I help people who feel awkward on camera show up confidently in dating photos — without forced poses or pretending to be someone they’re not. Dating insights featured on CBS News (WCCO). About Me →
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I help people who feel awkward on camera show up confidently in dating photos — without forced poses or pretending to be someone they’re not. Dating insights featured on CBS News (WCCO)
This past January (with a ton of hesitation) I entered The Shoot & Share photo contest for the 3rd year in a row.
The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is the world’s only free & fair photo contest. You can enter up to 50 photos in 25 categories. Anyone can enter photos, and it’s totally free! When the contest is live, anyone can vote. You view the photos randomly and vote for your favorites. No one knows who took the photos, but everyone votes for the winners. The photos with the most votes win! Most of us photographers become super obsessed with voting to keep a look out for our own images and those of our friends 😉 It’s absolutely insane how much time I spent voting, but it is fun 😉
For 2019: 583,150 images were submitted from all over the world and over 90 million votes were cast. That’s A LOT of images and A TON of votes!!


























A BIG THANK YOU to all of my clients! I would not be where I am today without any of you 🙂
Cannot wait to see what 2019 brings 🙂

Hi — I’m Shannon O’Malley.
I’m a Minneapolis-based (soon-to-be Dallas, TX) photographer specializing in online dating profile photography, personal branding portraits, business headshots, and senior sessions. I work with people who want photos that feel natural, confident, and genuinely reflective of who they are — not stiff, overproduced, or performative.
My approach is rooted in natural light, ease, and emotional intelligence. I believe the best photos happen when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves — and seen enough to trust the process. Whether someone is stepping back into dating, refining their professional presence, or marking a meaningful season of life, my goal is always the same: to create images that feel honest and quietly powerful.
With over 15 years of experience behind the camera — and a journey that includes single motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a national CBS feature — I’ve seen firsthand how much impact the right photos can have. A strong image isn’t about vanity. It’s about clarity. It’s often the first impression that shapes how others perceive you — before you ever get the chance to explain yourself.
This blog is where I share insights on photography, visibility, confidence, and showing up with intention — both on and off camera.
When I’m not photographing clients, you’ll usually find me with my husband, my son, and our beautifully blended family — soaking up everyday life here in the Twin Cities (for now). We’ll be relocating to Dallas, Texas in 2026, where I’ll continue offering my signature photography experience for daters, creatives, and business owners throughout the DFW area.
If you’re here because you want photos that actually feel like you, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you found your way here.
March 22, 2019

Twin Cities Online Dating & Branding Photographer
Helping singles feel confident, seen, and chosen.
Serving Minneapolis–St. Paul through Spring 2026
Travel sessions available nationwide • Dallas launching Summer 2026
Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
Edina • Eagan • Maple Grove
Woodbury • White Bear Lake & beyond
Dallas–Fort Worth (Launching Summer 2026)
Trusted by Twin Cities singles using Bumble, Hinge & OurTime
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Twin Cities online dating photographer helping Minneapolis–St. Paul singles create dating photos that work.
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