Entering my work into competitions is a way for me to stay accountable to my craft — to ensure that I’m not just creating beautiful images, but creating art that endures. It challenges me to keep evolving so that every client who steps into my studio benefits from the lessons learned and the inspiration gained along the way.

We are so excited to celebrate Shannon’s wins at this year’s Icon International Photography Awards! And we are so incredibly grateful for the support of our clients, followers, and other industry professionals who make it all possible.

During the time I was in the beginning, middle and end of my Worthy Project, I was asked "Why women over 40?" Well, the first reason was simple, I too am a woman over 40, and I wanted to be an example of someone who was worthy of being seen, not just on my cell or my family and friends mobile phones. I think like many (most) women, we are the one's taking the pictures, as we love our family and friends and want pictures of them, but we often neglect ourselves in the same frames. We are more comfortable behind the camera, because women who want their picture taken, well those women are conceited, selfish and self centered......nope!