How is it time for another year in review? These are my favorite blogs to write because it’s like opening up my diary and sharing it with the world (minus sharing all the mushy love-y dove-y stuff, of course!) It’s time to talk what worked, what sucked, where I thrived and […]

Couples, Personal, Weddings

Making Much of 2020 | A Year in Review | Shannen Arnett Photography

Kenzie + Cody | Oak Openings Metro Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples | Shannen Arnett Photography

“Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.” “That’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25th. Because it’s not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.” Let’s be honest, she wasn’t wrong! Maybe a little too overcast and rainy. But PERFECT for a moody session […]

Couples

Kenzie + Cody | Oak Openings Metro Preserve | Toledo, Ohio | Couples | Shannen Arnett Photography

Kallie + John | Oak Openings | Toledo, Ohio | Couples Photographer

I have known Kallie since seventh grade. (sixth? maybe.) We met in youth group and quickly became friends. Life took us different directions, but it has been fun to see her grow into an amazing woman, chase her dreams, meet + marry the love of her life! I was so excited to take photos for […]

Couples

Kallie + John | Oak Openings | Toledo, Ohio | Couples Photographer

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

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