Shana Bailey Photography

Shana Bailey Photography Storyteller of wild hearts and big dreamers. 💫 There are only a few people on this great earth that just can’t wait to get themselves into a photo shoot. Cheers!

There are only a few wives that just can’t wait to have the family photo shoot conversation with their husbands and even fewer that can’t wait to spend hours getting the whole family ‘picture perfect’ just to have their toddler refuse to get out the car when you finally get there. The truth is . . . . Nothing beats the feeling of seeing those precious photos the first time and few things beat the

feeling of seeing them the second time. And it doesn’t really matter if these photos are taken by the best photographer in the area, by the neighbor or in my case, by my 5 year old son who can run the timer on my camera better than any pro. Here is the most important part about family photos:

THEY EXIST. I repeat . . . THE MOST IMPORTANT PART ABOUT FAMILY PHOTOS IN THAT THEY EXIST. You are responsible to be your own historian. To protect the memories of your family and your family yet to come. No one has ever looked back on photos of their great grandmother and said “She really could have lost 10 lbs.”

In fact, if you are waiting to lose a few pounds to take photos, well, shame on you. Get in the photos! Make crazy faces with your kids, your grand kids, your husband. Let them know that you were there, you loved them, and they were special to you. Protect your history. Professional photos can be a fun way to capture your family. If you have an out-of-the-studio kinda style, there are a lot more “lifestyle” photographers than there used to be. Check them out and find someone that fits your family’s character and heck, maybe that’s even me. Here are a few tips for the big day:

1. Dress in a casual, fun way that represents who your family is. A toddler in a suit and tie, will cry. Promise.

2. The little ones are always right. Well, for this particular hour he/she is. A happy kid, takes happy pictures.

3. Be flexible. Lighting is very important. It rains, it pours, it hails golf balls.

4. Background. It’s cool, but not the most important thing. You are. So make it easy, close and comfortable. It’s not the landscape we are trying to capture, it’s your beautiful faces.

5. AND LAST BUT MOST IMPORTANT, if it feels weird, awkward and like a total mess . . . it was probably beautiful. Strange, but true fact. This mountain of unprofessional advice is brought to you by me, Shana Bailey. Professional Ranch Wife, Super Hero Momma of two hooligans, and Photographer of this Crazy Wonderful Life.

* Please make special note of the order of my priorities. To do the best I can for my clients, I only book a few shoots a month. Who wants to wait FOR-EV-ER to get your photos in your hand? Not me and I’m guessing not you either. Now, let’s all find our super-hero capes. tip one back and ENJOY THE RIDE!

All she asked for was a little bit of sunshine. ☀️Neela, Class of 2025 ✨
05/10/2025

All she asked for was a little bit of sunshine. ☀️

Neela, Class of 2025 ✨

It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the ...
09/28/2024

It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living. ☀️ ~ F Scott Fitzgerald

Aubrey ~ Class of 2025 ✨

I hope it’s okay, but I’m going to love the hell out of you every single day ~ even on those days, you know the ones. Ye...
09/23/2024

I hope it’s okay, but I’m going to love the hell out of you every single day ~ even on those days, you know the ones. Yep, even those. 🤍

Still finding sand in my camera bag. ⛳️🤍Mason ~ PHS Class of 2025 ✨
09/16/2024

Still finding sand in my camera bag. ⛳️🤍

Mason ~ PHS Class of 2025 ✨

Summer storm'n. ⚡️Neela ~ PHS Class of 2025
09/11/2024

Summer storm'n. ⚡️

Neela ~ PHS Class of 2025

✨ Arizona ✨I’m excited to offer individual & equine sessions from February to April in Wickenburg and surrounding areas!...
09/10/2024

✨ Arizona ✨

I’m excited to offer individual & equine sessions from February to April in Wickenburg and surrounding areas! 📸🌵Spots are limited, so if you’re interested, just head over to my website to inquire. Can’t wait to make some magic with you in the sunshine. ☀️Cheers ~ shana

All I will ever dream of is a little extra time in the sunshine. ☀️Taylor ~ class of 2025 ✨📸Shana Bailey
09/08/2024

All I will ever dream of is a little extra time in the sunshine. ☀️

Taylor ~ class of 2025 ✨

📸Shana Bailey

But, if you get married without ‘beer boys’ did you really get married at all? 🍻✨🍺✨🍻
09/02/2024

But, if you get married without ‘beer boys’ did you really get married at all? 🍻✨🍺✨🍻

let her live like flowers 🤍wild + beautifuland drenched in sun ☀️
08/03/2024

let her live like flowers 🤍

wild + beautiful
and drenched in sun ☀️

Try to tell me it wasn’t the perfect day. 🤍💍Mr. & Mrs. Fuller ~ 07.27.24
07/28/2024

Try to tell me it wasn’t the perfect day. 🤍💍

Mr. & Mrs. Fuller ~ 07.27.24

Posting has been slow lately, but life is moving fast. I’ve been blessed to deeply connect with amazing people by photog...
06/24/2024

Posting has been slow lately, but life is moving fast. I’ve been blessed to deeply connect with amazing people by photographing the chapters of their lives. I hope they know I’ve been changing chapters right along with them. 🤍 And, of course, I’m so grateful for another full season with this camera in my hand. 📸~ Shana

she’s mean and she’s kind, strong and divine, and Lord only know how tough ✨ zb
06/14/2024

she’s mean and she’s kind, strong and divine, and Lord only know how tough ✨ zb

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