Hello and thanks for visiting! IRIS Photography is run by Jane and Mike Shauck who photograph weddings in an authentic documentary style to capture their clients’ true personalities in beautiful ways. They focus on the “real life” of a wedding, highlighting the connections between people to tell an intimate, emotional story. Jane and Mike are known for being easy to work with, treating clients in a caring and professional way.
In the last eight years they’ve been published in over 30 magazines, been named the top photographer in Connecticut by the Wedding Photojournalist Association, and in 2009 won the Best of the ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) and the PDN (Photo District News) Faces competition.
Their commercial work includes shooting intimate portraits of the 2012 New York Mets at Spring Training, documenting the making of Michael Jackson’s final tour outfits, photographing Swarovski’s chandeliers for the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Center, and covering TIME’s 100 Most Influential People Gala for Time Inc. In 2011, they were published in O, The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple Weddings, and Forbes among others, and they’re are active in several professional photography organizations including the ASMP, Digital Wedding Forum, and the APA (American Photographic Artists).
About Jane
Jane was born just outside London and moved to Kansas City at age five. This early experience still helps her quickly connect with people and capture their essence in a photograph. Jane made her way to New England to pursue an MBA at Boston College and after a decade in the corporate world went back to school for photography. Jane was featured in this 2011 Hartford Magazine article and is currently the Vice President of the Connecticut American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). She loves travel, her book group, Blondie and her boys…Sebbie, Jude, Mike and Rupert.
About Mike
Mike also comes from the corporate world with an MBA. He’s always been a news junkie and his love of photojournalism comes through in his photography. Weddings combine a bunch of his passions–travel, cultures, food, wine…and Jane. Mike’s a classic (but well-adjusted) middle child who mixes well with all personalities and photographs in an authentic, intimate style. He’s a Connecticut native and Colby College and Indiana University alum, and is active in Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford and the Cub Scouts in West Hartford.
Jane and Mike live in West Hartford, Connecticut with their two little boys, Sebbie and Jude, and their yellow Lab, Rupert.