5 out of 5 stars and 32 reviews Best of Weddings (3x).
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(32)Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Greater Northeast Ohio
About this vendor
Driven by an *I-Can't-Help-It* craving to capture emotional, real, in-the-moment, and eye-popping wedding day pictures that will make you cry - I will be unwaveringly by your side ... this year and throughout your wedding day ... as your logisticator, sounding-board, people-wrangler and calm, cool, crazy-fun shoulder to lean on. Your pictures will give you all the feels, and working with me will be it's own awesome experience because you'll trust that I've got your back, and that I will do anything for you. xo
Details
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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5
out of 5.032 reviews
We loved having Shannon photograph our wedding. Her bubbly personality and warmth made it easy for us to relax into having our pictures taken, and put our guests at ease. Shannon...
had a beautiful combination of planful attention to detail, and joyful spontaneity on the day of the event. She captured personalities and expressions in a candid way that really shows the spirit of our wedding. We love the photos and we really enjoyed the time we spent with Shannon!
Shannon was our wedding photographer, and she was fantastic to work with. She did a great job guiding us through the process of making decisions before the wedding, and of capturin...
g the people, personalities, and moments that made the day special. The combination of her professionalism and her lively, welcoming personality made her easy and fun to work with. You don’t necessarily expect your photographer to be someone you’re personally excited to have at your wedding, but her warmth and enthusiasm was a great addition to the day. She was an ever-present but non-obtrusive presence during the wedding and reception and did a great job of getting both the posed and candid photos we wanted from the event.
Shannon was fantastic to work with. She brings extensive experience to the table when working with you to plan for the big day which was so much appreciated. Incredibly thorough an...
d I was so impressed watching her work and corral everyone for photos. And the end product is simply stunning! All around great energy, so fun to work with, and an amazing photographer.
Shannon went above and beyond for our wedding. She was prepared at every moment — from umbrellas when it rained to wrangling our shot list to capturing details even we didn't notic...
e. She was on top of all of it, and she made us and our guests feel incredibly comfortable so posed and candids alike all looked great.
She got everything and is super polite!
Shannon is the absolute best there is! Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning and works of art! She made our day run so smoothly with her kindness, talent, and creativity! She ...
helped my husband and I feel so comfortable and captured us being us. Shannon was able to capture moments without us even realizing she was there! My husband no longer hates how he looks in photos and we no longer feel awkward in them! What's also super impressive is that Shannon was able to capture everything we asked for and more. She even captured gorgeous family photos with our 8 nieces and nephews varying in age from 3-11, which was super important to us! Shannon truly took the time to get to know us and the important people in our lives. She was organized, prompt, kind, reassuring, full of energy, attentive, trustworthy, and detail oriented. Even our friends and family have commented on how impressive she was! Contact Shannon! You will be in love with your photos just like we are!
I can't say enough great things about Shannon! She not only takes amazing pictures, but she's the kind of person you want around on your big day! She was very organized and made su...
re we got all of the photos we wanted and has a great eye for different locations, backdrops etc. Will be using Shannon for future family events!
Shannon is the best of the best! I can't say enough wonderful things about her! It is clear she has a passion for what she does and it shines through her photos, I am obsessed with...
each and every one! I am not a fan of posing for photos and she made it quick and painless! So organized! Shannon took charge of our very distracted, loud, chaotic wedding party and made us laugh and smile the whole time! She also handled some anxious family members who were worried about missing specific photo ops (cough cough….my mother). You would also think that she brought several other photographers with her. She is everywhere! I remember thinking at one point at the reception: I wish Shannon was here to take a specific photo…she was already 3 deep. Stop wasting your time looking for another photographer and just book Shannon. You won’t regret it!
My wedding was on Saturday, June 12, 2021, and Shannon Ahlstrand was our photographer. She was absolutely phenomenal!!! My guest raved about how professional and on point she was,...
which I had no doubt she would be because she made me very comfortable from our first conversation. She listened to my needs, answered all of my questions, and was on time. Most importantly she captured every aspect of our wedding and our pictures are stunning!!! The price point was very good, and the entire experience was excellent. I was a bride that pretty much planned my wedding from beginning to end, so it was important for me to build a good team of people to meet our needs, and I hit a home run with landing Shannon. So if you're looking for a truly professional photographer that is excellent at what she does, I highly recommend Shannon.
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Shannon is out going, energetic and...
extremely good at what she does. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. She is prompt with questions, on schedule 100% during the wedding, and we received our photos after the wedding in good time.
Shannon is beyond amazing. We had instant chemistry with her when we met her at a bridal fair in Crocker Park. She was awesome all day long -warm, smiling, but providing strong d...
irection for the photos. She shows up dressed like a photography ninja and disappears seamlessly into your wedding, coming out with so many beautiful photos. Talking with her ahead of the wedding, she was always warm and responsive. She tailors the experience to your needs and ends up a member of your family by the end. We have had so many people ask us about her since the wedding.
