Meet your photographer
Wedding Photography based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hi, I’m Shaina
Pronounced “Shay-Nuh”
I’m sensitive, sentimental and endlessly fascinated by the world. I’m an all-or-nothing kind of person - subtlety has never been my strong suit, and I have a tendency to pour myself fully into whatever captures my attention. I’m deeply attuned to people - their gestures, interactions, and the quiet, fleeting moments that often go unnoticed but hold the most meaning. I approach life (and photography) with intention and attentiveness, always seeking to honor what’s real. I’m drawn to depth over surface-level chatter - I’d rather talk about psychology and childhood traumas over weather and work any day. I love witnessing connection in its many forms: the intimate glance between two people, unspoken laughter in a crowded room, or those seconds that feel suspended in time. These are the moments that inspire me - the ones I seek out and hold onto, both behind the camera and in life.
To know me is to know my love for getting lost on cobblestone streets in Europe, stumbling across vintage treasures while thrifting, getting an impromptu tattoo with a friend while travelling, sending podcast-style audio messages to friends, devouring pizza, trying chai lattes at a new coffee shop and couch potato-ing with my cats.
Some fun facts:
Previous Jobs:
Counsellor for Special Needs Adults (11 Years), Daycare Teacher
Favorite Movies:
Midsommar, Wedding Crashers, A Star is Born, The Hunger Games
Favorite Perfume:
Glossier You, Mugler Alien Hypersense + Dior Hypnotic Poison
Favorite Destination:
Mallorca, Spain + Milos, Greece
Favorite Color:
Olive Green, Crimson Red
Current Obsessions:
Basque Waist Gowns, Lace Details, Youtube Crime Stories
Favorite Tv Shows:
The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror, The Walking Dead & Love Island
Editing Jams:
Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Old School Disco + Funk
Favorite Hobbies:
Travelling, Thrifting, Interior Design, Food
Favorite Food:
Pizza, Steak, Hog Dogs
My personality type
If you’re into that kind of thing
INFP - Myers Briggs:
“INFPs have vibrant, passionate inner lives - creative and imaginative, they often lose themselves in daydreams, inventing stories and conversations in their minds. They feel deeply, with profound emotional responses to music, art, nature, and the people around them, and are often extremely sentimental and nostalgic, cherishing the keepsakes and moments that brighten their days. This rich inner world shapes how they experience life, relationships, and the beauty in the everyday.”
4W5 - Enneagram:
“Enneagram 4w5s are introspective, deeply creative, and highly attuned to their emotions. Drawn to authenticity and self-expression, they reflect on the world through a uniquely personal lens, while their analytical and observant nature allows them to adapt to the needs of others as they arise. This combination of emotional depth and perceptiveness fuels their creativity and shapes how they connect with people and experiences.”
A note from shaina
“You’ll never find me absently pressing the shutter button. Instead, I approach your love story like an art director - using light, space, and composition creatively to craft truly one-of-a-kind images.”
I’m Inspired By…
Wide Open Landscapes / European Architecture
Coastal Escapes And Mediterranean Blues / The Art Of Slow Living
The Balance Of Light & Shadow / Symmetry / Art Deco
Organic Modernism / Mid Century Modern Aesthetic / Travelling
Historic Streets / Cinematography / Vintage Decor / Thrifting /
Cats / Muted Tones & Earthy Textures / Film Photography
Every kind of love deserves to be seen, honoured, and remembered.
I celebrate love in all its forms, proudly honoring LGBTQIA+ couples with inclusivity and respect at the heart of everything I do.
