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Hey, I'm Shawna! I serve  sentimental mamas who love timeless, heart-warming images of family in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.

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There is just nothing quite like a newborn session.  I love how new parents adore their little bundle and you can see it in their eyes and feel it in their voice.  Emily and Morgan invited me into their beautiful home to document Grayson’s newborn stage, and I genuinely loved every minute!  Emily is a gorgeous […]

Borem | Newborn

Oct 31, 2018

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I’ve been photographing the Waldrop family for over a year now, and have been so blessed to see them grow together!  And oh my goodness sweet little Olivia…could she be any cuter?!  She was so smily and animated for our session, and I truly loved capturing all her expressions! Here are a few of my favorites […]

Waldrop | Family

Sep 20, 2018

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“A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” I enjoyed my time with the Brady family capturing little baby Pierce in all his adorable sweetness!  You can immediately tell how loved he is by the looks on Amber and Kyle’s faces! <3 One of my favorite things about […]

Brady | Newborn

Sep 17, 2018

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If you love sweet little babies in big beautiful bows, you are going to LOVE this session! I was so honored to capture little Ainsley’s newborn photos, surrounded by nothing but love and adoration from her beautiful parents, Gina and Ryan. We listened to Jack Johnson throughout the session (Ainsley appears to be a huge […]

Ainsley | Newborn

Jun 27, 2018

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“There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the love between a mother and son.”   Studio: Studio of Hampton Roads

Matthews | Motherhood

Jun 7, 2018

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“We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” -Maya Angelou    

Westfall | Family

May 22, 2018

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“It takes someone brave to be a mother, someone strong to raise a child, and someone special to love someone more than herself.” Studio: Lynn Acres Dress: Provided by Shawna’s Client Closet      

Kelsey | Motherhood

May 17, 2018

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Meet baby Guinevere.  Sweet, cuddly, and has the most loving of parents! I’m so fond of this sweet family, and was beyond honored to capture their special time together as a family of 3!            

Guinevere | Newborn

Apr 19, 2018

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A beautiful mama, with two little girls, just 21 months apart, and perfect as can be. I loved shooting this motherhood session at the beautiful Lynn Acres, it ended up being to perfect room to roam around and capture love for this sweet fam!      

Ashley | Motherhood

Mar 30, 2018

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“And she loved a little girl very very much Even more than she loved herself.” . Oh goodness that couldn’t be more true. It’s really quite amazing the amount of LOVE that you can gain from having a child.  It’s incredible. I love highlighting pregnancy in these simple yet classy milk baths. Florals, lace, and […]

Heather | Maternity

Aug 4, 2017

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