Shannon was literally amazing and I would recommend her to everyone ! Her great attitude and energy made our day even better and her work was amazing. We got so many compliments on...
our pictures and she had them back to us so quickly. She is extremely responsive and professional!
Shannon was absolutely incredible to work with and you NEED to book her for your wedding! She is warm, kind-hearted, enthusiastic, and makes you feel so supported. Her work is impe...
ccable and her professionalism is unparalleled. I cannot stress enough how passionate and talented she is!! I am so grateful for the beautiful photos she captured of my friends, family, and my husband.
Shannon provided tireless support to me as I navigated many wedding planning obstacles due to the pandemic. Shannon provided much comfort and creative solutions to any problems I faced. Whenever new information pertaining to wedding ceremonies/receptions were announced, Shannon was the first vendor to contact me. She implemented increased safety precautions to ensure my guests' and her safety. Shannon is very thoughtful, conscientious, and has excellent communication skills. I can't say enough positive things about Shannon. I am so lucky I found her!!
I received Shannon's information from Facebook asking for the best photographers in Cleveland. One of the first posts, a friend recommended Shannon. She was the first, and might I ...
add ONLY photographer we met with. We were SOLD instantly when we met her - immediately after a flight from Florida! She was quick to answer all correspondences via email and text - that's a HUGE plus for us. Payment options were easy and quick - reminder emails for the remaining balance was great too. Photographer turned into a great friend and I am grateful to have met Shannon. Our wedding was 1/18, and we received our photos within about 2.5-3 weeks. Absolutely beautiful, too! Attention to detail and creative with her shots. I cannot recommend Shannon for your wedding photos!!
Shannon was nothing short of amazing. She captured every single detail of our day beautifully, AND she handled our crazy family gracefully and with the utmost professionalism. Hi...
ghly recommend, and hope to work with her in the future!
Shannon was absolutely amazing- she has blown us away from the moment we met her! She went above and beyond to capture every moment of our big day and our photos show just how tale...
nted of a photographer she is! We loved working with her; her bubbly personality is so fun and her attention to detail is impeccable! We highly recommend Shannon to anyone in search of a photographer!!
Great photographer, great photos, great value!
Shannon is amazing and so talented. since the day we met her she’s blown us away and met every expectation. we met shannon at a wedding expo where she remembered minor details abo...
ut us - it was really cool that she paid that close of attention to us without even knowing us. she kept in touch and on top of things from day one. the day of our engagement photos she took the time to understand what we were looking for and how we envisioned our photos. she even made sure she found the perfect angle of my “good side” i really appreciated that. my fiancé and i knew that our photos/memories were one of the most important parts of our wedding. and they turned out PERFECT. we will be using shannon in the future!
I couldn’t have had a more positive experience with Shannon. All of her pictures turned out wonderfully. This is due in no small part to her positive and bubbly personality. Everyo...
ne is just happy around her. We all had great smiles!
Shannon is easy to work with, incredibly talented, outrageously organized and goes above and beyond to be helpful in any way she can! She ensures that you know your day is just as ...
special to her as it is to you through attention to detail and consistent clear communication throughout the process! My bridal party was blown away by her ability to be efficient but still get a large number of shots and poses! We got married 3 months ago and I still have family members mention how impressed they were with her on the day of the wedding! I cannot say enough good things about her. She is not only a phenomenal photographer but also just a really wonderful person!
I could go on and on about the experience that Shannon provides but I'm afraid words could not adequately express the level of service she provided us on our big day. From our firs...
t meeting to the last dance, Shannon remained a constant professional while making sure every detail went to plan. Shannon has a special gift in being able to connect with any and everyone making them feel comfortable in front of the lens. More important than all of these things is she cares. Shannon LOVES what she does and the quality of her work shows because of this. If we have babies, she will be taking their pictures too!
Shannon is flexible, timely, organized, easy to work with, willing to bend over backwards and do more than just take pictures. She captures the personalities of the couple and thei...
r family beautifully. My girlfriends have horror stories I’d their photographers and it reinforced how blessed and lucky I feel to have Shannon! She won’t let you down.
Shannon is seriously the best ever! From the time I met her at a wedding show to our wedding, I knew that we picked an amazing person and a talented photographer for our wedding. O...
ur engagement pictures were in the snow and cold and came out beautiful. She is SO organized and helped with our day of timeline and syc’d up with our other vendors. Not only is she timely and creative, she became our friend- she is warm, friendly and funny, and our guests thought the same! She made sure we were where we needed to be and weren’t late getting back to the party. She really captured the most wonderful day of our lives, and we couldn’t be more thankful!
My husband and I knew Shannon would be an amazing addition to our wedding day. She was quirky, fun, organized and passionate about her work. From our very first meeting she was hel...
ping us to plan for things that we never would have thought of on our own. The photos she captured were absolutely stunning and perfectly captured all of our candid moments.
