For press & media inquiries email: hello@shannonkathleenphotography.com
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.
as seen in:
You are free to use these assets digitally with my permission as long as you include credit and send me a link at hello@shannonkathleenphotography.com
Need a few sample client portraits or behind-the-scenes shots?
Feel free to explore and screenshot from my online dating portfolio
Download Headshots
Sample Work / Portfolio
About Shannon (Bio + Stats)
"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:
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.
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
Read Feature →
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.
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.
View Press Release
→ Head to my Media Kit
Please contact hello@shannonkathleenphotography.com or click the button below.
Get in touch
Let's get social. Keep up with my culture by joining the online community @shannon_kathleenphotography
Follow Along