The
blog

The Cycle Of Success   “Success works as a cycle – growth and contraction, balancing and unbalancing – all while you’re encountering hurdles that get higher and higher over time.” — Julien Smith We can all feel that growth and contraction … that balancing and unbalancing no matter what we do in life and/or work.  […]

BOUTIQUE WEDDING ELOPEMENT PASSION . ELEGANCE . CREATIVITY WHY HAVE AN ELOPEMENT? It’s not uncommon for weddings to take on a life of their own, morphing into something bigger, more stressful, and more expensive than you ever imagined, or particularly wanted! Not to mention the endless (well meaning) advice, expectations, and pressure from friends and […]

My Human Of The Wild Make It Minnesota Magazine is a local publication. It is created to share the stories of makers and innovators that span the great northern state. As stated in the magazine, “They are here to build a timeless collection of tales from each region across the state of MN. They aim […]

A COLLABORATIVE LIFESTYLE PHOTO SHOOT BY SHANNON KATHLEEN PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURING mary.so.contrary 3 weeks ago I received a private message on Instagram from a model beauty named Mary asking me if I was available that day for a collaborative lifestyle photo session. She just happened to be in the area visiting from Arizona.  I inquired with […]

Dear upcoming graduates: As you prepare to launch into a new world of independence after high school, I want you to know that no matter your circumstances in life – where you live, the family you were born into, what happened to you as a young child that was beyond your control – NOW is […]

TO LEAD PEOPLE, WALK BESIDE THEM… I have been asked “How do you achieve a successful couples session? How do you get them to feel comfortable and look comfortable in front of the camera?” My answer is simple … I walk beside them. Whether it is them leading me or me leading them … I […]

Shoot and Share Contest Results In January I entered a HUGE (and free) photo contest for the 1st time.  This contest is called Shoot and Share. As a results of entering this contest, it consumed my life for the entire month of February 😉 There were 332,768 entries total entered into 25 categories and over […]

The Creative Self-Portrait Experience: A way to explore yourself in every possible situation, to stimulate the creative process, to improve self-knowledge and self-esteem, thus empowering yourself. Along my photography journey I have discovered how passionate I am about female portraiture and creative self-portraits.  For many of us, we can feel overwhelmed by orders as to […]

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 […]