It started with an email inviting me to go on a trip with 12 other women. I didn’t know most of them (including the one doing the inviting) but something in the email.. maybe the way it was worded, maybe the chance to get away, maybe just simply the fact that the chosen destination had a name like ‘Marfa’. I knew I couldn’t miss it. I had to go. So a week ago I packed a suitcase and boarded a plane. And then another plane. And then a car. And 13 hours after I started my day I pulled into the Thunderbird parking lot. What followed the next three days was Marfa[trip]. An incredible experience of getting to know 12 other women passionate about living, loving, dreaming & capturing it all with their cameras & hearts. I loved each and every one of them and I can’t wait to see where our adventures take us…
It’s crazy to me how small this huge world of ours its. Last year I met Stephanie when she flew out for a mentoring session. We keep in touch and when I was putting together my NJ consult she was telling me about her friend Chrissi that would be there. Right before I was getting ready to leave, I get a call from an old friend Scarlette who was also, not only interested in a mentoring session, but knows Chrissi & Stephanie! Three different cities, three different sessions… all connected through friends & family. It’s like I have this built-in, tight-knit network that just keeps growing by more amazing & wonderful people :)
When Scarlette and I got together the other day, we had this lovely girl come out and do some modeling for the shooting portion of our day. It was such a fabulous day… Scarlette showed me a cool new spot & I don’t think our model could have been any cuter…
Kathy Carlisle: LOVE that canoe. Gorgeous girl and beautiful shoot. I was so happy to hear Scarlette was starting to really pursue her passion and she was SO excited about learning from you. There you go sparking another light inside someone and making there day:) (06.25.2009 12:30pm)
cindy cieluch: you have this amazing way of making a "simple pose" look stunning and breathtaking. ahhh yeah. beautiful shoot, shannon... and what a crazy small world!!!! how cool! (06.25.2009 11:41pm)
kari: simply beautiful:) (06.26.2009 07:52am)
~abi~: these images are so fresh and gorgeous! (06.26.2009 09:39am)
sara: These photos are great. Beautiful model. I'd LOVE to know where she got her bracelet!!! (06.27.2009 03:18pm)
Heather: Set a perfect set of pretty photos! I love the bright colors. (06.28.2009 05:56pm)
Chris: What gorgeous colorful art you create...a beautiful model combined with colors and the outdoors...simply stunning (06.29.2009 08:32am)
elizabeth: Love these.. so colorful and she is just adorable. (06.29.2009 08:54am)
stephanie mcbride: gorgeous color, gorgeous girls and what talent!!! and how weird and crazy and honored to have my name mentioned on your blog..... as always your number one blog stalking friend! ps. can't get enough of the b&w one you posted first.. yummm :) (06.29.2009 01:34pm)
Sarah Wheeler: fabulous photos! (06.30.2009 08:05am)
Onada Photography: just beautiful! (06.30.2009 03:21pm)
nicole green: these are so fun! (07.03.2009 08:59am)
Jocelin: Your images are stunning! I love peeking at your blog :) (07.03.2009 10:35pm)
Hannie: Love the pictures. Love the colours. Love the model. Love the flowerbracelet. (07.05.2009 12:34pm)
Sharon Ee Wen Ting: LOVELY! Stunning. I wish I could have a photoshoot with you! (07.24.2009 11:49am)
I am up tonight running around like a crazy woman packing, organizing, answering emails… basically trying to organize my life for the next week cause, as of tomorrow morning, I am off! To where you ask? Well, a little town called Marfa, TX and I couldn’t be more excited :) I am going to meet up with 12 other crazy talented women to chill out, inspire & get to know some kindred spirits that share my passion. Here’s an image from Brooke’s blog to show you what a yummy place we are going…
Ooooo- can you imagine the photo ops?? I know!! :)
We will be twittering & blogging our adventure so if ya wanna follow along you can find us on twitter: @marfatrip (my personal account is @shannonsewell) or our blog: http://marfatrip.com/
Be sure to check out all the photographers I’ll be hanging with on the about page… SERIOUS talent! Can’t wait to share all the fun images with you!
xoxo ~S
Jamie Sampson: I am so excited for you. Lots of hugs. Oh the photos ops! How lovely. (06.21.2009 08:16am)
Jenifer Johnston: i am so excited to hear all about it when you get back but selfishly missing my shannon right now ): heee heeee (06.21.2009 08:42pm)
Sarah Wheeler: it looks like an awesome place, have fun! (06.23.2009 10:51am)
Onada Photography: ohh sounds so exciting and the location is fab. looking forward to your images! (06.24.2009 04:45am)
elizabeth: have an awesome time (06.25.2009 04:48am)
I had another model session the other day and Amy came out to do hair & make-up (I LOVE her!!! Doesn’t she do such a phenomenal job?) Kristi was AMAZING to work with. Super sweet, great personality & an absolute beauty (obviously ;) ).
