Harthen Studios

We used Shannon for our wedding in September 2015, and I’m so happy that we did! I was very paranoid about picking a photographer because the photos were the most important thing for me and I had heard a lot of horror stories… Not only did Harthen Studios take amazing photos, but they were also so much fun to be with through the day! Shannon was with me and my bridesmaids all day, getting some awesome candid shots of us getting ready and goofing around. Her partner, Chris, was with my groom and his groomsmen, taking pics of them hanging out also. Both my husband and I said that it was like having a friend hanging out with us! We immediately felt comfortable with them, and I know that shows in our pictures — we were able to show our personalities, be silly, and really enjoy the moment. And the pictures turned out so beautiful! They did such a great job of capturing the emotion of the day, and looking through the photos is truly like living the day again. Some of the poses they suggested were a little weird to me at the time, but we trusted them and I’m so glad we did because they all turned out so nicely. And the candid shots they got were awesome! They really nailed the whole range of photos — from silly candids, to sweet moments that we didn’t think anyone noticed, to beautiful posed pictures. These guys just have a great eye for shots! I had the hardest time picking out which pictures to frame because I honestly love them all. Shannon also offered us great prices on our prints, with a lot of flexibility of how to order. It really was such a pleasure to work with such professionals who you can trust! I’ll be recommending Harthen Studios to everyone I can!

We were so lucky to find Shannon and have her photograph our wedding. The choice you make in photographer is not to be taken lightly — the photos are how you will remember your event in years to come — and we knew as soon as we met Shannon that this would be a great partnership. She was very flexible about meeting me, both when we first «interviewed» her for the job, and later the week before the wedding — she drove many miles to meet me, as we live quite far away from her. She was incredibly professional and prepared, and her talent was evident as I looked through the galleries of other weddings she had shot. Her pricing was fair, and we were always 100% clear on what was included in our package. She helped me work out a timeline, and she asked questions about our families and our photo preferences to make sure that everyone was included and we got exactly what we wanted. She was prompt on the day, and both she and her photography partner were unobtrusive. You won’t even think about the fact that you have your own paparazzi, she just blended into the scene and worked her magic. She helped me think of good rainy day locations in advance, as it did drizzle, and her suggestion of the Detroit Public Library was a great one! After the «formal» photos before the ceremony, I barely noticed they were there! I was just so wrapped up in the moment, and they were always close enough to get the right shot, but just out of the way so as to not be right in the centre of the party. We eagerly awaited the photos for the next month or so, and when they arrived — THEY WERE GORGEOUS. It took me a long time to look through them all, but oh my, I’m so glad I did. Some of them are so great, I don’t even know how she did it. How did they manage to snap the camera at just the right moment, to capture that perfect smile, that big laugh, that tender look? And how did they do it while I didn’t even know they were there at all? I have all the digital negatives on my computer now, and can’t wait to get some prints and an album. In addition to being a great photographer, Shannon is an absolute delight to work with. She gave me bits of advice throughout, and was nothing but sweet, smart, and supportive. She knows weddings, and she will make any bride feel at ease. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Going through our wedding photos is my new favorite hobby! Thanks for all the memories, Shannon!

This company shot my brother’s wedding back in September. Not only were they super friendly with the entire bridal party, the pictures turned out beautifully! I was a little bummed I didn’t know about them for my wedding, but I will definitely be recommending them to family and friends in the future!

Shannon was the best to work with throughout the entire process, very flexible, resourceful and has a wonderful personality! The price was extremely reasonable for what she did for us. The quality of the pictures and the shots that were taken were a perfect depiction of how our beautiful day played out. Her and her fabulous assistant Chris Hardy traveled quite the distance and they worked so well together. Having Chis work with our groomsmen while Shannon worked with the bridesmaids before the ceremony was perfect. I can’t say enough about Shannon and Harthen Studios!

I had my wedding two weeks ago.
Shannon did a great job! Very profession, cooperative, caring, and reasonable. Price fit our budget. I would go to her again. I love the pictures!!!

Having Shannon photograph your wedding will be one less thing to worry about on your special day! Her incredible attention to detail and the way she captures the moment is unmatched. Shannon is personable, professional, creative and talented. Her approach is photojournalistic, she lets the moment happen naturally. And if she sees something she likes, she’ll be quick to guide you to get that perfect picture! As a bride you don’t get to see every moment, but Shannon and her team help make that happen!

After speaking with a few various photographers and perusing their websites, I knew when it came time to pick my wedding photographer that Harthen Studios was going to be the best fit for me. Shannon was amazing! She shot both our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures. She was extremely professional but very personable at the same time.
The photos we have from before the wedding, during the wedding and after the wedding are some of our most prized possessions and it’s all because of Shannon.
She truly captured every moment exactly how I had envisioned it. Communication is fast and effortless with her.
Truly a wonderful person and photographer!

Shannon Harthen was beyond what i expected when I was referred to her by my sister In law for my wedding. All I heard from other friends and family was how terrible their photographer was; they were late, had disputes on the day of what pics to take, missing film and pictures that took beyond months to get back. But Shannon was fabulous from the start. Great personality, super friendly and made me feel comfortable from the start. Aside all that her portfolio was exactly my taste. Fresh, modern with an old feel twist and of course «in the moment» photos (not all posey pics with props?) lol. So as my big day approached I felt completely at ease and I just knew she was the one person I didn’t have to worry about on the day of. My big day was a flawless photo session. She was so much fun to work with and more so became a great friend. Her generosity exceeded our quote and she truley made my day one of the best days of my life. My pictures reflected every moment I felt and that was so important to me. I can look back at my pictures and relive those moments of pure bliss. Thank you Shannon! You are truley talented!

First off, Shannon and her crew are some of the NICEST, welcoming, FUN, and talented people! Our engagement pictures were truly amazing, and Shannon even made us a great post card for our save the dates! Harthen Studios really captured our personalities! I can’t even begin to tell you all the compliments we got on the pictures! While we had SOME posed pictures, most of them were «in the moment» — this was important for us because my husband isn’t a great «posed picture» kinda guy… and you would have NEVER known otherwise when we got them back.
…and the WEDDING! I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing those pictures turned out! (not to mention knowing there was NOTHING to worry about the day of!!) I felt completely at ease knowing how those were going to turn out (I am sure you have heard horror stories from other brides about how the pictures weren’t what they had hoped/​expected/​wanted).
I learned about Harthen Studios 3 years ago… they shot my best friends wedding (I LOVED the work!)…and while this sounds completely cliché, I met my husband at that wedding… then when it came time to chose my photographer, there was no question.
I would recommend this photographer in a heartbeat, and I know I will use them in the future for family pictures!