HOW YOUR BRAND PHOTOS CAN LEVERAGE YOUR MARKETING TECHNIQUES As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you know the importance of making a memorable impression in today's competitive market. This is where personal brand photography can play a huge part in your success! Your brand photos aren’t just a collection of beautiful images; they’re powerful tools that can elevate your brand and attract your target audience. There are plenty of effective ways you can leverage the photos from your brand photography session to enhance your business. Elevate Your Online Presence Your website is often ..read more

PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER In today's visually-driven digital landscape, standing out amidst the sea of content is imperative for individuals and businesses alike. One powerful tool that can elevate your brand’s presence and captivate your audience is personal brand photography. For those that may feel a little lost on the term “brand photographer”, I’m delving into my role as a personal brand photographer is, what it is exactly that I do, and how I help entrepreneurs and business owners craft a compelling visual narrative that resonates with their audience! What is a Brand Photographer? I ..read more

BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner, you’ve probably heard the term “brand photography” floating around. Have you ever wondered what it truly is and why it’s an essential part of marketing your business? Your brand is more than just a logo or a tagline—it's the embodiment of your values, your story, and your unique personality! In today's saturated market, authenticity is key, and personal brand photography allows you to showcase who you are and what you stand for. In today's digital age, where first impressions often occur online, personal branding has become more ..read more

ELEVATE YOUR BRAND: (RE)INTRODUCING PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that weddings were my first love when I started this business. However, I discovered my second love of brand photography a few years later. It allowed me to connect with other small business owners (many of whom were creatives like myself) while capturing meaningful imagery for their brands. In today's digital age, the significance of visual marketing material for your brand cannot be overstated. For entrepreneurs and business owners, establishing a strong personal brand is par ..read more

FAMILY PHOTO OUTFIT STYLE TIPS & INSPIRATION You’ve booked your date for your family portrait session… now it’s time to start planning what everyone is going to wear! Lucky for you, choosing outfits for your family session is easier than you think. If you’re one of our portrait clients, you’ll also receive our detailed session planning guide to make this process even simpler! The goal is to COORDINATE outfits instead of MATCH them. As you’re going through your family’s clothing options, keep in mind that your outfits will look the most cohesive on camera when the color palettes coordinate ..read more

2024 FAMILY SESSIONS I can’t believe the spring season is almost here! During the last several weeks, I’ve been busy behind the scenes reviewing our calendar and planning out the year for Shaina Lee Photography. Over the past few months, many of our clients have been inquiring when we'll be opening up our 2024 calendar for family sessions. Well, Arturo and I have some good news for you… We’re thrilled to announce that our portrait calendar for 2024 is now officially OPEN! Whether you're celebrating a special milestone, capturing the growth of your little ones, or simply seeking to freeze time ..read more

Much to our delight, January is typically a quieter month for us. It’s a time for rest, while Arturo and I spend a few hours here and there each week working on many of the behind-the-scenes tasks it takes to run our business. We’ve been editing some December wedding galleries, prepping our winter blog content, and getting ready for some upcoming winter engagement sessions next month. While I try not to look at my inbox over the weekend, I opened an email on Friday evening to see that Shaina Lee Photography was named a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2024! We’ve been honored to ..read more

After you get engaged and the wedding planning begins, it’s easy to get caught up in everything you have to accomplish to pull together your big day. Setting a budget, making a guest list, venue hunting, booking vendors… the list goes on. However, as you embark on the journey of wedding planning, there are a few basics that are quite often overlooked (especially with all of the noise and advice that’s given to engaged couples). Over the years, Arturo and I have heard so many different things from our couples about what they wish they had or hadn’t done while planning (or even on the day of ..read more

2023 was quite a year for Shaina Lee Photography in so many wonderful ways! It was our busiest year with a jam-packed calendar pretty much from start to finish. Arturo and I began photographing winter engagement sessions in February, and went right through to the very last second of 2023 (and the first few of 2024) with a New Year’s Eve wedding! 31 weddings. 20 engagement sessions. 10 family sessions. Whew! 2023 was the rainiest wedding season I’ve ever experienced in my almost 15 years as a wedding photographer. The weather was almost always beautiful and sunny during the week, but we had so ..read more

A NEW YEAR’S EVE WEDDING AT NEW HAVEN LAWN CLUB Arturo and I ended our 2023 season at the New Haven Lawn Club with Leanne and Gary’s New Year’s Eve wedding celebration. It was an epic way to finish our busiest year yet! Complete with an incredible couple, a venue with stunning Art Deco architecture, PLUS a midnight confetti drop, Gary and Leanne’s wedding day was truly one to remember. We began our day with the bride and groom as they each got ready for the day’s festivities. Leanne’s bridal style was timeless with just the right touch of glam; Gary also went for a classic style in a perfect ..read more