Hi! I'm Shannon =)
You are here because you want to put yourself into the world
give us something honest and true from within you.
I am here because I will see you, understand you,
and will work tirelessly to help you.
I’ve reinvented myself over a dozen times in my decades as a professional of many things and my last stop is right here, with you, living my own dream and passionately doing my part to help you live yours.
I will treat you like family, and make sure you leave feeling like we created what you want, what you need, and that our work reflects exactly who you are.
Time to become new friends as we create a strong portfolio that meets your goals & makes you money =)!!
I've been a professional photographer for over 12 years and have spent tens of thousands of hours pulling out the real you in photos. I love being a full-time Actor/Model/Entertainer and Corporate Headshot Photographer because the job is all about people, personalities, and well - picture perfect lighting =).
I have been in the business of people for over 3 decades (yes, really)
and there's nothing I haven't seen.
I was a speech therapist, scientific researcher, conference & event planner, office manager, association director, organizational management consultant, multi-million dollar project manager and executive coach. And now - I am a commercial talent & film actor plus full time small business owner / entrepreneur - just like you!
Knowing that your goals reach deep within and often beyond where you are,I have and continue to work closely with experts in the industry to know what the industry and the regional markets are seeking in terms of headshot composition, aesthetic & styling.
Because my art is making you happy, I work painstakingly to ensure you feel great before, during and after our photoshoot. When you work with me, you become a client, a friend and an ambassador of my care for you; and I become a cheerleader, supporter and champion of your dreams and goals.
Now I'm living my dream as a full time Headshot photographer to actors, models and business professionals with a 4000 square-foot studio
downtown Cleveland, complete with multiple clothing, racks for back up options, professional, steaming station, multiple shooting zones.
I’m also a commercial talent and active indie actor!
I’m on the preferred photographer list for The Talent Group, Heyman Talent,
Docherty, PCG talent, Helen Wells, The iGroup,
and unique models Grand Rapids and my clients book work
from my headshots at a higher success rate than many. Woo!
I've been a guest instructor for the Houde School of Acting, Cleveland State University School of Media Arts, Case Western Reserve Summer Scholars Program and Women in Film & Television of Ohio.
I have strong knowledge about what works what books in each region, and once you become a client, I spend a lot of time with each of you to personally guide, advise, and give shopping advice, the perfect wardrobe costuming to accomplish the looks that you need in order to either get signed by an agency and working, update your portfolio to a market relevant, or meet the needs of your desire, theatrical Headshots region within you wish to audition.
If you have questions and/or want to book a shoot - please help me know more about you first by answering my questions your Profile - then feel free to send an email with your questions!
Now click here to tell me more about YOU !
text/call 216-392-2810