I have photographed...

people in the water

people havin' fun

people in love

people who like to hug 

people getting married

couples after the wedding

people with kids

People waiting for kids

Beautiful rings

 Other lovely things

people who like to dance

and so

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many

more!

into underwater photography that is.  And I must say...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!  A few months ago, Gia of Gia Wood Photography contacted me about shooting her wedding and trash the dress.  We met and when she told me she was purchasing underwater equipment, I was SO excited!  So, we talked for a few months about the details.  She tried out all the equipment and sent me some of the results...they were beautiful.  So, after her wedding, I suited up in scuba gear for the first time and sat at the bottom of a pool with a camera.  I was a bit nervous at first having never been scuba diving before.  But, before long, it was second nature.  I couldn't get enough of it.  We weren't able to photograph everything she wanted due to scheduling conflicts, so we scheduled a second day of shooting...YAY!!!  This past Sunday I arrived for more shooting.  The pool was outdoors and it has been cold and rainy in Dallas, but I knew the pool would be heated, so I wasn't worried.  Much to everyone's surprise, the heating element in the pool was broken!!!!!!!  Gia was kind enough to get a wet suit for me, but everyone else had to model in the super cold water.  They were troopers! 

I loved the whole experience so much that I am now offering underwater photography to my list of services.  So, if you want to dive in with me, give me a call!

Do you have a passion for photography?  Are you starting a photography business but aren't sure where to begin?  It's time to Let Go!

Let Go is an intensive1 1/2 day workshop for those people just starting in the photography industry.  We will cover camera basics, advanced camera skills, flash and other lighting techniques, retouching and photoshop techniques, and business basics...everything you need to start a photography business.

Join us August 21 - 23 at The Corinthian Bed & Breakfast near downtown Dallas.

We will start Friday with a Meet and Greet get together.  Then, we will begin early Saturday morning with camera skills, posing, and lighting.  That evening, we will stage a fake wedding so you can experience a day in the life of a wedding photographer.  We will end the night with more advanced lighting and a night shoot.  Sunday we will cover photoshop and business skills followed by more sessions.

There are only 8 spots available as I want everyone to have personal attention.

So, down to the nitty gritty...

The cost is $800 per person and includes Friday night meet and greet, lunch and snacks Saturday and Sunday,1 1/2 days of intensive teaching, models, and other wonderful goodies!

We have rented the entire bed and breakfast for the weekend. We have 4 suites available for anyone who is interested. If you would like to stay with us at the bed and breakfast, there is an additional fee ranging from $60 - $125 depending on which suite you book and if you have a roommate. That fee will include your lodging for Friday and Saturday nights, gourmet breakfast, and late night chats with me! \

Interested?  Email me at shan@shanrenee.com.

So, won't you Let Go...