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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.
Ready to embrace self-expression through self-portrait photography? This is your LAST chance to access The Self-Portrait Masterclass before it’s gone forever on January 15, 2025—and it’s now available at an exclusive price of $47(originally $297)! Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a creative soul looking to capture your story, this course empowers you to create stunning self-portraits that celebrate your unique style, confidence, […]

In the quiet moments behind the lens, self-portrait photography becomes a mirror—not just to our image, but to our healing. Self-portrait therapy is more than snapping photos; it’s a transformative way of processing emotions, reconnecting with your body, and uncovering your inner story. When words feel heavy or hard to access, the camera can give us back […]

Discover invaluable lessons that have reshaped my approach, capturing the true spirit of clients with authenticity and skill.

Ever felt that subtle sense of not entirely fitting in, even among those who share your creative spirit? Because I do. This paradox is a dance familiar to many creatives, resonating deeply with our innate longing for belonging. Join me on a creative journey through self-portraiture, where we explore the complexities of this sentiment—a universal […]

Embarking on Your Journey to Self-Portrait Superpowers may seem like confronting an elephant in the room—the awkward feeling that arises when you think about getting in front of the camera. Trust me, I’ve been there! In most of my self-portraits, you’ll find me purposefully avoiding eye contact with the camera. 🙈(Scroll down my IG profile […]

Embarking on the path from shyness to empathy, my personal journey has been shaped by an exploration into the realms of self-discovery and a passionate commitment to empathetic photography in the Twin Cities. In the initial chapters of my story, I found solace in the often misunderstood cloak of shyness, utilizing it as a catalyst […]

Creating your Authentic Self and Your Personal Brand. I am a photographer and artist, who runs my own business, and as a result, I have discovered how important it is to create your own authenticity to “stand out” in such a saturated world of creatives. Most importantly, I have learned to stand by and not […]

The Creative Self-Portrait Experience: A way to explore yourself in every possible situation, to stimulate the creative process, to improve self-knowledge and self-esteem, thus empowering yourself. Along my photography journey I have discovered how passionate I am about female portraiture and creative self-portraits. For many of us, we can feel overwhelmed by orders as to […]
