Soulful
Storytelling
Capturing light in Upstate New York
Family Portraits
Milestones
Faith in Focus
About
I photograph the presence in a room, not the pose.
I’m Shelanise — a photographer working across upstate New York. Backyards in Buffalo, underpasses in Utica, riversides in Rochester and church halls in between.
“My work is all about capturing families as they really are. Sessions are relaxed, never rushed, and there’s plenty of room for kids to be themselves. I’m drawn to natural light, genuine moments, and that perfect glow right before the sun goes down.”
- 10+
- Years shooting
- 200+
- Sessions
- Upstate
- NY & beyond
The Statement
For When This Becomes Then
I pick up my camera because life moves fast, and the little moments are often the ones we wish we could hold onto a little longer.
A hand resting on a shoulder. A laugh that comes out of nowhere. The way your kid looks at you when they think you aren’t watching. The warm light at the end of the day.
Those are the moments I’m looking for.
For me, photography is about preserving how it actually felt to be there — not making everything perfect or overly posed. I want you to look back at your photos years from now and feel something familiar. To remember the people you were, the way you loved each other, and all the little things you might have otherwise forgotten.
That’s the heart behind Noon: honest photographs for the moments you never want to forget.
What to expect
The Noon Experience
01
Inquire
Start by telling me what you have in mind.
02
Curate
We’ll create the perfect setting — location, styling, timing, and mood.
03
Shoot
You show up. I’ll take care of the rest, from direction to posing.
04
Receive
Your finished images are delivered in a thoughtfully curated online gallery.
Kind Words
What clients say
A few notes from families, seniors and congregations across Buffalo, Rochester and Utica.
“Shelanise made our whole family feel at ease — even the toddler. The photos look like us on our best day, not like we were posing.”
“She caught the light perfectly and never rushed us. I got my gallery back faster than I expected and cried at the first frame.”
“Prom pictures I'll actually keep forever. She knew every angle and made my daughter feel like the moment was hers.”
“Our church anniversary was covered start to finish with such care. Respectful, calm, and the images tell the whole story.”
Investment
Session Packages
Rates reflect ten-plus years behind the camera across Western and Upstate New York — Buffalo, Rochester, Utica and everywhere between. Every session includes a planning call, location guidance, and a private online gallery. Custom packages are always welcome — just ask.
Pricing is shared privately: send an inquiry and I’ll follow up within two days with a quote tailored to your session.
Micro Session
30 minutes
A quick, sunlit session for one look and one location.
- —1 location
- —1–3 people
- —10 edited images
- —Full-resolution online gallery
- —Personal printing rights
Mini Session
1 hour
An hour of easy light — one location, room to relax.
- —1 location
- —1–4 people
- —20 edited images
- —Full-resolution online gallery
- —Personal printing rights
Portrait Session
90 minutes
Family, prom, graduation — room to move and change looks.
- —2 locations
- —Up to 6 people
- —40 edited images
- —Outfit change
- —Full-resolution online gallery
- —Personal printing rights
Event & Church
3 hours
Services, programs, celebrations — documented as they happen.
- —3 hours coverage
- —Candid + group portraits
- —100+ edited images
- —48-hour preview set
- —Full-resolution online gallery
- —Personal printing rights
Wedding Day
5 hours
Five hours of storytelling from getting ready to the last dance.
- —5 hours coverage
- —Engagement session
- —500+ edited images
- —Heirloom album credit
- —Full-resolution online gallery
- —Personal printing rights
À la carte
Wedding Add-Ons
Build the day around you. Add any of these to a Wedding Day package — they’re billed with your final balance.
Extra hour of coverage
Add an hour to the day — first look, late-night dancing, or both.
Second photographer
A second set of eyes for two angles on every moment.
Engagement session
An hour together before the wedding — great for save-the-dates.
Rehearsal dinner coverage
Two hours of candid coverage the night before.
Heirloom album
A printed, hand-bound album of your favorite frames.
Collaborations — a note on pricing
Photographic Partnerships
Every once in a while, I’m looking to collaborate with people who have a creative vision, unique story, or idea I’d love to bring to life.
These are reduced-rate or no-fee collaborative sessions offered in exchange for image usage rights. So there’s no confusion, here is exactly how the arrangement works — every partnership is confirmed in writing before we shoot.
- Who qualifies
- Creatives, brands, models, artists, or businesses whose vision aligns with my photography style.
- Type of shoots
- Creative, editorial, lifestyle, branding, or concept-driven photography.
- What you receive
- 10 professionally edited, high-resolution images.
- What I receive
- Written permission to use the final images for my portfolio, website, social media, and marketing.
- Image delivery
- A specific number of fully edited images — 10 — rather than the entire gallery.
- How to apply
- Submit an inquiry through the form below with details about your concept, vision, and what you’re looking to create.
Partnership spots are limited and offered at my discretion. If a collaboration isn’t the right fit, standard session rates still apply — and you can always request a quote.
Apply for a partnership→Good to know
Frequently Asked
Where are you located?
I'm based in Western New York and shoot across upstate — Buffalo, Rochester, Utica and everywhere in between.
Do you travel?
Yes. For sessions outside my usual radius, travel amenities like gas and tolls are covered by the client.
How far in advance should I book?
At least 2–4 months in advance, depending on the type of shoot. Weddings and larger events fill up first.
How many photos will I receive?
It depends on your package — see Session Packages for the image count included with each one.
Session Packages →How long until I receive my gallery?
Roughly two weeks, depending on how many images you purchased.
Do you help with posing?
Absolutely. We'll work with whatever you're comfortable with — and I'll gently push the boundaries to get the best shot possible.
What should I wear?
We'll talk through outfits, colors and layers together during your planning call.
Can I bring pets?
It depends on the location. Let me know well in advance so I can ask the venue — and for outdoor shoots, I don't see why not.
Can I bring someone with me?
Of course, as long as we discuss it ahead of time so I can plan the session around it.
How do I book?
Choose your session in Session Packages, then send the booking form with your date, time and details. I'll confirm by email.
Session Packages →What's your cancellation & rescheduling policy?
A non-refundable 25% retainer holds your date and is applied toward your session total. The remaining balance is due the morning of your shoot. You may move your session once for free, as long as you let me know at least 7 days ahead and a new date is available. If you reschedule with less than 7 days' notice — or need to move the date a second time — a new 25% retainer is required. If you cancel, the retainer is not returned. For weddings, the schedule is split: 25% retainer at booking, 50% halfway, and the final balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding. Bad weather is the exception: outdoor sessions are always rescheduled at no cost.
Still wondering about something? Send it over in the booking form and I'll answer personally.
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