Hi there,

I wanted to pop in with a friendly update — part logistics, part life, and mostly just a hello.

If you’re on a specific waitlist (Dallas dating photos, Arizona travel, etc.), you’ve already received the details meant just for you. This note is simply the wider, more human version — especially since some of you landed here for different reasons.

At the end of January, I flew to Florida for a dating photo session with a client who said, “I don’t want to perform. I just want this to feel like me. I love your work and how you talk about coaching your clients with confidence.”​
We photographed her real life, her real rhythm, and her real smile — and it reminded me why I care so deeply about offering this work in a way that feels grounded and accurate — wherever my clients are.
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After she received her final gallery, she said: "Thank you so much!! They are amazing you are the best. I had to peek even though I’m in the car. Can’t wait to get home and show my mom. I rarely ever felt good about myself after seeing photos and I have to say these photos have given me a lot of confidence. Thanks again."

Because at the end of the day, dating photos aren’t about looking impressive.
They’re about looking accurate — and feeling good about showing up.

A few quick timing notes, in case they matter for you:

• Dallas / Texas: We’re officially moving May 1, with sessions opening the third week of May
• Twin Cities: Booking now through April, plus a short return window May 14–16
• Arizona: I’ll be in the Phoenix area March 3–25 with limited travel availability

One small ask — and only if it feels natural:
If you know someone in one of these areas who’s been saying “I really need to update my dating photos” but hasn’t quite taken the step yet, feel free to pass this along. Most of my favorite sessions come from quiet referrals like that.

No action required for you — truly. I just wanted you to have clarity and context so you can move at your own pace if and when it feels right.

Thanks for being here and following along. It means more than you know.

P.S. If you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should probably update my dating photos,” that’s usually a sign worth listening to — even if you don’t act on it immediately.

Warmly,

Shannon O’Malley ​
Founder & Photographer
Shannon Kathleen Photography
​Dating Photos That Work™ ​
Dallas-bound May 2026 | Twin Cities sessions ongoing
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