Blast from My PAST!!! {Washington Family Photographer}

This past week I had the pleasure of shooting a friend from high school whom I havn't seen in over ten years!  He has a beautiful family with kids the same ages as mine.  There is always something so comforting in seeing an old friend so happy and doing so well.  I look forward to seeing them often, and getting our little ones together very soon :)!!  Thank you "K" family, I had more fun than you know :)!!

More, More MORE!!! {Gig Harbor Family Portrait Photographer}

I am about an hour away from jumping in the car and heading to the airport for a red eye flight to Wisconsin for a really good friends wedding.  I am SO excited :)!!  But before I head off I had to post more pictures from my FUN session with th "H" family!!  It will be hard to pick my favorites to put on here, but I will do my best :)!!  Thank you so much "H" family, it was a true pleasure :)!!

Picture Perfect! {Manchester WA, Family Photographer}

My session this past week was with such a wonderfully classic family. They picked such beautiful colors to wear which just complimented the green location we chose perfectly. We noticed a few of the trees starting to turn while we were shooting which made me all the more excited for beautiful fall pictures. Meanwhile, I am in love with this adorable seven year old Mr. "A", and can't get over his mothers goregous curls!! Thank you "S" family, it was truly a pleasure :)!!

Cloudy Beaches!! {Southworth, WA Family Photographer}

I love looking for new locations!  The "T" family was looking for a casual beachy feel for their session, and I think we found the perfect spot for them.  I never know whether to be happy or sad when the clouds roll in on days that I have a session, but I am begining to LOVE a cloudy dramatic sky :)!!  This family was beyond fun to shoot.  Mr. "A" brought his guitar and his energy, and little Miss "A" is as sweet as she looks.  Thank you "S" family!!

PS - A few clients have now ordered their Holiday cards and I have to tell you they look incredible.  They also come in five different finishes...matte, gloss, linen, watercolor, and pearl (I am so getting the pearl :))!!

A Day at the Beach with Nana P!!

Many of you may or may not know that my mother recently moved to Port Orchard. She only lives about 10 minutes away, and I honestly have no idea how my little family has managed these past 10 year without her!! It has been incredible to have Sunday dinners with my siblings, and just know that she could be at my house in minutes instead of 3000 miles away. I appreciate all that she does for my children, and I am so thankful they will know her like I do.

Here are a few shots I got during our recent location search this week.

Giving Back...{Port Orchard, WA Photographer}

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $600 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in Kitsap County, WA. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story by Oct. 31 2009 To: shannon@shannonmphotography.com

The winner will be announced on November 7th 2009 so they can have their pieces of art by Christmas -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Shannon Morgan

Also if you are not in Kitsap County, WA and know someone who is deserving check out www.givingisawesome.com to see if there is a photographer closer to you who is giving back as well. Also a huge shout out to all the other photographers participating in this amazing event!!

More Alaskan Edits!!

Slowly, slowly, picking at all the Alaskan pictures from our trip. You will probably see them trickling in for months to come :)!



This is a trappers cabin, which are very common in Alaska. Hunters and Trappers build them and then use them a few weeks out of the year. Most will leave them accessible to people to use, in return you leave behind something that future travelers can enjoy. We stayed in this little cabin for one night because there was a lot of bear activity in the area.

I just loved the textures in this shot.


And I had to throw one snapshot in of a Red Salmon. See the joy in my husbands face, and my son's fingers barely touching the fish :)!!

Holiday Family Portraits.....

Holiday Cards 2009