New Blog Address - Nashville TN Photographer

While things are changing, I decided I'd change my blog address as well. Please note my new blog address and update your bookmarks.

www.shannonpaynephotographyblog.com

Happy New Year!

New Website - Nashville TN Photographer

This has been one of my goals for 2011, and I actually finished it before 2010 was over!

www.shannonpaynephotography.com

I am so excited to share my new, updated website. It has some new features that I think are great. There is a client proofing section so that you may view your proofs directly from the website. There is also a calendar section. I will post the weekends when I will be in Memphis along with dates for mini sessions in Nashville and Memphis. I think this is a great feature if you are in Memphis, because you can check the calendar to see when I'll be in town for sessions. Finally, I have a gallery where you can view my portfolio from all different age groups. It's a great way to get ideas if you have an upcoming session.

Please check it out and let me know what you think. I am so excited to see what 2011 has in store for me in Nashville. Thanks for following along!

The Condra Family Cousin Session - Gallatin TN Photographer

I have decided that winter sessions stress me out the most. December has been the coldest month that I can remember, and it always seems that the coldest days are when I have photo sessions. Half of these cousins are in town for Christmas from Vietnam, so we had to keep our session whether it was cloudy, cold, windy, or all of the above. I was a little worried with so many kids and a majority of boys, but they did great with very little complaining! Our goal was to get pictures with all five of them and some with the grandparents, and I think it was a success.

Aren't they handsome (and beautiful)? I think we could send this in for an ad for Ralph Lauren :)

The littlest cousin was such a character. This is what she was doing between all of the pictures. I finally decided that I had to photograph her doing it.

One of my favorites. They aren't too happy with us since we made them go outside one more time, but I love it anyway.

Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I am so blessed to have such awesome clients and so much support. I thought I'd share some pictures that we took for our family Christmas card. Merry Christmas!

Baby, It's Cold Outside... Hendersonville, TN Photographer

After a week of temperatures in the teens, snow, and a few days of rain, I had to cancel/reschedule 3 sessions. Which left me with a little extra time to edit pictures of my babies. Lawson is 20 months old now, full of personality, bursting with energy, and not my easily photographable baby any more. I took these pictures before we went to see ICE in Nashville because I thought he looked so cute in his brother's hat. I could barely get him to look at me, that little stinker! Oh well, I still think he's a cutie not matter how stubborn he may be!

New Product: What's in a Name? Storyboards Nashville TN Photographer

I have been wanting to try this out forever, and mentioned something to this sweet guy's mommy a few sessions back. She remembered and brought all of his letters for our session! I loved it so much that I decided to add it to my 2011 product and pricelist. If you are interested in using letters for a session, you may bring your own letters or you may contact me ahead of time to discuss ideas. The products available and pricelist are listed below.

5x15

5x30

What's in a Name? Storyboards

5x15 Print		$18.00
5x15 Photo Board		$38.00
5x30 Print		$30.00
5x30 Photo Board		$58.00
5x30 Gallery Wrap		$150.00

Print sizes depend on the number of letters in the name.

Chandler and MacKenzie Families

When one of my favorite Nashville families contacted me about a session with some of their friends, I was all for it. They each have two boys that are all almost the same ages, which is so much fun. Unfortunately, the day of our session was cold, windy, and rainy. Any other time, we would have rescheduled, but with friends in town for only a few days, we had to make the best of it. Despite the weather, these families are both so beautiful, I don't think there is a way they could have taken bad pictures!

Chloe: 1 Year Session Nashville, TN Baby Photographer

As a mommy of 2 boys, I have a weakness for all things pink and girly. So I have been in heaven editing Miss Chloe's 1st birthday session. This sweet girl's family is now the closest family that we have in Nashville, so I was so excited to get together with them. The day of our session had a high of 25 degrees, and I am amazed that we got some outside photos. We had heaters in the background so that she didn't freeze and only went outside for a few minutes at a time. Regardless of the temperature, though, she was all smiles. I hope they were worth the wait Dottie, thanks for asking me to do these! I had such a hard time picking me favorites for the blog!

Happy Birthday Chloe!

This sweet girl's birthday party is tonight. Since I'm missing it, and I know her momma is wanting a sneak, I thought I'd post one. More to come from this fun session soon!

The Herlong Family

It's hard to believe that this is my 3rd time photographing this little guy. He is changing so quickly for our sessions. This time he was soooo distracted by everything from people, to rocks, and cars. It left us laughing the whole time.

The Murray Family: 12 Month Session

I met this family for their 12 month session at their beautiful new home. They have the most gorgeous land, and I had so much fun photographing there. I love all of the loving and laughing from this session. Carmen, we have some great family shots too, but I was really loving the candids for your sneaks :)