Shawn Black Photography

Shawn 5 Stars
More like 6 stars! Not only are our pictures incredibly amazing but Shawn had a confident and calming presence over the day. Like most brides I stalked the weather leading up to the big day. The rain was forecasted to clear early afternoon giving us plenty of time to still have our first look, family photos and ceremony outside. When this didn’t happen, Shawn worked with our venue to come up with the best plan B for both pictures and ceremony. Plan B ended up being better than I could have ever imagine. While you can’t control the weather, you can control the vendors you choose. More...

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Don’t let NO ONE disrespect you, belittle you, make you feel unappreciated and destroy your worth. Pick yourself up and keep walking!
I am beautiful,
I am worthy,
I am ME!
This is the why of my Bombshell Photoshoot! Trust me, it has changed the way I see myself and feel about myself! And you know what?...
I AM ENOUGH!
Thanks again Shawn Black for helping me feel valuable! Thank you MicheIle for calming down my nerves and making me feel comfortable and thank you Crystal for my stunning makeup look! I love all my photos! ❤️ More...

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To all of the ladies who want a day of glam, wear sexy outfits and maybe even wear some angel wings, then you need to book a session with Shawn at Couture Black! From the pre-session consult to the day of your photo shoot and to your reveal, Shawn and his team are professional, supporting and encouraging! This was my first time doing a photo shoot like this and I was definitely nervous but Shawn and team put me at ease. When I went for my reveal, I was blown away! I couldn't believe it was actually me and how amazing they all looked! The hardest part was trying to pick my favorites, I really wanted them all! Ladies don’t hesitate on booking a session, you WILL NOT regret it and definitely will feel like the badass bombshell that you are! I am already thinking of my next session and all of the fun outfits to pick out! More...

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Fantastic experience and a true creative who can see the vision for bringing forward the best you in pictures. Would recommend Shawn to anyone!

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Shawn was amazing to work with. He made me feel totally comfortable and his images were gorgeous. Every woman should do a boudoir shoot at least once and Shawn is a perfect choice.

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Shawn is an extremely talented photographer that I would give my highest recommendation! He is professional and passionate about his work. He is friendly and highly client focused. I look forward to continuing to work with Shawn as I am so impressed with him and his work. He is simply the best!!! More...

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Thinking about having a photo shoot done is scary. Thinking about doing it with hardly any clothes is terrifying. But Shawn puts you completely at ease and it is by far the best experience you will ever have. I left my photo shoot feeling not only excited to do another one, but also more confident in my own skin. And then the revealing...oh my god! You see yourself completely differently. Shawn is all about finding your inner goddess and he does it every time. More...

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Highly recommend Shawn. He is professional, makes you feel at ease, is good for his word, and his photography is stunning. He captures the moment perfectly and I would use him again in a second. More...

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Working with Shawn was an amazingly easy, comfortable, and super professional experience. He is truly an artist at what he does, and makes you feel like you are the only thing that matters. He is very talented, very real and easy to talk to and work with, and takes all of your questions and concerns seriously. I can’t say enough good things!! More...

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I’m writing over a year after my wedding due to being a slacker with reviews, but here we go.

Shawn Black did the photos for my best friends wedding before he had his own company. Seeing his work three years before my own wedding, I knew without a doubt that I wanted him to photograph mine and my husband’s. His level of professionalism is hard to find, and trust me we met with a lot of photographers. My husband wanted to shop around before we met with Shawn Black, but from the first meeting, even my husband was sold.

From the initial meeting, to the engagement session, to the day of planning, Shawn was with us every step of the way. He was honest when explaining to us that we would have to have a first look, something that crushed me at the time, but took the time to explain why it would be better than seeing each other at the alter. He had everything you’d need on your wedding day if something went wrong with your dress too, which was helpful when my bustle didn’t work.

The day of our wedding, the heavens opened up and I was crushed. Shawn, however, kept me calm and an eye on the weather. He told me, “I’ve never Not gotten to take the pictures because of rain.” He delayed is for an extra 15 minutes past when we were supposed to leave, and wouldn’t you know it, the rain had stopped for the weekend. I swear he’s that good! Our first look was just as amazing as he promised it would be, if not more. My husband still talks about it when friends ask about the pictures.

