Online Dating Photographer & Confidence Coach
After a season of heartbreak and single motherhood, Shannon O’Malley stepped in front of the camera—and everything changed. What started as a personal act of visibility became the foundation of a photography business that now helps others show up more confidently, both online and in real life.
Today, Shannon is the #1 Google-ranked dating profile photographer in the Twin Cities and was recently featured on CBS News for her work capturing portraits that don’t just look good—they feel like you. Her sessions blend natural light, storytelling, and emotional intelligence to help people step back into the spotlight after life’s harder chapters.
From newly single dads and career-driven women to hesitant first-time daters, she’s helped hundreds of clients feel magnetic, authentic, and proud of how they show up in photos. Her work has been featured in Bella Grace, Rangefinder Magazine, CanvasRebel, VoyageMinnesota, and now CBS/WCCO.
Shannon is available for interviews, podcast features, creative collaborations, and expert commentary on modern dating, visibility, confidence, and portrait psychology.
Following her CBS News feature on dating photography, Shannon’s story was shared on MSN, Yahoo!, ABC17, LocalNews8, KESQ, KEYT, KRDO, and other major news platforms — reaching readers nationwide through local and national outlets.
Recently featured on CBS News for helping real people feel magnetic on camera.
Shannon O’Malley is the #1 Google-ranked dating profile photographer in the Twin Cities, known for helping people feel confident and seen—both in front of the lens and in their dating lives.
Her journey began after a season of heartbreak and single motherhood, when one self-portrait changed everything. Now, she helps others show up with authenticity and confidence in every frame.
Shannon’s work has been featured in CBS News, Bella Grace, Rangefinder, CanvasRebel, and more.
She’s available for interviews, collaborations, podcast guesting, and media commentary on confidence, modern dating, and visual storytelling.
Following her CBS News feature on dating photography, Shannon’s story was shared on MSN, Yahoo!, ABC17, LocalNews8, KESQ, KEYT, KRDO, and other major news platforms — reaching readers nationwide through local and national outlets.
Google Ranked
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#1
Clients Photographed
300+
client success rate
(clients report higher match quality and confidence within weeks)
(real people, not models - from 25-65+)
(top result for “dating profile photographer Minneapolis” and “dating photographer near me.”)
(Proudly recommended by Blaine Anderson, one of the top dating coaches for men.)
94%
The Confidence Effect
Popular topics I love to explore with hosts, panels, and media audiences
From Heartbreak to Visibility
The New Rules of Visibility
Podcast Feature: Navigating Your Twenties (and Thirties & Forties)
Aired March 2024
In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Shannon shares what sparked her journey after a breakup—and how picking up the camera helped her rebuild confidence, re-enter the dating world, and eventually meet her husband. A candid conversation about visibility, self-worth, and why the right photo can help you see yourself (and your future) differently.
Listen on Spotify
Featured on: ShannonKathleenPhotography.com
Published May 2025
Read the Feature
This behind-the-scenes feature unpacks Shannon’s signature approach to dating profile portraits—why her clients walk in nervous and leave glowing, and how photos taken with care (and real light) lead to deeper confidence, stronger matches, and a whole new mindset around visibility. A must-read for anyone curious about modern dating, personal branding, or the power of a good photo.
Podcast Feature: The Empowered Woman Show with Lisa Carmichael
Aired April 2024
Listen on Apple Podcasts
In this inspiring conversation, Shannon shares how photography became a tool for healing, confidence, and connection—for both herself and her clients. She discusses what it means to help women feel seen, why self-worth and visibility are deeply linked, and how showing up in front of the camera can be a radical act of self-trust.
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