Renowned Rock Music Photographer, Author & Motivational Speaker

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Rob Shanahan Biography

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, Shanahan 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. 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.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/18/2025.

Rob Shanahan Speaking Topics

  • TAKE YOUR SHOT - WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM ICONS

    What can a small-town kid turned world-renowned rock photographer teach your audience?

    Everything about passion, perseverance, and performing under pressure.

    In this high-energy keynote, Rob Shanahan shares his journey from the Midwest to the main stage—photographing legends like The Rolling Stones, Sammy Hagar, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, and so many more. Through powerful stories and stunning visuals, he delivers practical takeaways your audience can apply right away.

    Using the ICONS Framework, Rob equips your audience to:

    • Imagine the life they want to live
    • Challenge themselves to be brave and take risks
    • Create Opportunities—make them and seize them
    • Never Give Up in the face of obstacles
    • Structure positive habits for long-term success

    A perfect fit for leadership summits, company culture events, sales rallies, and creative conferences.

  • PICTURE THIS – THE ROB SHANAHAN EXPERIENCE

    See the Photos. Hear the Vision. A visually stunning and emotionally charged journey behind the scenes of Rob Shanahan’s most iconic images—blending music, photography, and powerful storytelling. Perfect for:

    • Opening or closing sessions
    • Receptions or client events
    • Inspiration-focused breakout sessions

    A keynote-meets-art-show experience your audience will never forget.

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  • What topics does Rob Shanahan speak about?

    Rob Shanahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art & Design, Creativity, Empowerment, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Music, Personal Growth, Photography, Podcast Host, Storytelling
  • Where does Rob Shanahan travel from?

    Rob Shanahan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
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Rob Shanahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TAKE YOUR SHOT - WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM ICONS and PICTURE THIS – THE ROB SHANAHAN EXPERIENCE. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rob Shanahan for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Rob Shanahan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shalisa James, Twyla Tharp, Malcolm Gladwell, Jaiya John and Lane Gardner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rob Shanahan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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