It’s July 4 and I’m positive that everyone is going to be with family, friends or the combination of both for BBQs and fireworks! Yes, it’s going to be a day of celebration for us all. But with all that aside we as a nation of grateful citizens need to remember those that sacrificed their lives to make sure that we can celebrate such a wonderful day. =)
So I want to say a big THANK YOU to all the military men and women who gave us our freedom from the beginning, to the present and in the future. We are forever grateful. =)

And a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to my Clint, LT “Dean” Wermers, I love you honie and I was and am still so proud of you! to have served beside you as your wife!!!! ‘Til we meet again my love…..

So today I will leave you with this……..
(before you read below…..yes…I’m still writing thank you notes…… lol there were a lot! I am truly blessed and loved by many who I know and have never met)

A little something I wrote on a thank you note to a sister squadron in Mississippi, because it not only speaks to them, but to all of us military spouses… men and women.

“Please know that as a military spouse, you are more than just a spouse! You stand beside your loved one…… supporting them in what they love and in protecting our country. You are VERY important and never forget that! It was an honor to stand beside my hubby as his wife; for us and for our country. Stand tall, stand strong and know that God walks with you. Take care of yourselves and your family! Only few of us are lucky to be called a military spouse. =) God Bless you! ”

Love,
Shannon Wermers

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!!

*Thanks to MCP actions for the free flag template that you can add pictures to it. =) Click MCP to check out their blog and for the template.

Thank you so much for the great time! Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful graduation and a blessed future! I know you will become an amazing woman in this world.

I just love this photo! We were joking around when I shot it….. it totally shows her personality!!

Seriously! Is she not the cutest?! =)

XOXXO
Shannon Wermers

It was a beautiful wedding, with a stunning couple and a day blessed by God. The ceremony was held at the NAS Pensacola Chapel and it was magical. Filled with friends and family; we all got to witness a union between them. It was fabulous. After the ceremony we hopped on a trolley and ran around NAS Pensacola for some photos! Then off to the reception at the NAS Pensacola Officer’s Club! We had a great time and got some amazing photos!!

Thank you for being so patient with me guys! I was very pregnant and getting into my ‘fav’ shooting positions was – well….let’s just say— it was interesting! lol I’m sure we all had some great laughs!!
I had a wonderful time! Thank you!

Phil and Shawna – I pray many blessings upon your family and your marriage! You are wonderful people and I am very honored to have you as a client and a friend!

Love ya and God Bless!

*Special Thank you to my second photographer, Jiuli of J Hofstetter Photography
You were a life saver!

XOXXO
Shannon Wermers

Boudoir and what it means to me.

Boudoir is something that is sassy, passionate, sexy, flirty and not to mention FUN! It’s a BOLD step for me. lol  I love to show that a woman is more than sexual, but powerful, beautiful and bold. Being a Christian I have often tinkered with the idea of shooting boudoir. Why would it be a Christian debate? Well, good question. For me, I don’t want to offend people w/ explicit views of woman, man and God – when they are trying to walk the path… ya know? Okay, so here’s the deal. On the other hand God gave the World – Man and God gave Man – Woman. He doesn’t want us to be alone but together – as one.  With that said – I believe that it’s okay to share these things between a husband and wife. I will and would never do a boudoir session that has no meaning or class to it.  So, if that’s the style you may be seeking – I’m not the photographer for you. LOL.  And I say that with all the love in the world. I just wouldn’t feel comfortable stepping into that part of Boudoir.

I will be offering Boudoir sessions for Brides to Be and Wives. Something that they can give as a gift to the hubby’s. Whether the hubby is an out of towner businessman, overseas Military man or just something sweet, artful and sensual to give to their man.

Here is a sample of my boudoir session. I have posted some discreet images of the boudoir shoot.  ;)

If you are interested in having a boudoir session done – please give me a call and I can give you the link and password to view the entire session.  =)

====== AGAIN this is your warning ===Don’t scroll down if you would be offended. Thanks and with loads of love!!========

Some Evening ‘Pre-Boudoir’ Fun -

XOXXO
Shannon Wermers
SW Photography

Today’s Topic – The BIG cross-country MOVE to San Diego, CA.

