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Snapshots with Shanel Virginia Photographer based out of Stafford

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New price sheet will go up next week but I have a special offer just for you!!!ANDDD Extra discounts for week day sessio...
09/12/2026

New price sheet will go up next week but I have a special offer just for you!!!
ANDDD Extra discounts for week day sessions 💸

📸 MINI MADNESS IS HERE! 😌
I wanted to do something fun to celebrate being back! For a limited time, I’m offering 20-minute mini sessions for just $175!
Perfect for families, couples, maternity, seniors, kiddos & more. 🤍
✨ BONUS: Every session includes a complimentary 5×7 print AND an entry to win a FREE $350 standard session!
📅 Sept. 19 & 26 | Oct. 3 & 10
Limited spots available!
Comment “MINI” or message me to book! 📸

09/12/2026

Hi friends, it’s been a little while. 🤍📸
I know I’ve been pretty quiet on this page lately, but I promise Snapshots with Shanel hasn’t gone anywhere. Life got busy, I stepped away from posting for a bit, but I’ve still been behind the camera capturing some really beautiful moments.
I’m excited to start sharing with you all again—and even more excited for what’s ahead. 🥹
I’ve spent some time refreshing my packages, updating my pricing, and thinking about what I want this little photography business of mine to look like moving forward. At the heart of it, though, nothing has changed: I love capturing the real moments—the laughs, the love, the tiny details, and all of the things you wish you could freeze in time.
My books are officially REopen for upcoming sessions! 🤗 Families • Couples • Maternity • Seniors • Lifestyle & more
I’ll be sharing my updated session guide shortly, along with some of the beautiful galleries I’ve been working on behind the scenes.
And if you’ve been here supporting me, sharing my work, recommending me, or trusting me with your memories—thank you. It means more than you know.
Here’s to reconnecting, creating, and capturing a whole lot more. 🫶🏼

Sincerely, Snapshots with Shanel Photography
Real moments • Timeless love • Your story, my lens.

06/19/2026

✨ Exciting Things Are Coming! ✨

After months of hard work behind the scenes, I’m so excited to finally start sharing everything I’ve been creating! 🤍

📸 Lots of new albums will be launching by this weekend, and I cannot wait for you all to see them. These galleries represent so much time, creativity, and love, and I’m thrilled to bring them to life.

Stay tuned, because I’ll also have some exciting updates to share next week! 👀

Thank you all for your continued support, patience, and encouragement. It truly means the world to me. 🫶

— Shanel | Snapshots with Shanel 📷✨

Prom with your bestie just hits different ✨💕From fixing each other’s dresses to hyping each other up in every photo… the...
05/19/2026

Prom with your bestie just hits different ✨💕

From fixing each other’s dresses to hyping each other up in every photo… these are the moments that make prom unforgettable 🫶😭

A little sneak peek of this gorgeous duo because I simply could not wait to share 📸
The laughs, the glam, the friendship… absolutely everything 🤩

05/18/2026

Lately, I’ve just been feeling incredibly grateful. 🫶🏼
The amount of opportunity and support I’ve received over the last few months has honestly been amazing. Some days it gets a little overwhelming sitting in front of thousands of images editing for hours (literally 😭) — so thank you for being patient with your photographer.

I truly can’t thank you all enough for continuing to book with me, support me, and refer others my way. Every share, tag, recommendation, and kind message means more than you know.

There are so many exciting things happening behind the scenes right now, and I cannot wait to finally share everything I’ve been working on with you all. From simple minis to big moments like prom, weddings, and everything in between!✨📸

“We should get photos done soon”..What better time than tomorrow during my spontaneous golden hour sessions 😎☀️Perfect f...
05/17/2026

“We should get photos done soon”..
What better time than tomorrow during my spontaneous golden hour sessions 😎☀️
Perfect for seniors, couples, or families. These sessions are quick, fun, and natural -with zero stress! With focus on candid moments, easy posing, natural light, & warm aesthetic!

