Hi, I'm Shantel! - Your Motherhood Photographer
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Hi, I'm Shantel! - Your Motherhood Photographer 〰️
Motherhood is a story worth celebrating…
Motherhood is messy, beautiful, and full of stories that deserve to be told.
I first fell in love with motherhood photography when I captured my best friend’s maternity photos just for fun. Seeing how empowered she felt after her session lit a fire in me, and I knew this was what I was meant to do. Since then, i’ve been inspired by the deep connection between mothers, their babies and their families. There’s nothing more special than being invited into such an intimate, meaningful part of someone’s life.
When I'm behind the camera, I feel inspired, full of love, and connected. I strive to create photos that reflect the raw and authentic moments - the ones that unfold naturally when everyone is relaxed. It’s in these moments that you can truly see the love in a mother’s embrace, the adoration in a partner’s eyes, and the magical sparkle in a child’s gaze as they look up at their parents.
As a wife and a mum to one wild little boy, I know how important it is to capture the moments that pass by all too quickly. My own journey hasn’t been easy - endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and adhesions mean that my son was only possible through IVF. I also spent half of my pregnancy in the hospital and whilst I had a maternity session of my own, I missed out on the maternity session that I dreamed of. That experience drives me to create beautiful, empowering sessions for other mums, giving them memories they’ll treasure forever.
I’ve built my photography style around connection and joy. Whether we’re celebrating the glow of pregnancy, capturing the tender moments of your newborns first days, or embracing the chaos of a family session, my goal is to make everyone feel seen, loved, and celebrated. Sessions with me are relaxed, playful and led by the spirit of the moment -
because those are the moments that matter most.
Jenna Berry
“Shantel at Her Classic Shot Photography is someone I highly recommend if you're looking for photography that captures the real you, but in the best light. My husband and I had no knowledge of how to pose or what we wanted from our photographs (except to have memories made), but Shantel was able to easily assist us with this. We had a maternity shoot done and a newborn shoot done and couldn't believe how many amazing photos were taken. She's easily contactable, friendly and professional, very patient as well as adaptable if you're wanting a particular location/outfit or if your baby is having a tricky day. Her photos on instagram show off just a fraction of the amazing photographs she's taken. We will definitely be using Her Classic Shot Photography again in the future.”
Abb Elise
Such a wonderful experience, we felt so comfortable and Shantel was so kind to us! She made a very special photoshoot for us and our 4 month old that has issues! So grateful! X
What other’s are saying about their sessions
Chloe Gregory
Highly recommend!!!
Shantel is such a beautiful soul, she was so patient in capturing such beautiful moments & made sure we were happy with how our session went. Will definitely be booking again future wise 🫶
Rachel Smith
My family did a Christmas photo shoot with Her Classic Shot, my son was a bit grumpy during the whole shot that I was worried we wouldn't have any great pics. From a quick 30 minute shoot, over 100 beautiful photos were captured. I am so happy and couldn't recommend enough. Great experience and great service.