So, I find myself thinking – I am really going to miss Pensacola! There are a few reasons why.

1. I have met some really cool people (Yep – this includes fellow military spouses, my clients, fellow photographers and neighbors)

2. The beaches are incredibly beautiful (yes…I know, San Diego has those too! haha)

3. My business has begun to really take off!!!!

I have received loads of inquiries for the 2010 wedding season, but atlas, I cannot book them. So SAD, I know. So you’re thinking – why don’t you just fly back? Well, I would LOVE to do that, but it’s the travel fees that don’t fit into the B&G’s budget. Total bummer, I know!!

I am totally THRILLED to get to San Diego and to meet new people and all the new places to photograph. It’s exciting to think about it! Only one thing I sit and ponder everyday; how am I going to hit the ground running in a new place? What do I need to do to market myself there?

I do believe that God helps those; that help themselves. I truly don’t expect to get there and there be a line out my door and the phone ringing off the hook to have me as their photographer (although that would REALLY rock *wink wink @ God) lol. I do believe it will take some time, energy, a lot of hard work and networking. My goal is to have some weddings booked for Fall 2010 – wish me luck!!

So let me tell you that I have emailed/contacted some of the San Diego area Wedding Consultants and it’s both exciting and awkward! hahahaha… just imagine – me sitting at the computer, starting to write an email to someone who doesn’t know me from Adam. It’s hysterical. I really wish you could be in my mind or in the room; as I laugh at myself for sounding corny in the email. It’s like I’m saying, “Hi, I’m Shannon of SW Photography. I’ll be moving to San Diego and would love to meet you for lunch or a cup of coffee sometime. Oh and would you like to be my friend and maybe network with me?”

Okay, No that’s not how the email really goes, but in my head – I feel like that’s what I am saying! Bwahahahaa… I’m very confident and know that I can make it out in Cali, but it’s always that first plunge into the dark before your eyes adjust; that you are scared, unsure and can feel the rush of adrenaline aka excitement of the unknown.

Hopefully with God’s good graces and lots of prayers – I will find favor among the people in San Diego and everywhere I should go to do what I love!

XOXXO

Shannon

]]> http://www.portraitsbysw.com/2010/01/heart-2-heart-destination-wedding-and-newborn-photographer/feed/ 2 http://www.portraitsbysw.com/2009/12/coffee-break-the-drowsy-poet-coffee-company-paceflorida/ http://www.portraitsbysw.com/2009/12/coffee-break-the-drowsy-poet-coffee-company-paceflorida/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:11:06 +0000 Shannon http://www.portraitsbysw.com/?p=352 Need a coffee break?! Especially when it’s so nice and chilly outside? Pace, Florida has a premiere Coffee shop that is just the place for you! I, honestly, am not just saying that. I mean it. My girls go to the preschool down the street from the Coffee Break and many of us pop-in to grab a yummy cup of coffee or for me, since I’m preggers, a hot chocolate. Don’t drink coffee? They have plenty of options for you! Personally my girls love their Orange Cream blended drink. Do you remember those delicious orange Flintstone’s push pops? Yep…totally tastes like those! YUMMMMMM… lol

Seriously, though – you need to experience the Coffee Break featuring The Drowsy Poet Coffee. Please have a Mocha for me!!! lol

Coffee Break

4620 Woodbine Road

Pace, Florida

#850-994-2080

Photo taken by J. Hoffstetter Photography when we had our family portraits done. (Yes! Even Photographers have their portraits done too!! lol)

XOXXO

Shannon

We had her party at a local gymnastics place, Flippin’ Out, in Milton, Florida. She wanted a SpongeBob Squarepants party with ‘Crabby Patties’ for lunch! HA! What a kid. So off to McDonald’s I went for some ‘Crabby Patties’ aka cheeseburgers for her party. Plus we had a SpongeBob cake made and designed by Sugar Topped Creations! It was FABULOUS and tasted great! Thanks Christine!! She LOVED it. In fact, one of the parents thought the cake was part of the party decor. Awesome!
I’ll have some more photos of the Sugar Topped Creation’s cake later, but I wanted to share a photo of Cadence and her cake.

I’m so lucky to be blessed with healthy and happy girls.

Happy Birthday Cadence!!

Love,
Mommy