SHOOT and SHARE CONTEST 2018
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 🙂
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.
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That was an awesome result Shannon. Can’t wait to see more artistic creations from you.
Shannon… I only have one word… AMAZING. Everything you do is out of this world good. You’re my inspiration! Love your work!!
Shannon! You did amazing and I am in awe of your work! Congratulations friend!!