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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


Welcome to the blog

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Exciting News!! Hello everyone!! I have been hand-selected by RAW Artists Minneapolis to show my work at their next highly anticipated artist showcase “ARISE“, but I need your help! The event will be held at THE POURHOUSE, Aug 7th, 2019 from 7:00PM-11:00PM. The event is 18+ and all guests need a valid ID. There is […]

RAW: Artist Showcase Featuring Yours Truly!

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I decided to open up my creative photography business to fellow Homeschoolers for homeschool portraits because I knew it would be rewarding… and it’s been much more fulfilling than I ever thought it would be! ☺️ In the vibrant world of homeschooling, every lesson learned, every milestone achieved, and every shared moment contributes to a […]

Homeschool portraits in the Twin Cities

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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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An article published on Elephant Journal  

Finding Our Ultimate Destiny

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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 […]

Your Authentic Self and Your Personal Brand

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LIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY … When I began my creative journey a number of years ago, I had no idea where it would take me… I really didn’t want to know. I just wanted to try and enjoy it, to relish in it every day. “All I wanted was to live a life where […]

Bella Grace Magazine COVER Number TWO!!

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SHOOT & SHARE 2018 This past January I entered a photo contest for the 2nd year in a row. This contest is called the Shoot & Share Photo Contest. It is 100% free to enter and you can submit up to 50 images into 25 different categories.  This year approximately 413,000 images were submitted from […]

SHOOT and SHARE CONTEST 2018

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It’s astonishing, and unfortunately it’s a reality more often than not, that professional men and women have a waaaaaay outdated headshot or have a hazy iPhone selfie appearing on websites. Or none at all for that matter. Even though our iPhones take high-res images, the quality is still not good enough to satisfy the professional […]

Is Your Headshot Up To Date?

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How about a Mother’s day/Mom & Me photo session at Glam Doll Donuts?!?! Perfect time to get some photos with your kids! OR get the grandparents with the kids! I recently visited Glam Doll Donuts in NE Minneapolis and that place is AMAZING! What a perfect place to take the kids to get the best […]

Mom and Me

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“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars” — Norman Vincent Peale Bella Grace Magazine Publication #2!! I am delighted to announce that I have been published in Bella Grace Magazine for a second time!! This time in their Spring 2018 Issue #15. You can find it and purchase your […]

Shoot for the Moon – A Bella Grace Magazine Publication

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Let The Kids Find Their Creativity “There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” — Mahatma Gandhi As some of you may know, my parents and I are homeschooling my son (13yrs old).  Fridays are Art days in our household and my son has picked photography […]

Cultivating A Creative Soul

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Deep Thoughts By: Shannon Kathleen Photography “Does our purpose on Earth directly link to the people whom we end up meeting? Are our relationships and experiences actually the required dots that connect and then lead us to our ultimate destinies?” — Jennifer Elisabeth The above quote offers some great questions to ponder … I believe […]

FINDING OUR ULTIMATE DESTINY