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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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SHOOT AND SHARE 2019 This past January (with a ton of hesitation) I entered The Shoot & Share photo contest for the 3rd year in a row. The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is the world’s only free & fair photo contest. You can enter up to 50 photos in 25 categories. Anyone can enter […]

SHOOT AND SHARE CONTEST 2019

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BOUTIQUE WEDDING ELOPEMENT PASSION . ELEGANCE . CREATIVITY WHY HAVE AN ELOPEMENT? It’s not uncommon for weddings to take on a life of their own, morphing into something bigger, more stressful, and more expensive than you ever imagined, or particularly wanted! Not to mention the endless (well meaning) advice, expectations, and pressure from friends and […]

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