Your Bio

Hello friends, clients, and potential customers! Welcome to the newest installation of my photography web adventures!

To start, I'm a high school English and journalism teacher/part-time photographer. I do weddings,engagement pictures, family portraits, senior pictures, maternity sessions, prom photos, team pictures, and even photograph the occasional random event(I have done Surprise Party's, Dog Shows, Family Reunions, and more).

While I love seeing my work make people happy, what many are surprised to learn about me is that I REALLY love travel photography and capturing the essence of a place I am visiting. If I didn't have to earn a paycheck, I would love to spend my days wandering the earth and photographing the beauty it has to offer.

As you will see from looking at my work, I thoroughly enjoy macro photography of flora and fauna and use every opportunity I get to explore this realm.

I recently upgraded my camera to the Canon 40D and added the IS 28-135mm lens to my collection. As I am a poor teacher who spends what extra money she has on travel, I am (Was) only shooting with a Canon Digital Rebel XT. I have three other lenses I use: a Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens, a Canon EF Zoom 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS lens, and a Sigma MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG lens.

Enjoy your look around. I will try to update regularly, but these things tend to go in spurts for me, so be patient. In the meantime, Happy Snapping.

Shannon

P.S. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson. You must obtain permission from Shannon to print or use any of her photos in any way.

Galleries

The Rocky Mountains June 2008 : Summer 2008 started out perfectly with a trip to the Rocky Mountains with my sister-in-law, Sheila. This is just a sampling of the photos from the trip.

The Rocky Mountains June 2008

Summer 2008 started out perfectly with a trip to the Rocky Mountains w ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 11:09pm EDT

Judy & Terry Unedited Proofs : Judy & Terry were marred on June 6th at the Holiday Inn East in Louisville. All photos within this album are COPYRIGHT of Shannon L. Anderson. Please cal 251-391-0352 for ordering information.

Judy & Terry Unedited Proofs

Judy & Terry were marred on June 6th at the Holiday Inn East in Louisv ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2008 7:43am EDT

Crystal & Thomas UNEDITED Proofs : Crystal & Thomas were married on June 27th at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Rhodelia, KY. All photos in this gallery are copyright Shannon L. Anderson. Please contact her at 251-391-0352 for purchasing information.

Crystal & Thomas UNEDITED Proofs

Crystal & Thomas were married on June 27th at St. Teresa Catholic Chur ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2008 9:00am EDT

Dana & Tim's Unedited Proofs : Dana & Tim were married at Locust Grove in Louisville on May 23, 2008. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson. If you are interested in purchasing any of these photos, please contact me at 251-391-0352.

Dana & Tim's Unedited Proofs

Dana & Tim were married at Locust Grove in Louisville on May 23, 2008. ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2008 6:09pm EDT

Kalisha's Unedited Proofs : Senior Pictures taken at Doe Run Inn on 5/31/2008 All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Kalisha's Unedited Proofs

Senior Pictures taken at Doe Run Inn on 5/31/2008 All photos within a ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2008 12:23am EDT

Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary : It was one of those days when I really didn't expect anything special to happen, but it did. I made a promise to take some photos in exchange for some time in Colorado, and I kept that promise. In the meantime, I discovered a hidden little GEM in the heart of Meade County, KY: Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary. What an amazing place! The passion of the people who run this place is evident the minute you step out of your car. Enjoy the photos of the Owls, Hawks, Raccoons, Monkeys, and Groundhog. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary

It was one of those days when I really didn't expect anything special ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2008 2:18am EDT

Texas Spring 2008 : Spring Break 2008 took me to visit an old friend in Austin, TX. I enjoyed time in the Hill Country in search of wildflowers and the men at Luckenbach. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Texas Spring 2008

Spring Break 2008 took me to visit an old friend in Austin, TX. I enj ...

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 10:51pm EDT

George Strait, Little Big Town, and Being 32 : It was Leap Year 2008, and Mandy, Karen, Kevin, and myself decided that George Strait was the way to celebrate mine and Karen's 32nd birthday! What an amazing show! Dinner before took us to Joe Bologna's in Lexington and then on to the show. Sarah Johns opened for Little Big Town, who opened for George and he sure puts on a great show. A solid two hours of great George music...someone I had always wanted to see live and not a moment's regret. :) I'm glad I could share it with such great friends.

