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ABOUT

hello, I'm shannON, and I truly love what I do.

I don’t just take photographs—I design and direct visual experiences that bring people, brands, and stories to life.

From adventure elopements to editorial campaigns, from intimate portraits to large-scale commercial productions, my work lives at the intersection of photography, design, and storytelling. Every project begins with a concept—an idea, a feeling, a world—and from there, I shape the details: environment, styling, tone, and narrative—before ever picking up the camera.

My goal isn’t simply to create something beautiful.
It’s to create something that feels—something that reveals truth, evokes emotion, and leaves a lasting impression.


STYLE & INFLUENCE

My style is romantic and editorial, often with a touch of classic or retro influence—sometimes offbeat, sometimes timeless. I approach each image as if it were a cover story: intentional, expressive, and worthy of pause.

My influences span both photography and film—drawing inspiration from visual storytellers like Annie Leibovitz, Baz Luhrmann, Platon, and Ryan Murphy—where narrative, character, and aesthetic come together to create something immersive.

HISTORY & EXPERIENCE


My path here wasn’t linear—and that’s exactly the point.

 

I’ve lived many roles: structure, service, creativity, care. From disciplined environments to deeply human ones, I learned how to build, support, lead, and create. Over time, everything converged.

Today, I bring that full spectrum into my work—
running a business with clarity and intention,
designing with depth, and creating imagery that makes people and brands feel seen.

My background spans military service, culinary work, business and finance, and formal training in film, photography, and design. I’ve worked across industries that required precision, creativity, resilience, and empathy—each one shaping how I approach both people and projects.

From the discipline of the military, to the care and intention of creating for others, to the storytelling of film and the spatial awareness of design—these experiences now inform how I lead, collaborate, and create. Everything I’ve done lives inside the work I do today.

xoxo, Shannon Lea Rock
Self portrait, photographer Shannon Lea Rock
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AWARDS
&BRAGS

Top Engagement Photographer in the World | 2023 by June Bug

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Awarded 7 Couples & Editor's Choice from

Wedding Wire, The Knot, Two Bright Lights

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Featured in 69 Publications

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Cover of 9 Magazines

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14 Page Cover Story Editorial on  

"Redefining Beauty Project" 

other Fun Facts

Photographed and Filmed in 15 Countries

Hundreds of Cities in the United State

Volunteered and lived in Nicaragua and the Philippines for Arms of Love International

- An orphanage aimed to not only house and love their children, but support them fully through college. 

Started the passion project "Redefining Beauty"

Also loves fancy cocktails and horseback riding.

(Just making sure you were paying attention!) 

HAVE A QUESTION?

I'M HERE TO HELP, GET TO KNOW YOU

AND SEE IF WE ARE A GOOD FIT

2026 |CONCEPTUAL PHOTOGRAPHER • CREATIVE DIRECTOR • DESIGNER | SHANNON LEA ROCK 

 CALIFORNIA |  +1.408.718.0390 | HELLO@SHANNONLEAROCK.COM

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