Shawnae Neujahr Photography

Name: Shawnae Neujahr Photography
Address: Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US
Telephone: +5173060808
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Shawnae Neujahr Photography

Ohio Wedding, Motherhood and newborn photographer.

06/16/2026

There’s something so vulnerable about engagement photos.
You’re meeting a stranger, who’s asking you to kiss on repeat, who yells “yasssss” at you every 5 seconds, but hopefully by the end you’ll be friends.

Why is it so hard to just exist during a photo?

It’s scary. The thing I hear the most is “We’re really awkward so we need a lot of help.”
I see it a lot. You see the camera, you freeze a smile on, you hope your hair isn’t in your face (damn the wind!) you’re suddenly paranoid that there’s something from lunch on your teeth. And for the love of god where do you put your hands?!?!

Engagement photos shouldn’t be focused on production and promotion of your wedding.
You didn’t sign up for love island, you’re not playing truth or dare where you have to makeout for 5 very long minutes.

This is your space to just exist. If that feels awkward, that’s okay. You’re not meant to feel camera ready. You aren’t expected to show up like a fully trained model.

There’s so little space for joy lately. This is one space you can latch on and feel immersed in for just an hour or two.
No forced smiles needed. No staring the camera down. Just you, and your soon-to-be. Together. In love. At peace.

Engagement photos are a reminder of where you’ve been, and where you’re going.
This is the start of your legacy together, show up as the person you want to be remembered as.

05/07/2026

Ice out Cleveland

Film from a protest in January. Still as heavy and prominent in May.
There was a lot of discourse over politics in the photographic world.

“Should you post or not post?”
“Should you stay quiet for future clients?”
“Don’t mix business with personal values.”

But the truth will always be that photography has always been in politics. Photography has been in history books. It’s changed how we view certain events. It shows the passion of people from the past, and rallies us for the future.

This isn’t about personal beliefs. It never has been. It’s about being for the people. It’s about attracting people with similar morals and values.

I will never be quiet for the sake of a check. Unfortunately, that will never be me. I’m loud and outspoken, and I’d rather be that than stay quiet.

Developed by: .film.lab

04/15/2026

The motherhood photographer for all seasons of life.

I never thought I would love motherhood and family photography as much as I do.
I’ve always had a place for it in my heart, but it only grows more and more special with each session.

04/02/2026

I don’t want the typical couples.

I want the couples that surround themselves with warmth and love.

I want the couples who create a wedding that feels like themselves embodied, not just another event.

I want couples who think they’re awkward in front of the camera, but when they don’t know it’s there, they laugh with each other and light up.

I’ve never claimed to be the photographer for everyone.
I’m very go with the flow. I allow breathing room. Sometimes I say f**k the timeline.

I notice. I perceive. I listen.

Not once should you feel like your day is all photos and slapping a smile on and saying “cheese!” for hours.
You should be forgetting that I’m even there.

You should be enveloped in hugs, and kisses. Writing vows that bring tears to your eyes, and makes your friends ugly cry.
You shouldn’t worry about missing a photo of someone important, or wishing you could’ve gotten one with your grandmother before she left for the night.

I am the photographer for the couples who want to breathe, and exist in a day that was built for them.
A day you wrote, and I’m just the visual artist bringing it all to life.

I’m the photographer for the couples that want real over perfection.
The one who photographs memories, not just checking boxes on a shot list.

03/31/2026

Things are changing.

I’m changing.
This summer, I will no longer be a nanny. Like ever. It’s the end of an era.
Hardest decision I’ve ever had to make, so that I can show up for you as my very best self.

In getting ready for change…
I redid my entire website.
I’ve wanted to pull my hair out a few times because it’s not “perfect”
But how can I preach authenticity and realness if I can’t embody that myself?

There’s a bittersweet feeling about my business growing.
This has always been so much more than a job.
I’m literally living the dream. I get to make art for some of the most wonderful people on the planet. I could cry.

If you’ve made it this far into my ramblings, then I have a prize for you.

I’m doing ✨An End of An Era GIVEAWAY✨

All you have to do is:

💕go to my website (you can find the link in my bio) and find your favorite thing about it. Could be anything! Quotes, photos, pages!
Then come back here and tell me what your favorite is and why.
That’s it!