George Strait, Little Big Town, and Being 32

It was Leap Year 2008, and Mandy, Karen, Kevin, and myself decided tha ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2008 4:12pm EDT

Japan 2007 : My summer journey's took me to Japan where I spent 9 days in Tokyo and 9 days in Hitachiota. What an amazing experience! All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Japan 2007

My summer journey's took me to Japan where I spent 9 days in Tokyo and ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2007 6:37am EDT

New England 2007 : The final fling of summer '07 landed my best friend, Mandy, and I in the northeast. There are many stories to tell...for those, read the blog at www.myspace.com/canoeing2 but for those too lazy to do that, browse the photos and make up your own stories! All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

New England 2007

The final fling of summer '07 landed my best friend, Mandy, and I in t ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2007 1:12am EDT

Special People :) : People I never want to forget. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Special People :)

People I never want to forget. All photos within are copyright of Shan ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2007 10:45pm EDT

Texas 2006 : Summer 2006 brought about many great opportunities. One of those was 2 1/2 weeks in Texas...Austin, San Antonio, and the great Hill Country of TX. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Texas 2006

Summer 2006 brought about many great opportunities. One of those was ...

Updated: Mar 12, 2007 6:17pm EDT

Flora & Fauna : This is a random collection of some flora & fauna I have been able to photograph. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Flora & Fauna

This is a random collection of some flora & fauna I have been able to ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2007 10:59am EDT

The Outer Banks : Fall Break 2006 took me to The Big Kahuna in Rodanthe, NC, with several colleagues. Rodanthe is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which possesses some of the most beautiful protected sand dunes in the world. Our trip was one of the most relaxing I've taken in years and provided a great opportunity to explore the Atlantic Coast. Due to sake of time, I uploaded the entire folder of photos (which accounts for over 500!) so muck your way through by page, rather than photo, as there are many shots that are similar. Also, if you are interested in any of these prints, e-mail me, as I have only uploaded the smaller resolution images for shorter upload times. I can get you the larger files if you desire. :) Enjoy the sunset! All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

The Outer Banks

Fall Break 2006 took me to The Big Kahuna in Rodanthe, NC, with severa ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2007 3:12am EDT

New York City 2006 : Spring Break 2006 took me to New York City with my sister-in-law, Sheila, and my cousin, Melissa, and her daughter, Annie. A VERY long bus trip from Brandenburg, KY, to NYC with 40+ high school students was just what we needed to make us appreciate the modern conveniences of air travel! Despite the bus trip, New York in the Spring is incredible. HARRY CONNICK, JR. on Broadway in "The Pajama Game", Snow at Ground Zero, buying jewelry at Tiffany's, and perfume on 5th Ave...Ahhh, What More Could a Girl Want??? :) All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

New York City 2006

Spring Break 2006 took me to New York City with my sister-in-law, Shei ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2007 6:23am EDT

Around the Bluegrass : My home state...All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Around the Bluegrass

My home state...All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson ...

Updated: May 21, 2007 8:12pm EDT

West Virginia: Mark & Clare's Second Home : Mark is my oldest brother and a journalist in Washington, DC. As strong environmentalists, he and his wife, Clare, have bought their "Weekend Home" out in Thomas, WV. These are photos from our first visit. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

West Virginia: Mark & Clare's Second Home

Mark is my oldest brother and a journalist in Washington, DC. As stro ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2007 7:01pm EDT

Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC : Spring Break stops 2007 All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC

Spring Break stops 2007 All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2007 6:53pm EDT

Dawn's Family All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson. :

Dawn's Family All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Updated: Dec 03, 2007 11:18am EDT

Hayley & Sisters : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Hayley & Sisters

All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Updated: Dec 03, 2007 6:18am EDT

Charlotte's Family Rough Proofs : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Charlotte's Family Rough Proofs

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Updated: Nov 26, 2007 10:46pm EDT

Shannon W's Family : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Shannon W's Family

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Updated: Nov 20, 2007 9:31pm EDT

Regina's Family : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Regina's Family

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Updated: Nov 12, 2007 5:53pm EDT

Becky's Family : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Becky's Family

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Updated: Nov 07, 2007 8:37pm EDT

Bri & James : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Bri & James

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Updated: Nov 06, 2007 7:28am EDT

Christy & Ricky : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Christy & Ricky

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Updated: Nov 07, 2007 6:23pm EDT

Brandon B : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Brandon B

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Updated: Oct 18, 2007 9:45pm EDT

Kirk & Melissa's Spooktacular Wedding : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Kirk & Melissa's Spooktacular Wedding

All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Updated: Oct 18, 2007 5:36pm EDT

Lori's Softball Proofs : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Lori's Softball Proofs

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Updated: Oct 10, 2007 10:01pm EDT

Wet Prong of Buffalo Trail @ Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park : I rediscovered my passion for the outdoors while in Japan. I'm not sure when I lost it...could be amidst the three jobs I work, or could be that the mountains are my true joy and there really aren't any of those close by here in E-town. Either way, on July 4th, I headed to Mammoth Cave National Park about 45 minutes south and hiked a 6 mile loop with my friend, Weston, and his dog, Laney. It was a great trail...not too strenuous, but strenuous enough for someone who's as out of shape as I am. I was proud to finish and can't wait for the next trip. If only I had a dog... All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Wet Prong of Buffalo Trail @ Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park

I rediscovered my passion for the outdoors while in Japan. I'm not su ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2007 3:20pm EDT

Diane's Japan Photos :

Diane's Japan Photos

Updated: Jun 21, 2007 10:13am EDT

Keeneland/Glassworks : A friend recently visited from Alabama and our Kentucky tours took us to Louisville Glassworks where I was able to capture some of these amazing fire shots. All of that work for a pedestal for a horse. The day before took us to Keeneland to watch the horses work out in the early morning hours. Unfortunately, things were a little off schedule at Keeneland due to a horse that stumbled and had to be put down. It was a somber morning on the track. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Keeneland/Glassworks

A friend recently visited from Alabama and our Kentucky tours took us ...

