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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

I'm SHAWNA.

You're getting married, CONGRATULATIONS!!

I'm so glad you've found your way here. From fluffing your dress and keeping tissues nearby, to popping the bubbly when it's time to celebrate, I'll be right by your side through it all.

From neighborhood ceremonies at a cathedral, to breathtaking coastal elopements, or joyful celebrations surrounded by everyone you love, I'm here to capture it authentically, enthusiastically, and exactly as it unfolds.

a wedding photographer based in the East Bay Area, California.

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an abstract photo of a curved building with a blue sky in the background

"Shawna kept us on track, hyped us up, and delivered images we're obsessed with. Sneak peeks the next day? Unreal!"

★★★★★

"SHE WAS OUR CALM IN THE HAPPY CHAOS."

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a little about me...

Camera in one hand. Good book in the other.

STORYTELLING IS KIND OF MY THING.

I'm Shawna, the heart behind ShawnaGDPhotography. Over the past few years I've poured my energy into building a business that celebrates love in all its forms. And I absolutely love what I do.

My bags are always half-packed and ready for the next adventure, so let's tell yours together!

YOU'VE GOT THE VISION, AND I'VE GOT THE PLAN.

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WHERE THE MUSIC'S LOUD, THE LOVE'S LOUDER