I am going to start sounding like an obsessed fan if I keep going on about how much I love these musicians I blog about so I am just going to do it this one last time (for now… ;) ) Valeri Lopez… get her & her banjo together and you are transported to heaven. She has one of my favorite voices ever… the first time I heard her voice flowing through my house as she was singing in the shower I had to stop myself from locking her in there (kidding!)… it was, in a word (or two).. freaking amazing. Just as she is. Check her out, buy her album & then wait patiently for her new one (which she is recording soon- YAY!). We got to go out and play a bit earlier this month and here’s what we came up with :)
Music. It takes me up. down. in. out. Brings smiles… tears. My days-memories-thoughts.. they all have soundtracks. And there are artists that stop me in my tracks. Their lyrics & sounds are so vivid and full of emotion that I can actually feel their story in my heart. Amy Seeley would be one of those artists. I’ve watched her perform countless times. Sat with her over drinks.. laughed & cried over life. And still.. when I hear her music come out of my speakers, I am in awe. So when I opened my mailbox the other day and there was a beautiful little package with a handwritten note and wrapped up in a lovely bow, my heart skipped a beat. Her latest ‘eight belles’ were there. In all their loveliness.. and, lucky you, all you have to do is click here & they can be yours ;) Enjoy…
josh solar: Thanks for that link! I've been waiting for the new disc to come out :) (12.21.2008 11:03pm)
Jenny: Thanks Shannon, this sweet music is perfect right now as I watch the snow fall and enjoy my cup of tea...looks like she is in Salem in January. Thanks for sharing! (12.22.2008 09:43am)
rachel brooke: I just bought it! Thanks for introducing me to her, I already love her voice and lyrics. (12.23.2008 08:23pm)
+brittany: amy seeley rocks my socks. this cd will be a christmas present to myself. :) (12.23.2008 09:11pm)
stephanie mcbride: i remember her from a previous post of yours. i think i will check out her music, thanks for the info! she looks lovely :) (12.27.2008 03:59am)
Christmas-y.. Winter-y.. pics for the holidays… :)
janice: so darling, but i don't know if i'm alright with drew being so grown up. that's really bothersome. merry christmas to you guys. maybe we can get together while the kids are out of school. talk soon. --janice (12.10.2008 05:27pm)
Susan Dodd: Oh, Shannon! These are so stinkin' cool!! Ohmigosh! Love, love, love 'em!! Great job! (12.10.2008 06:07pm)
Niccolew: No stinkin' way. No you didn't! How in the world do you get your son to go for these shoots? He is so great in all of them. My 10 and 8 year old boys won't even put their arm within 10 inches of their little sister. You've got amazing style - girl. (12.10.2008 06:19pm)
elaine: love these especially the stars in the tree! (12.10.2008 07:03pm)
maggie: LOVE your work. The stars are *so* fun and creative. Your kiddos are gorgeous, as usual. Love the styling, their expressions & cuteness. Hope you are great! (12.10.2008 08:52pm)
MIND|Castle Studios: SOOO adorable! I love the ribbons in emmy's hair! d (12.10.2008 09:42pm)
lroah: Your kids are so stinking cute!!!!! Love these - you rock my world. :) (12.11.2008 12:19am)
Jenifer Johnston: Oh my the two of them are so stankin cute. love them. Love the stars. Love the ribbon in E's hair. Sooooo cute. (12.11.2008 02:42am)
Darla: Someone put some effort into wardrobe and it paid off big time. I love all the details like the little girls hair. Beautiful pics! (12.11.2008 08:04am)
wrecklessgirl: heart-wrenching...why aren't i there to see them in real-life? i dunno. but i'm beginning to wonder.... (12.11.2008 11:48am)
Chelsey: Definitely filled with cheer. (And yet, they look *so* much bigger than in your header... and I'm sure that wasn't even 'that' long ago ... ) So heartwarming... you just can't help but smile. (12.11.2008 11:58am)
Jamie Sampson: I love these. They have such a good vibe to them , they remind me what the holidays are all about. I gotta tell you, you got some cute subjects. If those guys lived with me I think I would be saying lets have a photo session, everyday of the week. :) I just got back from a winter wonderland session, just for the record, kids don't like 24 degree weather and have a tendency to scream if snow touches them. (12.11.2008 12:43pm)
Tami: OMG! This is the most unique idea I have seen this season! I love your creative spirit, you always inspire me. (12.11.2008 02:44pm)
Gail Zeak: These are so cool, Shannon! I looove the one on the bike with the high handle bars! And, you are going to have to let me know where those hi-top keds came from, my daughter wants some of those! (12.11.2008 04:01pm)
