We have always believed that adventure is for everyone
We specialize in crafting unique moments in beautiful places.
ABOUT US
…just a little bit about who we are
Many moons ago we met in Colorado + got married in Florida. We lived near Aspen and in Denver for about 6 years and then moved from Colorado to a beautiful cabin in the mountains near Blackwater Falls, WV with our twin daughters + have 2 dogs (Willie + Sunni) and 1 cat (Annie, who is also known as Cat).
We’re so thankful to be able to explore gorgeous places and capture some pretty amazing moments in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Utah and beyond.
When we aren’t working, you can find us adventuring with our twins in the outdoors or traveling. We have hiked and camped in some really amazing places including some backcountry camping adventures in Banff, Jasper, Whitehorse, Denali, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
We believe in moments and creating a life that is full of adventure. We love hiking, camping, traveling and seeing new places. We have recently started paddle boarding too and are in love! Read more about us below!
OUR
WHY
At the end of the day, it’s always been the moments, that matter the most to us. We want you to have images that speak to your soul + we want you to have an experience you’ll never forget. And images that bring you back to the little and big moments of the day. All of those moments, should be treasured for many years down the road.
SHANNON
Tea + wine lover. Hugger. Netflix binger. Constant hair color changer. Animal caretaker. Plant lover. Obsessed with rock climbing documentaries. SUPing is the new obsession lately. Not afraid of heights (most of the time) and love the ocean! Lover of being in nature and traveling to new places with Jake + our girls.
LOVES LISTENING TO: Tyler Childers, Caamp, Sierra Ferrell, Kaleo, Florence+ the Machine, Hunger Games soundtrack, Lana Del Rey, The Civil Wars, Bon Iver, Hozier, Ray LaMontagne, Radiohead, Otis Redding, The Lumineers, Fleetwood Mac, Sam Cooke, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more…
JAKE
Self-proclaimed science geek. Baseball enthusiast. Go Cubbies! Colorado Native. Habitual non-trainer for extreme sporting events + physical challenges. Inspired by nature + the great outdoors. IPA drinker + home brewer. Afraid of heights (like skydiving) + the open ocean (sharks are scary).
LOVES LISTENING TO: Tupac, Biggie, The Civil Wars, Led Zeppelin, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Caamp, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, and more…
Our Why
At the end of the day, it’s always been the moments, that matter the most to us. We want you to have images that speak to your soul + we want you to have an experience you’ll never forget. And images that bring you back to the little and big moments of the day. All of those moments, should be treasured for many years down the road.
Shannon
Tea + wine lover. Hugger. Netflix binger. Constant hair color changer. Animal caretaker. Plant lover. Obsessed with rock climbing documentaries. SUPing is the new obsession lately. Not afraid of heights (most of the time) and love the ocean! Lover of being in nature and traveling to new places with Jake + our girls.
LOVES LISTENING TO: Tyler Childers, Caamp, Sierra Ferrell, Kaleo, Florence+ the Machine, Hunger Games soundtrack, Lana Del Rey, The Civil Wars, Bon Iver, Hozier, Ray LaMontagne, Radiohead, Otis Redding, The Lumineers, Fleetwood Mac, Sam Cooke, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more…
Jake
Self-proclaimed science geek. Baseball enthusiast. Go Cubbies! Colorado Native. Habitual non-trainer for extreme sporting events + physical challenges. Inspired by nature + the great outdoors. IPA drinker + home brewer. Afraid of heights (like skydiving) + the open ocean (sharks are scary).
LOVES LISTENING TO: Tupac, Biggie, The Civil Wars, Led Zeppelin, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Caamp, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, and more…
Things we love
OUR FAMILY
Our twin daughters are pretty amazing! They love soccer, tennis and band (so talented!) and are always up for traveling and seeing new places.
OUR PETS
Well of course they are part of our family and we love them!
TRAVELING
We love seeing new places and being able to take our kids on some really fun trips. Some of our bucket list places are: Iceland, Patagonia, Italy, Ireland, Greece and so many more.
CAMPING
We have done a lot of camping with our family, but we also love to do backcountry camping. We had some epic backcountry camping trips and our most favorite one is when we went to Glacier, Banff, Jasper, Whitehorse, Denali and more! We also love paddleboarding these days.
Things we love
Our family
Our twin daughters are pretty amazing! They love soccer and band (so talented!) and are always up for traveling and seeing new places.
Our pets
Well of course they are part of our family and we love them!
Traveling
We love seeing new places and being able to take our kids on some really fun trips. Some of our bucket list places are: Iceland, Patagonia, Italy, Ireland, Greece and so many more.
Camping
We have done a lot of camping with our family, but we also love to do backcountry camping. We had some epic backcountry camping trips and our most favorite one is when we went to Glacier, Banff, Jasper, Whitehorse, Denali and more! We also love paddleboarding these days.
OUR
location
How close we are to some pretty gorgeous places
We live so close to so many amazing and beautiful spots!
Spruce Knob
SENECA ROCKS
BLACKWATER FALLS
DOLLY SODS
CANAAN VALLEY
SWALLOW FALLS
FEATURED IN
KIND WORDS
“…I am forever grateful for all the moments and memories that The Grays have captured for us. If you are looking for amazing, passionate, fun, talented and simply the BEST photographers, The Grays are it. Shannon, Jake — forever thank you.”
– Haily+Mauricio
