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    Thank you for visiting. My name is Shannon, and I'm based out of College Station, Texas. I've been serving the Bryan/College Station area since 2010 and specialize in newborn portraiture. I only take limited sessions each month and encourage expecting moms to contact me as soon as possible, but no later than the beginning of their third trimester.

    I have two goals in my business: to capture beautiful, timeless portraits of your family and to provide each client with personal attention from the moment we meet until you receive your prints and products. I want you to feel taken care of the whole time.

    If I can serve you and your family in this way, please use the contact form on this site, send me an email, or call me on the phone. I would love to capture this season of life for you!!

Friday, May 17, 2013

Ilan | Newborn Photographer in Bryan/College Station

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Ilan.  8 days old.

“Shannon is a joy to work with! Her pictures truly capture the essence of our family.  She is very thoughtful and sincere. She works to give you the absolute best and she won’t settle for anything less.”
~Ayesha de la Fuente

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Does he not have the most beautiful face?  Ilan is special to me because I photographed his older brother when he was a newborn (and somewhat new to College Station).  It really is the best to be able to make that connection with a family and document important moments for them.

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“The Thinker”:)

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But he couldn’t *quite* keep his eyes open.

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Crocheted hat courtesy of And Whatnot Boutique.

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Ahhh, black and white, how I love you for these classic images.

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I love this particular pose because there are so many angles to photograph the baby from.  Knitted pants courtesy of And Whatnot Boutique.

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There’s older brother.

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And the whole sweet family.

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Thank you for the joy of capturing your new family of four.  I really count it an honor and a privilege!

Expecting?  Please contact me at the beginning of your 3rd trimester to schedule your newborn session.  Click here: Contact Me.

Wanna stay up to date through Facebook with current sessions and tips?  Click here: Shannon Morton Photography.  And then click “Like.”  You’ll be all set!

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Ava | Newborn Photographer in College Station

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Ava.  10 days old.

“Being a first-time mom, I had huge expectations for our newborn photos…and Shannon did not disappoint!  Throughout the entire process, she projected a sense of calmness and endless patience with me and my newborn that resulted in classic, picture perfect photos that I’ll cherish a lifetime. “
- Ashlee Schoenvogel
Ava slept like a dream!  She let me pose her so easily.  Thank you, sweet baby!
 Headband is courtesy of GingerPop Boutique.  Her felt items are beautiful and classic!
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I do love the baby portraits in color, but every once in a while I see one that would be gorgeous as a black and white.
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The delicate blanket that Ava is sleeping on in this picture is actually her mom’s baby blanket.  Ava’s grandmother had saved it, and her mom wanted to include it in her newborn pictures.  Absolutely!  Her mom also brought a bunch of pearls for a vintage look.
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This gorgeous hat is courtesy of Adorable Props.  She makes wonderfully unique items, imported all the way from Canada.  ;)
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Love, love, love the birth announcement we were able to create.  Ava was simply gorgeous!
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And finally, the timeline cover for Facebook.  :)
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What a joy to be your first photographer, Ava!  I’m so excited to watch you grow.  Can’t wait to see more of your sweet smiles.

Expecting?  Please contact me at the beginning of your 3rd trimester to schedule your newborn session.  Click here: Contact Me.

Wanna stay up to date through Facebook with current sessions and tips?  Click here: Shannon Morton Photography.  And then click “Like.”  You’ll be all set!

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Caleb | Bryan College Station Newborn Photographer

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 Caleb. 6 days old.

“Our newborn experience with Shannon was above and beyond what we’ve experienced with any other photographer. Shannon is such a warm person and made us feel right at home during the session…so much so that I might have drooled a little on her couch during my nap! The photographs she captured of our son are a treasure–I smile every time I look at them. Thank you, Shannon, for the beautiful pictures and for making the process so easy!!”

