Collierville Town Square Christmas Minis | Memphis TN Mini Session Photographer

Can you believe it??? I've gotten all of the sneaks from my full sessions and mini sessions in Memphis up in less than a week! I know everyone is itching to see more, so now it's time to get to editing. Emails will be coming soon! Until then, enjoy a few more sneaks of my adorable clients.

Ashley, I promise, she smiled. But I couldn't resist this one. She's sitting and just look at those lips. Irresistible.



This one makes my giggly. Love these girls.

I know, 2, I'm sorry! I couldn't decide!

And finally, another one of my sweet First Moments babies is now a big brother.

I can't say thank you enough to all of the families that participated in my mini sessions. You are amazing, and I am so grateful that you still choose me as your family's photographer. This is it for Memphis Minis until Spring 2012. I will have a few openings for indoor baby sessions in January, so check back soon on dates for those.

Collierville Christmas Minis | Memphis TN Mini Session Photographer

I thought I'd share a few thoughts on mini sessions before this post. I love them, really love them. I have mini sessions to thank for first getting my name out in Memphis. In February 2010, I had my first round of mini sessions. I advertised them one night, and by the next morning all of my spots were filled. They were so popular that I ended up adding another day. My friends tell me that I'm crazy before a weekend of mini sessions begins, but I really do love the. Yes, weather, the fast pace, and a long list of worries all stress me out, but in the end, they are so much fun. You may not believe it but 15 minutes is a great amount of time for a quick family session. Kids don't have time to get fussy, dads love the short amount of time, and moms love that everyone else is happy. So there are smiles all around :)


For my Collierville minis, I had a vision of fall meets Christmas with golden light and sparkly ornaments. I love how they turned out! I may have to do more of these next year, and whew, one sneak is hard to do!

Nashville's Last Minute Christmas Mini Sessions | Nashville TN Mini Session Photographer

I'm booked for full sessions until 2012, but I'm opening 3 Last Minute Christmas Minis. Email me today to book yours: shannon@shannonpaynephotography.com. They'll go quickly!

Arlington Minis | Memphis TN Mini Session Photographer

Just a few sneaks from my Saturday morning minis. I'm picking 1 from each session, and trying to avoid the one that may be THE Christmas Card one. Whew, it's difficult!

Fog | Memphis TN Mini Session Photographer

My weekend of Minis started Saturday morning at Arlington Town Square. I think I'm a pretty optimistic person, but I also like to plan ahead for the worst. It keeps me prepared. But, I wasn't prepared for fog! Luckily the fog started to lift enough so that I felt safe getting the camera out, and so that we could see each other. I absolutely LOVE the look of my first few sessions in the fog. It was so light and dreamy. Here's a quick peek.

I think I'll be taking my boys out for a session the next time we have a foggy morning.

The Duncan Family 1 Year Session | Nashville TN Baby and Family Photographer

I get so sad watching my First Moments babies graduate. It's amazing how quickly a year can fly, not only with my own children, but also with my clients. Sweet LB's brother was one of the very first children I ever photographed, I've photographer her first year, and even photographed their beach session this year. Needless to say, I adore this family.

Happy Birthday, sweet LB!

Norton Family | Nashville TN Family Photographer

With the holidays just around the corner, tons of sessions to edit, photograph, and order. I'm going to try to keep sneaks short and sweet. It's going to be hard, but it must be done :) Oh, I forgot to mention that on top of all my minis in Memphis, I had a few full sessions for my First Moments clients. Here's session #1 with sweet Miss B.

Our parting shot. Love it!