Hi, I’m Shannon Sexton and I’ve been a photographer for over 15 years.

As a naturally creative, curious soul, finding portrait photography felt like coming home to a roaring fire and a tumbler of whiskey. Meeting new people, capturing something of their spirit, and crafting a mini-story of their life at that moment in time, is just so satisfying. 

I’ve had photography and writing published by The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Simon and Schuster, Women’s Agenda, and Who Magazine, was a finalist in the Olive Cotton Awards and a place getter in the Picturing Footscray Awards, and was the portrait artist for Van Walker’s “Ghosting” album, and produced video art for Jeff Lang’s music video, “Blues for Matthew.”

I was also recently included on this list of The Top 10 Best Photography Portfolio Examples of 2024

I live in Melbourne’s inner west with my daughter and ginger cat, Kenny. My favourite city is New York, preferred season is autumn, and I love stiletto boots, lipstick, faux fur, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Sexton Media is values-led. I celebrate inclusivity and diversity of ability, gender, sexuality and spiritual or religious belief. I also acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.