Hey! I’m Shayna.
Thanks for stopping by!
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was look through family photos, discover places around the world through photographs, and look back at all my greatest memories through photos. When I turned 12, I got my first camera and have been hooked on capturing new memories ever since.
To get to know me a little better, the first thing you should know is that I’m a sucker for anything unique and vintage. I’m so inspired by the 70s, and you can see that in my fashion style, music taste, and home decor. Any 70s music fanatics out there??
Like many other people in their 20s, I’m a slight coffee addict lol. You can find me in a local Raleigh or Greensboro coffee shop working on my laptop or reading a book. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English from UNC Greensboro, so I am definitely a bookworm. Feel free to send any book or music recs my way! I love anything earthy, vintage, and cozy, so I hope to showcase that in my photos.
Don’t hesitate to reach out even just to ask some questions or get to know me more! I can’t wait to hear from you.
Some lil’ Fun Facts.
Myers Briggs & Enneagram: ENFP, Type 9
Love Language: Words of Affirmation (written letters/notes, meaningful compliments, being sent songs that remind people of me, I’ll take it all)
Current Obsession: Funky earrings, 80s dad rock, and anything corduroy (but my corduroy obsession will never end)
Favorite Food: I’m a sucker for chicken tenders, but I love mushrooms and olives.
Favorite Movie: The entire Harry Potter series (but Goblet of Fire in particular). Almost Famous is a close second (there goes my 70s music obsession)
Why Photography: I’m a social butterfly and people person. I thrive off of meeting new people and creating memories. Having photography as a creative outlet not only allows me to meet people, but have a part in helping them document and create memories that will last them a lifetime.
Coffee Order: Definitely hot over iced, even in the summer! I love trying seasonal flavored lattes, but the fall flavors will always be my favorite.
Dream Vacation: Anywhere in the UK.
My favorites.
Coffee.
I guess you could say I’m a liiiittle obsessed with coffee, but I mean who isn’t? It’s become a fun adventure for me trying to scope out local coffee shops in every town or city I visit. They have also become a favorite spot to visit with friends or family, or just sit alone and edit photos! My go to coffee order is anything fall flavored (shout out to the shops that have pumpkin, maple, or brown sugar flavors year round), and definitely hot over iced.
England.
My junior year of college I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Plymouth, England. I spent five months living there, studying literature, and doing some travel around Europe. I have been in love with British culture my whole life (I’m also the biggest Harry Potter geek), so this was my actual dream come true. Still waiting for the day I get to go back and see all my favorite Brits (my flatmates were seriously the best).
Vinyl.
Music is one of my favorite things in the world. Back in high school I started going through my dad’s record collection and became obsessed with music of the 70s (with Fleetwood Mac at the top of the list). I started collecting my own albums and am now the proud owner of over 200 used albums. Feel free to ask me about my collection or about my favorites because I will not hesitate to talk your ear off!