Lucinda Santiago
Shana is simply the best. Initially, we asked her to take Senior photos of our younger son and we were so incredibly delighted with the portraits we circled back and asked her to take photos of our older son. She really captures the person rather than just another generic posed photo. Further, both our boys came away from the experience happy and more confident (THAT was a welcomed surprise and NO grousing). I cannot recommend Shana strongly enough.
Julie Greene
Shana has been our family photographer for over 16 years and we couldn't be more happy. From newborn pics, family pics, milestone year pics and even pet pics - she's simply the best! We've also had pics in her studios and at landmark STL locations. Her pictures are timeless pieces of art that fill our home and we couldn't be happier. On top of everything, she is a wonderful person who is great to work with and contributes back to the community. We look forward to future sessions and would highly recommend to all! Thanks Shana!!!
Jennifer Padrucco
I would recommend Shana as a photographer because you go in a little nervous, you think “did she get a great shot?” The kids have fun and it is over quickly and then when you go in for the reveal and you want every picture and wish to redo your home based on the pictures!!
Shana is lovely and is very easy to work with. The finished product is a showstopper. I treasure the “snapshots” in time that she has given my family.
Kristin Walters
I can’t say enough great things about our experiences with Shana! A few years ago she photographed our children and just last week my husband and I came to her for professional headshots. Shana asked all the right questions to make sure our time with her was efficient, relaxing and enjoyable. Her genuine ability to connect with and bring out the best in every member of our family was both skillful and effortless. Her warmth and professionalism are as classic and timeless as the beloved portraits she creates. We are so grateful to you Shana!
Juli Stumpf
We used Shana for our daughters’ senior pictures. She was awesome to work with! I love that she helped us pick the right outfits, made suggestions for hair and make up styling and found beautiful locations. The photos turned out so beautiful, very natural looking.
Shana even did a photo shoot with my daughter and her dog last holiday season! We really enjoyed working with Shana and would recommend her for any occasion.
Victoria Dysarz
Shana Watkins Photography first caught my attention when I was pregnant nine years ago with beautiful maternity images. Nine years and four children later she is our go to photographer for newborn and infant sessions. She captures exactly what I see when I look at my children and family. Even during sessions where my children run wild and crazy Shana captures their unique spirit and expressions perfectly. Her images are ones you will look at and remember wonderful moments with your loved ones. Every time we sit down to review our photographs from a session I tear up; each image is beautiful. The hardest part is choosing your favorites (or just take them all instead)! She is very talented. I am so glad to have met her and shared our family for the last nine years and more to come.
Karen Page
Shana does such an amazing job. We have used her several times and this year we faced some weather challenges, which you would NEVER know by the beauty of our family, which she captured in the VERY short time we had available! I've already set up our annual appointment for 11 months from now! She is part of our holiday tradition.
Danielle Hattrich
Everything about our session with Shana was perfect. We chose Shana for an in studio family portrait and one year old photo. Shana was so friendly, knowledgeable and talented. She helped with outfit choices and got all seven of us to smile and look good in the same photo. It was so hard to choose the final photos to print because they were all so good. Shana helped with that as well. I love, love , love our photos and would 100% go to Shana again.
Heather Lea
Moments turned into magic; Shana makes sure that our family’s moments in time turn into beautiful memories captured with her perfect eye, hanging on our wall. We are so grateful.