Snowshoe Studios

8// Today is the birthday of my shahan (mom) Shirley Mae. I would like to share this photo of her alongside her two grand babies and her shahan taken this summer at our fish camp. These are the ones she holds nearest and dearest to her heart. I can just feel her happiness as it radiates through her contagious smile. My shahan carries the many astonishing qualities of her shahan before her and passes them down to her granddaughters through wholesome connection, making memories and her pure, unconditional love that overflows for them both. #snowshoestudios #shaylasnowshoe #tetlitgwichin #indigenous #photographer #family #fishcamp #happybirthday

7// Today I would like to post a little throwback to a photograph I took in my beginning days of photography. This is Jijuu Elizabeth Colin from my hometown in Tetlit Zheh, Northwest Territories. She has passed on since this photo was taken. But today, I would like to share this photo to remind you of how important, beautiful and sacred our elders are. They each have their own unique set of skills, experiences and memories that have been accumulated throughout the years of... their lives. Take a moment to go visit your Jijuu or your Jijii, ask them what they need help with, clean up their house, cook them a meal, listen to their stories and let them know that they are loved and appreciated. Once they are gone, their stories and their teachings will go with them... #snowshoestudios #shaylasnowshoe #tetlitgwichin #indigenousphotographer #gwichinelder #jijuu

6// My one & only baby niece Delilah Florence turns 1 today!! I love this photo so much, Dani-Mae was just adoring her & Delilah was loving every second of it. The relationship between these two is much like my sister Dannika & I - best friends for life. Happy birthday, beautiful girl. We love you so so much. #snowshoestudios #shaylasnowshoe #tetlitgwichin #indigenous #photographer #family #cousins #happybirthday #delilahflorenceturnsone

5// Family is where life begins & love never ends. #snowshoestudios #shaylasnowshoe #tetlitgwichin #indigenousphotographer #family

4// Today is my baby girl Dani-Mae’s 2nd birthday. This photo sums her up perfectly; she is so wondrous, always looking for adventure & her love for life is so abundant. #snowshoestudios #shaylasnowshoe #tetlitgwichin #indigenousphotographer #family