Shawn was in places we didn’t even realize during the ceremony. Pictures of family and friends that I had no idea he or Vail (our second photographer) took were a surprise when we first viewed them months later. He interacted with the guests at the reception, and he was always aware of what Shawn and I were doing together, getting those perfect shots. Family and friends were telling us at the end of the night how amazing they thought our photographer was. I also think he cried during mine and my dad’s father daughter dance, sorry!

When we got our photos later on, my husband and I were blown away. I still look at the photos randomly and it brings me back to that day. When all is said and done, your photos are what you have forever. My husband and I are so happy that we have those memories captured so beautifully. And I’m happy to be able to call Shawn Black a friend at the end of all of this. More...

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I would definitely recommend Shawn Black got your wedding photos and boudoir photos! Complete professional, always timely and very responsive! Not to mention... his work itself! You won’t be disappointed! He had the ability to capture all the magical moments you’re looking for! More...

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We can't say enough about the images that Shawn captured for us. From the candid moments to our portraits where we look like we are in a magazine we love each and every one.

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I won a boudoir photoshoot with Shawn at an auction and it was a wonderful experience! He was funny, flexible, and very professional. Made me feel comfortable and beautiful. He captured a side of me that I didnt know existed. I recommend this experience to every women, specially with Shawn as your photographer. The man knows what he is doing! I recommend him for any events as well. He’s just great. More...

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Wonderful photographer amazing artist

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I decided to do a boudoir shoot first because it was an item on my bucket list and second I recently lost some weight. I had a friend do a shoot with Shawn at Couture Black Photography and the results were FABULOUS! From first contact with Shawn in regards to a boudoir photo shoot, there was nothing but professionalism and self-confidence building. The time Shawn spent with me at my pre-shoot was commendable. He asked me lots of questions to get to know me so that he could know what I was really looking for. I am a nervous person and a bit insecure about my ‘problem areas’, Shawn told me not to worry.
The day of my photo shoot I was definitely a nervous wreck, his hair and makeup woman was outstanding and made me feel like a model. Shawn played music in the background to help calm my nerves and get me in the groove. When I was beautified and ready to go, Shawn explained exactly what was going to happen, how my poses would make my best assets be seen and my areas of insecurity will be hidden. He was calm, gentle, and took his time to get the best shots. When my shoot was over I left walking on air. I was already planning my next shoot.
When I was called to see my photos I was again nervous, I wasn’t sure I would like any as I hate any picture of myself. At my reveal Shawn was genuinely excited for me to see my pictures. He played the video of my pictures, when the video was over, I had NO words, and all I could do was cry. My pictures were beautiful, Shawn shot me in perfect angles, and I saw no flaws. I LOVED MY PHOTOS. Shawn spent time with me going over my pictures and making sure I got the exact ones I wanted. Shawn had previously assured me he would make me feel my best, HE DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
Shawn made me feel beautiful, confident, sexy, empowered, things I do not think I have every really felt before. I would recommend every woman in the world get a boudoir shoot and every woman go to Couture Black Photography. There are not enough words of praise for Shawn and his skills! More...

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I recently had my second boudoir photo shoot with Shawn Black. This time, the shoot was in his new photo studio. It was classy, rich, warm and welcoming, The shoot itself was exciting and uplifting. However, the real excitement and confidence booster was the photo reveal. I look at my photos in awe of the spirit Shawn captures. I can't wait to plan my third shoot! More...

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Shawn was so great to work with. He made me feel totally comfortable and his work was absolutely gorgeous.

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My husband and I can’t say enough about Shawn and his team! Very professional, but also very personable!! We are so happy we chose him to capture our special day!

