Family | Hendersonville Family Portrait Photographer

We went to Memphis over Labor Day weekend for a last minute trip. Normally everytime I go in town, I'm swamped with photo sessions. But we dedicated this one to just visiting with family, and it was SO nice. My boys haven't been up on the blog in a while, so I thought I'd share a few of them with their Mimi and Daddy, oh and our dogs :)

2 of my favorites. My boys are so lucky to have such great grandparents.

Nashville Fall Mini Sessions | Nashville TN Mini Session Photographer

I am so excited to announce my first ever Fall Minis in Nashville! Ellington Agricultural Center is the PERFECT place for a fall session. The foliage there is amazing.

Sessions will go quickly, so email today to book yours. shannon@shannonpaynephotography.com

Payment is due within 3 days of booking to reserve your time.

The Big 700 Giveaway | Hendersonville TN Portrait Photographer

I've been talking about it for a while, and it's finally time! It's our first giveaway! I've had this beautiful frame from Poppy's Custom Frames sitting in my office, and I've grown quite attached to it. It's going to be hard to let it go, but it's time. So.... here it is:

Cream 8x10 custom frame with glass
$50 retail

4 EASY ways to enter:
1. Become a fan of Shannon Payne Photography. Leave a comment below saying you did so or that you are already a fan.
2. Become a fan of Poppy's Custom Frames. Leave a comment below saying you did so or that you are already a fan.
3. Post a status on Facebook about the giveaway. Be sure to tag us by using the "@" symbol along with Shannon Payne Photography and Poppy's Custom Frames. Leave a comment below saying that you did so.
4. Leave a post on your blog about the giveaway. Be sure to include a link to this post. Leave a comment below saying that you did so.

There you have it! 4 easy ways to enter! You may do all 4 and receive 4 entries (4 comments=4 entries).

In order to leave a comment, you may sign in using Google. You may also sign in as anonymous, just make sure to leave your first and last name. Winner will be chosen from the comments at random using www.random.org. The contest begins today, September 7, and ends on September 14th at 8pm.

Thank you to Poppy's Custom Frames.

If you are outside the Nashville or Memphis area, you MAY enter this giveway. Please be prepared to pay $7 shipping.

**This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook as read in the updated guideline rules. By entering you are providing information to Shannon Payne Photography and not to Facebook.**

Mr. R's Urban Session | Nashville TN Urban Baby Photographer

I think this little man is about as cute as they come. And his Mommy? She has the best ideas for our sessions, and the greatest sense of style. I can't take credit on much of the styling beyond the fabulous alley that I found. She came up with the tux, yellow Converse, playing dress up, and the wonderful tub of bubbles. I told her I need her to be my session stylist!

You should have seen the looks we got, but oh my, they were worth it!

Ella & Hayden's Big Top Splash | Hendersonville TN Photographer

Let me just tell you how excited I've been to post these pictures. If I could post all 200+, I would. When my friend Sara asked me to photograph her kiddos' joint birthday party, I had a slight idea of what to expect. I'm mildly obsessed with Pinterest (it's not just me right?), and I had seen tons of her pins revolving around her circus themed party. But I just didn't expect this...

I was in detail heaven.


Can you imagine all of the time, thought, and details put into this? There were mini funnel cakes, candy galore, whoopie pies of all flavors, popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy... The list goes on, and if you didn't want the circus fare? Well, she had it taken care of...

Adults could help themselves to The Latin Wagon.
It was so much fun watching all of the kids' (and parents') faces as they took everything in. From a bouncy slide, to the swimming pool, to pony rides, and all of the yummy treats, there wasn't a sad face to be found. I even had my own photo op spot!


I know Miss Ella was in heaven, but her poor little brother Hayden was sick. He fell asleep before they made it to the cake. Sara, you did an AMAZING job planning such a great party! I don't know how you'll top this next year! Thanks for letting me be a part of it :)

Layla's 1 Year Session | Nashville TN Baby Photographer

Sweet Layla was one of my first baby sessions when I moved to Nashville last year. I can't believe she's already a year old. She's walking and about to have her first birthday party. Silly girl loves sticking her tongue out when she smiles. Even though I didn't post one, it had me cracking up during our entire session.

Happy Birthday Princess Layla!

Noah | Hendersonville TN Urban Baby Photographer

Mr. Noah is the coolest baby ever. I remember the first time I met him at his 3 month session, and I fell in love with his rockin' hair. He was sick, but he still gave us a great session. He was awesome at this session too. Smiling and cooperating everywhere we took him. I think an urban session was perfect for him, and Mom did a great job finding outfits to fit. I'm loving it!