I recently had little miss Hadley in for her newborn photos. She actually came by once for her Hospital photos since she was born at Hancock Regional Hospital. Then she came back for a full session. She slept so well. We were able to get a lot of different poses. Here are a few of my favorites <3

If you're looking to book your newborn session, I recommend doing that when you are around 20-25 weeks to make sure you are locked in for a session. I only take so many a month so that I can fit everyone if babies are born early or late. To book just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call or text 317-319-6045 and we will get you all set up!

Shawna Marie Photography has been nominated as Best Photographer in Hancock County!
Voting begins today at www.bestofhancockcounty.com ! If you love my pics, I would love it if you go vote! Photographer is the very last category at the bottom of the page! ❤ Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time!

Elexus came in at the end of summer for her senior session. She did my VIP session, so we had some really great variety! We did a couple in my home studio, then we hit up the local library, her high school, an old abandoned train, a friend's house with a great pond, Falls park and downtown Fortville! We crammed a TON in and had a blast doing it! She started out getting her makeup done by my hair and makeup artist, Amy. Then we did her studio shots with a messy bun. After that, Amy finished up her hair and we took off for the rest of our session. At our 2nd to last stop, we had water, and even though she knew we had one more place to go, she got all in and even soaked her hair ... a little scrunching and it was gorgeous for her next location as well! Here are a couple of photos from our day, and then if you want to see the full session, you can watch her video on my You Tube channel!  Be sure to subscribe while you're there!

If you're ready for your session, I am booking class of 2019 Spring sessions and I am booking 2020 summer and Fall sessions plus taking emails to get on my list of people to email about my VIP Model team that will go out in Jan/Feb. Email me to book your session or get on the list! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Hey all! I am in the middle of crazy season "aka Fall" so my blog is, as usual, way behind. I wanted to share a bit about my senior model or VIP program though. I am getting close to looking for my 2020 group and I know there are a lot of questions! My model group is really more of a VIP experience than your typical senior rep deal. My girls do pay to be in my program. The only REQUIREMENT you have to fulfill for me is to sign a model release so that I can share your photos.  The main point of this is to be a part of a really cool, fun group, get extra themed shoots, try to give back to the community a little and just have a FUN experience being pampered and treated like a model. Can you do more? YES! I do have some incentives (like a super fun destination shoot) that you can earn, and my girls get cash for referrals as well, but you do not HAVE to do anything or  get a certain amount. It's all up to you on what you want to earn! We also make a super fun magazine that gets placed in local businesses, shared with every client who inquires about a session and every girl on my team is featured in it and gets one of their own to keep. My girls are also encouraged to write an article/story/howto  or something of interest to them that will be published in the magazine as well if they like.  We have a really good time and it's a great chance to find some new friends as I take girls from many different schools. I'm going to share a few photos from this year's team shoots. Our destination for those who earned it this year was Chicago (I or the girls pick a few places and everyone votes, so who knows what we will do next!) Check these photos out, and if you are even the slightest bit interested in joining my class of 2020 team, just go here and fill this out! All that will happen is I will email you a link to the application when it comes out! If you want to join you can fill it out and submit! I only take 15 girls, so there is a selection process, but the sooner you apply, the better your chances! http://www.shawnamariephotography.com/forms/view.php?id=16
 


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One of my favorite senior products, and definitely a favorite among my senior clients is my custom senior book. About 90% of my seniors walk away with one of these! They are all custom designed specifically for each kid, so none of them are exactly the same. Hayleigh is one of my class of 2019 seniors that just recently finished up her ordering session. I love her book and wanted to share it with you! Also, a few of my favorite images from her session!


 
 
 
 
 

This week I'm taking a quick break from posting my seniors to talk a little more about my newborns! I have been up at Hancock Health for 2 months now, and I am having a blast! I just love getting to snuggle on all the new babies. Seriously, BEST.JOB.EVER.  Here's the thing. I am getting a lot of new mommas and dads too, who are opting not to be in the photos because they "Don't look good enough" Don't be that person! Seriously, you just had a baby! No one expects you to look like a super model. You can't get these memories back. Not everyone has to see them, but you and your little one will be SO glad you're in the photos someday! If you're breast feeding (or not!) we can take feeding photos, we can just take photos of you holding your little one, we can use your hands, have you in the background kind of blurred out etc ... but be present! You won't regret it! I have found in the past weeks as I've pushed it just a tiny bit more, when I look at the galleries, guess which photos moms and dads are favoriting? You got it! The ones they are in! These aren't meant to be glamour shots! These are REAL LIFE. These are minutes and memories that will fade very quickly. These photos will be all you have left as your baby grows and changes in the weeks and months to come. So, moms and dads, even if you haven't showered or put on makeup or brushed your hair ... it's ok. Let's just show that sweet baby how in love you were from the very first moment. :)

Don't get me wrong, I love taking photos in parks and urban areas, but I can't even tell you how excited I get when I get to use a more off the wall location. Be different! Be unique! What's exciting for you? Where is your absolute most favorite place to hang out? This ends our series on getting out of the box for now, but I would LOVE for you to add to our story! Let us create something just for you! I just have a few summer / fall dates left for the class of 2019, so be sure to get in touch asap! You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call or text 317-319-6045!  In the mean time, check out this amazing session we did in a record store! So much thanks to  Vinyl Rescue Project LLC in Greenwood  for allowing us to invade their space! Be sure to check them out if you are into music and vinyl! They have a great collection new and old! Check them out here!