In addition to her wonderful photos, Shannon kept us on track throughout the day so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Shannon moved us flawlessly from getting ready, to the first look, to taking photos throughout Cleveland, and back to the venue in time for the ceremony. Shannon did such an amazing job to help make our wedding day absolutely amazing and we highly recommend her!
As a bonus, she has some of the best shoes we have ever seen. Thank you Shannon!
The one person who made me feel sane on my wedding day was Shannon! I am such an introvert and she settled all my nerves. She not only took amazing photos on my wedding day she be...
came my friend. She captured so many amazing photos. From the moment she walked into the room the morning of my wedding she made things so fun and made us all feel relaxed and comfortable. The pictures turned out FANTASTIC! There are so many moments that she captured that we missed and can look back and smile on. She is such a fun upbeat person and I am so happy she took our photos. Her work is AMAZING and you will love the work she delivers.
Shannon truly loves her job. Our photos came out amazing. I even had people who thought some of our photos were from a magazine. Shannon will make sure she gets all the photos you ...
want on your wedding day. We had one photographer, Shannon as our photographer and let me tell you, girl can run around. Like Shannon's page says, she's like a ninja. That is accurate. Shannon is a amazing at what she does. She makes you feel comfortable and makes the experience fun. Shannon is the right pick for your photographer, I can promise you that. Thanks, Shannon!
Working with Shannon was great. She helped keep us on schedule to get all the shots we wanted while still being fun and laid back. Her photos are beautiful and she definitely liste...
ns when you ask for a certain style or editing. She got great photos of the two of us and our guests with a nice mixture of posed and candid at the reception. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer
There is no end to the wonderful things I can say about Shannon. From the moment we met her we knew we wanted her to be our photographer. Her personality just meshed so well with o...
urs and she had exactly the eye we wanted for our special day. Her photos are classic with an edgy twist. As someone who hates being the subject of photos, I really appreciated how comfortable she made me. She was so patient and always knew what to say to get me to take the best photo I could. Shannon was a total ninja at our wedding! I can't even believe she got all the shots she did by herself. She really was everywhere all at once. For this and so many other reasons, I will always recommend her to couples in need of someone to capture their special day.
Just read through Shannon’s website, and it’s easy to see how much she genuinely cares about her clients. She got to know us in the months leading up to the wedding, making us feel...
confident that she understood what was most important to us and would capture the memories perfectly. On the day of, she made everyone feel so comfortable, and quickly seemed like a member of the family. She made us all feel so at-ease, even when we were getting pictures taken all over Cleveland (which my husband and I thought would be awkward.. it wasn’t! She made it so fun!). At the reception, my sister commented that every time she saw something happening and wished she had her camera, Shannon was right there, already capturing the moment. Shannon is truly a sweetheart, an amazing professional, and she does beautiful work. We couldn’t be happier that we chose her to capture all our wedding day memories!
One word can describe Shannon, and that is INCREDIBLE! From our first meeting with her, we knew we picked the perfect person to shoot our wedding. She was easy going, attentive, an...
d flexible as we prepared for our big day. She provided us with a variety of locations that would capture everything we wanted and talked about prior. She also had back-up locations set just in case the weather didn’t cooperate.
On the day of the wedding, Shannon didn’t miss a thing. She was organized and efficient with the family photos and basically acted as our event coordinator from there on out. She made sure we enjoyed our time with the bridal party, giving us the chance to dance and have fun with our closest friends and family on the party bus, while staying on schedule and hitting all the locations we planned. When things got off track, she was flexible and never pushy. At the reception, Shannon captured candids of all our guests and all of our special moments as well. She stayed well beyond what we expected because “we were having too much fun to miss.”
The pictures came out out wonderful and we loved sharing all the memories she captured on our special day. We are so happy with Shannon’s work and would highly recommend her to anyone in the future.
Shannon was nothing short of everything you would hope for in a wedding photographer. Her photos are amazing and she was so patient and accommodating with all of my questions and ...
requests. I know we got an amazing deal from her and are over the moon about our photos!
Shannon is absolutely amazing!! Before the wedding, she did a fantastic job with getting to know my husband and me and learning what we wanted from our wedding photos. She made the...
process of documenting our wedding day timeline and the photos we wanted so easy. She has so much experience and is very creative, and is so willing to help if like us you don't have an exact picture in your head of what you want and need some input! She was incredibly responsive to any and all questions or last-minute changes as well. On our wedding day, Shannon was extremely organized - she made sure we checked off all of our family photos and kept everything running smoothly. She was great at giving us poses and directions for each photo, and really brought out the best in us, our families, and our wedding party. On top of that, she is just so fun and easy to get along with...we all had a blast taking our photos! So many of our friends and family commented on how great Shannon was. My brother and his fiance immediately booked Shannon for their engagement and wedding photos after getting to know her and seeing her in action at our wedding. We could not be happier with our photos turned out too - they are gorgeous and Shannon captured everything we wanted and so much more that we didn't even know we wanted!! If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Shannon is the one for you!
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Westlake, OH | Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Greater Northeast Ohio
Shannon Ahlstrand Photography