Davista Photography

02/17/2026

The solo episode I put on hold for a while is live. It’s personal, vulnerable, and it was hard to share but felt like the right time.

I open up about the silent collapse I felt in my life: years of fatigue, weight gain without answers, surgery for benign tumors, and the slow climb back to energy. trace the beliefs that kept me quiet, the labs that finally told the truth, and the practices that made healing stick.

• naming the mediator role and why it hid our needs
• symptoms that didn’t fit the advice we kept hearing
• functional testing for cortisol, insulin resistance and thyroid
• targeted supplements and meds that finally moved the needle
• surgery for armpit lumps, biopsy choice and benign results
• slow weight loss, better sleep and returning capacity
• daily tools that helped: red light, sauna, grounding, hydrogen tablets
• advocating for care, pushing for labs and refusing dismissal
• gratitude for a patient partner and steady friends
• encouragement to seek help and stop minimizing your story

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or link below

https://www.davistaphotography.com/shinepodcast/how-i-stopped-hiding-my-story-and-fought-for-my-health-from-burnout-to-bright

02/03/2026

Dreaming of summer beach days ☀️ girls trips, sunsets, and tanning.

Psst. Book your photographer too to capture it. 📸

New launch from
Models .michaelaa .finessesthetician

01/31/2026

Rosemary Beach Bachelorette like..

01/16/2026

Hi there! I’m Shanna Star ✨ named after my mom, Starla. Full time photographer of 15+ years and host of the Shine Podcast. I’ve lived in 5 states- grew up in Minnesota, on to Las Vegas- my first job out of college was a photographer at a wedding chapel right on the strip! Then to New Mexico, Virginia, and now in Panama City Beach Florida. One mile from the white sand. 🏝️
For years being behind the camera as allowed deep and meaningful conversations where I have the opportunity to encourage the woman in front of me and tell her all the things i love and see about her that she might forget.

This led to me wanting to help women on a larger scale- behind the mic, on a stage, and engaging with women who also are killing it in business and learning more about themselves and serving others along the way.

It’s a way to encourage women in business, encourage them in their personal lives, and let them in on the conversations I get to have with other amazing women.

Outside of work- I’m married to the most amazing man, my sweet Matt. We have two pups Murphy and Hurley and we love all the things adventure. Although I admit he’s more extreme. 🤣🙌🏼

01/15/2026

I'd love to know.. Thinking about adding a spring/summer special again.. what would YOU love to see?!

-Paradise is a PADDLE away
- Above and Below
-Vintage pink Beach
-Cruisin' into Summer Bike

01/08/2026

Everything was sparkling- the water, the dress, the venue, and most importantly the beautiful bride! .a.johnson I loved being part of this couple’s day and sharing moments with their sweet family members! Click the link to see the fabulous day!(And a way to gift the couple more photos!)

we got to sneak up to the roof to peak at thebefore the Ceremony- the couple also chose my FAVORITE (i mean i used the same for my wedding!) Arch from the The Wedding Shop . It’s dramatic and i’m in love. Reception at Raw and Juicy Alys Beach the most intimate and gorgeous venue!

Vendors
Wedding Day of Coordinator: Abby Walsh
Catering, Florist,: .boone
Ceremony Decor and set Up Design:
Drink concierge company: LIVEWELL
Baker:
Hair/Makeup Artist for Bride:
Transportation: Destin Coach
Reception Location: Raw & Juicy

Kelsey and Ryan’s Beautiful 30A Beach Wedding

01/05/2026

Being a photographer for over 16 years.. (yikes how is that even right!?) i’m a huge advocate of yearly if not MORE sessions of you for your business- you might know I took a break from my own. I go into some detail on the blog (link below to see more portraits and read more) with my health but I also finally feel ready to podcast about my health and story. So look for that episode next month over on on Instagram

In the meantime, don’t forget to book your own portraits! For business, social media, family, girls trips and so much more. Work with me this year! And this month I’m running my special for headshots and branding. DM me for info.

In case you’re new here: I’m a women’s photographer through all stages of life. Podcaster. Lived in 5 states- my first job out of college was at a wedding chapel in Las Vegas as a photographer 📸 I have two small dogs that I’m obsessed with and i got married in 2024 to the most amazing man I adore and cherish. We together like to hit the gym, paddle, bike, and I call myself at extroverted introvert. I love people and being around awesome women in deep conversation but otherwise I’ll be behind my computer happy in my pink office working on and in my business. Oh. 🎀🩷 pink. In case you didn’t know.

https://www.davistaphotography.com/blog/2025/12/16/self-portraits-in-the-studio

01/03/2026

WHEW. taking on a larger project- already over 30 pages for this wedding guide with vendors, restaurants, venues, and SO much more to help plan your wedding weekend in the 30A area. I've got a ways to go to get all the businesses LINKED on instagram so when you download the guide you can easily access every business mentioned.

What are some local businesses you LOVE and would love to see included?!

01/02/2026

the First of TWO deals i'm offering in January. REFRESH brand sessions are back. 2.5 hours 5+ outfits, all images, multiple locations, video, lifestyle and headshots- to gear up for your new year as a badass woman in business.

email [email protected] to book yours or head below to read more

ALSO if this package is more than you need - i'm offering another mini headshot marathon- check it out on the page

https://www.davistaphotography.com/blog/renfresh-branding-session-2026

01/02/2026

New year. Fabulous you. ✨ get in front of the camera soon 📸

Model
Hair and makeup

12/20/2025

🧡🩷✨ working through difficulties in the midst can seem debilitating. And mentally it can be. I’m not saying it’ll be easy, I’m not here to say that” it’ll be okay” because it’s not helpful during a hard time. But I am saying you can do it, that the season will pass, and on the other side we can use it for strength, wisdom, and guidance into the next season.

Thankful I feel how I do lately. Waking up clear minded, without fatigue, tumor less 🫶🏼 (I’m not not uneven anymore 😁), and strong. Ready for work, play, and growth. But during the difficult season from 2021-2025 didn’t feel that way. The season was long and draining.

But I kept going just with more naps. And now showing gratitude every day ready to show up intentionally for myself, my husband, and for my friends.

And more photoshoots and podcast episodes 🫶🏼 time to feel myself shine

12/16/2025

With the Refresh headshots and branding AND the mini headshots marathon coming up in January, i wanted to put together an amazon list of outfit ideas to get your started. I created a list with over 80 items to get inspired!

https://www.amazon.com/shop/davistaphotography/list/12JCUFS009G72?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_79HA8RAJTSBW91DN979S_2