Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

Your Session Experience

From the first hello to the final gallery, here's what booking with Shawn Lowe Photography looks like.

Your Session Experience

From the first hello to the final gallery, here's what booking with Shawn Lowe Photography looks like.

Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

1. Say hello

Fill out the contact form or send a message on Instagram at @shawnlowephoto. Tell me a little about who's in the photos and what you have in mind. I'll get back to you within 24–48 hours.

1. Say hello

Fill out the contact form or send a message on Instagram at @shawnlowephoto. Tell me a little about who's in the photos and what you have in mind. I'll get back to you within 24–48 hours.

Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

2. Let’s plan it together

We'll choose the session that fits you best, whether that's a quick mini session or a full session, and settle on a date and location. Not sure what you want yet? That's completely fine. I'll walk you through the options.

2. Let’s plan it together

We'll choose the session that fits you best, whether that's a quick mini session or a full session, and settle on a date and location. Not sure what you want yet? That's completely fine. I'll walk you through the options.

Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

3. Lock in your date

Mini sessions are paid in full at booking. Full sessions and events take a 50% deposit to reserve your date, and the remaining balance is due one week before your session. Want a contract too? Just ask and I’ll send one over.

3. Lock in your date

Mini sessions are paid in full at booking. Full sessions and events take a 50% deposit to reserve your date, and the remaining balance is due one week before your session. Want a contract too? Just ask and I’ll send one over.

Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

4. Get ready

Check out my style guide for what to wear, color palettes, and tips for getting everyone excited. I’ll check in a few days before your session with a reminder and the final details.

4. Get ready

Check out my style guide for what to wear, color palettes, and tips for getting everyone excited. I’ll check in a few days before your session with a reminder and the final details.

Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

5. Session day

Just show up as you are. I’ll guide you through poses and prompts so it feels relaxed and natural, never stiff. Most people tell me it was way more fun than they expected.

5. Session day

Just show up as you are. I’ll guide you through poses and prompts so it feels relaxed and natural, never stiff. Most people tell me it was way more fun than they expected.

Couple embracing while standing on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean surrounded by golden wildflowers.

6. Your gallery

Mini and full session galleries are delivered within 1 week, and event galleries within 2 weeks. They come through a private online gallery where you can download, share, and order prints.

6. Your gallery

Mini and full session galleries are delivered within 1 week, and event galleries within 2 weeks. They come through a private online gallery where you can download, share, and order prints.

Common questions

What if it rains? We’ll reschedule for free.

Can I bring my pet? Absolutely, just let me know ahead of time.

Ready to book your session?