A newlywed couple poses for a wedding photo in a garden setting at dusk with autumn foliage in background.

Shawnia Preston

Modern portrait & wedding photography

Person standing in wildflower meadow with trees in background during golden hour.

shawnia


Modern portrait & wedding photography

Couple in casual fall attire standing together in tall autumn grass.

Shawnia

Modern portrait & wedding photography

Family of four wearing coordinated neutral sweaters pose together in autumn field.

Shawnia

Modern portrait & wedding photography

My philosophy

Preserving Life’s Most Precious Moments.

Elegant white pointed-toe bridal shoes with delicate straps displayed against a flowy wedding dress.
White wedding dress with floral details hanging on a decorative hanger against an iron gate.

Life is made up of fleeting moments—those quiet, joyful, and unforgettable instants that define our journey. From the soft embrace of a parent’s love to the laughter shared between friends, these moments often pass too quickly. As a photographer, my mission is to capture and preserve the essence of these precious times, ensuring they are never lost to time. Every click of the shutter is an effort to freeze a moment in its purest form, allowing you to relive the emotions, the joy, and the beauty for years to come. Whether it’s a wedding day, a family gathering, or a special celebration, I believe in the power of photography to hold onto the memories that matter most, creating timeless treasures you can cherish forever.

 

Selected works

 

Wedding photo of a bride in white dress and groom in navy suit sharing a joyful moment outdoors on a foggy day.
A romantic wedding portrait featuring warm autumn colors and a soft embrace.
Wedding portrait of a couple by a rustic brick building with red roses and garden foliage.
Couple sharing an intimate moment in formal black attire on a wooden deck.
Couple walking playfully through a greenhouse with lush tropical plants.
A bridal portrait featuring a beautiful bouquet with sunflowers and purple flowers against greenery.
Intimate wedding portrait on a wooden dock by a serene pond with summer foliage.
A romantic outdoor wedding portrait featuring a blue vest and white lace gown against a natural backdrop.

Testimonials

"We loved working with Shawnia! The photos (sneak peek so far!) are gorgeous. Somehow Shawnia & team managed to get all the photos despite me not having all the little items in one place, being 30 minutes late to the venue when our hair/makeup appointment ran over, and just the general chaos of the day. Shawnia is clearly a professional. None of our photos felt super posed or fake. Also felt like Shawnia was looking out for us with photos…when the timeline didn’t leave enough room for what we wanted she definitely let us know so we could adjust it and I really appreciate that. Open and frank communication for sure. We are so, so happy with how everything went. Would highly recommend any day!"

EMILY + CHRIS

"Shawnia was super awesome to work with! She was very friendly and we had our photos back within a week of the wedding! They turned out better than we had hoped! My husband and I would highly recommend her!"

MORGAN +RYAN

"Shawnia did an amazing job on our wedding! She captured so many intimate moments for us to remember. The entire wedding party felt very comfortable with her and her outgoing personality and ability to even make some that don’t normally crack a smile .. crack one! I’ve been fortunate to have have her do senior pictures for my two youngest and we are looking forward to our Christmas minis coming up! Thank you so much Shawnia for once again a beautiful job done! You never disappoint!"

AMY + JEFF

Testimonials

"I would give more starts if I could. Shawnia and her team are unbelievable, not only did we have them for photography and videography I felt like we had a whole support system. I got so many compliments on our wedding day that Shawnia and her team were not even noticeable. They captured perfectly the authenticity of the day. Shawnia helped so much leading up to the day,"

Kelly + Nicholas

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Molly + Andy

"Shawnia did a great job managing our wedding day even though my husband was so sick with Norovirus on the morning of the wedding! She reworked the timeline last-minute and helped to work around his limited mobility. She helped me to prioritize what I wanted and made sure we got all the photos that I dreamed! We still had so many amazing photos of the day, and I can't thank her enough. She was such a joy to work with, and I highly recommend her!"

Amber +Drew

Testimonials

"Shawnia was absolutely amazing for my wedding. She was there not only to take gorgeous photos, but to make sure the day ran smoothly, and that I was feeling ok every step of the way. She helped me create my timeline and she knew I was super nervous the couple days leading up to the wedding. She would take time out of her busy life just to reach out to me and check on me. Our photos were amazing and she was so fun and pleasant to work with."

ASHLEY + SCOTT

"I couldn’t recommend Shawnia enough! Between our engagement and wedding pictures, everything turned out amazing! Plus her communication on when we would get our pictures (and always getting them to us before that) was always top tier! Beyond that, Shawnia is just the sweetest person ever and I can’t wait to work with her again in the future!"

MORGAN + LEXI

"Shawnia did amazing job with our engagement photos and even more amazing job with our wedding photos! She is amazing at what she does!"

AMY + DANIEL

A black and white photo of a couple walking together on grass during their wedding day.

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.