Oh Shoot Photography

West Michigan Wedding photographer

Kalamazoo, MI but love to travel

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5.0

Praised by couples for:

Photographer

Pristine quality

Seasoned with weddings

Shawnia is absolutely amazing! From the time we booked about a year out from our wedding, Shawnia has been extremely communicative and made sure everything went smoothly day of. All of our engagement and wedding photos turned out GORGEOUS and she did a great job getting posed shots and the little natural moments. I cannot recommend Shawnia enough!

Madison K.

5.0

Shawnia is absolutely amazing. She was the photographer for my cousins wedding so when we got engaged she was at the top of our list. She did an incredible job with our engagement and wedding photos. She kept the day moving smoothly, kept my fiancé and I calm and at ease, and was just wonderful to work with.

Genevieve B.

5.0

Shawnia Preston

OWNER

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Oh Shoot Photography is a wedding photography business based in Kalamazoo, MI. Shawnia Preston is the talented photographer behind the lens, bringing years of experience and a personal touch to your special day. Shawnia has always loved the art of photography and could often be found with a camera in her hand as a child. In 2020, she decided to pursue her passion professionally, and she has hit the ground running, impressing couples with candid and timeless shots. While she excels at portrait photography, she is often complimented for capturing the quiet and precious moments during weddings, delivering images that convey the day's joy. Shawnia lives with her husband in Parchment and serves the Kalamazoo area. Your package with Oh Shoot Photography is customizable, and they will carefully tailor it to suit your needs. In addition to wedding day coverage, they offer complementary engagement shoots and day-after sessions. Shawnia is happy to travel to your destination celebration and provides a second shooter upon request. Twenty-four hours after the wedding, a sneak peek will be available, and within two weeks, you will receive your memories of the day in a ready-to-print digital gallery. Whatever package you choose, Oh Shoot Photography will make sure that every candid moment is captured as you tie the knot.

Woman-owned Business

5+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Photo

Same-Day Edits

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Photo & Video Styles

Classic

Documentary

Lifestyle

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Shawnia Preston

Owner

Hey! My name is Shawnia and I am the owner of Oh Shoot Photography! I have 20 years experience. I first started in sports photography but transitioned to a lifestyle photographer in 2016. I love weddings because I get to watch someone’s love story

5.0

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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the photographer for gorgeous, professional photos and fast delivery. They highlight exceptional communication, organization, flexibility, and timeline help that eased stress and kept the day on track. Clients say she feels like a trusted friend who goes above and beyond (extra shooters, pet/premarital shots, last-minute changes) and highly recommend her.

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Madison K

10/02/2026

Shawnia is absolutely amazing! From the time we booked about a year out from our wedding, Shawnia has been extremely communicative and made sure everything went smoothly day of. Al...

l of our engagement and wedding photos turned out GORGEOUS and she did a great job getting posed shots and the little natural moments. I cannot recommend Shawnia enough!

Genevieve B

9/19/2026

Shawnia is absolutely amazing. She was the photographer for my cousins wedding so when we got engaged she was at the top of our list. She did an incredible job with our engagement ...

and wedding photos. She kept the day moving smoothly, kept my fiancé and I calm and at ease, and was just wonderful to work with.

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Rachel A

9/09/2026

Shawnia was so wonderful to work with and a fantastic photographer. Our photos came out beautiful and made the day look as magical as it felt. She was super responsive via email/te...

xt, had multiple meetings leading up to the wedding and also was super helpful in creating the timeline for our day. Our wedding gallery is easily accessible and user friendly. She was also able to get us our final edited photos to us way earlier than we expected which was a great surprise! I highly recommend Shawnia, you can tell this is her passion!

Allison W

6/12/2026

Shawnia and her team are absolutely amazing! From our engagement shoot all the way to our wedding day last week, she was incredibly helpful with so much more than just the photogra...

phy. It truly felt like we had a trusted friend in our corner through the entire planning process. Shawnia has a rare gift for making sure you have the exact day YOU want, keeping the focus entirely on what matters most to you as a couple. As a once-nervous bride who had never professionally had photos taken before, she completely eased my anxiety and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I am honestly so sad that our wedding journey is over because working with her was such a highlight of the experience. On top of her incredible talent and warmth, her professionalism and communication are unmatched. She was always quick to respond, organized, and completely on top of every detail, which gave us so much peace of mind. If you want a photographer who is seamlessly professional but invests their whole heart into your day, look no further!

Lily

5/08/2026

Shawnia and her team were amazing to work with. My husband and I felt so relaxed and at ease with her. I don’t pose for pictures very well and she did an amazing job guiding me int...

o positions that felt so natural and turned out amazing! The quality of her work is simply stunning and she was so easy to work with. I also loved that she helped keep the timing of the day on track for me so I didn’t have to micromanage anything. I cannot wait to use her and her team again in the future. She deserves all the hype!

Dillon H

12/14/2025

Shawnia was communicative, creative and so collaborative! We had an amazing experience working with her for our wedding photography and we absolutely loved how our photos turned ou...

t! Amazing edits and she paid close attention to little details to truly capture our special day!

