I am Shawna (insert hug or handshake here), the gal behind that lens and founder of Shawna RaNae Photography. I grew up near the Mankato, MN area and now reside in Zimmerman, MN. My primary focus are the young adults who are getting ready to start their last year of high school. I am so proud to say that my work has been nationally and internationally published in various senior photography magazines ◡̈  

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I have an outgoing and humorous personality. I love to chat because I am not a fan of that awkward silence. And some would say loud ◡̈  but, hey, if it captures "that" moment, I am all for it!

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Don't be alarmed-I typically will show up to shoots in a sweatshirt and leggings/sweatpants. No matter the temperature. I know it's weird, but there are times I end up in the weeds, in the trees, laying on concrete/roads-you get the idea ◡̈. Plus, let's be honest, the comfy 'fits' make getting up a little easier. I am no longer as flexible as I was in high school!

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This isn't your standard, boring Senior session. This is a session with fun, laughs, and... well, I have been known to toss in whatever embarrassing phrase/memory (courtesy of the parents/friends), to get 'that' moment. I don't want this moment to be the 'dreaded', or 'my parents are making me do this' session. ◡̈  

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I invite parents and the bestie(s) along to the session. Sometimes bringing a friend, not only can ease that 'stranger anxiety', but, I have found it can also help capture *that* moment, we as parents don't always see with our Seniors.

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With all my sessions, I am flexible in shooting time and location(s). I will travel outside of the Twin Cities area, as well as out of state.

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***Because High School Seniors are my priority, and me being a hockey mom, there may be limited availability for other services.  I will do my best to squeeze in other services! At this time, I do not offer weddings ***

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Questions? Ready to get your session on my calendar? Let's chat! 

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