I am coming up on two years now that I have been doing my mentoring/consults and I have had the opportunity to meet with so many people and talk about so many different subjects- cover the gamut of business, passion, goals, eh um.. shopping ;) & everything in between. Something that has been brought up more than anything else though are my ‘concept’ shoots- how I come up with the idea, how I go about styling them, location scouting, finding models… so I decided to try something a little different. Instead of doing a full or half day mentoring- Celeste, Tami and I got together for the sole purpose of shooting one of these sessions. I did my thing, explained my process & they showed up for a fun afternoon of shooting for their porfolios. The AMAZING wardrobe was provided by Eden’s Bouquet (seriously some of the most intricate, beautiful pieces EVER). We lucked out with beautiful spring weather and some of the most adorable little models I could have asked for… yep, dreamy shoot…
Jen From Windy Ridge: ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING! What beautiful models too! (03.26.2010 02:14pm)
Scarlette: It's official - I have to stop looking at your stuff. I'm in awe. You are too amazing for words. These are by far - styled, designed, shot, and even blogged clear out of this world. You are a superstar and it was nice to know you when you were human. You are brilliant and of course, I really won't stop looking... and loving...and dreaming... (03.26.2010 02:26pm)
Shauna: Oh my gosh!!!! This is BEAUTIFUL! The work you put into these shoots is SO worth it! (03.26.2010 02:42pm)
Tj: You amaze me Shannon!!!! LOVE this. (03.26.2010 04:25pm)
Kathy Carlise: I have tried to comment a couple times now and I just can't quite find the words to encapsulate all that this shoot makes me feel:) It is above all, a beautiful display of an imagination. The girls look like they were brought right into a fairytale....a tale of girlfriends and friendships, and full of adventure. I love so many of the shots like the little one looking down at the nest, or the closeup of all three, the sheet in the background...there is just too much to love....especially the perfect blend of ethnicity!!!! K (03.26.2010 09:47pm)
Rose: Outstanding! Your models are amazing, I mean, come on, look at them. They pose like they have been doing it for 20 years! :D Wonderful outfits and the masks are amazing. They look like little forest fays getting everything ready for spring. Your ideas and the magic of the photos make me come back and back and back to stare at the photos and let the details mesmerize me. Adorable! (03.27.2010 12:54am)
Jamie Sampson: this is like Crew Cuts, meets Alice in Wonderland, meets Shannon Sewell, meets really cool, meets freaking awesome! It is stunning and lovely and like a fabulous dream. I am in love and want to go visit and maybe spend the weekend. :) You are incredible. (03.27.2010 08:07am)
oneshotbeyond: gorgeous as ever! (03.27.2010 08:29am)
Jennifer Sparaco: Shannon I think this is one of my favorite of your recent shoots! The styling is beautiful and I love the colors! My daughter would say, "You have a shiny mind!" (03.27.2010 09:30am)
stephanie mcbride: yeah umm... where do i sign up for this?!!!! you are really pushing my use of the english language... how do you say amazing in different wording... im running out of things to say..... SOME AMMMMMZZZZZING AWESOMENESSSSSSS!!!!! so in awe Shannon. Crazy goodness!! (03.27.2010 01:04pm)
stephanie mcbride: SERIOUSLY..had to come back a second time.... so BLOWN away!!! oh and did i say thank you for stopping by my blog :) still got work to do but it'll get there.... one day :) (03.27.2010 01:12pm)
vangie: Wow! Beautiful! I can tell you have a lot fun doing these concept shoots. (03.27.2010 01:25pm)
lesley: Shannon, the colours are just stunning! I feel like I'm in my own back yard, but in the imagination that I used to have!! I think I need to bring this imagination out some more...thanks for the inspiration! (03.27.2010 02:55pm)
jennifer: Very storybook. Me likey. :) (03.27.2010 04:14pm)
Yuka photo art: amazing!!!!! girls are sooo cute and all these details! Wow! (03.27.2010 07:20pm)
Lina: Those are really fun and creative, beautiful colors. Very inspiring work! (03.27.2010 08:07pm)
Carrie: These are absolutely divine! Love every detail! OK, so when are you coming to Australia??? (03.27.2010 09:09pm)
Sacha: ahhh - this is my kind of shoot - just lovely. Props, setting, accessories - all just beautiful. (03.28.2010 09:27am)
Tamea Burd Photography: These photos are absolutely glorious. (03.29.2010 03:08am)
Tammy Staley: What an awesome shoot, how fun. Beautiful :) (03.29.2010 06:55am)
zalaine: Dude, you take this picture thing to a whole new level! Needed my SS fix today - you did not disappoint... (03.29.2010 08:53am)
KaraRL: These cuties are like little earth goddesses. Amazing as always!! Love the location, props and their outfits. (03.30.2010 11:44am)
elizabeth pellette: Ohhh Shannon... these are just breathtaking and incredible (03.30.2010 12:50pm)
Shannon Sewell | The Chronicles Of Windy Ridge: [...] was so excited when Shannon asked eden’s bouquet to be a part of her shoot. I have admired her work since I saw her [...] (03.30.2010 01:56pm)
Bryan Rupp: Incredible shots Shannon, you're incredible at this. I don't know how you come up with your concept shoots but this is beautiful. Great work! (03.31.2010 08:32pm)
Tamara Lalanne: these are beautiful!! (04.01.2010 09:36am)
mackenzie: When I found out that Tami & Celeste came down for this I was soooooo Jealous! How awesome! I can't get enough of your blog, I love watching your imagination come to life! so much fun. (04.01.2010 12:41pm)
Jenny: seriously? you are SOOO GOOD! i remember you showing me those masks, glad you got to use them!! (04.01.2010 02:36pm)
cindy: After looking at this shoot, I'm convinced that Anthropologie needs to beef up their kids line. And, of course, hire you as the photographer. (04.02.2010 12:21pm)
Tori Piercy: LOVE these! Goodness you are so darn creative! (04.04.2010 11:24pm)
Vickey Weiss: gorgeous and dreamy. yum! (04.05.2010 12:46pm)
Corey Sewell: I always love your concepts and this is definitely one of my favorites! So beautiful! The images, the clothing, the children, the location - everything! (04.05.2010 01:52pm)
Sheri V: Shannon ! these are jaw dropping ! ... I love everything you do ! (04.14.2010 12:48pm)
Becky: your shoots are so inspired and inspiring! I feel like I just took a peek into an enchanted forrest! Beautiful! (04.21.2010 05:48am)
Sarah Wheeler: oh shannon, these are absolutely, positively, amazingly stunning! love, love, love them! (04.25.2010 05:12pm)
Alli: What beautiful pictures you take! I LOVE these (05.03.2010 07:44am)
christina: you should send these comps to jcrew to be considered for their crewcuts catalog! how adorable and the concept is so great! (07.07.2010 12:33am)