Photographer self-portrait in mirror

MEET SHANNON

As a storyteller, I believe collaboration is key to making moving imagery. I want you to see your life with curiosity, not critique. I am a Minneapolis based hybrid creator and content partner, telling stories from your kitchen to the boardroom through photography and videography. 

I have had the privilege of documenting once-in-a-lifetime moments, photographing bands and artists as they do what they love.  I have chased the awe of place as well as small children around a backyard. I have developed imagery for brand campaigns and worked alongside research teams documenting “real life” in projects from power sport vehicles to the patient experience in a Cancer ward.

It can be frivolous, sometimes dirty and occasionally heartbreaking, but always full of curiosity, love and respect for this crazy life. 

I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Let’s tell stories together.

VALUES DRIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Top ten values of Storied Life Pictures photographer

OPENNESS, CURIOSITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT
This is how I approach your story. I am there to document, not direct. I get curious about you, about your lives. I will work damn hard to make sure I tell your story with the love and care it deserves.

INTEGRITY, OPTIMISM, INTUITION, CREATIVITY
I ask you to trust me. I will likely get real close at times, tell my one stupid joke, lay on your floor or ask “is it okay for me to stand on this chair?” all in the pursuit of reflecting back the beauty I see in front of me.

LOYALTY
II fall a little bit in love when we make photos together. I fall in love with the way you connect with those you love, and the smile you make when you forget the camera is there. I fall in love with the skinned knees and the worn teddy bears. I fall in love with your dreams.

FORGIVENESS
This one is for me. This is for the moment when I miss the shot. The one that I saw, but just couldn't get to fast enough. I forgive myself so I can continue to get curious and honor your day.

Broken cowboy toy on bookshelf
Pregnant mom pushing toddler on swing
Toddler feeding baby doll to lion statue
Dad snuggling with toddler and mom looking on

Kind words

“Shannon is remarkably gifted. She captured the beauty and wonder we were feeling at a pivotal time. The tiny details that we were too close up to recognize as exquisite – she witnessed and preserved for us.

Years later, these photos can instantly transport me back to that magical, liminal time - and I cherish them all the more.”

-Kristin S.

  • “As a small business owner, it's important to me to put love and authenticity into how i show up. Shannon's photos help me show interactions with clients that are warm and real."

    Suzi H.

  • "As soon as she arrived, we hit it off. Even my teen and ten year old loved her. She has a way of being both invisible and completely present."

    - Tim F

  • “Shannon is an extremely gifted photographer. She is gentle and kind and captures the beauty in everyday moments.”

    Sara F.

  • "Her photos are next level, her prices are reasonable, and her communication is superb. This is the type of photographer I have on speed dial.”

    Adam S

  • “Shannon captured the essence of both our engagement and our wedding! She was patient, detailed, and inclusive of us and our day and her photos reflected that."

    Britt and Ellen B.

  • “We have had 4 sessions with Shannon over the last 10 years. Each and every session has produced the most authentic capturing of the realness and beauty of that chapter."

    Kelly R.

  • "Shannon did an amazing job organizing my large family and captured our event perfectly, all while making both b'nai mitvah kids feel special! The photos were unique, artistic and perfect. very highly recommend!!

    Jen B.