SW. Photography

SW. Photography We show the beauty in each person in a positive way. Capture the essence of life and preserve moments for when they become only a memory.

We are Brian and Shaunna, a husband and wife wedding, family, and lifestyle photography team, based in Salem, IL. We love what we do, and together, we will capture and preserve your most cherished moments, telling the story of who and what you love, so that years later you can travel back in time and embrace those moments again and again.

Big thanks toAshley Hatfill, Kai Branch Addison, Debra French, Siretha Howe, Devin Haarmann, Ed Green, Kris Grote, Sierr...
12/18/2025

Big thanks to

Ashley Hatfill, Kai Branch Addison, Debra French, Siretha Howe, Devin Haarmann, Ed Green, Kris Grote, Sierra Shaw, Tammy Nolte Sigrist

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

Santa's Run part 2
12/15/2025

Santa's Run part 2

Yesterday was a GREAT turnout, given how cold it was out! Nothing stops Santa and Mrs. Claus! It was such an honor to on...
12/15/2025

Yesterday was a GREAT turnout, given how cold it was out! Nothing stops Santa and Mrs. Claus! It was such an honor to once again capture the Christmas magic for the annual "Santa's Run" hosted by the Salem Shriners Club.

There are so many wonderful pictures, and we can only post 80 per post, so keep a lookout for another post or two with more photos!

✨ SANTA will be in town tomorrow (Salem Shriners Club)✨📍 December 14th at the Salem Fairgrounds 1-3pmWe will be set up f...
12/14/2025

✨ SANTA will be in town tomorrow (Salem Shriners Club)✨

📍 December 14th at the Salem Fairgrounds 1-3pm

We will be set up for the Santa Run offering FREE 4x6 on-location prints with Santa from 1–3 pm, plus a small gift from Santa for each child 🎁📷 hotdogs, drinks and more!

We would love to see you there!

More info below, the background for pictures is posted below as well!

Here's our Membership Pricing. If you liked to have photos throughout there year this deal is for you or that loved one!...
12/09/2025

Here's our Membership Pricing. If you liked to have photos throughout there year this deal is for you or that loved one!!

‼️Long post. Lots of info‼️✨ Hello Everyone! I’ve Missed You! ✨I wanted to take a moment to say I’m sorry for being a bi...
12/04/2025

‼️Long post. Lots of info‼️

✨ Hello Everyone! I’ve Missed You! ✨

I wanted to take a moment to say I’m sorry for being a bit MIA these past several weeks. Recovery from knee surgery has been no joke. One day I feel great and able to walk without a cane… and the next few days remind me that healing isn’t always a straight line. 💗🩼

Because of this, I am truly sad to share that we won’t be able to offer our annual Santa sessions or Christmas minis this year. Standing for long periods and moving around during sessions just isn’t possible yet while trying to hold a camera.
If my knee were fully healed, we would be doing them in a heartbeat. 🎄❤️

BUT… there is some exciting news!
Next year we are planning something a little different for Christmas minis AND we’ll be bringing Santa sessions back! We’re already excited and can’t wait to share more as the time gets closer. 🎅📸✨

Mark your calendars for THIS YEAR! (Salem Shriners Club)
📍 December 14th at the Salem Fairgrounds
We will be set up for the Santa Run offering FREE 4x6 on-location prints with Santa from 1–3 pm, plus a small gift from Santa for each child! 🎁📷 We would love to see you there!
I'll post more info below!!!

🎉 More BIG news…
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and we’re thrilled to finally announce that we will soon be offering SW Photography Membership Packages! If you’ve been wanting photos and love saving money — these will be perfect for you and would make perfect Christmas gifts!🎄
Keep a look out for more information!!!

AND… we’re also excited to say that we are officially taking on weddings again! 💍💐 Stay tuned for an amazing deal on packages coming very soon! More information coming soon!

Lastly, from the bottom of my heart… thank you.
Even since March, when I haven’t been able to advertise or work as much, so many of you have continued to support our small business in countless ways. Your love, patience, and encouragement mean more than you could ever know. You help make dreams possible — and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. 🫶📸

With love & appreciation,
Shaunna Winterhalter
Your Photographer 💗

Wishing all of you a blessed and truly happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, good food, and...
11/27/2025

Wishing all of you a blessed and truly happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, good food, and the people who mean the most to you. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures to remember these precious moments! 🩷

I also want to take a moment to say how deeply thankful I am for each and every one of you. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, I get to live out my passion and turn fleeting moments into memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Thank you for trusting me, for encouraging me, and for allowing me to do what I love. 🩷

Saturday was my first day back to what I LOVE doing after the knee surgery!! I am so thankful to my amazing husband for ...
11/03/2025

Saturday was my first day back to what I LOVE doing after the knee surgery!! I am so thankful to my amazing husband for helping me take these beautiful family photos, and I am so grateful this family was so sweet, accommodating, and understanding. lol These little kiddos were great despite the cold weather. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family by capturing your time together!!!

10/16/2025

Hey guys! Just a quick update, I came home Tuesday after the surgery. Thankfully everything went great. They said there was a tare so they went ahead and fixed it while they were correvting my maniscis. Pain is unreal but thankfully it's healing pain instead of pain that won't go away anytime soon!

Thank you all for the texts, messages and phone calls. As well as the thoughts and prayers!
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Ps: if this doesn't make sence it's because of the pain meds. 🤣🫣🤣

10/14/2025

Good early morning. Today is the day!!
At 6:30am I will register for knee surgery.
If you message me regarding family fall mini sessions and I don't get back with you quickly, please know I will as soon as I am able to!
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We are so EXCITED to be partnering with Simply Gathered.🩷If you have a Special event (wedding, vow renewal) birthday, an...
10/03/2025

We are so EXCITED to be partnering with Simply Gathered.🩷

If you have a Special event (wedding, vow renewal) birthday, any celebration or Holiday with family and friends coming up, go check them out for your venue needs!!!

✨ Preferred Vendor Spotlight ✨
We’re excited to feature SW Photography as one of our trusted preferred vendors at Simply Gathered!

Shaunna offers elegant wedding & event photography, polished professional headshots, and a fun photo booth with instant 4x6 prints—everything you need to capture your celebration in style.

📸 Book your event with Simply Gathered + let SW Photography make the memories last.

It was such pleasure working with Taylor capturing the things she loves during her senior session! 🩷🩷🩷
09/28/2025

It was such pleasure working with Taylor capturing the things she loves during her senior session!
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105 Hickory Grove Lane
Salem, IL
62881

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We are Shaunna and Brian, a husband and wife wedding, Senior, Children and lifestyle photography team, based in Salem, IL. We love what we do, and together we will capture and preserve your most cherished moments. Our goal is telling the story of who you are and what you love, so that years later you can travel back in time and embrace those moments again and again.