I will still keep this site up and running for awhile, but please check www.shannonsteenphotography.com for any future posts and updates. 

Thanks so much for your continued support!

Shannon

Whether you have a point and shoot, a dslr, or dare I say it an i-phone, get out those cameras today and spend some time capturing your special moments with those you love.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

However I got my gear and headed over.  Mrs. and Mr. V have been blessed with 6 children(3 boys and 3 girls).  I honestly love love love large families.  There never seems to be a dull moment  

Thanks for allowing me into your home V Family!!  Hopefully we will get together this spring/summer for some outdoor family photos =)

        2010 was a great year for SSP.   To show my gratidue to all my 2010 clients I am giving away 1(one) 11×14 Canvas print!*

I have picked one favourite image from each of my 2010 sessions.**  To win all you have to do is get the most ‘Likes”.  Only ’likes’ will be counted as a vote. 

To get votes have your family and friends “like” Shannon Steen Photography
 and than have them vote for your image by
liking it. 

Contest will close February 5th at 5pm.  If you dont want your image to be in this contest please email me at
shannonsteenphotography@hotmail.com and I will remove it.  

Check out the album here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=280005&id=236184534906&saved#!/album.php?aid=280005&id=236184534906

*There is no cash value to this prize, it includes 1(one) 11×14 canvas
**Does not inlclude mini sessions

This was Jessicas third pregnancy(arent they blessed?!). She right away went with a midwife(different from her other two pregnancies), and as her pregnancy progressed she decided(with much research) to do a home birth.  She than asked me if I would photograph the birth.  I was honoured and of course said yes!  Not only was this my first birth to photograph but it was also my first birth to witness(besides delivering my son).

Here is a little quote from Jessicas birth story that she has shared with friends and family.

“…

Before long, I was in the final stage of labour and got into the tub.  This was the hardest phase for me, as it is for most woman, but with the help and support of my wonderful husband and my midwives, I did it. 

I was able to feel the baby’s head come down and was guiding my pushing because of that.  The midwives (who were all sitting alongside the tub), allowed me to follow my own lead, with some gentle reminders that I could do this, and I was doing it well.  After just a few short minutes and a couple of pushes, I had birthed Landon Carter Chang into my own hands and brought him onto my own chest at 12:57am on Thursday, January 20th. 

There he was, our son.  A first for me in SO many ways.  First son, first natural labour, first COMPLETELY drug free labour,  first home birth, first water birth and the first time I had birth my own child into my own hands.  An amazing way to bring a child into the world. …”

I hope you enjoy these photos Jessica and family.  If anybody who is reading this and is interested in having birth photography for your next miracle PLEASE give Jessica a call and or email.  Her email is livethemomentphotography@gmail.com You can check out her fan page here:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Breath-Of-Life-Birth-Photography-By-Jessica-Chang/142379575801365

Thank you so much Jessica for allowing me into your home, it is something that I will always cherish and never forget. 

Enjoy…

So obviously when my father in laws new fiance asked me to take their engagement photos I quickly agreed.  I obviously wont be shooting their wedding, so it was very nice to do this for them. 

It was a VERY cold day however we some how managed not to freeze during the shoot and when we were finsihed we all warmed up to a nice warm cup of hot chocolate.

We are so excited for you two and cant wait till May!  Congratulations!!

So obviously after all that planning you would expect the shoot to go smoothly,  however little Heath had other plans.  His combine(John Deere of course!) needed his attention.  Although the shoot didnt go as planned, I think the pictures turned out perfect!  There may not be that ‘perfect’ family posed picture, however there are photos that capture who Heath and Hanna are. 

Hanna is a precious as she looks. She looks just like her mama.  Heath is an adorable busy little man, who truly is a farmer in training.  And he obviously has great taste in tractors!

Enjoy your sneak peak “S” family, thanks for allowing me in your home. 

What a wonerful canvas God has given me to capture!

Although it was a LOT of work(I know see why photographers charged so much for them!) I would love to start offering these to my clients.  So if your interested in having one made let me know and we can sit down and discuss the different options.

Here are a couple photos that I took before I gave it away.

I hope you all have a Happy New Year!!

Shannon

With a new year comes new changes.  In my personal like I want to be a better person, grow my relationship with God(I wouldnt be here today if it werent for him!), be a better wife and mother, and start using less chemicals in my house for cleaning(already working on that).  For Shannon Steen Photography there are a lot of changes I want to see.  I would love to have a new website up and running soon,  learn to say ‘no’,  and work more on my farm photography.  I have learned a lot in this past year, which is why you will see changes in my prices and my policies.  I have to remember(and so do my clients) that I am running a business and that my time is valuable.  I have designed new packages for clients that I feel will suit all budgets.  I also will no longer be booking a shoot without first receiving payment.  This way I wont be turning down potential clients if you cant make it to the photo session/wedding.  

2010 has been a great journey and I am very blessed to be where I am today.  I cannot wait to see what 2011 has in store for Shannon Steen Photography.     Thank you to all my past/present/ and future clients!

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