Shana Watkins
Black and White Studio Sessions Will Always Have My Heart
Updated: May 30

Shhh—this kinda feels like picking a favorite child, but black and white studio sessions will always have my heart.
It was my inspiration as an aspiring photographer, and to this day, it just tugs at my heart each and every time.
I love that it's timeless, and personality and relationships are always at the forefront. The background, the clothing...it's all secondary to the amazing people I'm photographing.
The first sibling portrait is from 2012. The second is the 2020 re-enactment!

Eighteen years after first starting this storytelling journey, my mission remains the same: creating connection and designing heirloom-quality portraits for Saint Louis families.
I love that they were all in on reenacting the first portrait with a smile on their faces. Now both are hanging on the wall next to each other. How fun is that?!