2018 I BELIEVE Project Recipient Announced | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know about my I BELIEVE Project, which is my way of giving back to the women of my community. I’ve had women who are cancer survivors; dealing with depression/anxiety; and a male-to-female transgender teenager. All have amazing stories. For this year, my Project recipient is Sarah, a 25-year-old woman who had prophylactic double mastectomy on July 5, 2018. Her session is planned for later this year. Images are of past recipient, minus one, who had asked her story be removed for personal reasons. You can see the recipients’ stories at . 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

“I BELIEVE Project” Recipient: Mary | Carlisle PA Boudoir | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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“I BELIEVE Project” Recipient: Mary | Carlisle PA Boudoir | Shannon Hemauer Photography As you know, Mary was my second I BELIEVE Project recipient for 2017—you can read about the first recipient, Tessa, HERE. As I’ve said before, the I BELIEVE Project is my way of giving back to the women in my community by offering a complimentary boudoir or contemporary glamour portrait session to a deserving woman who is dealing/has dealt with some sort of adversity for the chance to feel beautiful and feminine. My gift includes hair/makeup thanks to my lead stylist Nath Kreider (in PA) and stylist Rachael Lubach (when in WI), dress rental, and an album. The Project got the name of “I BELIEVE” because I believe all women should feel beautiful, and I’ve witnessed first hand what a confidence builder and transformation a boudoir or a contemporary glamour portrait session is for women. The goal of the I BELIEVE Project is to help women see themselves as beautiful, inspiring, and powerful. The recipients are asked to share at least one image from their session and to share their story with my readers, for often times, many of you can relate to their stories. So, let me tell you a bit about Mary. Mary contacted me in October 2015 inquiring about a boudoir session as a surprise to her high school sweetheart husband, Ben, but life happened for her and we never even got so far as the consult. Fast forward a year, Mary and I crossed paths at an event in Carlisle, where we struck up a conversation and we ended up becoming real-life friends over the course of 2016/2017. One day Mary casually mentioned on her Facebook wall that she was finally getting professional help with her anxiety-driven depression, and I knew at that moment I wanted her to be my second Project recipient for this year, because

The “I BELIEVE Project”: Reflecting on Past Sessions

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I’m excited to share images from my latest I BELIEVE Project recipient, Mary, but because I’m waiting to complete my interview with her regarding her struggles and triumphs with her depression, I thought it would be great to take a look back at my past recipients. But first, a sneak peek from Mary’s session. The tattoo on Mary’s arm symbolizes her unborn child she never had a chance to hold in her arms. In case you are curious, the I BELIEVE Project is my way of giving back to the women in my community by offering a complimentary boudoir or contemporary glamour portrait session to a deserving woman who is dealing/has dealt with some sort of adversity for the chance to feel beautiful and feminine. My gift includes hair/makeup thanks to my lead stylist Nath Kreider (in PA) and stylist Rachael Lubach (when in WI), dress rental, and an album. The Project got the name of “I BELIEVE” because I believe all women should feel beautiful, and I’ve witnessed first hand what a confidence builder and transformation a boudoir or a contemporary glamour portrait session is for women. The goal of the I BELIEVE Project is to help women see themselves as beautiful, inspiring, and powerful. And that’s exactly what I got to do in 2014, when I did my first Project session with Holly, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at the age of 34. You can read the full story HERE. In 2015, I photographed Diana, a two-time breast cancer survivor. You can read the full story HERE. As well as I photographed Victoria, who was just 27 years old when she found out she had Stage 3 breast cancer. You can read the full story HERE. In 2016 I had the honor to photograph Rylie, who was born physically male but has always identified herself as female. Read her story HERE. And this brings me up

Press Release: “I BELIEVE Project” Recipients Announced for 2017 | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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BOUDOIR AND CONTEMPORARY GLAMOUR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER SHANNON HEMAUER ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS FOR THE 2017 I BELIEVE PROJECT: TESSA AND MARY. The I BELIEVE Project, which first started in 2014, is Air Force veteran Shannon Hemauer’s way of giving back to her community by offering women a complimentary boudoir or contemporary glamour portrait session with the goal to help each recipient see herself as feminine, inspiring, and powerful—sometimes for the very first time in her life. The Project got the name of “I BELIEVE” because Mrs. Hemauer believes women should experience what a confidence builder and transformation a portrait session is for women. “It’s more than ‘just’ a photo shoot—it’s this amazing transformation I get to be a part of for each client.” Mrs. Hemauer stated. Mrs. Hemauer hand-selects the recipients based upon their inspirational story, determination, and resilience in spirit. Previous recipients have been breast cancer survivors; a male-to-female transgender; and, a domestic abuse survivor. For 2017, Mrs. Hemauer selected Tessa, a 29-year-old woman currently receiving treatment for ovarian cancer; and, Mary, a 26-year-old woman working to understand her depression/anxiety. Tessa’s session was held in early February 2017; Mary’s session is scheduled for October 2017. Featured Video: Tessa Included with each I BELIEVE Project session: Portrait Session: A boudoir or contemporary glamour portrait session, including dress rental, and an 8×10 album with up to 20 edited images from the portrait session. Hair & Makeup: One look, including false lashes, by professional Hair/Makeup Artist (HMUA) Nath Mao. Shannon Hemauer Photography has been shooting exclusively boudoir and contemporary glamour portrait photography for “everyday women” of all shapes, sizes, ages, and beliefs living in Carlisle, Dillsburg, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, York, and the Central Pennsylvania area since 2014. She will be opening a studio in Carlisle on Pomfret Street early 2017. ### Exclusively Boudoir & Contemporary Glamour Portrait Photography since 2014 Boudoir Gallery | Contemporary Glamour Gallery | Before & After Gallery | Purchase Gift Card Carlisle  PA • Dillsburg PA • Gettysburg PA

2016 Year in Review | Shannon Hemauer Photography

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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