Shantel Phipps Photography

06/07/2026

Our absolute favorite boy in the whole world turns NINE today. 💙

How is that even possible? It feels like just yesterday I was holding you on my chest for the very first time, completely overwhelmed with love and thanking God for giving me you. And somehow here we are... NINE (already) 🥹

When we talked about your birthday photos this year, you chose one word: adventure. And honestly, nothing could describe you better. As I look through these photos from our incredible national parks adventures, I see exactly who you are — our explorer, our trail leader, and the one who’s always ready for the next big thing.

You have the biggest energy, the most positive attitude, and a heart that makes every adventure better. Whether we’re hiking miles down a trail, driving to a new destination, or trying something we’ve never done before, you’re always the first one saying, “Let’s do it!”

You’re our sports fanatic, video game king, Dad’s favorite adventure buddy, Momma’s snuggle buddy, and the best brother to your sisters. You lead with kindness, love fiercely, and bring so much joy to our family.

Happy 9th Birthday, sweet boy. Thank you for being our adventure seeker, our fearless leader, and the one who reminds us to embrace every moment.

Keep being brave. Keep being kind. Keep chasing adventures. Keep being YOU!

We love you more than words can ever say. 💙🎉
So excited to spend the whole day celebrating you! Bring on the big NINE.

05/31/2026

If you’ve ever wondered if a national parks trip with kids is possible—this is your sign.

Not travel experts. Not hiking experts. Just a family chasing adventure.

05/01/2026

at home. where the magic actually lives. 🤍

nothing big. no over-the-top setup. just balloons floating in the corner, a cake on the counter, crumbs under tiny toes, and your baby turning one.

this is home. and it’s everything.

Loved documenting the first year of sweet Ellis ✨

04/29/2026

Newborn sessions in the studio are never rushed. We follow baby’s lead or the toddlers, pause for snuggles, for feeds, for those in-between moments that end up meaning the most. This chapter seems so fleeting … even though it’s just beginning.

It’s not about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About documenting what it felt like to be right here.

This is your story, exactly as it is. 🤍

04/23/2026

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Personality Minis are LIVE

Because years from now, it won’t be the perfect smile you’ll miss…
It’ll be them.

Price: $200 + tax
Date: Saturday May 2nd
Location: Marion, Iowa.
Includes: 10 minute session | 30+ digital images | and print release.
A $20 non-refundable retainer is due at the time of booking to secure your time - Remaining balance is due the day of your session.

Setup:
A full white seamless backdrop which is perfect to capture all the simplicity and magic moments.

What to wear: Literally anything goes. Their favorite costume, princess dress, PJs, white T and jeans, favorite dress, or those little cowboy boots they won’t take off. Literally whatever makes them “them”.

* Price includes up to 4 kids ($10 per each additional) - immediate family ONLY - no extended family.

*You can book one session, but if you have multiple children and would like more time, I would suggest booking more than one session slot.

* Quick turnaround

(Prior to session, you will receive a what to expect guide with more details + a what to wear guide + will have access to my client closet if interested)

Because this is the closest thing we can get to bottling up this season of childhood. They don’t need to sit perfectly still. They don’t need to...

04/22/2026

PERSONALITY MINIS drop at 8:00 tonight!
I have been dying to offer these for years and let me tell ya, if you want to bottle up allllllll of the right now, you NEED one of these sessions for your kiddos. I do these shoots every year with my kids and update all their photos in the house + plaster them in our playroom. Looking at them every year gives me all the feels. How fast they grow, how much they change, how their favorite toy from the year before stayed the same or changed 🥹 it’s magic, and it’s so worth documenting.

Hope you snag a slot.
I answered some questions in my story about these + I might open up Sunday if there is enough interest ✨

Drop a ❤️ if you are planning to book a slot!