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Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography Hershey, PA

Brittany, owner of Glamified Beauty, needed headshots for her website and social media, so we made that happen. And as you guessed it, she did her own makeup. 🙂 Glamified Beauty: Facebook Until next time, Shannon Contact me today to schedule your phone consult! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Boudoir Gallery | Couple’s Boudoir Gallery | Before & After Gallery Pennsylvania Boudoir Photography Near Carlisle PA • Dillsburg PA • Gettysburg PA • Harrisburg PA • Hershey PA • Lancaster PA • Mechanicsburg PA • New Cumberland PA • York PA

Client Interview: Jazz Singer Olivia Marstellar | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Olivia Marstellar

Swing Street lead singer, Olivia Marstellar, chatted with me after her recent session so we could talk about her contemporary glamour portrait experience with me—can you relate with her responses? If yes, contact me today to schedule your complimentary consult to discuss how you want to be photographed. How long have you been wanting to do a contemporary glamour session and what made you decide now was the time to do one? As a musician, I need to update my headshots every so often, as they are what accompanies my recordings, press kits, etc. As a recently married musician, being able to spend a morning working with a photographer was a fun way to remind myself, in the midst of the transition to a new family and a new home, to take time for self-care and mark the beginning of my new life as a married woman. What made you decide Shannon Hemauer was the photographer to work with to do your contemporary glamour session? Honestly, a Google search. Shannon’s portfolio and blog is a testament to the care and respect that she gives each and every woman that steps in front of her lens, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to experience that in person. What was your favorite part out of the entire experience? The planning, the session, the reveal? The shoot was beyond fun, but my favorite was the time I got to spend with my Hair/Makeup Artist [Nath Mao], Shannon and Alisha while getting ready. They are such fun and bubbly personalities, and being in a room of women who enjoy each other’s company as much as they do (and who have come together to in support of something you’re doing for yourself and/or your husband) is a truly affirming and confidence-boosting experience. Before this experience, did

2016 Year in Review | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Shannon Hemauer Photography Harrisburg PA Boudoir

Wow. Where did 2016 go? It was a wonderful year, full of new friendships and true blessings. Thank you to Nath Mao, Ashley Becker, Caitlyn Harlin, and Alisha Newcomer for being a part of my team and helping me do what I do. And thank you to my amazing clients, for letting me be a part of your journey as much as you are a part of mine. Here is to an even better 2017! Until next time, Shannon

Jazz Singer Olivia Marstellar | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Olivia Marstellar

Jazz singer Olivia Marstellar needed to update her professional head shots. But first a bit of background on this Nicole Kidman look-a-like. In 2015, Olivia joined guitarist Chuck Oettel, keyboardist Mike Truitt, and bassist Pete Bainbridge—the founders of the swing/jazz band Swing Street—as the lead singer. Per the official Swing Street website: “The group features a mix of mainstream jazz standards, some jazz adaptations of popular tunes and a few adventures into smooth jazz.” Have you seen my #ShopSmall commercial that’s on my Facebook page promoting my gift cards? That’s Olivia in the clip I took, as well as her singing with Swing Street for the soundtrack. So much fun! You can like their Facebook page HERE, as well as get a list of their upcoming SHOWS—there is one on New Year’s Eve if you’re still looking for plans. OK! Back to her session with me… When we were discussing her vision of her session, we both were thinking “Jessica Rabbit“… Do you agree we nailed it? AH! I love it! A few weeks before her session I had stopped in at a local Goodwill store and I found this beautiful lace dress (that I tea-stained, of course!) that also said “jazz singer” to me. When she tried it on, it was like it had been made for her—it fit her perfectly! The dress fit her so well that I had her twirl in it so I could do a “moving portrait” for her. Looks like fun, right? Because it is! Contact me today to schedule your complimentary consult to discuss how you want to be photographed. A big thank you to hair and makeup artist, Nath Mao, for doing what she does best! Until next time, Shannon Boudoir Gallery | Contemporary Glamour Gallery | Before & After Gallery | Purchase Gift Card Carlisle  PA

“The Book of Siavon” Author Jessica Eppley | Central PA Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography

Jessica Eppley The Book of Siavon

“The Book of Siavon” Author Jessica Eppley | Central PA Contemporary Glamour | Shannon Hemauer Photography Young adult fantasy author, Jessica Eppley, creator of the popular Book of Siavon series, needed updated head shots for her bio page on her website and other marketing material, so she did a full session with me in September. Jessica isn’t one to wear a lot of makeup or curl her straight hair, but she was up for adventure as she prepared for the release of the fourth book in the series, and wanted to glam things up for her portrait session, which I happily encouraged! I think she’ll be the first to admit she was nervous before her session, nervous during her session, and nervous after her session (even emailing me worried she’d look “too cute” in her pictures), but she was the most nervous the day of her portrait reveal. But once she saw her images—and took a few deep breathes—she was able to relax and have fun selecting her portrait collection. Initially she had trouble identifying with the woman in the pictures—could this actually be her?—but she soon came to believe that, YES!, that was her! If you’d like to met this talented writer, she’ll be at the York Book Expo October 15th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM—you can purchase her books and get her autograph. Website A big thank you to Nath Kreider for hair/makeup. Until next time, Shannon Boudoir Gallery | Couple’s Boudoir Gallery | Contemporary Glamour Gallery | Before & After Gallery Central Pennsylvania Carlisle PA • Dillsburg PA • Gettysburg PA • Harrisburg PA • Hershey PA • York PA