Shannon Porter Photography

another growing family…

porter — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:37:35 +0000

A few years ago in 2009, I met a young married couple who were looking to have a nice portrait session done as they didn’t have enough time since he was getting deployed. (I believe it was something along those lines..) Anyways, fast forward to this past autumn and I get a call from them [...]

parents-to-be in the studio…

porter — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:37:35 +0000

I’ve known Alison & Chris for some time now and since shooting their engagement session, as well as their wedding day, they are now starting a family! Looking forward to meeting baby Lucas! If you or somebody you know is looking for a portrait session, please contact me through this link: contact Shannon Porter Photography [...]

Unique wedding ideas…

porter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:22:51 +0000

What will you do to set your wedding apart from the others? For this couple, the son of the groom performed a unicycle & juggling act. Definitely different, however very unique and meaningful to the bride & groom!

The best photos…

porter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:02:17 +0000

… are sometimes taken in-between the ‘actual’ photos. **Engagement session in Farmington, MN near the Twin Cities**

Choosing a ceremony location…

porter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:49:25 +0000

There’s so many things to consider when planning your wedding – like choosing a dress, shoes, color palette, flowers, decor, etc. One thing to consider in regards to your wedding photography is the ceremony location. Both have their pros and cons. An outdoor location can provide you a unique, natural setting whereas an indoor location [...]

Love is natural…

porter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:03:42 +0000

Don’t be afraid to venture out into an unfamiliar place when taking your wedding photos. It could result in beautiful imagery. You’d be surprised of how a different location can change the ‘feel’ of a photo… **photo taken in Whitewater State Park in Elba, Minnesota**

‘Class of 2013′ high school seniors!

porter — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Dear Class of 2013, or current juniors, I’m looking for students who are looking to get a head start on their senior portraits! You’ll get great pictures, as well as a chance to get your portraits for free! Contact me to find out how! Please fill out the form below!

New year, new look

porter — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:02:54 +0000

I’m revamping my site to feature full-screen images for you to enjoy. It’s going to be sweet… Stay tuned. **Image of wedding cupcakes made by Mon Petit Cupcake, LLC**

Love can be found at any age…

porter — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:00:43 +0000

If you keep looking, true love will find you rather than you finding it. Wedding photographer info See other weddings by Porter See past portraits Like Shannon Porter Photography on Facebook

Megan & Nick | Town & Country Club wedding in St. Paul, Minnesota

porter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:59:45 +0000

There was so many wonderful things going on once the autumn season finally settled in here in our area. The weather was outstanding and made for some great colors & views of the trees & leaves along rolling bluffs along the Mississippi River. I personally think it would be hard to leave the area, even [...]

an awkward first kiss…

porter — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:07:34 +0000

…can sometimes lead to a beautiful relationship. To me – there’s something so beautiful when two people in love, simply smile because they are with one another. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the family next year (again) at the wedding in Des Moines, Iowa! See other wedding engagements here Wedding photographer info See [...]

Love can be…

porter — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:24:34 +0000

…as simple as holding one another close. …seen by looking into one’s eyes. So tonight, take your loved one and hold them close, look into each other’s eyes & tell them how much they mean to you… **Photo taken during a recent engagement session near the Twin Cities.** Wedding photographer info See other weddings by [...]

Molly & Stan | Whitewater State Park wedding

porter — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:57:45 +0000

When you see the love of your life, not only when you see them for the first time on your wedding day but every single time you see each other, you need to react like this… I think we could all take a lesson from Molly & Stan. Don’t you?

Jennifer & Josh | Winona, Minnesota wedding

porter — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00:44 +0000

Life works in mysterious ways sometimes. The reason I say this is because you’ll never know what the future may bring or who’ll you meet. Again. Now bare with me as I feel I have to tell this little story & the reason I say this is because years ago, as a child, I used [...]

2011 Red Bull Dream Line – BMX competition

porter — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:32:41 +0000

Anthony Napolitan, along with Red Bull, stopped at Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboard Resort and created the world’s largest BMX dirt track for practice as well as for a friendly competition between sixteen of the world’s best BMX riders. He called Dream Line. FINAL RESULTS* 1. Luke Parslow 2. Dennis Enarson 3. Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark [...]