Last-Minute Mini Sessions
Tomorrow | 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Autumn Springs Park

✨Golden Hour Pop-In — $45
• 10 minutes
• 3 edited images
Perfect for a quick update, headshots, or a few cute shots on the go

✨Golden Hour Mini Pop — $65
• 15 minutes
• 5 edited images
A little more breathing room + simple posing guidance

✨Golden Hour Glow — $85
• 20 minutes
• 8 edited images
Best balance of quick + variety!

05/17/2026

To every woman who steps in front of my camera —
you do not need to lose weight, change yourself, hide parts of your body, or wait for the “perfect time” to deserve beautiful photos. 🤍

Your laughter, your softness, your strength, your stretch marks, your curves, your scars, your joy — all of it tells your story. And your story is worthy of being captured exactly as you are, in this moment.

I know being in front of the camera can feel vulnerable. So many women spend more time criticizing themselves than celebrating themselves. But I promise you, the people who love you don’t see the flaws you focus on — they see you. ✨

My goal during every session is to create a space where you feel comfortable, confident, and seen. I’ll guide you through posing, hype you up the entire time, and capture the genuine beauty that already exists naturally within you.

You are not “too much.”
You are not “not enough.”
You are worthy of photos you’ll cherish for years to come — exactly as you are today. 💖

05/15/2026

🚨✨ LAST-MINUTE PROM PHOTOS?!
I GOT YOU

You found the dress.
You booked the hair.
You planned the dinner.

Now don’t forget the photos 📸💃🏽🕺🏽

Prom night flies by FAST — but the memories don’t have to. Whether you want cute couple photos, bestie pics, or the full friend group captured before the big night, I’m offering limited last-minute prom mini sessions 🎓✨

👗 1–4 people — $75
⏱️ 20 mins | 📸 8–10 edited images

👗 4–6 people — $95
⏱️ 30 mins | 📸 12–15 edited images

👗 6+ people — $125
⏱️ 45 mins | 📸 20 edited images

💥 BONUS DEAL 💥
Book your Prom + Graduation session together and save $15 off your total!

📍 Stafford • Fredericksburg • Spotsy • Northern VA

⚡ LIMITED spots left ⚡
DM me “PROM” to claim yours before they’re gone!

Okay but… how would you all feel about occasional pop-up photography events? 👀📸I’m thinking fun, simple, themed mini exp...
05/09/2026

Okay but… how would you all feel about occasional pop-up photography events? 👀📸

I’m thinking fun, simple, themed mini experiences throughout the year — things like:
✨ Mommy & Me sessions
✨ Couples nights
✨ Seasonal minis
✨ Coffee shop pop-ups
✨ Golden hour portraits
✨ Small business branding days
✨ “Just because” photos

Short sessions, affordable pricing, cute locations, and lots of fun. 🫶🏼

I really want to create more opportunities for quick, meaningful photos without the pressure of a full session every time. Would this be something you’d be interested in? If so, what kinds of pop-ups would you love to see? 👇🏼

05/09/2026

To my clients & my team-
I just wanted to take a second to genuinely thank every single person who has supported me and my business. 🤍

After long days full of sessions, carrying equipment, constantly moving around, fighting the weather, chasing good lighting, and spending hours editing afterward — I won’t lie, it can be exhausting sometimes. Photography is so much more physical and demanding than people realize behind the scenes.

But even on the tiring days, I leave feeling incredibly grateful.

Grateful that people continue to trust me with their memories. Grateful for every booking, referral, share, comment, and kind message. Grateful that something I love so much is being supported by such amazing people.

There are moments I’m sweaty, sunburnt, freezing, sore, running on caffeine, or completely drained by the end of the night — but then I get home and look through the images we created together, and it always reminds me why I do this.

Thank you for supporting my dream, supporting my art, and allowing me to capture pieces of your lives. It truly means more than I could ever put into words. 🥹📸

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Stafford, VA
22554

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