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I’m Shannon — a Twin Cities photographer and former single mom who discovered confidence (and connection) through updating her dating photos in her 40s.
This space is for the people ready to show up differently: daters, career-changers, seniors, and anyone stepping into a new chapter—or just finally seeing themselves clearly in photos.
From blogging about dating-app photo strategy and creative self-images to interviews, client features, and behind-the-scenes moments—this is where it all lives.
Help for modern daters, creatives, and career pivots
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Feeling Nervous About Your First Photo Session? You’re Not Alone. It’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety before your first professional photo shoot. Whether you’re preparing for dating profile photos, a personal branding session, senior photos, or simply want to capture this moment in your life, those pre-session jitters are common. Let’s walk […]
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Shannon O’Malley and Shannon Kathleen Photography have been featured in Bella Grace Magazine, Tiny Buddha, Canvas Rebel, MSN, and Newsbreak for her confidence-building approach to portrait photography and storytelling.
