You Are What I'm Grateful For | West Palm Beach Family Photographer | Shannon Griffin Photography

April 28, 2020 in weddings, family, boudoir

As an adult, I don’t particularly get into the holidays as much as I did when I was a child. There isn’t the same sense of wonder and magic. It’s also the busiest time of year for me (I had a family session yesterday, on Christmas Eve). I’m also very aware that the holidays are not wonderful for everyone. There are a lot of people that don’t have family, friends, a roof over their head, etc. This time of year brings up a lot of depression and anxiety in many. There is no rule that says that you have to be happy and celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas or Hanukkah or any other holiday.

This is where I feel truly lucky. I’m working right up until being with my family, I suffer from anxiety and some depression, and I feel like I’m not getting any time for myself, but…I’m happy as hell. That’s a lot for me to be able to say that. I know a lot of that is because of you, my clients. A big part of my self worth comes from my business, it comes from holding time still for you. It always sounds clichè, but I couldn’t do any of this without you. You keep my passion alive. You keep me believing in myself and my business. You’ve kept my doors open and a fire in my belly for over 10 years.

It's Almost Time to Tell Your Story

April 15, 2020 in family

While photography is not considered “essential” in immediate terms, it definitely is in the long run. You know why? Because YOU are essential. Your stories and your kids stories are essential. If this time together has taught us anything it’s that family and loved ones are the most crucial aspect of our lives. I’ve always loved photographing families, but this has just solidified that for me 100 times over.

This will not last forever. We will be with our family and friends again. We will be able to hug our loved ones and create new memories.

How Can I Help You

April 08, 2020 in family

I want to know how I can help you. Are you about to give birth and worried that you won’t be able to get newborn photos taken? Would it be helpful if I walked you through how to get some beautiful photos yourself, until you can book that session? Do you have a DSLR that’s been sitting in your closet and you have have no idea how to even turn it on?

Have you always wondered about makeup or hair tips and tricks to get the best headshots?

Are you looking for a new podcast that will help you grow your business?

Are you wondering the best workouts to do at home?

Looking for new recipes?

Is your head exploding because you don’t want to think about any of this and you just want to crawl into the fetal position until the world gets back to “normal”?

I’ve got you.

I feel hopeless and hopeful

April 01, 2020 in weddings, maternity, headshots, family, boudoir

There is beauty in pain. There is light in darkness. There are so many people out there losing their lives, losing their jobs, unable to quarantine, forced to work through all of this because they need it to feed their family, those unable to feed their family, 3rd world countries without medical help, and so much hurt. I am so privileged right now and I refuse to take that for granted. I refuse to complain about the unknown because at least I get another tomorrow. I have and will continue to donate where I can. I will count every single second as a blessing. I will be stronger when this is all over because I was given a fighting chance.

I'm Writing This Because I Have To

March 11, 2020 in boudoir

I’m writing this because I have to.

I’m writing this because yesterday I spent 30 minutes in my car, in the grocery store parking lot, crying and unable to move from my seat.

I’m writing this because the last two weeks consisted of me struggling to get out of bed and some days, I didn’t.

I’m writing this because the past 5 weekends were spent photographing people’s joyous occasions and I didn’t feel any of it.

I’m writing this because I spend most of my days alone, beating myself up because I’m the only one to blame if my business fails.

I’m writing this because I know that I really have no reason to be so sad, but I do.