belle mere
Welcome! Thank you for visiting. I’m glad you’re here! I am a natural light photographer located in Denver, CO. I specialize in maternity, newborns and families. My focus and expertise is a natural & relaxed family portrait session that captures the connection & bond of your family.
I am a Mama to three sweet, beautiful children. They really take my breath away. And they are the reason I became so inspired by photography. I wish I could document every single second so I don’t forget it all. Time keeps passing more quickly each year, and photographs make at least that one moment stand still in time, and I love that.
Some useless facts about me: I spent my childhood in New Jersey, then headed to Florida for college and many years after, and relocated to Denver, Colorado in 2020 for our next grand adventure. I am an only child, coffee enthusiast & margarita lover. I’m married to my college sweetheart, and along with our 3 children, we also have two adorable King Charles Cavaliers. I’m a girly girl. I love pink and tulle and flowers. Yet I’m also obsessed with all things farmhouse, shabby chic & boho.
But all you really have to know about me is that I’m a dreamer, and I’m inspired by the emotional connection of family, the bond of siblings and the soul of a child. I want to create artistic family heirlooms. In 5, 10, 50 years from now, I want these images to stir an emotion inside and bring you back to this day, and help you remember all that the mind forgets over time.
I shoot with the mirrorless Nikon Z6. My lenses include an 85mm 1.4, a 24mm 1.8, and a 50mm 1.8. My work has been featured on The Motherhood Anthology, The Kindred Path, Lapeche Journal, Cradle & Folk, The Fount Collective, Beyond the Wanderlust, Lemonade & Lenses, In Beauty & Chaos, Light Inspired & Photo Artistry.
Thank you so much for considering me as your photographer to document the loves in your life. Can’t wait to meet you!
-Shannon
HOLIDAY MINIS! The holiday set is going up this weekend in my Centennial Studio, and I’m booking both Christmas Pajama Minis and Formal Holiday Minis by appointment for the whole season. These are 30 min sessions, $500 and includes the session fee and 5 digital images of your choosing. And you also have an opportunity to add more images after you receive your proof gallery. Come join me for some holiday cheer! You can DM me, text me at 813-505-3135 or email me at shannondrawbaugh@gmail.com to book your session. Can’t wait for an amazing holiday season 🌲
Another dreamy fall session! If you waited till the last minute, I have a few spots in my schedule where I can squeeze you in over the next 2 weeks. DM me, or text me at (813) 505-3135 and I can get you on the calendar ❤️
Always thankful to so many sweet and beautiful families that continue to come back to me every year ❤️
* all outfits from my client wardrobe *
I usually post my sneak peaks in my stories, but this one deserves a permanent fixture on my feed. This is a glimpse from today’s newborn session. And swipe to see the maternity session! This pup 🥹
It’s officially October! I’ve been going strong with fall sessions and we have approximately one month left of outdoor sessions before it’s just too cold and chilly for little ones. I have a few spots left on my calendar for the end of October and beginning of November if anyone is interested!