elizabeth: Shannon these are so rockin' how cool.. love everyone of them.. Happy Holidays (12.12.2008 06:44am)
Heather Cole: Seriously Shannon - your kids are OUT OF THIS WORLD cute. I love this series! P.S. They are GROWING UP TOO FAST!! Miss you. Happy Holidays. Heather (12.12.2008 11:26am)
~abi~: these are THE MOST ADORABLY CHARMING photos EVER!!! :) (12.12.2008 01:02pm)
Krystal McGee: These are gorgeous, Shannon - Merry Christmas! (12.13.2008 07:52pm)
rachel brooke: Coolest holiday family pics EVER. The outfits, colors, expressions...these are perfect, Shannon!! (12.15.2008 05:49pm)
Laura Geraci: LOVE these! Very hip holiday pictures. (12.17.2008 07:08pm)
janice: i am putting this in comments, because i want people to see it - i got the holiday card today. i know i say all the time, but you've outdone yourself. wow. this is the most beautiful card. i love the attention to detail with every single part of it. every single thing on it seems so natural, yet it's so obvious it was methodically thought out and styled. incredible. --janice (12.20.2008 03:44pm)
tara: you are the most amazing stylist, not to mention photographer. MY GOD WOMAN. the red tights, the red gloves. so many PERFECT touches-the ribbon-the bandana?????? seriously. seriously dying. MY GOD! :) (12.22.2008 11:18pm)
Tara Staton: I adore the square frames at the top of these images! I just happened upon your blog and just love your work! I also just realized you are only a couple of hours from me. I am supposed to be moving soon, but would kill to get a session in with you of my family before we go! (12.28.2008 08:27pm)
Amy Wenzel: Do those two get along as well in real life as they look like they do in pictures??? (01.29.2009 11:41am)
Lisa: Man!! Your images make my jaw drop!! Incredible talent!! I aspire to be as good as you. (11.22.2010 11:54pm)
I am getting kinda used to having friggin’ amazing clothes & kids to photograph. I am in a series of Knuckleheads shoots and, man oh man, do I love this stuff. I mean, come on, put your kid in a fedora and you have won my heart ;) So, if you’re a client and you are at a loss as to what to wear for your shoot? Yeah, I got your hook up…
And a very big ‘thank you’ to BMAC for letting me use/abuse his studio for this shoot ;)
Brian McDonnell: Wow, you got mad skillz! Talk about putting the pressure on....Come in here and rock it on my home court. (11.21.2008 09:37pm)
jen Fox: man, you rocked that studio space! impressive as always lady. (11.21.2008 10:15pm)
Darla: I just happened upon your blog and saw this post. I love it!! Such cute boys and beautiful photography. (11.21.2008 10:30pm)
janice: O.k. - I always gush about your photos. Beautiful. Can I just say I love the chairs in this shoot? The kids are darling and so are the clothes, but the furniture is being very beautifully displayed as well. :) --janice (11.22.2008 10:42am)
wrecklessgirl: oh my heavens!!! just, beautiful! love love love the colours! (11.22.2008 05:20pm)
Jenifer Johnston: Gosh how cute is their new boys line. Has my name all over it. Jack was rockin their clothes just yesterday (0; Lovin all the shots. You are sooooo good at these commercial shoots. Just amazing. and wow that is an amazing studio space. me drooling with envy over here. (11.23.2008 01:09pm)
~abi~: that last shot stole MY heart! :) (11.24.2008 10:00am)
cindy: your magic touch with kids and babies makes me drool with awe every time. the colors, kids and posing mixed with your signature look makes the clothing rock even more. happy thanksgiving shannon! (11.25.2008 01:24am)
rachel brooke: These are simply amazing. The kids are gorgeous and your shots are so bright and spunky! (11.25.2008 10:41am)
Stevi Savage: Yeah, these rock for sure. Love those little kids! All of them! (11.25.2008 09:31pm)
elizabeth: Ohhh My Gosh.. I love these.. wow.. (11.27.2008 12:13pm)
Sarah Rhoads: oh me oh my these may just be my favorites from miss Sewell ever. I just adore the tapestry you used for the backdrops and the lighting is just tasty. you are my hero ;) btw your lilly's are the gift that keep on giving, they have been a sweet aroma in our home for the past 2 weeks. thank you for that sister. (12.01.2008 08:40am)
AbiQ: LOVE all these pictures! Dang. Your so freakin amazing! (12.08.2008 08:32pm)
Okay… I am getting SO spoiled with my mentoring sessions. I seriously get the coolest people ever coming to me and I get to make a new friend, hang out all day playing, chatting.. I feel like it is cheating ;) I mean, I shouldn’t have this much fun working right?? Paula came all the way down from Canada (check her out here) and we totally hit it off. I’m trying to convince her she needs to come back to Portland (so much more shopping to do dear!) or maybe I will just have to venture up North..
