Hello, my name is Shannon, and I have to first say, I love my job.
Capturing people's love fills my heart with joy.... From adventure elopements, to fashion and marketing capangins, creative portraits to working my team on commercials, I swim in the world of visual expressions in both photography and filmmaking everyday.
As my company (Preserve Studio) has begun to soar and become well established, I have dove deep even deeper into the world of Fine Art, Narrative, and Editorial Photography - and it has captivated me. I have woven this dramatic style into everything I capture, with the goal of conveying a visual emotional truth that reveals my subjects or captivates the onlooker. I want to make an image more than beautiful and more than a statement, I want to evoke you into awe.
STYLE & INFLUENCE
My style is romantic, editorial, with a side of classic or retro flair. A times off-beat, and others with a nod to the early stages of portrait photography. Every picture I take I aim to be cover story ready. My influences are Annie Leibovitz, Baz Luhrmann, Platon, and Ryan Murphy.
HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
After serving in the military and working many years floating about in different industries I landed on the Idea of attending art school and working in the movie industry. I have been obsessed my whole life with the silver screen and photography, and after being in the military, a cook, an accountants assistant, in sales, and a waitress I followed the advice of a friend who said to me as I complained about the daily grind, "Why don't you just do something in the field of what you love the most?"
It's an odd moment when you realize you have gotten advice that seems so ridiculously obvious. So - I did. I attended & graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a Bachelors of Fine Art in Film & Photography and started my own company in 2012 which today is called Preserve Studio that primarily focuses on Weddings and Commercial/Corporate Projects on a larger scale with my team of incredible creatives.
xoxo, Shannon Lea Rock

GET TO KNOW ME
Photography
Art
CONCEPT/CREATIVE/EDITORIAL
starting at $2,500
Fine art editorial photography. Images created to tell a story,
to express an idea, to convey a message
or an emotion for private sessions.
Love
ELOPEMENT/INTIMATES/WEDDING Begin at $4,400
CITY HALL ELOPEMENTS Begin at $3,500
COUPLE & FAMILY SESSIONS Begin at $1,500
Capturing your love with intention.
My style is a blend of editorial, journalistic, and fine art.
Think Vogue meets either National Geographic or Time magazine :)
Business
HEADSHOTS
starting at $1,250
In studio portraits intend to capture the essence
of the subject's character for creative or business-related purposes.
COMMERCIAL/SMALL BUSINESS
starting at $2,000
Curated Executive, PR, Branding Sessions
taken with the objective of enhancing and
showcasing your brand, you, business and/or product.
SERVICEs
&PRICING
Top Engagement Photographer in the World | 2023 by June Bug
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Awarded 7 Couples & Editor's Choice from
Wedding Wire, The Knot, Two Bright Lights
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Featured in 69 Publications
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Cover of 9 Magazines
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14 Page Cover Story Editorial on the "Redefining Beauty Project"
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other Fun Facts
Photographed and Filmed in 15 Countries
Hundreds of Cities in the United State
Volunteered and lived in Nicaragua and the Philippines for
Arms of Love International - An orphanage aimed to not only house and love their children, but support them fully through college.
Started the passion project "Redefining Beauty"
Also loves fancy cocktails and horseback riding.
(Just making sure you were paying attention!)
AWARDS
&BRAGS

TRAVEL
Traveling the globe and capturing the essence of diverse cultures and people is not just my passion—it's my life's calling. Join me as we plan our next grand adventure, where every step will be etched with unforgettable experiences and breathtaking imagery.
Let's explore the world