Shannon Kathleen Photography

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Shannon O’Malley is an online dating photographer, confidence coach, and visibility advocate—known for helping real people feel magnetic in front of the camera and in their own skin.

Her emotionally intelligent portraits go beyond “getting more matches.” They’re about showing up fully—after divorce, heartbreak, or simply a season of forgetting your own worth. Shannon’s work blends storytelling, strategy, and soul to reflect who her clients are at their most alive.

Based in Minneapolis and ranked the #1 dating profile photographer in the Twin Cities, Shannon has photographed hundreds of clients navigating new beginnings—from fresh starts and post-breakup glow-ups to major life transitions.

In 2025, her work was featured on CBS/WCCO News and distributed nationally by CNN NewsSource, with major media pickups including Yahoo! News, MSN, ABC, and more than a dozen local stations across the U.S.

She lives in Minnesota with her husband (whom she met on Bumble at 42), her college-aged son, two college-aged stepsons, and a stepdaughter living in California.

Shannon is also the creator of the blog series “Expert Voices on Modern Dating,” where she interviews therapists, dating coaches, and relationship thought leaders to explore what it really takes to find love in today’s digital world. Her goal? To bring real, nuanced conversations to the surface—no swipe culture fluff.

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What began as a quiet local news segment on CBS quickly became a national conversation.

  • Featured on CBS/WCCO → National syndication via CNN NewsSource → picked up by Yahoo! News, MSN, ABC affiliates, and 15+ outlets.
  • Each story shared the message that dating portraits help us step back into the spotlight with confidence and clear intent.
Each article/video highlighted Shannon’s unique approach to dating portraits — ones that aren’t just about getting matches, but about helping people show up fully after heartbreak, healing, or a hard season.

The heart of her work? Helping real people step in front of the camera with clarity, confidence, and self-worth — and walk away with images that actually feel like them.

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"Singles turning to professional photographers to ramp up dating profiles" originally aired on CBS/WCCO Minnesota and was distributed by CBS News in New York and CNN NewsSource. It has since been featured by:

Recent Media Coverage

CBS News: “Helping Minnesotans Find Love — One Photo at a Time”

FEATURE ON CBS/WCCO MINNESOTA


June 24th, 2025

Watch the full segment on CBS News →

In this nationally syndicated CBS News segment, Shannon offers a behind-the-scenes look at her signature dating profile photo sessions — showing how a thoughtfully captured image can spark more than matches… it can spark confidence.

Filmed across scenic spots in the Twin Cities, the piece highlights how Shannon’s emotionally intelligent approach to dating photography helps real people feel seen again after heartbreak, reinvention, or just plain swiping fatigue.

Meet Shannon O’Malley: From Heartbreak to Healing Through the Camera Lens

Feature in CanvasRebel Magazine

Want to know how heartbreak, confidence, and a camera changed everything?
Read the full CanvasRebel feature on Shannon’s story and mission.

June 17th, 2024

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Meet Shannon O’Malley: Spotlight on Passion, Confidence, and Portrait Work That Changes Lives

FEATURE IN VOYAGEMINNESOTA MAGAZINE


August 13th, 2022

 Read the full feature

In this “Hidden Gems” feature, Shannon opens up about the mission behind her work, how intentional photography builds confidence, and why helping others feel seen is personal.

Press Releases

July 2025


Read the full press release about how Shannon & Rene's story is shining a light on Deaf inclusion, second-chance love, and blended families — and how a Minnesota couple ended up in a national spotlight.

Champlin Couple Finalists in America’s Favorite Couple 2025
A Love Story of Resilience, Inclusion, and Visibility

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Looking to Interview or Feature Me?

Whether you’re covering dating culture, modern confidence, or how portraits can transform self-worth — I’ve got you.

  • Previously featured on CBS, Yahoo! News, ABC, MSN & more
  • Coming soon: A featured essay with Tiny Buddha (Fall 2025)

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