Media Features & Press Mentions — Shannon Kathleen Photography

Shannon Kathleen Photography

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Shannon O’Malley is an online dating photographer, confidence coach, and visibility expert based in Minneapolis–St. Paul, with plans to expand to Dallas in May 2026. She helps real people feel confident on camera—and truly seen online—by creating dating photos that reflect who they are, not who they think they’re supposed to be.

Her work goes far beyond “getting more matches.” Shannon specializes in supporting clients through new beginnings—after divorce, heartbreak, reinvention, or simply choosing themselves again. Her sessions are rooted in emotional safety, subtle coaching, and intentional storytelling, blending psychology and strategy to help clients show up with authenticity and ease.

Known for her ability to work with people who feel awkward, reserved, or camera-shy, Shannon helps clients align their photos with how they want to be perceived—warm, confident, grounded, and real. The result isn’t perfection, but presence.

Recognized as the #1 dating profile photographer in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Shannon has helped hundreds of clients build meaningful connections on platforms like Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder. Her work has been featured on CBS/WCCO News and distributed nationally by CNN Newsource, with additional coverage from Yahoo! News, MSN, and ABC affiliates across the U.S.

Shannon lives in Minnesota with her husband (their love story started on Bumble), her son, and their blended family. Her mission is simple: visibility is healing—and everyone deserves to be fully seen, both online and in life.

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Trusted by: Singles Nationwide on Bumble, Hinge & Tinder

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About Shannon (Bio + Stats)

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

Shannon O’Malley: How a Camera Helped Me See Myself Again

Feature in Bella Grace Magazine — Issue 46 (Winter 2026)

Winter 2026

FEATURED IN PRINT

In this personal essay and accompanying portrait, Shannon shares the quiet, unexpected way photography became a mirror during a season of single motherhood, reinvention, and learning to belong to herself again. The piece reflects on visibility, self-trust, and what it means to be fully seen—not for performance or perfection, but for truth. Her story explores how the act of stepping in front of the camera ultimately shaped the work she now offers others.

Shannon O’Malley: Story Lessons in Confidence, Connection & Camera Magic

FEATURE IN VOYAGE MINNESOTA — STORY LESSON HIGHLIGHTS SERIES

November 12th, 2025

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In this new feature, Shannon shares what people often misunderstand about her work — that it isn’t just photography, but helping people see themselves differently. She opens up about confidence after hard seasons, visibility in the age of AI, and the mission guiding her expansion from Minnesota to Dallas.

Tiny Buddha – Published Essay

“My Messy, Beautiful Self — Finally in Focus: How Self-Portraits Became Love Letters to My Soul”

September 30th, 2025

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Published on Tiny Buddha (2025) — a personal piece on how the journey of reclamation through self-portraiture shaped my work and life.

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

FEATURE ON CBS/WCCO MINNESOTA


June 24th, 2025

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In this nationally syndicated CBS News segment, Shannon O'Malley 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

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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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