Shannon Held

Shannon Held is a multifaceted creative professional writer, actress, model, and inventor based in Southern California. Her career reflects a diverse range of artistic and entrepreneurial interests, spanning photography, creative writing, film production, acting, baking, and custom art. She holds a General Studies degree from Mt. San Jacinto College and has built a reputation for combining creativity, storytelling, and practical skills across multiple professional settings. Since 2020, Shannon has served as the Founder, Inventor, and Artist behind Captured In Treasure, an independent business specializing in floral and memorial preservation. Through her work, she creates custom memorial art, preserved floral pieces, keepsakes, jewelry, and personalized designs that transform meaningful memories and sentimental items into lasting works of art. She has also developed a patent-pending custom memorial frame and urn concept while managing the creative, client-service, production, marketing, and fulfillment aspects of her business. Alongside her entrepreneurial work, Shannon has pursued opportunities in writing, photography, film, and food service. She has worked as a freelance writer since 2012, producing entertainment articles, interviews, reviews, and web content, while also contributing photography to iStock. Since October 2024, she has worked as a baker with Sodexo, creating desserts for U.S. Marines. Her broad creative portfolio, complemented by experience in social media, marketing, design, and content creation, reflects her ability to move comfortably between artistic and professional environments while continually exploring new ways to tell stories and connect with others.