WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE MAKING MEMORIES, CAPTURING LOVE.

Pregnant woman posing behind sheer white curtains wearing flowing blue ruffled maternity gown.
Smiling older woman in white suit seated against neutral background.
Couple embracing in autumn park with golden foliage in warm sunlight.
Joyful family of five holding hands walking through a sunny green meadow.
Confident woman in white blazer and jeans holding coffee mug against white wall.
Pregnant woman wearing gold body chain jewelry and white lace skirt posing in bright studio.
Man playing with golden retriever dog on sandy beach at sunset.
Smiling blonde woman in pink blazer and white pants sitting on chair against white wall.
Family of five cuddling together on blanket in sunny outdoor field.
Adorable Black toddler girl in purple romper eating cake at first birthday smash cake session.
Happy family of four posing together in a sunny wildflower field, parents hugging two young daughters outdoors.
Happy family of four sharing apples outdoors near a tree on a sunny day.
Professional woman in black blazer smiling, holding a Realtor mug against a light gray background.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a wooden bowl basket, wearing a beige outfit and knotted hat.
Elegant blonde woman in white blazer posing near a sofa with abstract floral artwork behind her.
Pregnant woman in white dress holding hands with partner walking through a golden sunset field.
Family of four posing at a Christmas tree farm, parents holding two young girls, mother expecting, wearing festive holiday outfits.
Confident blonde woman in a white blazer smiling softly against a clean white background.
Beautiful pregnant woman in white lace wrap dress holding baby bump against white studio wall.
A woman in white outfit sits on a bench using a laptop in a bright minimalist white room.
Black and white portrait of pregnant woman in black dress cradling baby bump.
Group of teenage girls laughing and having fun together outdoors on grass.
Happy family of five sitting together on a cream sofa in a bright, modern living space.
Family of four women laughing together in a golden hour meadow with trees in background.
Woman in white suit sitting in armchair with decorative vases in bright studio.
Close-up of adult hands gently cradling tiny newborn baby feet with white manicured nails.
Curly-haired mother in beige sweater joyfully holding her smiling baby outdoors in a green orchard.
Brunette woman in white lace lingerie posing on white bedding in a soft, elegant boudoir setting.
Pregnant woman in white shirt and ripped jeans holding baby bump while sitting on stool by window.
Senior businesswoman in navy suit with pearl necklace seated against white background.

"Your moments are meant to be printed, displayed and loved. It's what your great grandchildren will have to remember you."

—Shannon Avila

A cheerful family shares a warm embrace outdoors in a sun-drenched park setting among tall trees.

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Shannon Avila


photographer


I'm Shannon. A photographer and mom of three teenage daughters living in the Greater Barrie area.  I specialize in portraits of all kinds - from newborn babies, to family milestones and especially moms in business.  


Being a mom and business owner myself, I have a special love of photographing women and their families.  I would love to create images that emphasize the love shared within your family and to transform them into pieces that you can proudly display and show off in your home for you and your family to enjoy for a lifetime.  

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Featured in Shutter Up Magazine


Featured in Issue 446: Headshots & Branding of Shutter Up Magazine for my work with Monica Abramov Real Estate and Lunata Beauty.

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Professional blonde woman in white blazer posing confidently against a white background.

Featured in British Vogue Magazine for Mila & Co. Project


Featured in December 17 Release Issue: Mila & Co. is an Innisfil, Ontario based kids clothing brand. Images featuring Mila & Co. taken by Shannon Avila Photography.


British Vogue magazine logo in bold black serif typography on white background.
Young girl in a beige ruffle dress smiling and dancing barefoot against a white wall.

Featured in GQ Magazine


Featured in the February 2025 Issue of GQ Magazine for my images taken for Mila & Co. Clothing Brand based out of Innisfil, Ontario.

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Happy toddler in brown outfit laughing while sitting on a light floor.
Pregnant woman in flowing blue tulle maternity gown cradling baby bump.
Mother with two red-haired children smiling together in a bright white studio setting.
Testimonial

“Shannon is very professional, fun, sweet, and extremely good with little ones. She really knows how to capture a moment and place you for the perfect photos. I get compliments on our pictures every time someone sees them on our wall at home.  You will not be disappointed!“


Amanda Donohue
client
Four people celebrate Christmas on a beach with a decorated tree and wrapped gifts in the sand.
Testimonial

“Shannon is absolutely gifted. She always knows how to get the perfect picture and has captured so many of our family's memories. We have always been beyond happy and amazed with her work.“


Anna Arsenault
client
Elderly grandmother and young granddaughter dancing together in a sunlit green meadow.
Testimonial

“Shannon is patient, professional, and has a wonderful sense of humour. She’s fantastic with children, both young and young at heart. We’re very happy with all the experiences we’ve had with Shannon and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for some beautiful portraits.“


Carolyn V
client
Happy family of five posing on front porch steps decorated with Christmas wreaths.

As Seen on Simcoe.com


In 2020, I followed a Boston based photographer who began an incredible fundraising initiative called The Front Steps Project, where she photographed local families during the Covid 19 closures. It quickly spread like wildfire and I decided to bring this initiative to my Barrie community.


I photographed over 85 families within the month and raised approximately $3500 for the local Barrie Foodbank. Check out the article on Simcoe.com!

House windows decorated with colorful handmade signs and rainbow drawings during COVID.
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front steps project

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