Help for modern daters, creatives, and career pivots

The Cycle Of Success   “Success works as a cycle – growth and contraction, balancing and unbalancing – all while you’re encountering hurdles that get higher and higher over time.” — Julien Smith We can all feel that growth and contraction … that balancing and unbalancing no matter what we do in life and/or work.  […]

My Human Of The Wild Make It Minnesota Magazine is a local publication. It is created to share the stories of makers and innovators that span the great northern state. As stated in the magazine, “They are here to build a timeless collection of tales from each region across the state of MN. They aim […]

A COLLABORATIVE LIFESTYLE PHOTO SHOOT BY SHANNON KATHLEEN PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURING mary.so.contrary 3 weeks ago I received a private message on Instagram from a model beauty named Mary asking me if I was available that day for a collaborative lifestyle photo session. She just happened to be in the area visiting from Arizona.  I inquired with […]

Dear upcoming graduates: As you prepare to launch into a new world of independence after high school, I want you to know that no matter your circumstances in life – where you live, the family you were born into, what happened to you as a young child that was beyond your control – NOW is […]

TO LEAD PEOPLE, WALK BESIDE THEM… I have been asked “How do you achieve a successful couples session? How do you get them to feel comfortable and look comfortable in front of the camera?” My answer is simple … I walk beside them. Whether it is them leading me or me leading them … I […]

My first Magazine Publication– Bella Grace Magazine Cover This post will contain affiliate links for Stampington & Company. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I will get a commission. All opinions and reviews are 100% my own. Thank you Bella Grace Magazine for partnering with me! After a years worth of […]

In a world of constant scrolling and comparison, empowerment photography has emerged as a powerful way to reconnect with your true self. More and more people are turning to self-love portraits and self-portrait sessions — not for validation, but for personal growth, healing, and celebration. Whether you’re navigating life after a big transition, starting fresh on dating apps, or simply reclaiming […]

The importance of capturing childhood… specifically my child’s childhood. I don’t want one moment to pass or fade away. Freezing all the little moments, all the little details of his childhood is what I find important. Remembering what his little pudgy fingers, toes, rolls, and cheeks looked like is something I want to see forever.  […]