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I decided to do a boudoir shoot first because it was an item on my bucket list and second I recently lost some weight. I had a friend do a shoot with Shawn at Couture Black Photography and the results were FABULOUS! From first contact with Shawn in regards to a boudoir photo shoot, there was nothing but professionalism and self-confidence building. The time Shawn spent with me at my pre-shoot was commendable. He asked me lots of questions to get to know me so that he could know what I was really looking for. I am a nervous person and a bit insecure about my ‘problem areas’, Shawn told me not to worry. The day of my photo shoot I was definitely a nervous wreck, his hair and makeup woman was outstanding and made me feel like a model. Shawn played music in the background to help calm my nerves and get me in the groove. When I was beautified and ready to go, Shawn explained exactly what was going to happen, how my poses would make my best assets be seen and my areas of insecurity will be hidden. He was calm, gentle, and took his time to get the best shots. When my shoot was over I left walking on air. I was already planning my next shoot. When I was called to see my photos I was again nervous, I wasn’t sure I would like any as I hate any picture of myself. At my reveal Shawn was genuinely excited for me to see my pictures. He played the video of my pictures, when the video was over, I had NO words, and all I could do was cry. My pictures were beautiful, Shawn shot me in perfect angles, and I saw no flaws. I LOVED MY PHOTOS. Shawn spent time with me going over my pictures and making sure I got the exact ones I wanted. Shawn had previously assured me he would make me feel my best, HE DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Shawn made me feel beautiful, confident, sexy, empowered, things I do not think I have every really felt before. I would recommend every woman in the world get a boudoir shoot and every woman go to Couture Black Photography. There are not enough words of praise for Shawn and his skills! More...

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The best experience I've ever had. He makes you feel beautiful from the minute you walk through his door and even more when you get your pictures back. Loved every minute of it!

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I loved working with Shawn. He listened to what I was looking for and gave me advice on how to accomplish the poses I wanted. He took just amazing pictures!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Beautiful photography Shawn!! Vibrant colors throughout!!

Reviewed on Facebook

Shawn is simply amazing. He is a true artist. Working with Shawn was effortless and comfortable. I am forever grateful for the magic he captured on my wedding day.

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In addition to absolutely loving the final product of my pictures - Shawn was such a calming force a midst my crazy family and friends. He somehow wrangled 23 of us to take incredible bridal party pictures. He does not disappoint and I highly recommend his services. More...

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Meeting Shawn for the first time I knew he was going to be our photographer, I can be a bit particular on how I want my photos to look like, I dont want the normal posed fake smile, I want to show real emotion what I was feeling on my wedding day and He did just that. I can look at everyone of my images and it takes me right back to that moment. Shawn really has an eye for capturing the most amazing images and I will strongly recommend him for all occasions!!!! More...

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Shawn is wonderful to work with and I'm confident we'll have some gorgeous photos to look back on for the rest of our lives. We loved our engagement shots and the previews of our wedding photos - which we used for thank you notes after the wedding. Our guests appreciated and complimented us on them as well. I can't wait to see them all!!

Working with Shawn you feel like you're in great hands - he's professional, kind, calming, knowledgeable, and fun to boot! He's great at communicating everything ahead of time, putting you at ease during the preparation and on one of the most stressful - and wonderful - days of your life. That's what you want and need on your wedding day - to be surrounded by pros, so you can simply enjoy every moment!

Here's more information about what it's like working with Shawn: He makes sure that he's capturing all of the traditional shots, as well being open to accommodating any special requests that you have (ahead of time, and on the day-of). Shawn has a great eye for creating wonderful shots that highlight both the couple and the beautiful scenery - which is a recipe for some really unique photographs. He's very intuitive: for example, as we were doing family portraits the day-of, he could tell I wanted to add another family member into a shot without my having to say anything... and he proactively asked me if I wanted to add that person in. He was on top of it! He was also great about making sure we stayed on schedule as we ran around from place to place.

The bottom line, he's a very skilled photographer at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Shawn for your wedding, engagement, and any portrait photography. More...

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People who have seen my photos (those that were at my wedding as well as those who were not) are so enamored with what what was captured. The people at my wedding were speaking for days about "the photographers climbing fire escapes and rolling around to get the shot like they were in an action movie" We are so please with the way our photos came out! More...

