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Tween Project Titled ‘Bloom’ {Tampa, FL Tween Photographer}

April 22, 2014

This was a fun personal project for me. I recently did a photo shoot of 5 tween girls. You know those years where you’re not a kid anymore, but you’re not a teenager either?! 🙂 I’m a sucker for a great coming of age story. And I very rarely get the opportunity to document this age. I photograph babies and toddlers all day (which I love!) but this sweet innocence, yet glimpse of adulthood of a 12 yr old often gets overlooked. I wanted to capture each of them and highlight their greatest interest.

**I invite you to watch my video & see all the photos here:

The inspiration behind it was a mixture of my love for a great coming of age story and the desire to show them that they can all be different AND beautiful♥

Thanks for visiting!

-Shannon

Pregnancy is a season worth slowing down for .

Studio maternity sessions are designed to create timeless, beautiful images that feel just as meaningful years from now as they do today. Using soft natural light and simple studio backdrops, we focus on connection and anticipation, creating photographs meant to be passed down for generations.

A calm studio space allows everything else to fall away so the images remain classic, intentional, and deeply personal.

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Pregnancy is a season worth slowing down for .

Studio maternity sessions are designed to create timeless, beautiful images that feel just as meaningful years from now as they do today. Using soft natural light and simple studio backdrops, we focus on connection and anticipation, creating photographs meant to be passed down for generations.

A calm studio space allows everything else to fall away so the images remain classic, intentional, and deeply personal.

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It`s never too early to start planning your spring, summer, or fall family session.

When weather allows, I offer outdoor family sessions at carefully scouted locations around Denver that photograph beautifully year-round.

Reach out and we can start planning your session!

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It's never too early to start planning your spring, summer, or fall family session.

When weather allows, I offer outdoor family sessions at carefully scouted locations around Denver that photograph beautifully year-round.

Reach out and we can start planning your session!

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Watching older siblings meet their newest family member never gets old 🤍

My approach to studio family and newborn photography is relaxed and connection-focused, with special attention on the moments between siblings. While your newborn is the heart of the session, I also make space to capture the personalities of your older kids and the way your family comes together in this new chapter.

Indoor studio sessions make everything easier for families with young children, allowing us to move at a calm, natural pace.

Studio sessions now booking for growing families.

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Watching older siblings meet their newest family member never gets old 🤍

My approach to studio family and newborn photography is relaxed and connection-focused, with special attention on the moments between siblings. While your newborn is the heart of the session, I also make space to capture the personalities of your older kids and the way your family comes together in this new chapter.

Indoor studio sessions make everything easier for families with young children, allowing us to move at a calm, natural pace.

Studio sessions now booking for growing families.

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Denver family photographer, newborn and sibling photos, studio family photography Denver

Denver truly has some of the most stunning and diverse photo locations!

Every outdoor session I offer takes place at a location I’ve carefully scouted for light, scenery, and seasonal color.

I can help your family choose a location based on the color palette in your home, so your images feel cohesive not only on your walls, but within your space long after the season has passed.

From golden yellow leaves to soft mountain neutrals, location choice plays a huge role in creating timeless family photos that feel intentional and personal.

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Denver truly has some of the most stunning and diverse photo locations!

Every outdoor session I offer takes place at a location I’ve carefully scouted for light, scenery, and seasonal color.

I can help your family choose a location based on the color palette in your home, so your images feel cohesive not only on your walls, but within your space long after the season has passed.

From golden yellow leaves to soft mountain neutrals, location choice plays a huge role in creating timeless family photos that feel intentional and personal.

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Denver family photographer, outdoor family photos Denver, fall family photography Colorado, mountain family photographer, lifestyle family photography Denver

There is something especially peaceful about newborn sessions in the studio during winter 🤍

My Denver natural light studio is warm, quiet, and designed to keep both baby and parents comfortable while we slow things down and focus on connection. These early days are fleeting, and studio newborn photos allow us to preserve them in the most timeless way.

I only take on a limited number of Newborn sessions a month, so if you are expecting, reach out and we can reserve your spot!

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There is something especially peaceful about newborn sessions in the studio during winter 🤍

My Denver natural light studio is warm, quiet, and designed to keep both baby and parents comfortable while we slow things down and focus on connection. These early days are fleeting, and studio newborn photos allow us to preserve them in the most timeless way.

I only take on a limited number of Newborn sessions a month, so if you are expecting, reach out and we can reserve your spot!

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PERSONALITY MINIS!
Saturday, February 21 in my Centennial studio. Let their personalities shine! This is a quick fun opportunity to let your kids be kids. We will get some sweet entertaining portraits of each child and siblings together if you’d like. These photos make for the cutest gallery walls!

•15 minute sessions. $275 plus $25 for each additional sibling. And don’t forget to include your cute fur babies 🐶 You can choose all color or all black-and-white. Or for $50 extra, you can have color and black-and-white of all images selected.

•These are geared toward children that can sit unassisted and older. This is also a kids only event.

•50% deposit to reserve a spot and the remainder is due the day before the session.

•You can DM, email at shannondrawbaugh@gmail.com, or text me at 813-505-3135 to book your spot!

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PERSONALITY MINIS!
Saturday, February 21 in my Centennial studio. Let their personalities shine! This is a quick fun opportunity to let your kids be kids. We will get some sweet entertaining portraits of each child and siblings together if you’d like. These photos make for the cutest gallery walls!

•15 minute sessions. $275 plus $25 for each additional sibling. And don’t forget to include your cute fur babies 🐶 You can choose all color or all black-and-white. Or for $50 extra, you can have color and black-and-white of all images selected.

•These are geared toward children that can sit unassisted and older. This is also a kids only event.

•50% deposit to reserve a spot and the remainder is due the day before the session.

•You can DM, email at shannondrawbaugh@gmail.com, or text me at 813-505-3135 to book your spot!

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email us | shannondrawbaugh@gmail.com

telephone (813) 505.3135

located in denver, colorado