We got a cute little model to play with for the shoot section of our day.. dressed her up, made her do crazy things & we ended up with this… ;)
Ellie: Thank you Shannon. They turned out so good! :) Your such an awesome friend and photographer! :) Your amazing! :)) (11.19.2008 06:49am)
Carin: WOW! Your stylizing is amazing...the emotion in personality you bring out of people is phenomenal! I could learn SOOOOO much from you! (11.19.2008 07:12am)
Paula: YOU ROCKED IT.....in those rainy day shoes;~) I had the most amazing time and learned so much. If anyone is thinking of doing a mentoring session with Shannon JUST DO IT! Can't wait until our paths cross again. Paula (11.19.2008 07:50am)
sarah rhoads: this is so totally cute Shan! I love the one mid way through the set where she is flinging her hair. ugh. to die for. (11.19.2008 08:25am)
Kate Lee: Ellie is the cutest election girl. the black and white picture where her hair is spinning is my favorite. i like the striped hair pieces. :) (11.19.2008 09:26am)
Sara Montour: So great! And I totally agree with Sarah, the B&W hair-flipping one is awesome! (11.19.2008 09:27am)
Christopher: love all the pics. Elle is a beautiful young lady and your photos have some fun personality in them. :-) (11.19.2008 10:14am)
cindy: are you for real? the boom box is completely rad and made this already kick butt shoot that much better! i was craving a new shannon shoot today....thanks for the eye candy! (11.19.2008 10:49am)
Kara: This is my first time to your blog, and, um, I {heart} your work and your style! LOVE it! You are the newest addition to my "Photographers Blogs I Love" list on my blog! :) Thanks for inspiring! (11.19.2008 12:03pm)
stephanie mcbride: Gosh, where have i been.....you have some fabulous stuff going on. wow. this was a great session! loved every single one. and those kiddos down below, you never cease to amaze me. always an inspiration. (11.19.2008 12:05pm)
rachel brooke: These shots are very funky and fun. Her hair rocks! (11.19.2008 01:26pm)
Reed: Oh my god ellie I'm speechless this is just amazing! you are frick'n stunning! (11.19.2008 01:41pm)
Lauren Patterson: Ellie you look GORGEOUS! You could be a model. Your so cute, i miss you! <3 (11.19.2008 03:48pm)
Alli Gates: wow, these pictues are amazing. Your a outstanding photographer. Ellie's my best friend and has always been really good in front of the camera :) oh! and she is always talking about how great you are :) hope to meet you soon. (11.19.2008 05:14pm)
Kathy Carlisle: I am in awe. That's just fun to say about a friend. I am in awe of your talent....You have a HUGE Talent;) I just called Vogue and showed then this shoot and they want to hire you for life. They said that you should never do another shoot unless you stylize, conceptualize, and then the world shall recognize! Just as killer as I thought it would be....that bike is really too much! Skank on you Skankster! (11.19.2008 06:03pm)
michelle: Wow, love these. (11.20.2008 07:20am)
elizabeth: Love these Shannon.. just fantastic (11.20.2008 11:52am)
Jenifer Johnston: Oh my gosh. How cool are these. Awesome, awesome, awesome! (11.20.2008 12:32pm)
Deedra Everett: Absolutely beautiful pictures of my little sis-in-law! She's so grown up now! (11.20.2008 08:40pm)
Vicki: Ellie you are absolutely the cutest thing I have ever seen!!!! And the artistic work in the pics is stunning. Shannon does such beautiful work, and you look to be having so much fun!! (11.20.2008 11:21pm)
Willow: g.f.- i love to look at your images and be inspired. stop. (no, dont stop like that, stop as in a telegram, kicking it old skool like some of those colors, love it!!!!) its amazing that i know you and love you and get to enjoy you :) from afar right now but i will be in your bubble soon! the order stack is getting smaller by the day! :) fave is centered hair flip-emotion-love those colors in her funky do... W (11.21.2008 02:53am)