💕For an extra entry you can share this post with a link to my site on your story. Just make sure you tag me 😉

🏆will receive a free session for this year!

03/16/2026

3 things I wish more people knew about candid photography

We all know “candid” is trending. But candid can mean different things to everyone. So I’ve created this little cheat sheet so you can have candid photos on your day that look as dreamy as you imagine.

1- Ambiance

I think a lot of people think candid means less work. But if your Pinterest board is full of teary smiles and candlelit dinners, then you have to think about how your venue looks and feels.
Create the mood you want the room to embody, and your guests will follow suite.

2- Curated moments CAN be candid

It can feel sooooo uncomfortable at first. I hear all the how “non-photogenic” people are. The secret is to just embrace the moment. Realize that it’s you and your partner, and you are the same people you were yesterday. Make it YOUR moment.

3- Let go
To tie it all neatly with a bow, Let. TF. Go.
You cannot have candid moments if you are not in the moment yourself. If your brain is elsewhere, the photos will tell. If you can’t relax, the photos will tell.
The camera sees all.
This is your time to just be. You came all this way, you did all the planning. It’s no longer your job. Delegate if you have to. But you deserve to be in every moment of the day.  If you’re having trouble letting go because you’re camera shy- talk to your photographer. Sometimes it’s just hard when you know the camera is on you, so coming up with plans where you’re unaware of the camera or photo time is limited or spread out can really help.
You hired your photographer for a reason, and they will take care of you.

But please, if you only take one tip, take this one.

03/09/2026

I’ve been getting more and more requests to not post my client’s children online. Or if I do, to avoid using their face.
This has been extremely hard, not because I feel like I am wronged in not being allowed to share, but because I feel as though I’ve been picking photos that I got permission for while simultaneously feeling unsafe posting my own nanny kids anywhere.

I’ve decided that as a photographer there are many ways I can show up and show how I am able to document for you. But as an individual who works so closely with little ones, I can no longer continue to post their tiny faces online and feel as though I am respecting them and keeping their safety in mind.

So I am taking it away altogether. No more worrying if you forgot to inform me you keep them offline. No more worrying that someone will have access to their photos.
Safety has always been a priority for me, especially working with newborns. Online safety should be no different.

I will however continue to ask for permission to post faceless photos. This is optional, as again, I prioritize safety and respect over all else.

I hope that everyone can feel heard and safe in my hands, because no matter how small the family member, they deserve privacy too.

02/25/2026

If I’m exhausted by all the information, I can’t imagine what it feels like to to be planning a wedding.
I have always asked how wedding planning is going, but as social media becomes more and more engrained in how we celebrate, I want to switch the narrative.

I want to know how YOU are doing?
Have you taken time to yourself to actually FEEL engaged?
Are you and your partner giggling or constantly planning?

There’s a balance that is so hard to maintain, and it’s so sticky when you think you have to manage daily life, work life, and the full time job of wedding planning.

So here’s a stopping point. Take a breath. Allow yourself to feel excited.
You have time, and you have infinite choices on how you choose to celebrate.
You’re doing great 💕

35mm film developed by .film.lab

Second shot for

01/29/2026

As an artist, and a business, it feels so wrong to be creating in the state the world is in today.
But I’m never going to allow that to silence me.

Business will be closed tomorrow. No emails. No texts. No consults.
I stand with Minnesota. I can capture this part in history, the part where humans stood together for the sake of common decency. The part where humans supported each other. The part where nationwide we make our voices heard.
So that’s where I’ll be.

I’ll continue to post resources for anyone who is not able to participate in the strike tomorrow. Any thing you do helps make a stand, do not feel as though you are not doing enough.

We can get through this.

01/27/2026

Out of wedding season and back into baby season. I love filling the cold months with maternity, cozy families, and allllll the baby photos.

Booking up the next few months already with so many new arrivals. Capturing your baby’s first weeks with you in your home is always going to be something I hold in high regard.
I will never get enough of it.

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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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+5173060808

Website

https://shawnaeneujahrphoto.com/

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