Heeeyyy!
I'm Shanna Mae. 
Portrait & Lifestyle photographer capturing real stories in Montana, Yellowstone, & worldwide.

You can stop looking... You've found your photographer!

Got an epic adventure planned? A wild location on your heart? I’m always chasing the next story-worthy moment, and my passport—and camera—are ready. Whether it’s a sunrise elopement in the Alps, a family hike through Glacier, or a brand session in the California desert, I’d love to be your go-to for turning once-in-a-lifetime memories into timeless photos.
Check out my bucket list below—let’s make something incredible happen.

Let's Dream Big (and Then Go There)

🌸 Blossom Season in Japan or D.C. –
Love and cherry blossoms in full bloom.

🐎 Senior Session or Surprise Proposal with a Herd of Horses – Wild winds, running horses, and golden light.

🐴 Brand Lifestyle Session on a Montana or Wyoming Ranch – Where branding meets the backbone of the West.

🌍 Namibia –
Let’s shoot somewhere as wild and stunning as you.

🌴 Kauai –
Wild hearts, salty air, and golden-hour laughter on the Garden Isle.

❄️ Antarctica –
Because nothing says “forever” like penguins waddling by as you say yes.

These are the dream locations I’m dying to capture clients in—if one of these matches your plans, you’ll get a sweet deal (and one very excited photographer). Let’s make it happen!

Photo Bucketlist

— Sara Kaull

When I hired Shanna to travel with me to document work I was doing in Southeast Asia, I knew she would be good, but I didn’t realize how great an experience it would be.

She showed up with a backpack that included a handful of clothes and a lot of camera gear. Despite having the most equipment to bring with her, Shanna traveled the lightest of our entire group.

We spent over two weeks together, traveling through densely packed cities, crowded slums, and two track roads that took us deep into the jungle to visit remote villages. And she captured it all, making all the curious children we met smile along the way. 

She was always up for adventure - whether that was hanging onto the back of a truck as it bumped deep into the jungles of Thailand or trying the local cuisine - a salad with roasted ants as a topper!

She was professional, fun, easy going, and a delight to be with. I could trust her to capture every special moment whether it was on video or film. The images from that trip remain some of my favorite, even a decade later. 

With luck, life will bring another opportunity for us to go together again, and if it does, I’ll look forward to it with great anticipation. 

What my travel buddies are saying:

PRESENT

WHERE TO NEXT?!?!

2021

Photo trip - MEXICO!

2017

Photograph Wedding & tour around - INDIA!

2014

Photo trip with Million Girl Army - THAILAND, LAOS, CAMBODIA!

2009

Photo trip - PERU!

2006

Photo trip - URUGUAY & ARGENTINA!

2001

Student exchange  and touring castles - AUSTRIA!

1999

My first flight ever and my first international trip - CHINA!

My Travels

where I've been