Shawn Swander

Distillery 244 // Aleigh + Steven Reception Sneak Peak

Again I’m really excited to bring a sneak peak at Aleigh and Steven’s reception.  You may have seen their wedding photos from Cancun earlier.  It rained a little but I always see that as a chance to get amazing photos!  Here is a quick sneak peak at their reception and reception prep photography!

Meghan & Tim Wedding // Boulevard Brewing Company // 9.17.2016

Megh

How Many Hours Are Included in Your Wedding Photography Service?

Hey Guys,

After I write a long email response to a question I get often I can feel like I ate up a lot of my time that I’ll have to do again if I don’t make a post answering it for people to see.

I get asked how many hours my packages include quite often because my flyer says “Wedding Day Coverage” or something along those lines.  So I think our gut wants us to ask “How long is that?”

When I…

Sneak Peek at a Cancun Wedding

Hey guys,

I so wanted to have this posted Thursday evening the day after the wedding but the hotel room connection wouldn’t let me put any pictures online.  Aleigh and Steven’s wedding really speaks for itself.  The wedding was held in Cancun, Mexico at the Dreams Rivera Resort right by the beach with a Gorgeous Sunset!  My job was easy.  These two make such a cute couple and I just loved every…

Behind the Scenes of a Cancun Destination Wedding Day 3

Todays post I’m sharing some shots from the bonfire.  It was such a blast!  Less words more pixels!

Behind the Scenes of a Canun Destination Wedding Day 2:

A good nights rest does wonders.  I eoke up on my own to catch the end of a really beautiful sunrise.  

Day 2 was a great day for me to put the camera down and kick back at the pool and get to hang out with family members.

I am going to bed early to catch the sunrise tomorrow.  I’m really excited to capture the wedding Wednesday.

I don’t always do a behind the scenes blog but I do tend to try something new.  So I’ll see if I can get a quick post in each day while I’m in Mexico.  It seems like a fun way to share my experience.  You’ll soon learn I LOVE destination weddings.

The lesson of the day “Don’t ever trust yourself at 3:00am.  That’s the version of you that looses the keys”.

So our flight left Kansas City…

Colin & Mallory // Hallbrook Country Club Wedding

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It’s been a busy week so far but I always want to share something as soon as I can after a wedding weekend even if it’s a preview.  I met Colin in a networking group and Malory had actually already reached out to me about wedding photos and things just really worked out wonderfully.  I loved doing their engagement photos.  I REALLY loved being at their wedding and these two are a couple…

Bright and Colorful Prairiefire Styled Wedding Shoot

Hey everyone,

This is a post I’ve been looking forward to sharing for a long time.  I had the opportunity to work with some amazing vendors to put together a styled wedding shoot I think you’re going to love!

The styled shoot is featured on Borrowed & Blue.   And I’m so happy to share some of the shots with you here as well.   I only do these once in a while because they are fun and a great way…

Today we’re talking about your reception!! A well thought out reception is always a blast!  That is all the more reason to have a well-planned reception.  If you have a coordinator they are worth their weight in gold just for the reception.  Even if you don’t, your DJ/Band can sometimes be the pacemaker of the reception.  In rare cases it will actually fall on the photographer.

Get ’em Dancin’

If…

Engagement Style Guide Teaser

Hey Guys,

I just placed an order with my people for a years supply of a new magazine that I’m really excited to release to new couples.  I had this design finished in May and then noticed some things that needed to be tweaked before I could publish it.  It’s sent to print now so I’m expecting it in the mail in about a week.  Here is the cover art!

The guide is full of tips for couples who want…

Makena & Jaccob Wedding in Downtown Kansas City Preview

Hey Guys,

It’s been a busy weekend but I’ve had a blast.  Makena & Jaccob had the nicest families.  They were all so helpful and overjoyed to see the family grow.  This is one of the weddings that really makes me love what I do.

Lately I’ve been doing a black and white preview the Monday after the wedding so I’m really excited to bring you some monochromatic teasers to tide you over for a little…

Megan and Cody Kansas City Engagement Session

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I recently got to photograph a couple I’ve been super excited about.  Megan has been a great friend of mine who worked in the wedding industry planning events and recently got engaged.  I actually got to capture the proposal for them which was a really great opportunity because most people don’t get pictures of that.   So it was a lot of fun and it’s still one of my favorite photography…

Meghan & Tim Plaza Engagement Session Sneak Peek

Hey Guys,

Even after writing “sneak peek” like a ba-zillion times on my blog I still have to pause and think about how to spell it.  So much for nailing the opening of my blog post with something compelling.  :)  Maybe I should just start with photos every time!  Anyway I’ve been looking forward to this session because I love couples who plan and are eager to go the extra mile to make the photos…

Brent & Beth Wedding Sneak Peek

Hey Everyone,

I just finished up a sneak peek of some of the getting ready photos from Brent and Beth Bechard wedding at Argosy Casino.  They are the nicest couple and everyone had a great time at the wedding, it was so a blast!  There are TONS of pictures, I can’t wait to share more photos as soon as I get them ready.  I’ve opted to share some black and whites to keep you hungry for more.  These…

What if it Rains on Your Wedding Day?

What if it Rains on Your Wedding Day?

Most people want some photos outside on their wedding day.  Because of this most people worry about rain and so one of the most frequently asked questions that I get from brides is “what do you do if it rains?”.

Even if it rains, you will still have beautiful portraits and BRIGHT colors in your images!  Overcast skies mean soft light and vibrant colors!  Of…

Rachel & Adam Sneak Peak // July 2nd – Cure of Ars / Private Estate Wedding

Hey Guys,

I hope everyone had a great Independence day weekend.   I’m really excited to try something for today’s post.  I’ve done my preview in black and white.  The color photos are coming soon and they will look AMAZING I promise.   I just wanted to see if anyone who reads the blog enjoys black and white photos.  I also thought it might give everyone something fun and new to look forward to…