Kelly and Shawn: OMG Ellie you are so flipin hot in those pics. I am lovin the hair. Rock out little sis we love ya and miss you :) (11.24.2008 08:08pm)
Shannon Sewell the blog » Blog Archive » ‘too blind to see, but in the end you know it’s gonna be me’: [...] known this young man for a few years now and, I gotta say, I pretty much adore he and his sister in front of my camera. They let me do whatever I want.. dress ‘em, pose ‘em, even [...] (05.25.2009 04:57pm)
wrecklessgirl: i absolutely love #14...the bw/old fashioned contrasty shot with the mini piano. love it to death. (12.28.2008 09:06pm)
Aaron: RAD!! pics! love them all.. shes is an amazing musician from the little ive heard. kudos :) (12.29.2008 12:17am)
Willow: the train passing is hands down my fave but you gotta love those night shots! they round out the collection nicely...of course i am hypnotized by her GORGEOUS eyes in number three... (12.29.2008 02:11am)
janice: the banjo ones at dusk, with the lights in the background...beautiful. reminiscent of neko case album cover...or something related to route 66...really, really cool. --janice (12.29.2008 03:20am)
Susan Dodd: shannon, as always .LOVE.LOVE.LOVE. all of these! i think your blog has to be one of the favs on my rss feed! just plain cool stuff!! :-) susan (12.29.2008 08:35am)
Sarah Rhoads: omgoodness me... her music is simply beautiful and these photos seem to capture the spirit in her music so perfectly.. Shannon you are incredible my dear.... thinking of you. (12.29.2008 11:40am)
Kathy Carlisle: I always leave your posts highlighted in my Google Reader until I have thought out a comment. Well, I am not waiting anymore...these left me in awe...her beauty, your talent...I am in awe! Now I can go mark it as read;) (12.29.2008 11:54am)
Kari: Shanon this whole set takes my breath away! (12.29.2008 02:20pm)
Anne Nunn Photography: Those are awesome! I really love the shot of her holding the piano in front of the subway! SO COOOL! (12.29.2008 03:22pm)
meg duerksen: wow. she is gorgeous. you captured her so beautifully. it makes me want to go get my hair cut with bangs just like hers. fabulous pictures. (12.29.2008 03:47pm)
elizabeth: Oh Shannon.. Love these.. they are awesome.. beautiful work.. Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2009 xo (12.29.2008 04:17pm)
Fara Smith: Shannon...you are right she is an amazing artist, and so are you. You captured her so well. Love your creativity. You have done an amazing job...again!! Thank you for sharing with us and for being a constant inspiration. (12.30.2008 08:22am)
jeana bird: These are amazing! I love everything about these (and her music is amazing too)! (12.30.2008 08:56am)
rachel brooke: Oh, she is gorgeous! And these shots are rockin' - It's impressive how you got so many different feels in one session. (12.31.2008 03:08pm)
Amy: Dang it dude....you are gooooooood! Love everything about it (does Koreen do her hair? ;)........going to go listen to this gal now! Happy New Year! (12.31.2008 04:00pm)
Jenifer Johnston: fab fab. love them all. Off to listen to her stuff and use some of my itunes mulah (0; (12.31.2008 11:33pm)
Jenny: Shannon, I can't stop staring at the photo of her with the red hat...you are amazing! Can't wait for next weekend... (01.02.2009 12:49pm)
stephanie mcbride: oh my word, wow! wow! wow! 1 and 3 are killers. sheesh. insane shannon. speechless. -steph (01.02.2009 02:33pm)
cindy cieluch: once again...i'm short on words that co your photos justice. my fave is the one where she's standing in the middle of the crowd. they're all stunning, but that one just made me really stop and stare. and the mini piano...to die for. (01.02.2009 09:38pm)
Maya Laurent: I love the player piano shots...especially the ones of her holding it! Super cool! She is beautiful. (01.19.2009 12:55pm)