Shanell Photographer | Reviews

Shanell is simply exceptional! From our engagement session to our wedding weekend at Greencrest Manor, she captured every moment with stunning clarity and vibrant color. Her bright, fine art style was exactly what I envisioned, and she went above and beyond to ensure every detail was beautifully documented—even adjusting seamlessly when the wedding day timeline had to pivot due to a passing rainstorm.

From our very first video chat, Shanell was professional, detail-oriented, and a true partner in our wedding planning. She worked closely with our planners to craft a seamless photography timeline, ensuring that we captured every special moment without feeling rushed. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, always available to answer questions, offer advice, and bring our vision to life. Her professionalism and attention to detail made working with her an absolute breeze.

She was with us throughout the entire wedding weekend—from our rehearsal dinner to our wedding day—thoughtfully capturing not just the big moments, but the small, intimate ones as well. She got to know our guests, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and was always one step ahead, making sure every shot we wanted was taken before the night ended. Even in the little moments, she was there—helping adjust my hair, making sure I ate before the festivities, and even removing stray glitter from my face.

Shanell also has the best of the best when it comes to photography equipment—drones, film cameras, special lighting, and more—allowing her to capture breathtaking images in any setting. She even surprised us by recording video clips of special moments, which we never expected but now treasure.

Shanell is not just a photographer; she’s an artist, a professional, and someone you absolutely want by your side on your wedding day. If you’re looking for the best wedding photographer in Michigan, look no further—she is truly in a league of her own. Highly recommend!

Shanell and her second shooter, Jay, were absolutely phenomenal as our wedding photographers! They went above and beyond in every way, and it was a joy to work with them. Their energy and creativity truly brought the venue to life, capturing the essence of our special day beautifully.

From brainstorming unique and amazing ways to capture the event to adding an extra special touch to every moment, their dedication was evident. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free.

I highly recommend Shanell and Jay to anyone looking for top-notch wedding photographers. We are so excited to see the final photos and relive the magic of our wedding day through their incredible work. Five stars all the way!

On word, INCREDIBLE!!  Shanell was so amazing to work with and her photography speaks for itself.  She captured every moment of our wedding and we couldn’t be happier.  Her communication and expertise were wonderful all throughout our planning process. She is not only an incredible photographer but also a wonderful person to give wedding vendor suggestions . She was the best decision we made for our wedding and all of our photos are priceless!!

Her talent is unmatched and her photos/wedding expertise will leave you speechless.  On our wedding day she was amazing, it was like my best friend taking our photos.  She made everyone feel so comfortable and kept all of us on track with timing.

Shanell is incredible and will always be our #1 choice.  Hiring Shanell will be your best decision for any special occasion, wedding or even family photos.  Her passion, quality and attention to detail is what sets her apart from everyone else.  Photos last a lifetime, so make her your photographer.  She is worth it!!

Shanell is an amazing photographer. She took the time to meet with me and get to know me before the big day which I think helped tremendously!! It made me feel less nervous shooting with her the day of and it allowed me to share some of my inspo pictures.. which she did an amazing job capturing. She was so organized and followed the perfect schedule to ensure all my most important shots were captured. I also loved how much attention to detail she had. I have the best pictures thanks to her and I couldn't be happier!

Where do I start!!! Shanell is beyond talented and will capture your engagement session/ wedding day in a bright, natural and authentic way.  As an out of state bride, she provided white glove service going above and beyond with vendor recommendations, timeline help and making planning/logistics stress free. NOT ONLY is her work amazing but Shanell herself is pure JOY! She will make you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Shanell is the photographer you book and let her work her magic! She knows all the best locations, styles/poses and how to make photos on a wedding day quick and easy.

We loved working with Shanell Photography for our engagement photos at Cranbrook and wedding photos at Zingerman's Cornman Farms! She was great to work with and made us feel comfortable the whole time. We weren't familiar with the area but she had everything planned out and was our guide finding great locations for photos. In the end everything turned out great and we will definitely look forward to working with her again in the future!

LOOK NO FURTHER! Shanell was an absolute dream to work with! Starting with our engagement session she helped plan out locations and made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera! She was so responsive during the wedding process and helped with location questions, my color scheme, helping establish a solid timeline and even ended up driving my husband and I to the church when our transportation broke down! Shanell handled everything with such poise and professionalism that I will continue to work with her for any of my photography needs. Not to mention she truly captured such breathtaking photos! Would HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a seamless wedding day!

Shanell and her team were a dream - in planning and on the big day! Shanell was quick and helpful in her responses to my questions during the planning process. On the day of, she helped rally us + our party to stay on timeline, and took the most amazing photos. The content we received was incredible - film, social clips, and even drone coverage of our outdoor cocktail hour. She captured all the details, emotions, and special moments of the day perfectly - and now all our favorites are in a wedding album that she helped create. I’d recommend her to anyone and everyone!