SPP is Moving! | Hendersonville TN Portrait Photographer

Blogs that is ;) Yep, that's right! It's finally time to share my new look, and with a new look comes a new blog. So update your bookmarks and links. Here's the new address: www.shannonpaynephotography.com/blog

I will no longer be updating this page, so if you'd like to see my most recent sessions like this one, then go check it out!

The Lee Family | Nashville TN Family Photographer

I met up with Gabby, her husband, and her parent last year. This year it was his parents' turn. They were in town for the weekend, so we couldn't reschedule, and there was a chance of rain that afternoon. So of course it rained! Luckily, we dodged it long enough for our session!

Porter 8 Month Session | Gallatin TN Baby Photographer

Porter is a rockstar baby. Really. This is my second time photographing him, and he has been awesome both times. I hope I'm not jinxing myself for his 1 year session, but I had to brag on him. Between him, his parents, and his adorable brother, I don't feel like I'm working at all.

Before & After | Hendersonville TN Custom Portrait Photographer

I know I've been missing for the past week or so. We just returned home from a family vacation to Disney World! Now I've come home to another week of spring break, so there isn't much work getting done around here. While I'm trying to catch up, I thought I'd share a few before and afters from Sidney's session from a few weeks ago. At one time, I was petrified to share a straight out of camera (SOOC) shot, but now I love it. My goal is to get a well exposed shot initially, so that I can spend my editing time making an image pop rather than "fixing" it.

Walker's 3 Year Old Session | Hendersonville TN Child Photographer

So... Mr. Walker had way more things in mind to do at the park other than taking pictures. He wanted to check out the trains, run and play, and basically avoid anything having to do with the camera. He had soooo much to say and made me laugh a gazillion times. I have to admit though, I questioned how successful this session would be (for a teeny, tiny second, I promise!) Then, I don't know how I did it, but I snuck off with that little guy and worked some kind of magic! After that, he was all smiles and giggles. I am loving this session from the colors to the perfectly coordinated outfits, everything turned out great. It didn't quite feel like spring that day, but it sure looks like it!

Mom brought along pinwheels from W's 3rd birthday party. They were so cute, and I'm so glad that she thought to include them in our session!

The Neill Family 6 Month Session | Nashville TN Baby Photographer

Meet Miss M, my newest First Moments baby. We're getting started a little late with her package, because fall was so busy. But I am so excited to watch her grow! We've been rescheduling for about a month because of the cold, and I am so glad we waited. The day of her session was absolutely perfect, and she was an angel!

Anna's Maternity Session | Nashville TN Maternity Photographer

I met Anna and her husband downtown on a beautiful February afternoon. She was glowing and looking gorgeous. Can you believe that she is only 2 weeks away from her due date? She has the most perfect baby bump! These two were so sweet and so excited to meet their new baby girl. I can't wait to meet her either!

Sidney's 4 Year Old Session | Nashville TN Child Photographer

I know it isn't a secret, and I'm sure I say it all the time... but I LOVE sessions with little girls! It is my only chance to let out my girly side in a house with all boys. I've been working on the sneaks from Sydney's 4 year old session during nap time today, and I'm hoping my little guy sleeps all afternoon! I don't think I'm going to be able to tear myself away from this session. Sydney was in the cutest outfit and was a joy to photograph. After several times rescheduling due to cold temps, we lucked out with a gorgeous morning. Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Channing 3 Month Session | Hendersonville TN Baby Photographer

These baby girls lately are giving me a major case of baby fever. Oh and, this sweet girl has 2 older brothers. Another family with proof that you CAN have a girl after 2 boys! Channing was an angel for our session. I had a great morning playing with her and chatting with her momma. Who wouldn't love her, just look at this face!

Pete + Kim | Nashville TN Couple Photographer

So first of all, Pete wins major husband points for getting his wife a photo session for Valentine's Day. I mean, how awesome of a gift is that??? Second off, these 2 together are awesome. They were so much fun and so easy going. It was FREEZING, literally, the day of our session, and you would never know it. It's been a while since I've photographed just a couple and no kids, and I have to admit, it was sooo nice! I love kids, but I also love seeing people IN love, and I'm really glad that they trusted me to document their love story.

Happy Valentine's Day!

My little man gave me the best Valentine's Day present a few days early. He had no clue how special it was to me, but it sure did melt my heart.

Do you see it? Right there, under the ABC's (that skip H-Q might I add), is the most precious message ever.

I LV YOU

I LV YOU too, B! Thank you for letting me be your Mommy!

Celia 3 Month Session | Hendersonville TN Baby Photographer

Sweet Celia was about as cooperative as a 3.5 month old could be. She just smiled and cooed at us all morning. Not to mention those big bright eyes, gorgeous eyelashes, and full head of hair. Oh, and she's a girl, so you know I was in heaven! Her mommy and I had a room full of goodies to choose from for her session. Here's a peek at just some of my favorites. Mommy goes back to work this week, and I'm hoping these will put a smile on her face in the morning :)