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Shana Watkins Photography Creating beautiful wall art and albums for busy parents of the people they love most. She specializes in custom, finished wall art and albums.

Shana is an international, award-winning photographer helping busy families capture memories with ease. Whether it's a family, high school senior or children's heirloom photography session, Shana makes the process simple and the end result beautiful. For more information about family photography sessions, please visit http://www.shanawatkins.com.

What began as a way to remember a little boy’s face became a treasured piece of my family’s story generations later (Sli...
10/08/2026

What began as a way to remember a little boy’s face became a treasured piece of my family’s story generations later (Slide 7 😍).

It's what I hope for every portrait I create—that one day, it will remind someone not only of a childhood long past, but of a love that never faded.

Curious about the best timing for heirloom portraits? Comment AGES, and my Guide will be sent straight to your inbox.

10/07/2026

One day she was your little girl, the one whose tiny hand fit inside yours, whose childhood you wished you could somehow slow down.

Now you're standing beside her as she watches her own daughters grow up.

The years pass. Little hands grow bigger.

But the love stays.

It moves from one generation to the next, quietly becoming part of your family's story.

Maybe that's what legacy really is — not simply what we leave behind, but the life we pass down.

If commissioning a tangible reminder of that love is pulling at your heart, I can help you create the heirloom portrait of your dreams.

Whether you're local to St. Louis or would like to work together remotely, I would love to hear from you.

You can reach me through the contact form in my bio, and if you're wondering which age is best, you'll want to download my guide-simply reply AGES in the comments.

"A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous...full of beauty and forever beautiful...loving and caring a...
09/01/2026

"A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous...full of beauty and forever beautiful...loving and caring and truly amazing." -Deanna Beisser

Trends are beautiful for a season.Yet the things that mean the most were never meant to be temporary.The curve of her li...
08/26/2026

Trends are beautiful for a season.
Yet the things that mean the most were never meant to be temporary.

The curve of her little cheek, the softness of his mischievous smile and the way they look at you right now is worth preserving before growing up quietly changes everything.

Heirloom portraiture is for mothers who want more than a digital camera roll. It's for mothers who want their children's memories woven into the story of their home — beautifully, intentionally and for generations to come.

Someday the portrait you chose for your wall won't just remind you of who they were.

It will remind them how deeply they were loved.

Curious about the best ages for heirloom portraits? Comment AGES, and my guide will be delivered straight to your inbox.

"A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future...
08/25/2026

"A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future." Bruce Barton

Beautiful, hand-smocked dress from Paris by Charlotte sy Dimby

08/04/2026

Trust me...it doesn't get any better than this exact moment.

🩵Share with your mom friends who love creating beautiful traditions for their children.🩵

07/31/2026

The days were full with little shoes to find, dinners to make and one more story before bed. While you were busy loving her through it all, she was quietly growing up.

Now she's starting kindergarten and ready for a world that feels so much bigger.

You can't slow down this next chapter, but you can preserve the little girl stepping into it—her sweet smile, her tiny hands and all the wonder of who she is becoming in this moment.

Starting kindergarten isn't only her milestone. It's yours, too, and this season deserves more than a rushed photo on the first morning. It deserves to become part of your family's story.

Together we can create the perfect hand-colored heirloom portrait to celebrate this milestone whether you live in St. Louis or we're working together remotely.

Please complete the contact form in my bio or send a DM. I'd love to hear from you.

Nothing is chicer than loving your family out loud.
07/29/2026

Nothing is chicer than loving your family out loud.

07/28/2026

It's easy to believe you'll always remember every little detail.

The sparkle in her eyes.
The way she twirls in her favorite dress.
The smile that still looks for you first.

Then, somehow, she's grown.

I'm grateful these moments can become something you hold onto for a lifetime.

An heirloom isn't just for today. It's a gift you give to the future.

These sweet sessions are the first step in creating a hand-colored Love & Legacy Portrait for local families as well as families who travel to St. Louis for this experience. We can also work together remotely from client photographs.

Classic handmade smocked dress: charlotte_sy_dimby

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