Family Portrait – Different Location Styles

There are so many different locations that make amazing backgrounds, but it all depends on YOUR style as a family! Here at Shani Studios we love to discuss your creative thoughts on how your family portrait should look. I can think of a million different places that I would love to shoot at, but that…

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LBP: Paula Pipitone – Hair Stylist

LBP: Paula Pipitone Ma Jolie Salon & Spa Hair Stylist   In the photography world it is so important to work with an amazing hair stylist and makeup artists, or two. I met Paula, one of my trusted and recommended hair stylists, a few years ago when she joined a local networking group I was…

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Maternity Sessions – The different styles

Maternity Sessions – Different Styles! I want to share with you all my maternity story. As a photographer I told my husband before we were even pregnant “You know, I am going to have to have all the types of photography for maternity….right?” To me, this included a weekly photo of my belly as it…

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LBP: Anita Costa, Health Coach

LBP: Anita Costa Health, Relationship and Leadership Coach   I met Anita through networking, and am honestly very happy that I did. With most of the colleagues I write about, I have a personal story to show why they are amazing- Anita is no different. When 2 years ago I was diagnosed with fatty liver,…

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Family portrait black and white

Tips & Tricks – Getting your holiday card out on time, a gentle reminder…

This month we are switching some things up a little, because later in the month we have some exciting news to share! Hint: it involves lots of diapers *wink* and an amazing special for all of you loyal readers!  For our Tips & Tricks blog this month we want to discuss the holidays. I know,…

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LBP: Kevin Batstone – Financial Advisor

Kevin Batstone Financial Advisor BayBridge Capital Group This week I sat down with Kevin Batstone of BayBridge Capital Group to talk about finances and how we should be preparing for our future.  Kevin is a trusted friend who honestly, I can attribute being the first advisors to tell me, “its time, now or never –…

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LBP: Elaine Betts – Business Coach

LBP: Elaine Betts Go Far Consulting Small Business Coach/Consultant   It doesn’t matter your background, when you are beginning a new venture in business, it can be scary. There are numerous ways things can go awry and a lot of the time you can feel alone in decision making, pitfalls and so many other aspects…

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LBP: Daniel Kodam – Web Designer & Developer

LBP: Daniel Kodam D-Kode Technology Website Designer When I first opened my business, I knew I needed a great website. I went through a number of renditions that I had done myself, as I know just enough about websites to get myself into trouble – and that’s what I did, I got myself into trouble….

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Ammo: The Print Revolution

Why it’s important to work with a photographer who gives a hoot about how their work is printed.  — For this month’s ammo blog, I want to talk about the importance of the print. I know in this digital age it’s so easy to take photos to document everything from our food to our most…

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LBP: Karyne Barnum – Landscape Designer

My good friend and colleague Karyne Barnum is our Local Business Profile (or LBP) this week, and as a landscape designer with a background in biology, it’s her job to build you the garden sanctuary of your dreams. So, we are going all in for Spring! Get your hands dirty, play in the dirt and feel good…

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