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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.

Confidence-Driven Photography & Visibility Tips for Daters, Creatives + Career Shifts

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

How Self-Portraits Elevated My Photography Game

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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 […]

A Creative Journey through Self-Portraiture: Embracing Belonging

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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 […]

Your Journey to Self-Portrait Superpowers: Embracing the Uncomfortable

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Have you ever looked into your own eyes through a lens and discovered someone you’d forgotten—or never met? Self-portraiture is more than just taking a photo—it’s a deeply personal journey of self-discovery. Through this expressive art form, you peel back the layers, embrace vulnerability, and reconnect with your true creative self. Each self-portrait becomes a mirror, […]

Self-Portraiture Magic: 7 Ways to Discover Your True Creative Self

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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 […]

Creative Self-Portraits (+ a freebie!)