Shannon Morgan Photography

Three Weddings and A Newborn /Bainbridge Island, WA Wedding Photographer 98110/

Monday, February 20, 2012

Three weddings and a newborn session is exactly what I have been lucky enough to shoot with Laura at Add to Heart Photography. The weddings were in 2011 and the newborn session is tomorrow {with Miss Reece}. I love working with Laura, not only is she an incredible talent but she is also a great time. I think we make a pretty great team and I will jump at the opportunity to 2nd shoot for her any day of the week!

This adorable couple are high school sweet hearts. They were up for anything and so incredibly laid back. It was an honor to witness the first day of their love story as Mr. and Mrs.

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She is HERE!!! /Bainbridge Island, WA Baby Photographer/

Friday, February 17, 2012

The long anticipated day finally arrived Sunday evening when my sister’s water broke at home. I jumped in the car around 10 pm literally shaking with excitement. We had no idea how long it would take for her to arrive but I don’t think any of us anticipated it being 27 hours before it was all said and done. Reece really wanted to be born on Valentines Day apparently, and it couldn’t be more fitting as she is L-O-V-E love. She slide into this world just after midnight on February 14 th. My sister was incredible throughout the entire birth, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. It was such an incredible experience being there for her birth, and a gift I will never forget. Holding her truly feels like I am holding another piece of my heart. Words can’t describe how much I love this girl. Here are a few snapshots of my family with Reece on her Birthday.

Brooks wanted to be swaddled like his cousin. It makes me sad…..look how big MY baby is???

Reece has her official newborn session this Monday. I am so excited as Laura from Add to Heart Photography is shooting the session. She is one of those incredible newborn photographers in our area that I was telling you about, and I just can’t wait to see what she does with my beautiful niece! I am sure I won’t be able to resist snapping a few, but I am really looking forward to watching Laura work her newborn magic. Until then I introduce to you Baby Reece…..

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Griffan - M.E.L.T.I.N.G………she is perfection!

Laura - You are beaming!! So looking forward to meeting her

Marie Gross - Oh, Shannon! She is beautiful! Congrats to your sister and family!

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I’m Back!! {Bainbridge Island WA, Hawaii, Vacation Photographer, 98110}

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Well, we made it back safe and sound. I think we all would have been ok if by some miracle we were unable to fly off the island, but alas that didn’t happen. This trip was a long time coming, as it was our first family vacation not up to Alaska. It was everything we hoped for and then some. We saw more whales than we could count, dolphins and sea turtles. We had a magical experience one evening while walking on the beach at sunset which I can’t wait to share in an upcoming post. The boys swam, swam and swam some more. It was so neat to see how comfortable they felt in the waves by the time we left. Braydon was a semi pro boogie boarder within a few days, and even Brooks was catching waves by the time we left. Of course I can’t leave out my biggest boy of all, Ben. I think he clocked the most time in the water. I have never known a person who can literally get slammed by waves for eight hours straight and still come out smiling. I did exactly what I had planned on doing, which was play with my kids in the sand, enjoy my parents company, read a few books, and relax. It was the closest thing to heaven that I have ever experienced. I am so grateful.

Of course I had to have a session with my family. I even jumped in a few of them {thanks Dad}. I really think I was put on this earth to specialize in Hawaiian Family/Children’s photography. I hope you feel the warmth of our family vacation..

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Griffan - I love the Morgans!

Laura - Sure looks like you had an amazing time and these shots of your boys are hilarious…and of course really adorable! Glad to have ya back though

Brian - Beautiful shots Shannon. looks like you guys had a blast on vacation

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The Definition of Ironic /Bainbridge Island WA, Portrait Photographer 98110/

Thursday, January 26, 2012

i·ron·ic [ahy-ron-ik]

coincidental; unexpected: Example: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.

This post is ironic for sure. January for me is a busy month. You would think it would be the slowest month for a photographer as the weather is cold and people are still recovering from the Holidays. And you are right, it is the slowest month as far as shooting and sessions go, unfortunately the act of actually taking pictures {and editing} takes up about 20% of my job. The other 80% is all business related. I have been insanely busy working on my brand, 2012 welcome packets, collections, the new blog, and updating my website {which you MUST check out as it looks completely different with LOTS of new images/ SMP WEBSITE}. I also take this time to reflect on the past year and I have come to a decision.

I have decided to no longer shoot maternity or newborn sessions, and I will tell you why. I love love love newborns, but I love love love to just hold them and stare at them. It takes an incredible skill set to photograph newborns, one that I am afraid doesn’t come natural to me. I feel there are several INCREDIBLE maternity/newborn photographers in our area that I would be more than happy to refer all of my expecting Mom’s to. So please shoot me an email if you are looking for a great maternity/newborn photographer in the Kitsap area.

This decision has made me realize where my true photographic passion lies. There is just something about shooting children and families that I just can’t put into words. Simply put I love it. I get this same feeling shooting weddings, and I believe I need to follow what my heart is telling me.

With that said I present to you my beautiful sister Lyndsay’s Maternity session! I told you this post was the definition of ironic. What better way to stop shooting maternity/newborn sessions than with shooting a maternity newborn session. It makes total sense to me.

The reality is my life is about to change completely Feb. 22nd {or whenever Baby Reece decides to grace us with her presence}. As a mother of two boys welcoming a baby girl into our family is HUGE, HUGE I tell you! We had Lyndsay’s baby shower last weekend and I bought Reece 4 little pairs of shoes {including pink cowboy boots for future Keith Urban concerts}, 2 tutu’s, 2 bathing suits, 2 jackets, 1 pair of sunglasses {to go with said bathing suits}, and countless hair accessories. This is a DREAM come true for me {I am sure it is pretty exciting for my sister as well}! And yes I agreed to shoot Baby Reece’s newborn session.

WARNING: If you are a normal woman and gained some weight in area’s besides your belly, this post may be disturbing. My sister made pregnancy look like she simply put a small basketball under her shirt. I am still working through my feelings of jealousy but that is my own issue.

Lyndsay {featuring Baby Reece}

I told you she was a freak of nature! A beautiful freak of nature. Also I will be out of town January 26-February 4th. One word…..Aloha!!

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Lorie Lighty - Awesome writing style!

Chris Kleidon - You are way too super cute and she’s way over Gorgeous! Isn’t that the way it works? It’s not just newborn pics, it’s pics for the rest of her life! A guarenteed client for the rest of her life. Oh and let me tell you how SUPERY DUPERY F-U-N a little girl is. Ohhhhhh the pink the pouf the sparkle and the total cuteness! Life is so exciting and fun with a little girl!

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