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Shawn was first introduced to us by a friend of mine, who raved about Shawn's amazing photography from her own wedding. We are so happy that we booked him as our wedding photographer because we can't imagine our pictures being any better. Shawn has such an amazing talent for capturing moments and unique images, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. His contagious energy and passion for photography are obvious in his photos. He is able to blend in so well that your guests will literally have no idea they’re being photographed. He is truly a jack of all wedding trades, going above and beyond what you would typically expect a wedding photographer to do. Literally...he was a wedding day coordinator, advocate, seamstress ( Yes-seamstress. He fixed the broken bustle on my gown in the middle of our wedding reception) and friend. I also have to mention that my husband does not smile much for the camera, and Shawn caught the most amazing pictures of him smiling. He seriously looks like a GQ model. We couldn't be happier with our decision to book him and highly recommend his services for your own wedding. You won't regret it. More...

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Our wedding was amazing and Shawn was such an important part of our day! From his advice on getting ready for the big day to very personal moments he helped with. He really is more than a photographer...he was like an honorary maid of honor! He made the day so smooth and less stressful. Not to mention the beautiful pieces of art he captured! My husband and I both agree he was the best decision we made planning our wedding! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Our pictures are absolutely breath taking! More...

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When first meeting Shawn, we asked him to make us “look like we were in a magazine”. He undoubtedly exceeded our expectations. Shawn and his team are talented professionals and we could not be more satisfied with the outcome of our wedding photos. What sets Shawn apart is his innovative style. He has no fear in trying new angles and doing anything necessary to get the shot. Wedding planning is a stressful endeavor and Shawn’s knowledge, skill, and relaxed nature gave us peace of mind. Beyond photography, he is well connected in the wedding industry and offered us suggestions and connections for other high-quality vendors. Your wedding day flies by in the blink of an eye, we are glad to have Shawn’s photos to last a lifetime. We highly recommend Shawn Black Photography to capture your big day! More...

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I was introduced to Couture Black and Shawn though the Body Confidence Campaign. I was awarded an incredible opportunity that has had an amazing, and lasting impact on me. Shawn captures so much more than just gorgeous photos. His talent is undeniable. My image reveal with Shawn brought the Body Confidence Campaign full circle. For the first time in three years I looked at my post breast cancer body and I didn't see the disfigured person that I saw in the mirror every day. I saw strength, confidence, sexiness, and beauty. I will never be able to thank Shawn enough for this experience. Doing a shoot with Shawn is so much fun. I highly recommend a boudoir photo shoot with Couture Black to every woman. Put your nerves behind you and just go for it! You will be so glad you did! More...

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Where do I begin?! Shawn is AMAZING!! From our initial meeting and him going through how everything the day of the shoot would go, to the actual day of my shoot when my nerves were through the roof, to my awesome teaser pic to sitting down with him for my full image reveal, he always made me feel comfortable. This was my very first photo shoot ever (well since I was like 5) so I was nervous from the beginning and every step of the way Shawn was wonderful. I couldn’t be happier with my images and actually look forward to doing another shoot with him next year! He really helped me see my own beauty which is now captured in a set of Gorgeous pictures and I can’t Thank him enough! More...

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Sexiness, Confidence, Boldness, Self-Worth, Individuality, Strength, Fierceness, Livelihood, and Pride......all things that were taken away by society and broken relationships were given back to me by Shawn Black before, during, and after my photo session! My nerves and fears were gone the instant I met Shawn and the images produced are breathtaking. Three months later, I am still looking at them and smiling knowing that is me! More...

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Shawn was first introduced to us by a friend of mine, who raved about Shawn's amazing photography from her own wedding. We are so happy that we booked him as our own photographer because we can't imagine our pictures being any better. Shawn has such an amazing talent for capturing moments and unique images, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. His contagious energy and passion for photography are obvious in his photos. He is able to blend in so well that your guests will literally have no idea they’re being photographed. He is truly a jack of all wedding trades, going above and beyond what you would typically expect a wedding photographer to do. Literally...he was a wedding day coordinator, advocate, seamstress ( Yes-seamstress. He fixed the broken bustle on my gown in the middle of our wedding reception) and friend. I also have to mention that my husband does not smile much for the camera, and Shawn caught the most amazing pictures of him smiling. He seriously looks like a GQ model. We couldn't be happier with our decision to book him and highly recommend his services for your own wedding. You won't regret it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Shawn's photos are very artistic. Some photos were processed to be black and white and I like them. He takes a lot of kissing photos as well.