Sarah Rhoads: oh my sweet betty these are absolutley beautimus miss Sewell!! I cannot wait to hangsies with you in just a couple days!! xoxoxox, S (06.19.2009 11:21pm)
lroah: Fabulous. Always. :) (06.20.2009 12:47am)
rebekah: wow!! these are stunning!! :) (06.20.2009 08:07am)
Scarlette: One day I want you to photograph me looking like an Anthropologie model (ha ha) ... you do these SOOOO well. FANtabulous. (06.20.2009 10:17pm)
Hannie: Beautiful! I just love these! Really inspiring. (06.21.2009 11:24am)
stephanie mcbride: all of it...STUNNING! (06.22.2009 01:32pm)
amy hall: yum-o! Looking all Box Wine Betty n stuff! I love it! Great job dude! KEEP IT VINTAGE LADY! (06.22.2009 03:19pm)
Sarah Wheeler: these are fabulous shannon! (06.23.2009 10:51am)
Onada Photography: love love love this session! the clothes, the make up the model - all gorgeous! (06.24.2009 04:46am)
elizabeth: Beautiful.. just beautiful (06.25.2009 04:49am)
Heather: stunning! (06.28.2009 05:57pm)
So after I did my session with Kacy, she was sooooo cool & forwarded my name on to her agency. I met with them, we talked, they gave me a couple models to test & now I having way too much fun :) First up was Austin Wish… Seriously… a girl could get spoiled working with this all the time ;)
kristin cook: Wow! What a great opportunity for you! This is definitely your forte! Great work as usual! I just posted some pics from assisting w/ my first wedding! (06.18.2009 05:34am)
Chrissi: H-O-T!! That one with him running up the stairs. *faint* Great work Shannon! (06.18.2009 05:40am)
Jenifer Johnston: loooove the one running up the stairs. I knew when you shot it I would though. fab job. (06.18.2009 08:24am)
jen: i always get a little giddy when you pop up in the reader. ;) love the light in the red! (06.18.2009 10:01am)
Kelly: ahhhh, ya... a girl sure could! Nice work - love the hoodie shot! (06.19.2009 06:02am)
stephanie mcbride: okay that shot of him running up the stairs and the last one of him in the tank... oh my oh my!!! totally take me back to high school track days. the shots are amazing shannon. love, love, love. (06.19.2009 08:16am)
elizabeth: These are seriously awesome.. you are rockin these senior boys sessions girl (06.19.2009 10:33am)
Linnea: These pictures are absolutely awesome. I love them. What a great capture of his personality. I always get so excited when I see that you have updated your blog. :-) (06.19.2009 02:32pm)
cindy cieluch: i have a senior session with a boy tomorrow...and this was just the bit of inspiration i needed. you rock my friend. hope you're having the time of your life in MARFA! i lived in texas for 6 years, so i know exactly the place you're talking about. ha! live it up with your photog friends! xoxo (06.23.2009 10:36pm)
michele: incredible pictures michele landahl (06.29.2009 07:53am)
Kelly: Sounds amazing! What an experience. Love the pics - you've helped put Marfa on the map : ) (06.29.2009 03:49pm)
Sarah Wheeler: it looks, and sounds like an amazing trip shannon! (06.30.2009 08:04am)
Noreen Lee: Hi Shannon I am Kate Lee's mom and I just wanted to say everytime I see theses pictures I just want to cry - they are so beautiful. I am interested in possibly buying some if they for sale? also do you have a phone # so I can call you sometime. thank you (07.01.2009 11:31am)
amy hall: Looks like a scream! Can't wait to see more images! (07.03.2009 10:55pm)
sandra742: Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. (09.09.2009 08:02am)