Samsara Photography: September 2007

Photography

Through photography, our memories can be preserved and reinforced throughout our lives. They remind us of the way we were and feelings we had. They bring us back to the places we visited and encourage our imaginations about where we might go in the future. Photographs remind us of the world outside of us and the beauty that exists in it. They can capture the essence of places and of people. Life can go by fast sometimes - celebrate the little things!

Samsara is derived from "to flow together" and "to wander." It has roots in the idea of the cyclical nature of life. Samsara Photography is owned and operated by Shannon Hady.

Rates

~ For wedding portfolio and rates, click on the links on your right ~

~ Portrait Sessions - $175 ~

Maternity, Family, Children, Couples, Senior Pictures, etc.

Portrait sessions usually take place outdoors in a location of your choice (I can offer suggestions). They generally last about 1 hour and you receive an average of 60 4x6 prints and your images on CD. I edit and process your images (I turn some into black & white and sepia toned). You receive rights to the digital images and privileges to print as much as you like. The session is relaxed and meant to show the personalities of the people involved. It is photo journalistic in nature and is a fun way to capture who you are.

~ Travel and Nature Photographs ~

4x6 print ~ $15

5x7 print ~ $25

8x10 print ~ $35

11x16 print ~ $45

Contact:

Shannon Hady ~ 612-226-4914

shannonhady@gmail.com

**Please contact me if you are interested scheduling a portrait session or would like to purchase a travel or nature photograph. See samples of my work and photos available for purchase by clicking on the links to the right. I am flexible, so if you want something custom, just let me know. I can also be commissioned to travel to a destination to take images for you. The price can be discussed and will depend on travel costs.

About the Artist

Shannon Hady

I grew up in Minneapolis, MN and have wanted to be a photographer since I was little. I developed a love of travel on my first big trip to Florida when I hopped in the car with my Aunt and we watched out the window as the outside world went from freezing snow to fun in the sun. I ended up moving to Florida years later and then to Hawaii. I studied abroad in England for a semester and traveled around New Zealand for a winter. Between my moving to far away places, I always return to Minnesota to start again. I have a thirst for traveling and experiencing new cultures and environments that may never be completely satisfied. My love of travel is coupled well with my love of photography. I attempt to capture the essence of the places that I visit so I can share the feeling of being there with people at home.

I became a professional photographer in 2003 when I started working for a wedding photography company. I was trained in the photo journalistic approach and it suites me. I love taking pictures of people when they are being themselves and not posing for the camera. They can be their true selves and it is reflected in the images. These are the photographs that I treasure the most because they show more than just how the people look. I take a fun, relaxed approach to my portrait sessions, offering guidance if needed, but focus on showing the personalities of the people I am capturing. Portrait sessions can take place in numerous locations that help to portray who the people are and what stage of life they are in. I love taking pictures that I know people will treasure and look back on for years to come.