Sunday, February 10, 2008

CONTACT

Shannon Peckels
Shannon Peckels Photography
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
shannonpeckels@gmail.com
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I owe my mom a great deal of thanks for passing on her passion of photography to me. Growing up, she was constantly taking pictures. She has so many photo albums FILLED with pictures of us kids. lol When I got in my teen years I just loved modeling for my mom and her camera. I remember one time she even let me play hooky from school so she could take a modeling shoot of me at our house. As I got a bit older, I got a camera of my own, and I would now be known to my friends and family as the "paparazzi." My camera was always at my side and I took pictures of everything!

A few years back, my best friend needed some last minute engagement pictures and since she knew my relationship with pictures, she asked me to take them. Everyone raved at how good they were, and it wasn't until that moment that I started thinking my passion for photography could grow into a lot more than just a casual hobby.

I think the many years of being in front of the camera growing up, has helped me be behind the camera today. I want to make you feel the best you can with every picture that I take. I want you to feel like your pictures belong in a magazine! And along with my fun and creative approach to photography, I have no doubt in my mind that you will love your pictures just as much as you love working with me!

Here are a little more fun facts about me:

-I just got married in August 2010! But, I've been with my husband for almost 10 years now!

-I am a huge Minnesota Wild fan. But more importantly, I am an even bigger Mikko Koivu fan.

-I started playing guitar at 15, but I don't play as much now as I would like too.

-I love the character Strawberry Shortcake. I still sleep with my Strawberry Shortcake baby blanket every night. lol

-My favorite state is Colorado. There is just something calming about seeing the mountains everyday.

-I am addicted to candy corn. I could eat a whole bag in a day, maybe even in a few hours. No joke.

-I love to travel. Especially if it's a warm, tropical place with a beach.

-I am a dancing machine. If there's music on, and it has a good beat, I guarantee that some part of my body will be moving.

-My fiancé and I have 8 nieces and nephews. Hanging out with them is always a blast and we just love them so much! You will see a lot of pictures of them on here!

-I love things with an Asian influence. The food, the art, the languages. It all intrigues me.