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A portrait in a garden with pink zinnias and dahlias blooming against a bright blue sky.

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family sessions

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Someone smiling with glowing yellow bokeh lights in the background.

Rebecca Moretti

family photos

"beautiful and professional photography"

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Golden retriever dog plays fetch with orange ball in sunny outdoor field.

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based in Hanover, Pennsylvania

traveling throughout south-central Pennsylvania (and beyond)


Our goal is to make beautiful, professional photography accessible. The Studio Shannon offers photography for: couples, weddings, families, seniors, small businesses and more.


All our photography services are offered on-location: We bring the studio-quality results to you.

 

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It's been one adventure after another since Erica and Joel met in Fall 2023. We spent the next year traveling everywhere we possibly could, got married in Summer 2024 and started The Studio Shannon in Spring 2025.


Here’s what great photography means to us:


  • Stunning photos: You’re hiring a photographer because a cellphone photo isn’t enough.
  • Affordable: Many people miss out on professional-quality photos because of the price.
  • Fast: Waiting for weeks to see your photos can be agonizing. Our standard practice is to process photos immediately and send you our favorite results within 48 hours.
A portrait of Erica Shannon

Erica Shannon

Outdoor portrait of Joel Shannon

Joel SHANNON

Erica works in merchandising and graphic design. She's been growing her interest in documenting everything since filming a video that was featured on America's Funniest Home Videos in 2012 (it is indeed a funny story).   


Joel works in journalism and has been growing his photography skills since the early 2000s, when he accidentally deleted all the photos on his family's Cybershot S70 (this is a painful lesson all photographers must learn, and thankfully he learned it at age 12) .


