Jan 2026...it's a new year with changes coming. While still getting the bad stuff under control, I'm doing my best to do business as usual. Orders still going out, and looking forward to provide some new services that I hope to be bringing to light in the next few weeks. I'm still doing studio photos and action photography, so please reach out if you'd like a game or event covered!
Shawn
Late December 2025
So...the first try at treatment didn't go quite as planned as I had a severe reaction to the cancer anti-bodies during my first (and only) infusion. So I will be going on some other type or chemo over the next 2 years as another plan to get the leukemia under control and hopefully into remission.
In the meantime, the holidays are here and working to get the rest of the orders out the door, and trying to still take a little pre-planned vacation the first week or so of January. After that I hope to have a new normal for the winter and upcoming seasons. Some changes are going to be made and new ideas and opportunites will be annoucned in the new year!
Shawn
November 23, 2025
Hi! I want to thank everyone again for supporting me over the years of providing photography services to families, players, clubs and schools! It's a dream job I've always wanted and I am lucky to be able to do this for a living.
Earlier in November, I was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Never good news of course, but what I have understood so far is that it is one of the more manageable forms of leukemia. I still have lots of tests and treatments in the near future. There is no cure, just the hope we can get it into remission and keep it at bay going forward.
So in the meantime, it's business as usual with some changes. I will more than likely be doing more work in-studio and not going to or doing bigger events as I get worn out pretty quick. As doing these bigger events is my main source of income, I will be putting out info on more studio photos for sports, families and pets (something I've been wanting to do more, now I have a reason to do it!) to keep the lights on and pay the bills. I will be posting more information on my studio site soon, please check it out! www.indyphotostudio.com
Orders: will get processed and out as quick as possible. Should there be any delays or issues I will reach out! But if you have any questions, please reach out to me as well! Hopefully this is just a small bump in the road and can continue one with no issues! The biggest help is your contintued support!
Thank you again for your patience and understanding,
Shawn Barney
Owner