I'm a hopeless romantic who loves love. I strive to document you as you are - unscripted and raw. I allow the happy couples to be happy, the awkward couples to be awkward, and the quiet couples to be quiet.

Hii there, and welcome! I’m Shaina – the heart behind Shaina Sterrett Photography. I’m so glad you’ve found your way to my little corner of the internet! Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, I’m proud to serve the Maritimes and beyond, creating timeless keepsakes for couples near and far. Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, I moved to Nova Scotia when I was just five years old, and it’s been home ever since. When I’m not capturing love stories or perfecting galleries, you’ll likely find me cozied up with my two sweet kitties on my laptop, devouring pizza (the ultimate comfort food), thrifting for vintage trinkets, or hunting for unique home decor. Travel fuels my soul, and I’m always planning my next adventure – I thrive on that adrenaline rush of exploring somewhere new and start getting antsy if life feels too still for too long!

Meet Shaina

pronounced "Shay-Nuh"

I’ve had a camera in my hands for what feels like my entire life - it’s been about 21 years to be exact! I got my first DSLR at 11 years old as a Christmas present (after begging and begging my parents) & instantly became infatuated with photography + photoshop. I was always that kid glued to a computer (started super young at age 4 which was less common back when I was a kid hahah), so it just made sense. Pretty quickly, “the photographer” became my thing - what I was known for at school, at parties; my identity. By the time I was 14, I had photos published in international magazines, was winning competitions and began taking on clients. That’s when it hit me: this wasn’t just a hobby. I could actually turn it into a career someday.