SHANNA MCCANN

| a creative lifestyle photographer & modern mama blogger |

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  • I didn’t really have many expectations when I started photographing families. It sorta just happened. I say that with the utmost amount of humility and grace, but I want to be completely transparent - I just simply didn’t plan on this. • I remember when I first picked up the camera and started taking photos of our boys. With each shot I found myself loving it more and more, and as I started thinking ahead to creating a career that would allow me flexibility to travel with and to spend more overall time with my family, and truly, to utilize all the creativity flowing inside me, I said to @iamdavemccann - ‘okay, so I really actually love photography but I don’t EVER want to take photos of people. Just stuff.’ I was TERRIFIED of taking photos of people other than my own kids. • But, as life goes - things happened and opportunities arose and, well, now I truly couldn’t care less where I’m shooting because I’ve fallen in love with the people and the moments between them. Piggyback rides and chasing toads. Wispy hair and dirty toes. I’ve fallen in love with the details of families. • To say I’m grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. Nervous, surprised, bewildered, terrified, and a bit hesitant are all honest parts of it, too. But more than it all, I’m in love. I’m in love with this talent that kind of came out of nowhere and I’m so thankful and damn proud that I finally took the leap to call myself a photographer.🖤 #coloradolifestylephotography #coloradofamilyphotography
  • We’re getting so much closer! We hope to head back to Colorado mid next week FOR GOOD!! Our #maymccannthecaravan will still have some work that needs to be done once we get there, so move in day is still a few weeks out but dangit, I’m gonna hang something on the walls and toss some pillows on our sofa this weekend because I need this place to feel like home, yaknow? #airstreamdreams
  • Oh, just being eaten alive by mosquitos but sacrificing because its #summerinsouthdakota and what’s more small town than photos in the cornfield? • Also, embracing my mombod with these amazing new shorts that don’t show my butt crack when I’m chasing N or bending down to save C from eating another bug. Thanks for being a busy mom’s best friend, @targetstyle. #targetmom #notanad
  • Squeeze your eyes so tight and make a magical wish. • All the gorgeous red hair and freckles at this latest family shoot. So in love with this one!🖤 • • • #writeyouonmyheart #simplychildren #coloradophotographer #livethelittlethings #follow_this_light #our_everyday_moments #lifestylephoto #momentslikethese #sharetheeverymom #ig_motherhood #rookeandrovercrew #thatsdarling #cameramama #theeverydayproject #teammotherly #humansofjoy #theeverymom #wildandbravelittles #inbeautyinchaos #momofgirls #clikinmoms #thebloomforum #thelifestylecollective #beyondthewanderlust #documentyourdays #ohheymama #momtogs #familyphotography #takeheartmydear
  • Dreaming of lots of cuddles in this little space.🖤 #maymccannthecaravan
  • Always dirty and wildly curious.🖤 #neesonfoley • I shared some tips for getting photos of your kids over on the blog! The link is in my profile. I don’t know everything, but I know what has worked for me! Let me know what your favorite tip is and then tag me in any images you use to practice! I’d love to see!
  • I try to keep our video work (@exploreyourstory) separate from this space, but guys, I can’t not share this with you! Dave and I share the editing workload and typically both work on each film, but this one Dave took on his own and I couldn’t be more impressed with him and his serious talent.🖤 #husbandbrag #exploreyourstory #basecampvisual
  • Fearless (with a little help from mama). • @pethompson14 - check your inbox! Your gallery is finished!🖤

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Colorado Lifestyle Photographer, Filmmaker, & Storyteller

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