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Shawn Black literally made my wedding day complete! He was extremely professional and clearly passionate about his craft. He did an incredible job of capturing all of the important moments and people of the day as well as many artsy and interesting shots . He is so talented and ensures that each shot is perfection. When we got our pictures back it was so difficult to pick just the good ones, they were all good! Not only is he a fantastic photographer but a super nice guy, very personable and puts you right as ease. I really just cannot say enough good things about Shawn! More...

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Working with Shawn was a great experience! He's very friendly and down to Earth and super easy to get along with. He made us very comfortable during our engagement pictures, which made the wedding day a lot more enjoyable. The pictures he took came out absolutely stunning. The only thing that wasn't totally what we wanted was the family and bridal party portrait. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great so we had to take them inside and the chosen space was a bit hectic and cramped. We were extremely happy with how well the portraits of us came out, which is the most important part! We would definitely recommend Shawn to anyone looking for a photographer! More...

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Shawn shot our wedding Labor Day weekend in 2015 at the Intercontinental in Boston. We were thrilled with everything! He was responsive, professional, and we absolutely loved all of our photos. It was evident how much he loves what he does... Our day was absolutely perfect and we have the pictures to prove it! More...

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Shawn made planning a wedding from a distance with ease! I could not have asked for better photos from my wedding

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Great experience. Most importantly we LOVE the end result!

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WOW! WOW! WOW! F*&K Wow!Words truly cannot describe my experience as well as the end product. I chose to do a Boudoir shoot with Shawn Black for my boyfriend as a holiday gift, thinking this was truly HIS present. Much to my surprise and delight this was the best gift I have ever given to myself. Through Shawn's eyes/camera, this plus size woman, who struggles with body confidence daily, now has a portfolio of amazingly beautiful pictures. I look at that them and pinch myself..."THAT'S ME". I was completely speechless when I received the album. Shawn was the utmost professional and has a keen eye for detail in this specialty. The allure of a woman through his lens will never disappoint any of his customers. He captured my "assets" perfectly and left out those areas that I am not so proud of creating the most beautiful images I have ever seen. As the saying goes... "Just Do It" and you will be so happy you did.It is more than just a photo shoot; it is the entire journey that Shawn takes you through that sets him apart from his competitors. A survey and Pinterest Board are created to assist in getting to know who you are and what you are looking to gain from your shoot. I am so thrilled with my experience and my photos…I think I am now in love with ME. That is most important. THANK YOU!!!Thank you Shawn for making me feel more beautiful than I could ever imagine through your lens. Couture Black is worth every penny. Treat yourself and your spouse! You will not regret it! More...

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WOW... Just WOW!!! Words cannot describe how much I enjoyed the whole experience of going through a boudoir session with Shawn. I completely stepped out of my comfort zone and Shawn made it so easy to do so. I am so happy with the results because Shawn does an amazing job at taking the perfect picture! More...

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I'm not even sure how to begin to express the amount of love I have for this amazing photographer. It took me a long time to take a step over the line and try boudoir photography but once I did, I immediately regretted waiting so long. Shawn is professional, encouraging and extremely creative. He works diligently to make sure all his clients are comfortable and pleased with their sessions and photos. Shawn was very supportive and listened closely to my concerns. He literally made all of my dreams come true. I look at the pictures every day truly proud of who I am in them. I wish I could do these sessions monthly! What an experience. Thank you for showing me that there is a little super model in all of us! More...

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Shawn is awesome. He's professional and personable. He wants you to look great and feel great. His follow-up was impeccable and the final product was gorgeous.

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Shawn Black is exactly what you need for your wedding. From our first meeting with him, to our engagement pictures to our wedding day - he was absolutely amazing. His pictures are stunning and he knows exactly what to do and how to stand in order to get the best shot. My wedding day was very chaotic until Shawn showed up and was able to bring me back down to earth. He is very calming and isn't afraid to speak up to anyone who may be making your special day anything less than perfect. We got our pictures back about 3 months later and they were SO worth the wait. They are better than I could have ever imagined. I wish I could post one here to show you all!!! Shawn is worth every penny. My husband and I couldn't be happier with our pictures and I know we will treasure them forever! More...

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