Updated: May 07, 2007 5:29am EDT

Random stops along the way : Truly random stops whenever the mood strikes! All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Random stops along the way

Truly random stops whenever the mood strikes! All photos within are c ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2007 11:01am EDT

Family Pets : Tucker, Merlin, and the rest of the family... All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Family Pets

Tucker, Merlin, and the rest of the family... All photos within are c ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2007 10:06pm EDT

Family : These are just a few candid family shots taken in the past year.All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Family

These are just a few candid family shots taken in the past year.All ph ...

Updated: Jul 13, 2007 9:27pm EDT

Holly & Brandon Wedding : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Holly & Brandon Wedding

All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 10:42pm EDT

Melissa's Wedding Dress Shopping : After seven LONG years of engagement, my cousin Melissa is FINALLY getting married. These are from the wedding dress shopping.

Melissa's Wedding Dress Shopping

After seven LONG years of engagement, my cousin Melissa is FINALLY get ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2007 12:31pm EDT

Emily's Proofs : Emily H.-Senior Pictures taken at Freeman Lake, etc., 7/12/2007 All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Emily's Proofs

Emily H.-Senior Pictures taken at Freeman Lake, etc., 7/12/2007 All p ...

Updated: Jul 13, 2007 9:10pm EDT

Lori's Proofs : Lori F. - Senior Pictures taken at Doe Run Inn, Brandenburg, KY 7/8/2007 All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Lori's Proofs

Lori F. - Senior Pictures taken at Doe Run Inn, Brandenburg, KY 7/8/20 ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2007 1:44am EDT

Morgan's Proofs : Morgan F.-Senior Pictures taken at Doe Run Inn, Brandenburg, KY All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Morgan's Proofs

Morgan F.-Senior Pictures taken at Doe Run Inn, Brandenburg, KY All p ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2007 9:24am EDT

Donna's Proofs : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Donna's Proofs

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Updated: Jul 16, 2007 10:56am EDT

Jordan W.'s Proofs : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Jordan W.'s Proofs

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Updated: Oct 12, 2007 12:06am EDT

Karen H. Senior Pics : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Karen H. Senior Pics

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Updated: Sep 25, 2007 7:00am EDT

Holly S & Brandon Unedited Proofs : This Holly & Brandon are getting married the first weekend in October. I will shoot my first wedding at the Brown Pusey House in Elizabethtown. These were their engagement shots, which required me to get on a 4 Wheeler and ride around with a former student. What a rush! And the weather was perfect for it! All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Holly S & Brandon Unedited Proofs

This Holly & Brandon are getting married the first weekend in October. ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2007 10:19am EDT

Branden & Holly : Branden & Holly were married on July 14th in Brandenburg, KY. I met Holly last fall at a wedding I was shooting and we became fast friends. This group was wild and crazy and I had a blast. Sometimes the laughs are constant at these shows. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Branden & Holly

Branden & Holly were married on July 14th in Brandenburg, KY. I met H ...

Updated: Aug 17, 2007 2:35am EDT

Brittini's Proofs : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Brittini's Proofs

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Updated: Aug 08, 2007 1:18am EDT

John & Laura's Unedited Proofs : John & Laura married on July 20th in South Alabama and I was fortunate enough to get to travel down and shoot their wedding. What a special event. Laura laughed through the entire ceremony! That's what I call "Happy to see someone." All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

John & Laura's Unedited Proofs

John & Laura married on July 20th in South Alabama and I was fortunate ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2007 4:44pm EDT

Morgan S. Proofs : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Morgan S. Proofs

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Updated: Oct 10, 2007 11:19pm EDT

Melissa & Wayne--MARRIED!! : All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Melissa & Wayne--MARRIED!!

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Updated: May 28, 2007 6:58pm EDT

Prom Photo Samples : Prom Samples from 2007 at Doe Run Inn. Prom Pictures for 2008 will be taken in front of the waterfall at Doe Run Inn. See Ms. Anderson for a time. All photos within are copyright of Shannon L. Anderson.

Prom Photo Samples

Prom Samples from 2007 at Doe Run Inn. Prom Pictures for 2008 will be ...

Updated: Mar 12, 2008 11:24pm EDT

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