Help for modern daters, creatives, and career pivots

Online Dating Photos: You’ve Invested—Now Use Them Strategically You’ve invested in professional dating profile pictures—and trust me, that already sets you apart from 90% of people swiping. But what you do with those online dating photos next is what turns casual swipes into real dates. Let’s talk about how to deploy them, integrate them into your brand, […]

Minneapolis dating photography and coffee shop charm are intertwined. Let’s be real, nothing says “authentic and fun” like sipping a latte in cozy café lighting. Do you want to refresh your dating profile? You just want photos that feel alive? These Twin Cities cafés are perfect. They double as charming, camera-ready settings. Your best photo just […]

Photogenic Dallas Date Spots aren’t just pretty backgrounds—they’re the secret ingredient to dates that don’t feel awkward and photos that make your dating profile look like you’ve got your life together (even if you ate cereal for dinner last night). Whether you’re getting ready to impress on a first date or just need fresh pics that […]

Business Branding Photography In a world where digital impressions often outpace face-to-face connections, business branding photography has become essential. It serves as a game-changer for small businesses. Business branding photography is more than just a headshot. It is how your future clients recognize your purpose, personality, and professionalism. They recognize this before they even speak […]

Confident dating tips aren’t just about striking a pose or crafting the perfect opener—they’re about owning your worth from swipe to IRL spark. Hi, I’m Shannon O’Malley, a Twin Cities-based dating photographer and founder of Shannon Kathleen Photography. I specialize in helping singles show up with confidence online—because your first impression shouldn’t be a blurry car […]

Growing your business in slow season? Sounds like a plot twist, right? Especially when your feed is filled with posts like “Leads are ghosting,” “Bookings are flatlined,” and “Is Mercury in retrograde… again?” Trust me, I’ve seen it—and I get it. But while many are quietly panicking, slashing prices, or endlessly refreshing their inboxes, something different is happening […]

When it comes to dating in the digital age, let’s be real—it’s a jungle out there. Swipes, likes, ghosting, “situationships,” and a whole lot of confusion. But in my new series, Expert Voices on Modern Dating, I’m cutting through the noise by highlighting the coaches, matchmakers, and experts who are helping people date with more clarity, confidence, […]

From Bumble to Quarterfinals: What We Learned Competing in America’s Favorite Couple 2025. Skip to: Thank-You | Our Story | Competition Timeline (Archived) | Archived Spreadsheet | Integrity | Work with Shannon | Media Post-Competition Update — Aug 22, 2025 The Quarterfinals ended at 9:00pm CT. We finished #8 in our group, and only #1 advanced […]

On June 24, 2025, something pretty incredible happened:CBS News (WCCO) featured my work — specifically my niche in online dating photography in Minneapolis — as part of a segment helping Minnesotans feel more confident and seen in their dating lives. Since airing, the story has gained national attention, with the feature being picked up and shared by platforms including Yahoo! News, […]

In a world that teaches women to be visible only when we’re “perfect,” I found healing through an unexpected path: my self-portrait photography journey. It wasn’t about getting the perfect shot or curating an image for the world — it was about finally seeing myself, with truth and tenderness, through my own lens. I didn’t start […]

Swipe culture moves fast. You have seconds to make someone pause long enough to think, “I’d like to meet them.” A professional online dating photographer does more than snap pictures; they translate who you are (and who you’re becoming) into scroll-stopping images that feel real. What to Expect from The Magnetic Portrait Experience with a Dating App Photographer If […]

If you’ve been searching for a professional photographer for dating profile near me, you already know just how important your photos are on dating apps. We’ve all heard it — first impressions matter. Before anyone reads your bio or checks your prompts, they’ve already formed an impression based on your images. If your photos aren’t doing […]