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I'm Shannon — a Twin Cities photographer and former single mom who found confidence (and connection) through updating her dating photos in her 40s.
This blog is for people ready to show up differently — daters, creatives, career-changers, and anyone in a season of visibility. Whether you're stepping into a new chapter or finally ready to be seen clearly — by people and by search — this space is for you.
From dating-app photo strategy and personal branding tips to interviews, confidence-building tools, and now visibility through AI discovery, this is where your story starts showing up.
Healing Portrait Photography for Men. There’s a quiet, compelling power in being seen—truly seen—after you’ve been through something that changed you. Divorce. Heartbreak. Doubt. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t even recognize myself anymore,” then this story—and this style of portraiture—might be for you. Healing portrait photography for men isn’t […]

Knowing how to start dating again after a breakup—or after losing a partner—can feel overwhelming. Whether your relationship ended recently, it’s been years, or you’re grieving a spouse who has passed, stepping back into the dating world takes emotional readiness, self-discovery, and a thoughtful approach. Loss can take many forms, and no two journeys are […]

Looking for an online dating portrait photographer in Arizona? You’re in the right place — and yes, I travel! Although I’m based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, I specialize in online dating portraits that feel effortless, magnetic, and deeply you — and I often travel for sessions. I was in Arizona in March 2025 for a series of dating […]
