SW Photography

Baby Jayden

Shannon — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:53:23 +0000

A few months ago I had the chance to meet up with this adorable couple for some maternity photos! They were expecting their first baby – a little boy.
(I love seeing the before and after pics. Don’t you! It is sooo amazing to know that there’s a little human being in there!)

Since then they brought their little bundle of joy into the world – Hooray!!!!

Funny story….. I had our little girl a few days before they had Jayden! Cool, right?! I know! Okay, so here I am going to the hospital elevator when I look up and ‘BAM’ there’s Brandon aka Daddy!! hahaha funny. They had just had the little guy!! Guess what?! I got to meet him – THAT day! It was so cool for that to happen. Mommy looked FABULOUS for just having him!! I even got to see the new Daddy change a diaper…. *sigh* totally brought back some memories of when we had our first daughter. =) ahhaa… Well, it was just a blessing to see them on that special day! Jayden is an absolute cutie pie. Congratulations you two! Job well done

Introducing little Jayden -

Okay… one more yawn photo because it is so cute!!!! (Umm… I must have been boring him! heheeee)

XOXXO
Shannon

Happy Independence Day America!!!

Shannon — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:38:51 +0000

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.

Class of 2010! || T.’s Senior Portraits

Shannon — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:09:24 +0000

What fun I had with Tori! We headed out to Ft. Pickens for the perfect backdrop for Senior portraits. We had many laughs during our shoot. Plus I was HUGE pregnant during this shoot and was totally out of breath the whole time! lol It was hysterical. But Tori was a trooper with me… Thanks for baring with me!

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!!

Baby Bump! || J.’s Maternity Shoot

Shannon — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:01:06 +0000

I am so blessed to have met this sweet couple. They are expecting their first little bundle of joy!! I don’t know about you guys… but there is nothing like the first. I am so excited to meet your newest addition! I am so happy for you guys and I pray many blessings on you and your family. God has wonderful things in store for you!

The W. Family

Shannon — Sat, 22 May 2010 01:51:53 +0000

I had a great time with this fun family! Their little girl was A-DOR-A-BLE!! She is such a sweetie and full of smiles and grins. I absolutely loved photographing you guys! Thank you so much for a wonderful time!! =)

Seriously! Is she not the cutest?! =)

XOXXO
Shannon Wermers

Wedding Bells! || The Garito Wedding

Shannon — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:02:52 +0000

Big Congratulations to Phil and Shawna!! I am so very happy for you guys. =) I have had the privilege of photographing this gorgeous couple on several occasions and I was completely thrilled to have been asked to photograph their wedding!

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

Kennedy turns 1! {Pace, FL. Child Photographer}

Shannon — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:34:22 +0000

I cannot believe that Kennedy is ONE! I have had the pleasure of photographing sweet Kennedy when she was an infant and then for Christmas. She is such a little doll and has the greatest parents! =) Thank you so much for the opportunity to photograph her first birthday…. I had a great time capturing her special day!

Happy Birthday Kennedy!!

XOXXO
Shannon

Be Bold, Be Sassy…..Have Fun! ~Boudoir Session~

Shannon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:58:46 +0000

Warning – Sensitive Material – There is some ’skin’ showing. Please don’t scroll down if you may be leery.

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

The Barton’s Fabulous Christmas Day shoot || Pensacola Photographer

Shannon — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:24:27 +0000

I had the pleasure of shooting this amazing family on Christmas day! Yes… you read correctly, it was Christmas Day. lol Their oldest daughter was only in town for Christmas day and they really wanted some family portraits done. So I said, “let’s do it!”

We met in the downtown Pensacola area and it was a gorgeous day!! The sun was shinning, hardly a cloud in the sky and of course I had this awesome family. Their youngest daughter is such a hoot! Total ham and did I mention she has the coolest red hair! I totally wish I could pull off that color – I would do it you know! She was really cute and we had many laughs with her. It was so sweet to see the sisterly love between the girls. *sigh* reminds me of my sisters and now my two daughters. It was so joyous watching them.

Thank you Barton Family for choosing me for your family portraits! I had a great time with you and it was a blessing to have shared a part of Christmas Day with you!!

XOXXO

Shannon

A Heart 2 Heart ~ Destination Wedding and Newborn Photographer

Shannon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:36:12 +0000

So, I have decided that I would start blogging about personal thoughts, situations or just my life! lol. I will call these blog posts – Heart 2 Heart. Think of it as a one on one. As if it were just you and me in a coffee shop or sitting at the kitchen table or even over lunch talking. I want you to read and feel that you can laugh with me or at me (whichever makes it fun for you) lol or feel that even though you might have never met me – that we are friends. It’s my way of sharing my personality, thoughts/ideas and experiences with you. Hopefully, if you don’t know me; you will after reading some of my heart to heart posts.

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.