~Toni  Chanley

 

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When I initially visit with the parents, I like to find out what colors are in the baby’s nursery, what colors they like in general, and any other special things they might want to include in the portraits.  Then I’ll set things out in advance like this gray crocheted hat (courtesy of And Whatnot Boutique) and my gray cable knit blanket.

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Caleb’s mom also brought this fun gray hat, so since it was easy enough to switch hats…  :)

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Then, I also get out other backdrops, hats, etc. that might be more neutral or even gender specific.  This baby blue blanket is one of my favorites because of its texture.

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Oddly enough, I’ve gotten fairly good at being able to predict when the baby will smile.  The key is to have LOTS of patience because you have to hold your camera and wait for that exact moment.  Although predictable, it’s pretty fleeting!

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Caleb’s dad is a drummer, and they wanted to include some element of that in his pictures.  Caleb cooperated beautifully!

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Another great crocheted hat from And Whatnot Boutique.

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Baby rolls and squishy lips!!

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We also created some unique birth announcements for them to mail out and a timeline cover for Facebook (that’s one of the complimentary items I like to include for each of my newborn clients).

FRONT of announcement

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BACK of announcement

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Facebook timeline cover photo

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Expecting?  Please contact me at the end of your 2nd trimester to schedule your newborn session.  Click here: Contact Me.

Wanna stay up to date through Facebook with current sessions and tips?  Click here: Shannon Morton Photography.  And then click “Like.”  You’ll be all set!

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Bluebonnet mini-sessions 2013 | College Station Photographer

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Welcome, welcome to a quick overview of my 2013 bluebonnet mini-sessions.  The following pictures span 4 different days and 2 different locations across Bryan/College Station.  I host a number of different mini-sessions throughout the year, and if you’re interested in being on the email list for sign-ups, please use the contact form on this site or send me an email directly-  smortonphotography@gmail.com.  I’d be happy to put you on the list!

Let’s start with my precious nephew Jakob…pretty dapper, no?  Love him!!!

 

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This is my lovely assistant Holly’s daughter, whom we affectionately call NorNor!!  Love her, too!!

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Well, pretty much I love all of these babies.  Also, notice the different color choices for these mini-sessions.  White and denim are pretty traditional when it comes to Texas bluebonnets, but I also encourage folks to try different shades of blue, yellow, green, and even pink…for a girl of course!  ;)

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I saw one newborn, lots of babies, siblings, families, and even grandparents!  I always gets excited for the Spring in Texas.  And this year’s bluebonnets were particularly beautiful.

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We had to have a little silly with our serious business.  ;)

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This was my third year to photograph these darling twins.  They keep getting bigger, and hopefully my photography keeps getting better.  ;)

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This was one of 5 precious families that drove up from Houston to see me.

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Too cool for bluebonnets.  ;)

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There was even a Pinterest-inspired gender announcement.  :)

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Okay, if you made it this far, a big high five to you!!  If you’re interested in being on the mini-session contact list, don’t hesitate to contact me (smortonphotography@gmail.com).   I’d love to serve you and your family!

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Alianna | Newborn Photographer in College Station

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 Alianna.  7 days old.

Beautiful, delicate Alianna came to my in-home studio in College Station for her newborn session in early February.  Just one week old, this precious little one had the roundest, sweetest face.   She slept like an angel and gave us lots of opportunities to document this fleeting stage of life.

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We started with an updated family portrait.  Just look at how happy big brother Liam is to have a new sister!

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Bonnet courtesy of lilian grace creations.

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Love these macro shots.  The details are so small, and the macro lens enables me to document them.

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10 little toes nestled inside Daddy’s hands.  Love!

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Mom brought this headband and skirt.  I’m happy to incorporate as many personal items as I can.

It’s what makes your images look unique!

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Expecting?  Please contact me at the end of your 2nd trimester to schedule your newborn session.  Click here: Contact Me.

Wanna stay up to date through Facebook with current sessions and tips?  Click here: Shannon Morton Photography.  And then click “Like.”  You’ll be all set!

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