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I'm Shannon — a Twin Cities photographer and former single mom who found confidence (and connection) through updating her dating photos in her 40s.
This blog is for people ready to show up differently — daters, creatives, career-changers, and anyone in a season of visibility. Whether you're stepping into a new chapter or finally ready to be seen clearly — by people and by search — this space is for you.
From dating-app photo strategy and personal branding tips to interviews, confidence-building tools, and now visibility through AI discovery, this is where your story starts showing up.
Mini adventure of a young man “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” — Eleanor Roosevelt My little man and I set out on a mini adventure the other day … across the street 😉 There […]

Waking Up With Butterflies | Butterfly Wonderland “Catching creativity is like catching butterflies — fast-flying, bright-colored sparks darting here and there, it requires quick wits, good eyes and desire to net them. And once you have them, you need to act fast. An idea, like a butterfly doesn’t last long: it is ephemeral. It is […]

My first Magazine Publication– Bella Grace Magazine Cover This post will contain affiliate links for Stampington & Company. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I will get a commission. All opinions and reviews are 100% my own. Thank you Bella Grace Magazine for partnering with me! After a years worth of […]

In a world of constant scrolling and comparison, empowerment photography has emerged as a powerful way to reconnect with your true self. More and more people are turning to self-love portraits and self-portrait sessions — not for validation, but for personal growth, healing, and celebration. Whether you’re navigating life after a big transition, starting fresh on dating apps, or simply reclaiming […]

I have discovered a passion within my passion … “She is free in her wildness, she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs. ‘Time’ for her isn’t something to fight against. Her life flows clean, with passion, like fresh water.” ~ Roman […]

I’ve been brainstorming a self-portrait storytelling photo session idea and ways I can document my story no matter what it is. I was engaged about 6 years ago and then removed myself and my son from the relationship because it was becoming volatile and unhealthy. I still have the stupid wedding dress I purchased. I’ve […]

The importance of capturing childhood… specifically my child’s childhood. I don’t want one moment to pass or fade away. Freezing all the little moments, all the little details of his childhood is what I find important. Remembering what his little pudgy fingers, toes, rolls, and cheeks looked like is something I want to see forever. […]

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