The Mimic band: A musician performs on stage with a bass guitar in front of a colorful mural with blue tones and text.
Jack Russell mix dog resting head on grey couch with contemplative expression.
Small heart-shaped notes and messages scattered on a brown surface with a blue pen.
A couple in casual attire poses together outdoors with warm autumn lighting in a series of similar portraits.
Two people stand outside a food truck with a menu board on the street in a black and white photograph.
Happy white husky dog with tongue out standing in backyard near wooden fence.
Woman in green shirt sits on wooden deck petting her brindle dog wearing a harness, surrounded by trees.
Family enjoying holiday lights and decorations at night with festive Christmas wreaths and twinkling lights in background.
Product images for Our Blended Collective
Close up portrait of a charcoal grey cat with bright yellow eyes looking up with a curious expression.
A young child in blue plaid shirt plays outdoors in autumn, reaching towards falling leaves against a natural backdrop.
People sitting together at a table.
A black graduation cap with tassel sits atop a wooden post in golden sunlight.
Woman in green shirt trains brindle dog to sit up on hind legs at outdoor park on leash.
Two girls high five
Black and white wedding photos showing moments of joy and laughter between a couple and guests during the celebration.
Golden retriever playing on grass with orange ball toy.
Newlywed couple walks outdoors surrounded by colorful confetti during joyful wedding celebration.
Two energetic dogs running together.
Brindle Pit Bull terrier running on grass wearing a harness while carrying a green ball in its mouth.
Group poses together in front of festive holiday decorations and storefronts with twinkling lights at night.
A putting green proposal during a round of golf
Golden retriever looking thoughtfully out window in close-up profile shot.
A person serves hotdogs
The Mimic band: A person in a navy polka dot shirt performs on stage with a microphone while smiling at the audience.
Two people sharing a joyful moment with their golden retriever on a porch.
A baby in a plaid shirt looks up with wonder at twinkling holiday lights creating a magical bokeh effect in the background.
Raised hands with crossed fingers against a blurred outdoor background.
A person in a floral dress smiles warmly while backlit by golden sunlight in an outdoor portrait.
A small baby in white dress sits under a hanging wedding gown outdoors while playing with autumn leaves on a blanket.
Someone in casual wear sits on a blue-painted curb in an empty parking lot wearing sunglasses and sneakers.
An engagement ring extended on a hand
Portrait shot against blue sky showing someone in white t-shirt and peach button-down wearing necklace in golden sunlight.
Person in grey hoodie sitting on stone wall with notebook and water bottle.
A child and mother sitting outside on a blanket in a sunny green field during a summer afternoon.
Smiling woman with glasses lying down, wearing denim shirt and smartwatch, with teal earrings.
A small grey dog wearing a pink harness sits on a bench with someone wearing jeans and a black shirt.
A black and white image showing a couple walking together outdoors.
Young girl in boots and light dress sits on wooden surface while examining something in black and white photo.
Two people smile together while sharing a moment outside a food truck with patterned geometric wall art.
A family walks together holding hands on an autumn day in a park with golden sunlight in the background.
A black and white photo showing a child and mother
A colorful collection of polyhedral gaming dice featuring various shapes and numbers in red, purple, green, and other colors.
Summer portrait of a woman in a floral dress leaning against a large tree near a lake with benches in background.
Gather Your Party Games: A couple stands together outside a brick building entrance with a business sign featuring hexagon shapes.
A smiling person with red hair and tattoos poses against a vibrant graffiti wall wearing a one-shoulder green top.
Black and white portraits showing a young child.
A playful sequence of autumn moments showing joyful interactions between parent and child in a park setting.
A golfing couple shares a happy moment while riding together in a golf cart on a sunny day.
Black and white wedding photo of tattooed bride reading vows while emotional groom listens during outdoor ceremony.
Bride and groom walk through dramatic smoke surrounded by guests holding sparklers at outdoor wedding celebration.
Two people wearing vests and formal attire stand together at an emotional outdoor wedding ceremony.
Close-up portrait of a majestic tiger with intense gaze against blurred green background.
Individual with dreadlocks and glasses laughs joyfully while wearing a bucket hat outdoors.
Curious beagle peeking over dark surface with big brown eyes.
Athletic person in grey hoodie smiling against brick wall background.
Black and white portrait of someone in a lace-sleeved sweater sitting with eyes closed and a gentle smile.
The Mimic band: A musician performs on stage with a bass guitar in front of a colorful mural with blue tones and text.
Jack Russell mix dog resting head on grey couch with contemplative expression.
Small heart-shaped notes and messages scattered on a brown surface with a blue pen.
A couple in casual attire poses together outdoors with warm autumn lighting in a series of similar portraits.
Two people stand outside a food truck with a menu board on the street in a black and white photograph.
Happy white husky dog with tongue out standing in backyard near wooden fence.
Woman in green shirt sits on wooden deck petting her brindle dog wearing a harness, surrounded by trees.
Family enjoying holiday lights and decorations at night with festive Christmas wreaths and twinkling lights in background.
Product images for Our Blended Collective
Close up portrait of a charcoal grey cat with bright yellow eyes looking up with a curious expression.
A young child in blue plaid shirt plays outdoors in autumn, reaching towards falling leaves against a natural backdrop.
People sitting together at a table.
A black graduation cap with tassel sits atop a wooden post in golden sunlight.
Woman in green shirt trains brindle dog to sit up on hind legs at outdoor park on leash.
Two girls high five
Black and white wedding photos showing moments of joy and laughter between a couple and guests during the celebration.
Golden retriever playing on grass with orange ball toy.
Newlywed couple walks outdoors surrounded by colorful confetti during joyful wedding celebration.
Two energetic dogs running together.
Brindle Pit Bull terrier running on grass wearing a harness while carrying a green ball in its mouth.
Group poses together in front of festive holiday decorations and storefronts with twinkling lights at night.
A putting green proposal during a round of golf
Golden retriever looking thoughtfully out window in close-up profile shot.
A person serves hotdogs
The Mimic band: A person in a navy polka dot shirt performs on stage with a microphone while smiling at the audience.
Two people sharing a joyful moment with their golden retriever on a porch.
A baby in a plaid shirt looks up with wonder at twinkling holiday lights creating a magical bokeh effect in the background.
Raised hands with crossed fingers against a blurred outdoor background.
A person in a floral dress smiles warmly while backlit by golden sunlight in an outdoor portrait.
A small baby in white dress sits under a hanging wedding gown outdoors while playing with autumn leaves on a blanket.
Someone in casual wear sits on a blue-painted curb in an empty parking lot wearing sunglasses and sneakers.
An engagement ring extended on a hand
Portrait shot against blue sky showing someone in white t-shirt and peach button-down wearing necklace in golden sunlight.
Person in grey hoodie sitting on stone wall with notebook and water bottle.
A child and mother sitting outside on a blanket in a sunny green field during a summer afternoon.
Smiling woman with glasses lying down, wearing denim shirt and smartwatch, with teal earrings.
A small grey dog wearing a pink harness sits on a bench with someone wearing jeans and a black shirt.
A black and white image showing a couple walking together outdoors.
Young girl in boots and light dress sits on wooden surface while examining something in black and white photo.
Two people smile together while sharing a moment outside a food truck with patterned geometric wall art.
A family walks together holding hands on an autumn day in a park with golden sunlight in the background.
A black and white photo showing a child and mother
A colorful collection of polyhedral gaming dice featuring various shapes and numbers in red, purple, green, and other colors.
Summer portrait of a woman in a floral dress leaning against a large tree near a lake with benches in background.
Gather Your Party Games: A couple stands together outside a brick building entrance with a business sign featuring hexagon shapes.
A smiling person with red hair and tattoos poses against a vibrant graffiti wall wearing a one-shoulder green top.
Black and white portraits showing a young child.
A playful sequence of autumn moments showing joyful interactions between parent and child in a park setting.
A golfing couple shares a happy moment while riding together in a golf cart on a sunny day.
Black and white wedding photo of tattooed bride reading vows while emotional groom listens during outdoor ceremony.
Bride and groom walk through dramatic smoke surrounded by guests holding sparklers at outdoor wedding celebration.
Two people wearing vests and formal attire stand together at an emotional outdoor wedding ceremony.
Close-up portrait of a majestic tiger with intense gaze against blurred green background.
Individual with dreadlocks and glasses laughs joyfully while wearing a bucket hat outdoors.
Curious beagle peeking over dark surface with big brown eyes.
Athletic person in grey hoodie smiling against brick wall background.
Black and white portrait of someone in a lace-sleeved sweater sitting with eyes closed and a gentle smile.