Shannon Simpson Photography & Makeup
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Since then I've been honoured to play an important role in countless beautiful weddings and special events.
Achievements & brief CV:
Dannii Minogue, Miranda Otto, Australia's Next Top Model, working along-side Napoleon Perdis on numerous occassions, "Charlie & Boots" (Film) - credited 'Makeup Department, Additional Makeup Artist', Edwina McCaan - Editor in Chief of Harper's BAZAAR Australia (now Editor-in-Chief of VOGUE Australia), The Veronicas, Alex Perry fashion show, Henri Lloyd fashion show, Sandra Sully, Zoe Ventoura, Terri Biviano, Lee Furlong, Shelley Craft, Kylie Speer, Kelly Landry, Jessica Watson, Nicky Oatley, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010, CORE Magazine 2012 (regular Photographer & Makeup Artist), QantasLink, London Bridal Show 2013, London Professional Beauty Expo 2013, The Honourable Bill Shorten, Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle, Australian Cricketer Nathan Lyon, ABC's Virginia Trioli, regular Photographer for Whitsunday destination weddings and events, "Your Queensland Wedding" Bridal Magazine, regular Photographer at the Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven Beach for Reef Safari and Cruise Whitsundays, position of offer as an in-character Makeup Artist in the 'Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique' onboard the Disney Cruise Line vessel 'Disney Fantasy' based in the Caribbean.
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I gained a Diploma of Makeup through Brisbane's Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy where I began my year long intensive full-time training in 2006. With now over 10 years of experience as a professional Makeup Artist, I have had many high achievements in my career which include a number of celebrities, film & television, high end fashion shows and photoshoots, and have had my work featured in magazines. I even got to take it overseas to London where I spent time managing a Hair & Beauty Salon and worked as a Makeup Artist in the largest national beauty and wedding industry expos in the United Kingdom. During my time in London, I also proudly worked for The Walt Disney Company and was even offered an amazing and highly sought-after Makeup Artist role in Florida, USA onboard one of their Disney Cruise Line vessels based cruising throughout the Caribbean. Most recently I was based in the heart of the picturesque Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia, where I was booked for regular contract work as a Photographer for destination weddings and events of all sizes. As well as this, I got to do loads of fun photography for Reef Safari Diving & Photography on the Cruise Whitsundays boats which go out to explore the world famous Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach. I can quite confidently say that there's nothing I'd rather be doing in my life than creating beautiful images that can be treasured for years to come and making people feel special!
- Shannon Xx
25/09/2025
The ever talented and stunning Zanna-Rose Brown 🌹 wise beyond her years and just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. This photo was taken at Zanna’s gorgeous 21st garden party at Leah Stirton’s house 🍾🥂 - a photographer’s dream event 🤩
24/09/2025
I love working with these girls. I’ve had so much fun capturing their antics over the past few years and I always know it’ll be an exciting adventure no matter what so I’ll be sharing a few of my favourite photos with them soon, starting with this stunner! 📸❤️😍
Zanna-Rose Brown Leah Stirton
My dear friend Leah invited me over to do some videography for her absolutely beautiful business this week. I’ve been doing photography for Leah for years now so as always, it was lots of fun and I can’t wait to share some more of what we got up to… here’s a little snippet for you to check out in the meantime 🌸❤️
16/09/2025
Issy Smith & Henry Russell ✨
Just a small selection of my faves from this formal photoshoot at Netty & Peter Smith’s gorgeous home on Saturday… 😍 I’m so obsessed with the moody indoor lighting in the trophy room, as well as the vibrant colours of their magical garden. And that was just the backdrop! Issy and Henry (dear friends from birth) were the perfect young models and such a pleasure to capture - I could have stayed here taking photos all day!
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Makeup: Tahlia Costin
Hair: Madonna Maguire
Flowers: Leah Stirton (a lovely gift from Ang Sutherland)
Car: David Parlato
Venue: Smith Family (with special thanks to Janienne Yates who helped Netty pull weeds 🌱)
14/09/2025
It was such a pleasure doing formal makeup & photography for the pretty in pink Gracie Gersbach yesterday 💕💖
Thank you to the lovely Ernie for the use of her beautiful garden 🪴
More photos from formal week to come ☺️
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02/07/2025
This was my 4th year photographing the beautiful Alpha Races FOTF 🥰 it’s always such an honour to be asked back. Thanks to all who help make this event possible! 💐
Alpha Jockey Club Inc.
Queensland Country Life
FREE CONTENT: Were you among the thousands at the 2025 Alpha Races on Saturday. Click here to see who was: www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/9005129/ Alpha Races 2025 Racing Queensland
09/07/2022
Here are some more images from the Alpha Jockey Club Inc. - this was such a beautiful event to photograph! 💕 Beautifully coordinated by all involved! 👏🏼👏🏼
CLUB MARRAKESH ~ the exclusive cocktail bar at
Thanks to these amazing vendors for working with our stylists Juliet McConochie & Kristy Sparrow to bring a special touch to Alpha Races 2022.
Catering: Like Mum Used To Make - absolutely outstanding canapes and a dessert bar that was just WOW !
Cocktail Mixologists: Jimmy & Matt from Spirits Platform - how AWESOME were these guys !
Florals: The Grower's Daughter Leah Stirton - just spectacular !
Lighting: JS Vintage Lighting & Hire
Tables & Chairs: Emerald Party Hire
DJ: DJ Tom
Concierges: Gayle Donaldson & Elisha Parker
Bar Staff: Rachel, Lizzie, Kate & Anna
Printing & Signage: VistaPrint
Tumbler Stickers: Stickeroo
Dried Garnishes: Juliet McConochie
Styling & Event Planning: Juliet McConochie & Kristy Sparrow
Lanterns & Champagne Buckets: Alpha Jockey Club & Lilly & Lotus
Wi-Fi: nbn ~ thanks Emma !
Curtains, Lanterns, Trays & Vases: Spotlight
Keep Cup Tumblers: Target Australia
Napkins: Kmart Australia
Pink Bar and backdrop: Alex Sparrow
Photography: Shannon Simpson Photography
If you were a guest in Club Marrakesh, we'd love to have your feedback and hear about your experience ❤
Thanks to the crew from Islay Plains, Alex Sparrow, Donna Donaldson, Brandon Hood, Gina (from Waratah Coal), Brandon Hughes, Tom Sparrow, Maddy Sparrow, Sam Black, Sarah Parker, Emily Watterson, Elisha Parker, Sarah, Emily & Zoe Sypher for all your help with set up and pack up - we couldn't have done it without you ❤ And thanks to the Alpha Jockey Club for funding and supporting our crazy ideas ❤
If you are interested in organising the seated marquee at the Alpha Races 2023, please get in touch, as we are signing out from seated marquee duties, Juliet & Kristy xoxo
27/06/2022
27/06/2022
Thanks for being so patient and waiting for our photos from our epic race day. Here are the adult winners of our FOTF Extravaganza from left to right -
* Lady of the Day Winner - Jo Madden
* Millinery Award Winner - Jacquettaa Arnold
* Most Stylish Couple Winners - Jason McKane & Alice Plath
* Man of the Track Winner - Hugh Fernie - glad we could finally find you for the photo Hugh ;)
* Young Lady of the Track Winner - Alice Wedmaier
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