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Built on Purpose. Told with Heart.

What we Do.

Shan Media Co. is a boutique creative agency helping small businesses and digital partners bring their stories to life through:

Brand Photography

Lifestyle, editorial, and on-location sessions to help your visual identity stand out. Through portraits and product based imaging.

Brand Messaging & Copywriting

Voice development, website copy, taglines, and full messaging frameworks.

Digital Content Strategy

Done-for-you blog posts, email copy, and 30-day caption and Reels kitsā€”customized for your audience.

Public Relations & Media Features

Media kits, press release writing, outreach, and profile pitching to help elevate your visibility.

Interview-Based Storytelling

Founder features, editorial interviews, and long-form story content for blogs and brand campaigns.

Local Publication Marketing Outreach

Strategy and relationship-based pitching to regional magazines and newspapers. We help identify the right media fit for your business and craft compelling submissions that align with editorial calendars and community-focused stories.

Story-Driven Event Photography

Coverage of brand events, launches, conferences, and community gatheringsā€”documented with intention. We capture not just what happened, but how it felt, providing a cohesive visual story you can share across media platforms.

Services are available as one-time projects or through retainer partnerships. We also work alongside digital and creative agencies as a supplemental storytelling partner.

Our Process ā€“ 4-Step Flow

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Discover

We begin with a discovery call or intake form to learn more about your goals, audience, and voice. This sets the foundation for everything that follow

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Strategize

Next, we outline a custom strategy that fits your brandā€™s needs. From messaging frameworks to content calendars, everything is built to align with your vision and growth stage.

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Create

This is where the magic happens. We bring your story to life through photography, copywriting, and digital contentā€”designed to resonate and convert.

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Deliver & Support

You receive your assets organized and ready to useā€”no guesswork required. Need ongoing support? We offer retainer options and updates as your brand evolves.

Nakeshia Shannon, Founder of Shan Media Co. Outdoor Concrete Steps, Downtown Greenville, SC Dressed in a Black T-shirt and White Pants, She Smiles Confidentially beside a Tan Leather Backpack, MacBook Pro 15 In Laptop Rooted In Upstate, SC

Iā€™m Nakeshia Shannon,

As the founder of Shan Media Co., I help creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses tell their stories with intention through impactful photography, compelling brand messaging, and editorial content that resonates. My background in photography, journalism, and public relations spans over 13 years, with features in magazines, interviews with local changemakers, and a steady drive to elevate others.

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At Shan Media Co., we believe storytelling is strategy. We help passionate people turn their mission into messaging—from concept to camera, visuals to voice. Our work blends creativity with clarity to help brands show up powerfully and connect