Passions: Illustration✎ & Photography

Something I’m proud of: My coloring book

My interests: mental health & psychology, human behavior, sociology, art and design of all kinds, reading books, listening to podcasts, watching movies and TV, making kids smile, and cuddling with my dog AKA the cutest furball in the universe: Pancake (see below).

A newsletter I recommend: Dr. Tal’s positive psychology newsletter. (If you want to add some happiness advice to your life, you should subscribe ♡)

Who I've worked with: Twitter Smarter, The AcornClassic Kids, Outdoor Research, Mountain StandardShoestring AdventuresMoja Gear, Hipcamp, Outdoor Women's Alliance, Mindful Routes, Adventure 16, Nomad, Epperson Mountaineering, Caraway & Co, Best Day Foundation, and more. 

If you'd like to work with me please contact me. I also accept carrier pigeon, morse code, telegram, owl. You get it...

 

 
 

Kind Words From People I’ve Worked With

 
Shani took spectacular photos of my family. She was even able to engage my 8 yr old who has a “way too cool for school” attitude. The photos were vibrant, colorful and captured the spirit we didn’t even know we were looking for. If you ask her nicely, Shani might even elevate your photos with her cute cartoons- she turned one of my daughters into a dragon and superhero at her request. In addition to her talent, she’s also a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
— Michael L. (Client)
 
 
The JCC hit a home run when it hired Shani back in 2019. She has expertly filled the role of Marketing Coordinator, making her mark within the organization in only a few short months. Her ability to juggle multiple projects is unlike any I’ve seen before and makes a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team. In short, Shani is the true engine that keeps the J’s marketing department running. Not only are Shani’s project management skills second to none, but her continued thirst for knowledge keeps her skills sharp and is setting her up nicely to be a future marketing rock star. I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Shani, and although she was my direct report, our relationship was less manager/employee and more of a partnership. Shani earns my highest recommendation.
— Adam Zandman (Manager)
Shani is one of the kindest, most level-headed people you will ever know. She completely turned our Marketing Department around, in the best way possible. Her organizational skills are some of the best I’ve seen and her ability to communicate and strategize our marketing campaigns demonstrates her marketing brilliance. She’s an excellent part of our department and those who are able to work with her are better for it. It has been an absolute joy to work with Shani—she is fair, well-spoken, timely, and proactive. She’s a great teammate and I know, without a doubt, she single-handedly strengthened our entire team’s moral, productivity, and creative work.
— Alexis Robbins (Coworker)
Shani is a creative, enthusiastic, and extremely talented photographer! She has done several photoshoots with our family, and each one is better than the next. Her eye for natural beauty really shines in her work, and her free spirit makes taking photos with her a fun family experience. Thank you Shani for capturing such beautiful moments for us!
— Sheila Navi (client)
Shooting with Shani was an absolutely awesome experience! She helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera and our engagement pictures came out absolutely stunning!! She helped direct us into great poses, but beyond that, she captured the really genuine in between shots! She’s not only professional and talented, but really fun to work with!
— Traci Cosmer (client)
I never thought I’d say that I enjoyed doing a photo shoot - ever. However, having Shani direct my fiancé and I through an engagement photo shoot was very enjoyable. Not only did she make us feel at ease, she actually made it fun! Shani made the whole experience feel super natural and the time flew by quickly. It felt like we were just hanging with an old friend and then at the end of it all, we had incredible images that captured us at our very essence. Our pictures came out so beautiful and really reflect the love that we have for each other without looking staged or awkward. Excellent work and very highly recommended.
— Nicolas Lippa (client)
Shani is always a pleasure to work with! She does an amazing job of capturing the vibe and story of any moment. Her photos highlight the natural beauty of the people and environment. On top of that, she’s incredibly fun and easy to work with - her passion makes her an incredible partner. Thank you Shani!
— Anet (client)