hillsboro wedding photographer samantha shannon photography 01

WELCOME to the JOURNAL

This is where connection, light, and timeless storytelling meet. As a Portland family photographer, I craft images that reflect the beauty of your everyday moments—soft, sentimental, and full of heart.

THE LATEST POST

HEY!  It’s 2020!  2019 was a whirlwind of a year, and I’m so excited to see what 2020 will bring.  I remember planning out my goals when I first started this business in 2011 (because you know your Type A girl is listing out her 1, 3, 5, 9, and 10 year goals), and I […]

REad post

ALL RECENT POSTS:

hillsboro wedding photographer samantha shannon photography 01

Weddings

Best of 2019 Weddings // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

HEY!  It’s 2020!  2019 was a whirlwind of a year, and I’m so excited to see what 2020 will bring.  I remember planning out my goals when I first started this business in 2011 (because you know your Type A girl is listing out her 1, 3, 5, 9, and 10 year goals), and I […]

loch lolly tree farm wedding near hillsboro, oregon

Weddings

North Plains, Oregon Wedding: Rachel and Justin // Hillsboro Wedding Photographer

Get ready, friends.  Rachel and Justin got married at Loch Lolly Tree Farm in North Plains, Oregon over the weekend, and it was ONE AMAZING PARTY!!  From the bride’s PERFECT style (lace!  cowgirl boots! pink crinoline!) to the heartfelt toasts and the mountaintop sunset photos, this day was a photographer’s DREAM! Rachel and Justin chose […]

mcmenamins grand lodge wedding in forest grove, oregon - portland wedding photographer

Tips

FAQ Friday: What Is An Unplugged Wedding?

When I meet with potential wedding clients, I love to bring a folder full of wedding planning info for them.  Besides the fact that I am one of those people who love to assemble folders full of information (cough, Leslie Knope, cough), I genuinely want each couple to walk away with the best wedding planning […]

MUST READS

family portrait guide

Portland families,
get my best tips for creating the family portraits of your dreams

Make sure your next session is the best ever with my favorite locations, what to wear, and mistakes to avoid.

    request detailed information

    I'm currently booking family sessions for 2025. I'd love to hear more about your family's story and see if we'd be a good fit for each other.