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About ME
Hello! I’m Shannon, a natural light photographer located in Denver, Colorado specializing in Children & Families, Maternity and Newborn. I’ve spent the last 12 years capturing momentous milestones, documenting growing families and recording the everlasting bond of mother and child. I have a laid back approach with the ability to connect with each family member. My goal is to effectively guide you in order to capture those fun, relaxed, tender moments that you so badly want to hold onto. My heart is drawn to soft muted tones, neutrals and feminine textures, which allows the images to exude emotion and connection. I offer a high end unique experience focused on making the entire process smooth, straight forward & seamless.
One thing I hear all the time is, "I don`t know how you`ll manage all of us!" 😂
But honestly, I love big families. The energy, the personalities, the chaos, the laughter—it all makes for such fun and meaningful photos. Whether you`re a family of three or a family of ten, my goal is always the same: create beautiful images while making the experience feel easy and enjoyable for everyone.
I also love being able to capture so many different combinations during a session—siblings together, individual photos of the kids, mom and dad together, and of course plenty of images of the whole family. The more people, the more memories we get to preserve.
My garden mini sessions are the perfect opportunity for families this summer! They`re held in an easy-to-get-to location with plenty of room for little ones to run, explore, and be themselves, while still providing a gorgeous backdrop filled with beautiful blooms for timeless family photos.
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I know I probably say this every time… but I truly love studio sessions so much 🤍 There’s something about slowing everything down, soaking in the little moments, and creating images that feel simple and timeless. No distractions, no pressure — just your family exactly as you are.
I also love how versatile studio sessions can be. We can focus on the whole family, get sweet individual photos of the kids, updated parent photos, sibling moments, or honestly a little bit of everything all in one session. They always end up feeling so cozy, relaxed, and meaningful to me.
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SUMMER GARDEN MINIS! Offered all summer, weekdays only, at sunset in Highlands Ranch. Here’s what I have left for June: 6/15, 6/24, 6/29, 6/30. 30 minute session, $550 and includes the session fee and 5 digital images of your choosing. With the opportunity to add more on after you see your proof gallery. You can email me at Shannondrawbaugh@gmail.com, text me at 813-505-3135 or DM to book. Happy Summer!
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Studio newborn sessions are always so dreamy! It’s the perfect environment to take family photos with your new addition because everything is calm, comfortable, clean, and peaceful 🤍
As a reminder, I only take on a select number of newborn shoots each month, so if you’re expecting and know you’d like to work with me, please send me a message!
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Serving families looking for a natural light newborn photographer in Centennial, Colorado and the Denver area. My cozy Colorado photo studio is designed for timeless newborn, maternity, and family photography with a soft, natural feel.
I always love an outdoor family session, but when you add in the sweetness of a maternity session, it becomes even more special!
This family was so fun to spend the afternoon with, and these dreamy green backdrops are absolutely thriving right now.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to book family photos in Denver with lush green scenery, this is the time of year to do it! Spring and early summer are some of the best seasons for outdoor photos in Colorado.
I can’t wait to work with you 🫶
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What’s your favorite thing about studio sessions?
I’ll tell you mine!
• No stressing about the weather (no wind messing up hair or outfits 🙌)
• Beautiful natural light every time
• Clean, timeless backdrops
• Perfect for little kids and babies
• Cozy and comfortable year round
• Minimal distractions for kids
• Dreamy, true-to-color editing
• Great for maternity, newborn, and family photos
• Can shoot any time during the day (don`t have to wait for golden hour)
• They never go out of style ✨
Studio sessions are such a simple and stress-free way to capture your family in any season of life!
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