 
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Meet Payton, A Greenfield Central High School Class of 2017 Senior.  I've known Payton since she was about 8. She used to spend days at a time at my house with my daughter. She was like her sister for several years. They grew apart at some point, and I hadn't seen her in awhile, so I was so excited when Payton asked me to do her senior photos! She has turned into a beautiful young woman :) Had a great time at her session! Isn't she gorgeous?

Class of 2018, I am now booking for your senior year! Give me a call 317-319-6045, or shoot me an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will get you set up!  I am also looking for my class of 2018 senior model team, which will be decided upon in February, so if that interests you, definitely get ahold of me!

 
 

Class of 2017! It is YOUR time! I am so excited about this! I am not sure if it's because my own daughter is a senior, or if it's because of all of the ideas I have. I'm ready to blow all of your friends away with your pics! When we are done with your session, your story is going to be told, and all of your friends are going to be so jealous of your photos! (you know, unless you tell them to come see me too!)

My senior models this year are killing it! We have done 2 group sessions at this point and they have rocked them both! Now let's meet them!

 
This is Ava! Ava is a cheer leader at Greenfield Central High School! I don't know about you, but I'm thinking this girl has a future in modeling. She killed this shoot!



 
This is Brianna! Brianna is a softball player at Noblesville High School! I may be partial since I'm a ginger myself, but the camera LOVES her red hair!



 
This is Casey! Casey is a softball player at Greenfield Central High School. She rocked the grunge look for me at this shoot! Looking HOT HOT HOT you know those bikers in the background were loving it.



 
This is Claire! Claire is a softball player at Franklin Central High School and she's knocking them out of the park at our Victory Field shoot! Claire is committed to play softball for Butler University next year!



This is Isabel! Isabel goes to Nexus Academy of Indianapolis. Isabel isn't just gorgeous in front of the camera, she knows her way around behind it too! She's done some great work!



 
This is Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn plays softball, basketball and runs cross country for Alexandria Monroe High School. She's looking amazing and All-American Girlish for our "take me out to the ballgame" shoot!



 
This is Karoline aka Coco! Coco is a soccer player for Greenfield Central High School! Doesn't she have the most beautiful smile! Looking great at our shoot at Victory Field!



 
This is Katie! Katie and Coco are twins btw! Katie is a star basketball player at Greenfield Central High School! She's committed to play on Ball State's team next year. Love her eyes!



 
This is Madison. Madison is a Cheerleader at Speedway High School. She is also a state champion gymnast! I just LOVED her dress for our downtown shoot! She looked amazing.



 
This is Makayla ... what can I say about this girl? She's MINE! My senior ...aaaahhhh and I am so not ready for this! Makayla plays softball for Greenfield Central High School. She can drive me insane, but she's pretty special and I'm very proud of her! And I might be somewhat biased, but stunning also comes to mind :)



 
This is Morgan! Morgan plays tennis at Shenandoah High School! She is so cute and sweet and I just love this pic of her in downtown Indy!



 
This is Morganne. Morganne plays basketball and softball at Greenfield Central High School. She was named Co-player of the year in softball this past season. I love this look on her and her hair! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

 


Here a few of the girls being the perfect models at our Victory Field shoot! This was SO MUCH FUN! You can do this too ya know! You could even get a few friends together for this one! Ask me about my "add on shoots"  for seniors! I want to tell your story! What is it?





 
 
So, who's ready for this year? (AFTER WE SOAK IN THE REST OF SUMMER)  please please go slow!

Kerrigan is a class of 2016 senior at Pendleton Heights High School. We had a great time with her sessions. Kerrigan was part of my model program, so she got to do the train yard and the State Fair with the model team and then we went to Broadripple for her own session, as she was interested in an artsy area.  Class of 2017, What are you into? I would love to custom design a session just for you! Contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give me a call. 317-319-6045. It's your time! Make the most of it!

Olivia was one of my class of 2016 senior models. My models get some great perks like extra sessions and they get featured in my senior Magazine which you can see here!  Olivia chose to have her own senior session at Ft. Harrison State Park. She also participated in the model shoots at the abandoned train yard and the Indiana State Fair.  If you are looking for a fun and unique session, give me a call 317-319-6045 and we can plan your day just for you! Who are you? What do you want your senior portraits to portray? I'd love to meet you and help design your perfect day of photos! I also have a wonderful hair and makeup artist to complete your look!  I have just a few more April Sessions available for the class of 2016, so book soon! I am also booking summer and fall sessions for the class of 2017! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Brittaney did her session in October. It was my first (and definitely not last) time at this location and I LOVE LOVE LOVED it! Such a perfect little town for photos! We also had a lot of fun with her softball photos! If you play a sport or are in an activity that is special to you, you definitely want to bring something to represent that! We will find a way to work it in, no matter what it is!

