SHOOT & SHARE 2018

This past January I entered a photo contest for the 2nd year in a row. This contest is called the Shoot & Share Photo Contest. It is 100% free to enter and you can submit up to 50 images into 25 different categories.  This year approximately 413,000 images were submitted from all over the world!! During the month of February, when voting was open, over 81 million votes were cast!!

When you enter this contest it is SO easy to be completely consumed by voting as you try to catch a glimpse of your own images and images from photographers you know. I may or may not have spent a ridiculous amount of hours on my phone or computer voting 😉 Sooo, needless to say, my January and February went by SUPER DUPER FAST 😉

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

OUT OF THE 50 IMAGES I ENTERED THIS YEAR:

• I had #1 image win 14th Place out of 14,733 images in the People Portraits Category! Woop!!
• #1 image made it as a Finalist (placing at 423 out of 14,733 images in People Portraits Category)
• #14 made it in the Top 10%
• #14 in the Top 20%

A few photographer friends and I have have joined up to form a blog loop! What is a blog loop? It is where after you read my post and see my images then you click on the link I will provide after my image gallery that will lead you to the next blog post to see her post 🙂

Thank you for reading my results blog!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of my clients! I cannot wait to see what 2018 brings 🙂 Next up is Courtney Fairchild from Utah! I have known Courtney for a few years now and it was actually exactly a year ago that we met for the 1st time in person in New Orleans!!  She will share with you her results and experience with the Shoot & Share Contest too! Go check her out and continue to follow the loop until you end up back to mine 🙂

Shannon OMalley

Oh hey there, nice to meet you!

I’m Shannon, a Twin Cities-based (soon-to-be Dallas, TX!) photographer specializing in online dating profile photography, personal branding photography, business headshots, and senior portraits. Whether you’re updating your dating apps, refreshing your LinkedIn profile, building your business brand, or celebrating a senior year milestone, I create natural light portraits that boost confidence and help you stand out — authentically.

With 15+ years of experience — and a personal journey from single mom to entrepreneur (and a CBS feature along the way) — I know the power of a photograph to tell your story. From attracting more meaningful matches, landing dream clients, or marking life’s big moments, I create relaxed, real portraits that feel like you while making a lasting first impression.

I’m also the creator of the Empowered Evolution Mentorship Program for photographers, where I teach creative entrepreneurs how to build profitable photography businesses through intentional marketing, SEO strategies, and streamlined workflows.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me with my husband, my son, and our beautifully blended family, savoring life’s everyday moments here in Minneapolis–St. Paul (at least for now!). We’re relocating to Dallas, Texas in 2026 — and I’ll soon be offering my signature branding and dating photography experience in the DFW area.

📸 Ready for natural photos that actually feel like you? Whether you need dating photos, professional headshots, or personal branding portraits, I’ll guide you every step of the way so you feel confident and aligned with your next chapter. Let’s book your session today.

www.shannonkathleenphotography.com