Welcome to the Lifeprints Blog! My name is Shandon Smith, and I am a lifestyle photographer in Gainesville, FL. I specialize in portrait photography of real moments... The tender look between a mother and child. The innocence in a child's eyes. The energy between an engaged couple. All of these are the prints we leave throughout our life. All are meaningful. All are beautiful. All are uniquely ours.
This blog follows my personal and professional life. I'll post pictures from recent sessions, funny (and often challenging) situations with my husband and 4 year old son, and just basically anything that I want to share. It will give you an opportunity to see who I am and get to know me better.
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My dear friend, Elise, asked me to take some photographs of her before her sweet Audrey was born. I love maternity sessions! Being pregnant with Brayden is one of my best memories and I love capturing this time for other moms-to-be. She looked absolutely fabulous!!! Her little girl, Ellie (also Brayden's little girlfriend) was also in some of the shots. And I just adore her. In fact, I just adore the entire family and we have so much fun together. Thanks so much for asking me to do this session! :)
Here are some of my favs and the slideshow at the end.
Oh my gosh! Can you say out of touch??? Ever since fall, I have been so busy. Working at church.... shooting holiday sessions.... keeping my house in order.... I read many other photographers' blogs about how they have to re-focus on their families and homes. I have been there! But I feel like I'm starting to find my way back. It takes a lot of determination and self-control, but it's so worth it!
To begin my catch up with my blog (yes, I have maaaaany sessions to blog about), here are the holiday cards I did this year.
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