Rob Shanahan
EXPERTISE
Celebrity Photographer
Keynote Speaker, Storyteller
Author
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
Take Your Shot: What You Can Learn from Icons
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Picture This: The Rob Shanahan Experience
Keynote Topic & Special Offerings
BIO
From the heart of small-town Minnesota to the global stage, Rob Shanahan's journey is a testament to unrelenting passion and perseverance. Renowned for his compelling music photography, Rob has become a trusted confidant of music legends and top-tier executives.
Living a life of purpose has taken him to places beyond his wildest dreams. Drums and photography have been his lifeblood since he was a teenager. His journey began at 10 with drums and at 13 with a camera, and he continues to do both professionally. His sensitivities as a musician have made him the first call photographer for many of the world’s top artists.
Along his journey, he has incorporated habits and wisdom gained by working with the world's biggest music icons, including Ringo Starr, the Rolling Stones, Sammy Hagar, and many more.
His electrifying stories and lessons learned have captivated global audiences on stages, television, podcasts, and radio.
Today, he seeks to empower audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success - personally and professionally - with the daily axioms he's learned.
He lives in Venice, California, with his wife and daughter and two crazy Bengal cats.
PRAISE
“Awesome job Rob! So many people were talking about your speech and how it was the best keynote they've heard in a long time. Refreshing."
Kristin Stanley, CenturyLink Executive
“You nailed it Rob! You perfectly hit all our talking points you and I previously discussed in our prep meeting. I was immediately convinced you were the right guy. Hard to keep the attention of a ballroom full of executives, but you had them hanging on every word. Thank you."
Bruce Hembree, VP North America, Ciena
"Shanahan's photographs and up close and personal stories behind the images are both inspirational and captivating. With a keen eye for creativity, combined with humorous and compelling anecdotes, The Rob Shanahan Experience is a crowd pleaser for both photographers and music fans alike."
Bob Santelli, GRAMMY Museum President