Photography Tips and Tutorials

The New Normal has undoubtedly thrust us into a surreal existence, where uncertainty seems to be the only constant. In a world teetering on the edge of the bizarre, we find ourselves grappling with circumstances beyond our control. As the quote aptly puts it, we’re striving to maintain sanity in a reality that borders on […]

Mastering Lensbaby photography techniques unlocks a new realm of creative possibilities for photographers. These innovative lenses are designed to transform ordinary shots into stunning works of art, featuring dreamy blurs, tilt-shift effects, and magical bokeh. Whether you’re capturing portraits, landscapes, or close-ups, Lensbaby photography allows you to express your artistic vision like never before. In this blog, […]

by: Shannon Kathleen Photography In this blog, The Prism Effect: Using Fractal Filter Prisms, I will talk about my journey as a creative photographer and give plenty of examples using the Fractal Filter Prisms I haven’t always been a rule breaker in the way of photography; not when I first started out anyways.  Once I […]

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 […]

Let The Kids Find Their Creativity “There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” — Mahatma Gandhi As some of you may know, my parents and I are homeschooling my son (13yrs old).  Fridays are Art days in our household and my son has picked photography […]

Deep Thoughts By: Shannon Kathleen Photography “Does our purpose on Earth directly link to the people whom we end up meeting? Are our relationships and experiences actually the required dots that connect and then lead us to our ultimate destinies?” — Jennifer Elisabeth The above quote offers some great questions to ponder … I believe […]

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 […]

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’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 […]