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Song Series

Posted in: Personal

I LOVE doing work for clients, but sometimes you have to do things for yourself as well. I’ve been working on a series of photos that are just for myself. I’ve found that one of the best ways I get inspiration is from songs. Ever listen to a song you just love and you can picture the lyrics in your head? Every photo in this series is a self portrait inspired by a line of lyrics.

Here are a few of my favorites so far! Below each photo is the line of lyrics that inspired by it along with a link to the song on youtube.

“I’d rather sleep my whole life away than have you keep me from dreaming.”

Sara Bareilles- Fairytale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgSeF9IBc1M

“You hold me without touch.”

Sara Bareilles- Gravity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXhAMtbaec&ob=av2n

“All day long she’s waiting for the night to ask her out… ’til the taxi drives her back into a morning full of doubts.”

BOY – Skin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx-L8hxrJlg

“Say it’s over, say I’m dreaming, say I’m better than you left me.”

Brandi Carlile – Before It Breaks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY3blVKAlyY

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“I’m the hero of this story, don’t need to be saved.”

Regina Spektor- Hero
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-LQSoO1lkw


 

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“Your hair was long when we first met.”

Regina Spektor- Samson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62rfWxs6a8&ob=av2e

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“I don’t wanna sit on the pavement while you fly. But I will.”

Ingrid Michaelson- Maybe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKU3UuJhIxU

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“Cut out all the ropes and let me fall.”

Birdy- Skinny Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNzCDt2eidg&ob=av2e

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“You still have a chance. You don’t have to be asked to dance.”

Sara Bareilles- Beautiful Girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ITCHbxclk

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- Shannon

 

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April 26, 2012 - 2:17 am

Nicole Lewis - Love the new ones!

2013 Seniors

Posted in: Promotions | Senior Girls

Attention all 2013 high school seniors! Senior picture season has started!! It wasn’t long ago that I was a high school senior, I know how easy it is to let procrastination get the best of you… ESPECIALLY once you’re about to enter your senior year. Hopefully you haven’t gotten to that stage yet and the excited jitters of your senior year are just getting started. Get your senior pictures done early so it’s one less thing you have to worry about. I’m offering a special deal to all senior girls who book their session early with me.

If you get your senior photos taken during the months of April or May I’m offering $50 off your session fee!

Click on the contact form above or email me directly at info@stphotography.biz to set up a time to meet and discuss pricing and times. I can’t wait to meet all the new seniors this year and get to know you all!

-Shannon

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Rob and Karie’s Wedding

Posted in: Weddings

As she turned to her left and started her descent down the aisle the crowd stood and watched in awe. She looked beautiful clutching her dad’s arm. I watched as Rob’s mouth curled into a large grin and when I returned my gaze to Karie I could see what appeared to be the start of a small cry hidden behind her veil. Tears at weddings are my favorite. She made her way to her groom and finally reached him. Her father lifted her veil reveling his stunning daughter and she joined hands with Rob, finally able to have contact with each other for the first time all day. They gazed into each others eyes and carried on with a wonderful ceremony with the occasional giggle. The rest of the day you could see the happiness in their faces and you could just tell they where both so thrilled to start their lives together as husband and wife.

If Rob and Karie recieve comments on this post from at least 30 different people they’ll receive a free 8×10 of their choice! I’ll be seeing you two soon!

-Shannon

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April 17, 2012 - 3:15 pm

Constance Bernatowicz - The pictures look great you guys! Congratulations!

April 16, 2012 - 11:20 pm

Maja Katana - Love all the pictures! Wish you two lots of love and happiness.

April 14, 2012 - 10:40 pm

David Alvarado - outstanding pictures

April 14, 2012 - 9:35 pm

Karie Piersma - Thank you

April 14, 2012 - 6:20 pm

Walt Edwards - Beautiful pictures. We wish you many happy years together!!!

April 14, 2012 - 5:51 pm

Adam Edwards - great pictures u guys.

April 14, 2012 - 12:41 pm

Emma Laird Persons - Love the pics. Beautiful :)

April 14, 2012 - 1:36 am

Shara - Simply put….beautiful.

April 14, 2012 - 12:39 am

Christina Southwell - Gorgeous!!

April 14, 2012 - 12:35 am

Heather and Jmaes - Beautiful Pictures,Beautiful Bride,Beautiful Wedding, Beautiful couple.We love you guys and wish you all the happiness in the world :)

April 13, 2012 - 11:05 am

danielle - Love them all

April 12, 2012 - 5:42 pm

Karen - My Daughter and son inlaw look so happy, thanks for taking such great pictures

April 12, 2012 - 2:20 pm

Linda Grise/FACES by Linda G/Makeup Artist - Gorgeous pictures! Karie, you look absolutely stunning! Best wishes to you!!

April 12, 2012 - 9:36 am

Tina Lent - They look absolutely beautiful

April 12, 2012 - 4:05 am

Chris - Incredibly beautiful pictures cuz. you made a beautiful bride

April 11, 2012 - 11:37 pm

Joy - These are so beautiful! Wow, these are just incredible. I was there and they just make the day COME ALIVE! wow

April 11, 2012 - 11:19 pm

Sherri Fehrlen - Absolutely beautiful. Love the way the photo’s turned out. Karie you were an amazing bride. Very happy for the both of you. :)

April 11, 2012 - 9:51 pm

Alisha Warner - Karie you looked so beautiful! I’m so thankful that you and Rob invited my husband and myself to share such a magical day. And I have been wanting to say “its about time he married you” welcome to the family we are all so blessed to have such a sweet amazing beautiful woman join our family. Love you both and pray for an amazing life with lots of babies for you both. Congratulation on the start of a new and fabulous life as husband and wife.

