Portraits that show your truest personality
Louisville, Kentucky Family Portrait + Branding Photographer
When is the last time you updated your family photos?
If you can’t remember it’s time to capture the fleeting moments of your family’s journey. I’m here to help create timeless portraits that celebrate your family’s unique story.
Document your family as they grow
Experience a stress-free photo session
Pictures that become treasured heirlooms
Create new memories with your family
You deserve to…
Don’t worry, I’ll help you with the heavy lifting.
I help you take the guess work out of preparing for your photos shoot, and I help you create albums and wall art that are just as precious as your family.
Having helped over 50 families show up and show out at their photo sessions, I know how to make the experience fun and relaxed. I’ll guide you through the planning, so you can just be yourselves and walk away with gorgeous keepsakes that celebrate your unique story. Let’s create some amazing memories together!
The Process Made Easy
Inquire
Ready to book? Submit your form, chat with me in 24 hours, sign the contract, and schedule your vision consult!
Vision Consult
During the vision consult, I'll listen to your ideas (or help you find them) and create a mood board with outfits and locations for your approval!
Photo Shoot
Just show up, have fun, and I’ll help with poses! You choose your images that day, and we’ll discuss products and delivery.
It’s Ya’ Girl Shantel
I’m a wife, daughter, god-mother, and a whole lot of other titles that I’m proud to wear because it marks my place within a family. I’ve been photographing family moments since I was 8-years-old and I had to develop film at Rite-Aid.
With over 10 years of experience as a professional journalist, I launched my photography business in 2020, inspired by the legacy of my late grandfather, "Papa." Committed to preserving the stories of families and businesses, I create timeless images that honor both cherished moments and those we've lost. My passion lies in capturing milestones and memories, ensuring that every family's legacy is beautifully documented for generations to come.
Outside of this business I spend time with friends and family playing games, eating food and trying new recipes. As an introverted-family photographer I still find my superpowers in connecting on the deeper side with my clients and seeing how much all folk end up having in common.