The beginning of a new year always feels a little quieter, doesn’t it? The holidays have settled. The house exhales. And for the first time in a while, there’s space to think. Not about schedules or to-do lists — but about what you want this year to feel like . Not resolutions. Not pressure. But promises. Maybe this is the year you promise yourself you won’t let time rush by unnoticed. That you won’t keep saying “we’ll do it later” while your babies grow taller, louder, and

Are you a snow session family? If you are stay tuned! "I smell snow" Is one of my favorite lines from the one and only, Loralie Gilmore....

One of my favorite holidays, because it is Fall and it is cozy vibes and you with loved ones. I think I love that I get to incorporate...

I just love photographing families; this family was no exception. We ran around Pioneers Park in the greatest weather yet, though fall is almost over. they will have the photos to embrace for a lifetime!

Joseph is extremely talented in physical comedy! (I witnessed it when I was invited to his fall play!) He also is witty, and funny and genuine - We ran around Pioneers on an early Monday morning and captured so many great photos. Senior photography is one of my favorite types of sessions as I truly love the age there in, they are forming their own opinions and ideas and becoming themselves - it is so exciting to be a part of! Joseph is also in band, loves to read and is in se

So you have a senior and you are looking to hire a specialzied senior photographer for epic photos of them? Where do you begin? By...

I had the pleasure of photographing this family during the best season of all...Fall. We wandered Pioneers Park where we got bitten by mosquito's and attacked by the greatest number of grasshoppers I have ever seen at once...but we made it through, with some help from Dad protecting us all and smashing mosquitos on my arm... I love when family sessions are playful and the family is willing to engage how I want them too...it makes for some really sweet candid moments to showca

There’s something magical about fall in Nebraska — the golden light, the crunch of leaves under your boots, and that cozy chill that...

Fall family photos are pretty much the end all be all when it comes to a photographer's busy season. It's some of my favorite times to...

I have the most gorgeous people in my life, inside AND out. I am so blessed by friends and family who have supported this journey, and I...

Meet Preston. An incredibly kind, smart, completely charismatic senior at Lincoln Southwest. He is into so many aspects of life and is...

This sweet family has hired me 3 times and I have enjoyed them SO much! Would you recommend Shadlee? I highly recommend her, she is easy...

Have you been here before? You go to pull up some old photos you had taken that have been stored on your old computer or disc or usb...

Check out the recent ApartmentGuide article we were featured in:  Known as the Star City and the capital of the state,  Lincoln, NE ,...

Why Your Senior Photos Are a Must-Have: Book Your Session with Shadlee Meinke Photography Today! High school is a whirlwind of memories —...

I am a firm believer in play over posing, I really try to educate my incoming clients that I will do my best at capturing a couple posed...

Tips for the Perfect Family Fall Session I am here to guide you through it all, these are the tips I think are most important! 1. Styling...

You couldn't tell it from this blog post, but this sweet little guy had an apple in his hand almost the entire session! He was so cute...

Every Senior session is unique and special - this one was no different. We ran around Pioneers Park one evening when the grasshoppers...

I love a good, stylized shoot, I send a questionnaire to all my clients to get to know what makes them unique and special and I LOVE when...