I'M ALAN &

THIS IS MY STORY.

 

Shawgo Studios started long before it had a name. I grew up roaming my family’s farm with a camera in hand, taking photos alongside my dad and falling in love with the feeling of capturing a moment. I never imagined it would someday become my career — but that spark never really went away.

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In college, that spark turned into something real. I started shooting for my school and became obsessed with learning everything I could about photography and visual storytelling. Before my senior year, I reached out to Ryan at Route 3 Films — a filmmaker I admired — and asked if I could intern with him. He took a chance on me, and that summer completely changed my life. I learned the craft of filmmaking, saw what a creative team could accomplish, and with Ryan’s encouragement, launched Shawgo Studios. I’m grateful that we still collaborate to this day.

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What started as a passion for photos and video quickly grew into a full creative studio. I began photographing weddings for friends, and instantly connected with the energy of capturing people’s biggest moments. Love stories, small details, real emotions — it became one of my favorite parts of what I do. Over time, the business expanded into commercial photography, video production, and design work for brands, artists, and organizations across the Midwest.

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Today, Shawgo Studios is a place where stories are told through clean visuals, honest emotion, and intentional creativity — whether that’s photography, a brand film, or a full set of social content.

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If I'm not behind my laptop editing or hanging out with my wife & pup, you can catch me working with the band Fivefold. But no matter where I am, I’m always looking for the next story worth capturing. I’d love to help tell yours.