Behind the Lens | Shanta Bender

Hi there! I’m Shanta, and I am the face behind Shanta Bender Photography. If you’re wondering how my first name is pronounced, it’s actually quite simple. It’s pronounced, "SHAN-tay"

I am a self-taught wedding and portrait photographer located in Birmingham, Alabama. My interest in photography began after watching my father and aunt take pictures of our family. Yet, it was 2009 when I began to learn and pursue my passion for photography after I received my first DSLR camera, as a present after countless disposables and ‘point and shoot’ cameras. It was then photography became a very important part of my life. However, I am much more than just a photographer hiding behind a lens or a computer screen. I'm a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and MOMMY of one incredibly loving daughter and she is my absolute priority. I'm a pretty bubbly person and love to laugh! I love Jesus, my beautiful daughter Shelby, and my family so much! I love being a photographer, but more importantly, I love my clients, their families and the memories I am blessed to capture.
 
I am available for all kinds of photography including; Family Portraits, Maternity and Newborn Photography, Wedding Photography, Senior Pictures, and Special Events. My style is very natural. Photography is a very important aspect of all these times of our lives, and I am hoping that you love my photography enough to count on me to be there for you. My goal is to create more than just photos, but memories for you & your family to cherish for a lifetime.
 
When I'm not behind my camera, you can find me spending time with my daughter and other loved ones --- shopping, reading, blogging, listening to music, going to the movies, and I love to eat. Enough about me! Now it’s YOUR turn! I want to know more about YOU! I love getting to know my clients and my clients become my friends. This is one of the best parts of my job!
 
I look forward to meeting you,
~ Shanta

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