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Who says birthday photoshoots are only for first birthdays? Turning 26 deserves to be celebrated too, and Julia’s birthday session was the perfect mix of confidence, glamour, and just a little bit of drama. For her 26th birthday photoshoot, we created an editorial-inspired studio setup that felt bold without needing an elaborate backdrop. A crisp […]

This year I rolled out a new option for your studio cake smash. I am a big fan of change. Truthfully, I am always planning or dreaming up my next set. Sometimes it’s because I have a new idea, sometimes it’s because we need to revamp an old one. This change came from a little […]

Cake smash photography is not just for your baby’s first birthday. In fact, I think cake smashes are BEST for a 2nd birthday. My cake smash photography studio in Phoenix, Arizona offers an extensive collection of backgrounds, props, and outfits for your babies birthday. Let’s talk about why I prefer a 2nd birthday cake smash […]

I simply love being a Phoenix cake smash photographer. This sweet boy came in to celebrate his first birthday with cake smash pictures. A simple, timeless theme is what momma wanted. And what mama wants, mama gets at Shanyn Nicole Studios! My goal is always for parents to walk away happy from their session as […]

The Childhood Chronicles: Our new favorite way to capture Phoenix mini sessions. Mini sessions in Phoenix is where I really started. I got my first camera almost 18 years ago to capture my oldest daughter Annika. Simply to take fun photos of her outside. Fast forward 16 years, my daughter Story was born in October […]