I am now booking for 2016 spring sessions and class of 2017 is already booking up the summer and fall! Don't wait too long! Shoot me an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give me a call! 317-319-6045 to book yours today!

Bailey is graduating from Pendleton Heights High School this spring. She wanted a Fall look to her personal session, so we went out in Oct and got a very gloomy day, but we didn't let that stop us and we got some really great, unique pictures! There are also a few of her Model photos here from our waterfall shoot, and from a shoot she did in Panama City, FL.

I am still taking a few more girls for my 2017 model program and I am now booking Spring sessions for Class of 2016, and Summer/Fall sessions for Class of 2017 so shoot me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give me a call! 317-319-6045 We will get you all set up!

 

Meet Jayden! She was one of my senior models this year. Such a great girl! We had an awesome time at her shoot and ended up with some amazing stuff! Girls, I can't tell you enough ... bring a fab pair of heels to your session! You don't have to wear them the whole time, but they just really complete the look for some outfits! I LOVE that her shoes match her car! Perfection!

I am currently booking class of 2016 spring senior photos and filling spots on my 2017 model team! If you are interested in either, shoot me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. !

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I'm a little behind blogging my newborns as I got super crazy wrapped up in Senior sessions this past Fall. I just loved this little guy's session and his parents were great:)  I am looking forward to filling my 2016 Calendar with Newborn sessions! I got some cute new props for Christmas and can't wait to try them out! Give me a call if you are expecting! It's never too early! 317-319-6045 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule your consultation and session :) Now for the good stuff ... Check him out :)

Let's just put it out there ... my blog is never up to date! lol. I'm going to try this season, but as usual I am already way behind!  I do want to start with my class of 2016 senior models! This has been the first year for my senior model program and so far I think I can speak for all of us when I say we are loving it! The girls are having a great time as am I! We are getting some stunning shots and they are going to have a HUGE variety of photos from their senior year. My senior model program is by invite only, but you can snag an invite by speaking to my current senior models! If you are a junior, let them know you are interested and give them your info! They will be handing in names of people they think will be a good fit and I will contact you in the spring to come to a meeting to see what it's all about!

Now, for the best part ... Here are my girls!

First up Jess! Jess is a senior at Mt. Vernon High School where she plays softball! I have a LOT of softball players this year, so we have a really fun shoot planned in a couple weeks! Stay tuned for that! Next up is Olivia! Olivia is a senior at Eastern Hancock High School! Olivia loves hanging with her friends, going to summer concerts and weightlifting.
Kerrigan is a senior at Pendleton Heights High School. She plays softball and is involved with her school's radio station 91.7 WEEM. Bailey is also a senior at Pendleton Heights High School. She plays softball and enjoys vacationing with her family.  Jayden is a senior at Shenandoah High School where she plays softball.  Nicole is also a senior at Shenandoah High school where she plays softball. She also spent time last year with her family as a missionary in Honduras.  Tori is a senior at Rushville Consolidated High School. She plays softball and volleyball. Brittaney is a senior at Lapel High School where she is a cheerleader and a softball player. Katie is a senior at Hamilton South Eastern High School where she plays basketball. And last, but not least ... Marlee is also a senior at Hamilton South Eastern High School where she plays softball.


 
This is my entire model team at our Boho Themed shoot earlier this year. It was a great time and we got amazing photos! I used several of them here!

I can't get enough of newborn shoots! I have so many I need to add to the blog! Here is little Mr. Payton! He is such a cutie! You just want to pinch his adorable little cheeks :)

 

Now's your chance! This year, and THIS YEAR ONLY I will take model applications for my senior model program. After this year, Models will be by invitation only. I am only going to take 10-12 Models this year and I have around 8 people in mind already. I do still need a model from Greenfield, New Pal and Eastern Hancock for sure. Being a model is not free, but you get all this and more!

• $100 print credit on your senior session if done by a certain date
• Free family mini session before you graduate and go off to school
• Extra free sessions at cool places! *Will go over at model meeting*
• Input on group session ideas
• Opportunities for assisting jobs that actually pay $
• The chance to get to know new people from other schools
• Free T-shirt that models will help design
• Opportunities to earn points that transfer to Cash$
• Featured in my senior magazine
• A personalized App to show off all of your photos
• prom photos based on availability *must schedule in advance
• one of your sport/game/school events photographed *You will need to give me your schedule and I will pick the closest location to me based on my availability

If you are interested in this opportunity, send me a text 317-319-6045 or an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will send you an application and more information!