Beth R

12/09/2025

The BEST Photographer — Truly a Dream to Work With! From our very first meeting to talk through our vision, Shawnia made us feel so heard and excited. She took the time to under...

stand exactly what we wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made the whole process feel effortless. By the time we did our engagement photos, it already felt like we were working with a friend — she made us comfortable, kept us laughing, and delivered photos we fell in love with instantly. On our wedding day, she was nothing short of incredible. She didn’t just show up to take photos — she helped with the timeline, assisted with coordination, and made sure everything stayed on track. Her attention to detail was unbelievable. She noticed the little things before we even realized them and stepped in to fix, guide, or adjust without ever making anything feel stressful. Shawnia captured every moment beautifully — the big emotions, the small candid moments, the details we worked so hard on — all of it. Our photos are truly priceless to us. We are endlessly grateful for her talent, her professionalism, and the heart she poured into our entire experience. If you want someone who listens, cares, and captures your day with true artistry, she is THE one. We would choose her again a thousand times. 🤍

Holly J

10/19/2025

I wish I could give Shawnia more than five stars! From the very first phone call, I felt truly heard and completely confident in her ability to capture the most important day of my...

life. Working with her didn’t feel like hiring a photographer—it felt like having a trusted friend by my side. She even came to our Airbnb to take photos of my pup and me before the ceremony. I was running behind and starting to panic, but she stayed calm, reassured me, and made sure we still got those special shots. In the middle of all the chaos, she even helped me into my dress and tackled the tricky buttons without hesitation! Throughout the day, she was not only professional but an absolute lifesaver—helping me stay on track, adapt the timeline, and still capture every meaningful moment despite the limited time. The photos are breathtaking and beyond anything I could have imagined. Thank you, Shawnia, for your incredible talent, kindness, and for creating memories we’ll cherish forever.

Zachary B

9/15/2025

Shawnia was great! She made us feel so relaxed and we had so much fun taking our photos during our engagement session and throughout the wedding day. The photos turned out beautifu...

Melanie E

9/14/2025

I couldn’t recommend Shawnia more!! She went above and beyond and did more roles than just photographer. She helped the wedding day go so smoothly and eased any worries. Her and he...

r team made taking pictures so much fun and helped my husband and I take time for just us during the crazy day. I couldn’t be more grateful for Shawnia, her amazing team, and their incredible photos!!

Katie C

9/02/2025

Shawnia is amazing! She photographed our July 2025 wedding at Caberfae Resort. She cares so much about what she does and has a passion for photography, making sure she gets all the...

beautiful moments of the day. If you’re looking for someone who is going to make sure your day is remembered exactly how you want it, book with Shawnia! She is with you along the whole planning process checking in and making sure that your photography is going to be done the way you want. She has the ability to bring extra shooters with her to ensure all moments are captured. Her helpers are very kind and also amazing at what they do!

Jenny R

6/16/2025

Shawnia was absolutely amazing! The pictures turned out awesome. I could not be happier!

Ashley M

3/29/2025

We love Shawnia so much! From our engagement photos to our wedding photos. They are beautiful! She spent the day with us for our wedding and it turned out better than I can imagine...

. We will be choosing Shawnia now for our families when we want to capture moments. She is not getting rid of us! We love her too much!

Amber B

1/30/2025

Shawnia did a great job managing our wedding day even though my husband was so sick with Norovirus on the morning of the wedding! She reworked the timeline last-minute and helped t...

o work around his limited mobility. She helped me to prioritize what I wanted and made sure we got all the photos that I dreamed! We still had so many amazing photos of the day, and I can't thank her enough. She was such a joy to work with, and I highly recommend her!

Morgan E

3/12/2024

Shawnia was super awesome to work with! She was very friendly and we had our photos back within a week of the wedding! They turned out better than we had hoped! My husband and I wo...

uld highly recommend her if you are looking for an outgoing photographer who takes fantastic photos and is super fun to work with.

Alexis K

2/09/2024

Shawnia is the most personable photographer I’ve met. She truly cares about her clients and puts them first. Her photos are spectacular and she listens when you just tell her what ...

you want/need. She gave us so many photos within 24 hours that it made my husband and I realize exactly why we chose her. Your search is over for a photographer. She’s your girl!

Katie S

2/01/2024

We are so glad we chose Shawnia as our wedding photographer. Obviously we hoped for beautiful photos, but she went above and beyond. Before the wedding, she arranged multiple calls...

to go over our must-have shots, timeline, and other details. We planned for golden hour photos and our wedding day was on and off rain with overcast skies all day. She adjusted our plans to fit in all the must-have photos and squeezed pictures in whenever there was a gap in the rain. The day-of flexibility and professionalism was unmatched and made for such a fantastic day. Our full gallery was delivered quickly and turned out beautifully. So glad we went with Shawnia :)

Annabelle U

1/31/2024

I had a very interesting situation when it came to my wedding. My husband is in the Navy which made it very hard to set a date and keep a date. Oh Shoot Photography was flexible an...

d willing to work with us the whole time. It meant a lot to us to work with someone who was very flexible and understanding. Oh Shoot Photography has great pricing and is very professional. She clearly knows what she is doing and will help you make your day perfect. :) Highly recommend.

Tammy D

1/29/2024

Words cannot explain how grateful I am to have you as our photographer for our big day. You captured so many moments that I will forever cherish. It was such a pleasure working wi...

th you. I am so excited and cannot wait to see all the memories you captured in our family in the future.

Laurissa R

1/29/2024

Shawnia is AMAZING. I have worked with her not only as a bride but as a vendor as well. She is organized, fun, can adapt to pretty much every situation. Her style is unique in ways...

that work for her. As a photographer she is always looking for more education to benefit future clients with what she learns. Snow, Rain or shine she is absolutely INCREDIBLE. I will ALWAYS recommend her!

Shiyanne S

1/29/2024

I absolutely loved working with Shawnia. She was very flexible with me moving our date a time or two. She is very friendly and feels like you've known her forever. I truly plan to ...

use her for more of our shoots in the future! Couldn't think of a better person to capture our big day. Thank you!

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