Much love
Harold and Alisha Warner

April 11, 2012 - 9:49 pm

Ben Visser - They look great!!

April 11, 2012 - 9:34 pm

Sherrie - Beautiful pictures, Love it!!

April 11, 2012 - 9:25 pm

Lyn Smithgall - Beautiful!!!!!!

April 11, 2012 - 9:15 pm

Jessica - Gorgeous pictures as always!

April 11, 2012 - 8:35 pm

Kim Haff - Beautiful pics….beautiful couple…..wonderful wedding….love you!!!!!

April 11, 2012 - 8:30 pm

deb - Really beautiful pictures.

April 11, 2012 - 8:01 pm

Leeza Devault - Love the photo’s! Cant wait to see which ones they chose to buy!

April 11, 2012 - 7:51 pm

Ari - These pictures are gorgeous! Congrats guys and best wishes!

April 11, 2012 - 7:38 pm

Karen DeVault - You did such a nice job with their photo’s, I am so glad they picked you for the photos, This is Karie’s Mom by the way, I would tell any one that wants photo’s to look you up for, thanks again…..:)

April 11, 2012 - 7:36 pm

Tara Visser - Beautiful pictures of my brother and new sister-in-law! Love them all! : )

April 11, 2012 - 7:36 pm

karie - Love love love it!!!!!

Nevada Desert Shoot

Posted in: Styled Shoots | Weddings

At the end of February I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful styled shoot in the Nevada desert. The couple was absolutely gorgeous and happen to be photographers themselves! The shoot was flawlessly styled by Every Last Detail. The light was perfect and the mountains just made the BEST backdrop (Why can’t we have mountains in Michigan?!). I could go on and on, but let’s just have the photos speak for themselves…



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Mike and Rikki’s Wedding

Posted in: Weddings

I met Rikki earlier this year when I started working at the same place she works. Little did I know when I first met her that I’d be shooting her wedding later that year! After meeting Mike and hearing their story I could really tell how in love they where. The day was perfect! For November in Michigan you can never predict what the weather is going to be like. Rikki and I talked about what we would do if there was freezing rain… yikes! Luckily I woke up to a sunny day and the sun kept shining all day long. Thanks so much for sharing your special day with Sasha and I you guys!

Such a happy bride:)


I used this image as their Facebook teaser.

 

If Rikki and Mike recieve comments on this post from at least 30 different people they’ll receive a free 8×10 of their choice!

Thanks again for everything guys! I’ll be seeing you two in about a month!
-Shannon

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January 28, 2012 - 9:00 pm

lisa napier - Omgsh u two look so good

December 17, 2011 - 6:26 pm

Rosalia - These pictures turned out amazing!!

November 30, 2011 - 8:17 pm

Kathleen Hollinrake - Rikki, you look stunning in these pictures! You are, of course, gorgeous all of the time. Steve, Jen, Ben, Max and I all wish you happiness.

November 30, 2011 - 7:54 pm

Pat McGann (Steve) - Like an angel !

November 30, 2011 - 7:52 pm

Steve Feutz - WOW I miss my little girl. I used to hold you up side down by your ankles because you had too much energy for me to control

November 29, 2011 - 7:23 pm

Rachael Haltom - ~**BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I LOVE YOU BOTH SOOO VERY MUCH AND I AM SOOOO HAPPY WE ARE ALL PART OF THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY CONGRADULATIONS~**
lOVE RACHAEL

November 28, 2011 - 8:23 pm

sheryl wilson - very nice pictures u two are so cute together love u both aunt sherye

November 28, 2011 - 8:15 pm

mari - very nice pictures

November 20, 2011 - 6:31 pm

Kelsey O'Neil - You looked gorgeous rikki! :) these pictures are perfect!

November 16, 2011 - 12:43 pm

Tosha - These pictures are amazing! You look beautiful Rikki!

November 16, 2011 - 9:51 am

Amber Simmons - I am soooo happy for Michael && Rikki. I have never seen Michael as happy as he was on November 5th, 2011. I was pleased to accept Rikki into our family. Their pictures turned out great. Can’t wait to see more :)

November 14, 2011 - 9:24 pm

jennifer - omfg you two are so effin cute!!! :) i love you both congrats!!!

November 14, 2011 - 8:28 am

Jenn - Stunning! The work, the subjects, beautiful :)

November 13, 2011 - 11:31 am

Kayla - I have a pretty big sister :)

November 12, 2011 - 3:56 pm

Laurel - Rikki these are so nice

November 12, 2011 - 12:47 pm

Kristina Helder - Pictures are stunning. Couldn’t have asked for better weather in November. You are beautiful as always and both of you look marvelous.

November 12, 2011 - 12:08 pm

Kelsey - You’re so pretty, Rikki!(:

November 11, 2011 - 11:49 pm

Meghan - You are absolutely stunning!! I hope your day was as amazing as you are!! I love you lots. Big hugs and kisses xoxoxo

November 11, 2011 - 5:56 pm

Shannon - You look amazing!! <3

November 11, 2011 - 5:29 pm

stacie - So pretty!

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