You might be asking yourself, “What on Earth does QUERENCIA mean???”

“QUERENCIA defined means:
(n) a place from which one’s strength is drawn, where one feels at home; the place where you are your most authentic self.”

pronunciation /ke rensia

What’s with this word??  Well, this year a group of photography friends and I each decided to pick one word to focus on for 2018, whether it had to do with life in general or photography or both. 

Picking one word for the year is designed to move us beyond the cycle of the litany of imperfections to be perfected in the “New Year”.  This experiment is to challenge us to lose the long list of changes we want to make and to instead make this the year we pick ONE WORD to focus on.

When I stumbled upon the word Querencia, it truly resonated with me!  I had been telling myself for a few months that I really need to continue to work on remaining true and authentic to myself in my personal life and especially in my photography business life … as weird, wacky, and out of the box that may be 😉 

I literally woke up on New Years Day with this vision in mind … I crawled right out of bed, set up my camera next to my bedroom window, put a dark sheet on my wall, then got loose, wacky, and weird!  I even did a “I’m a little tea pot” motion … hahaha! (See the images below)

Cheers to a New Year!! A year filled with you being YOU!

“So you’re a little weird? WORK it! A little different? OWN it! Better to be a nerd than one of the herd!” -Mandy Hale

OTHER NEWS:

I have joined up with a few of the most amazingly talented women to start a 10 on 10 Blog — We will each be writing and posting a blog showcasing 10 images on the 10th of every month.  This is designed this so you can loop through all the group members to see their AWESOME work too!!   NOW if you would like to see what these marvelous women have been up to, start by heading over to the incredible Emilee of Emilee Rose Films!!! OHMYGOODNESS her lifestyle work is outstanding!! And maybe you should also follow her on Facebook 😉

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Shannon OMalley

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As your premier Twin Cities Natural Light Photographer, I cater to those who effortlessly blend a laid-back aura with refined organization, showcasing a creative spirit and an exquisite taste for art and luxury.

As a mother, photographer, and connoisseur of life’s beautiful moments, I specialize in capturing individuals in breathtaking, unique, and carefree images perfectly woven with love, beauty, and adventure. Drawing from my personal journey as a single mom for 19 years and a creative photographer for over a decade, I bring your story to life in images that transcend mere visuals – they’re snapshots of emotions, narratives you can feel.

You deserve to exist in the most beautiful portraits of your life’s journey – natural, effortless, and timeless photos that become an enduring legacy. When I’m not behind the lens, I savor moments with my son (when he’s home from college) and my husband, a connection that sprouted from a dating app two years prior, culminating in a beautifully chaotic blended family of six.

I understand the yearning to be seen, heard, and understood, and the desire to capture your individual essence as well as the essence of your love with your children. Let’s create images that not only reflect your story, but also resonate with the emotions of moment.

www.shannonkathleenphotography.com