I’m not really sure what is going on over here… seems my head is spinning 100mph 24/7. The old ‘too many ideas, not enough time’ has hit me full force. And I don’t like it… when inspiration strikes, I want to do it right then & there. Get it ALL done but… alas, it isn’t happening. Last week was spent stringing 167 (but who’s counting?) origami cranes and painting sticks on my patio by porch light. This week is workworking & sewing. Yep- I am a party animal. It’s all worth it in the end though… love how it turned out and I think I’ve found my newest muse. This little girl kills me with cuteness…
K- more crafting to do… ;)
AmyC: I'm thinking you work to hard ;) But WOW!!! These are absolutely stunning! Beautiful girl and great concept! (09.16.2010 01:37am)
KELLI TRONTELL: Are you kidding me? I can't even deal with this CUUUTENESS. You nailed it. FABULOUS job!! (09.16.2010 02:03am)
janice: i think i said this recently to one of your shoots: love!! just love!! love all that you do. you're amazing, and i feel so lucky that you are my (extremely talented) friend. (09.16.2010 02:24am)
Sherry Mescher: A M A Z I N G. Now I wish I could have stayed and caught a later flight to witness more of your amazingness. Can't wait to see what you are crafting this week. (09.16.2010 03:46am)
Kathy Carlisle: I know Larry's heart is on fire....I know mine is and she's not even mine:) It was so uplifting to see your smiling face today! See you next week. Have an amazing trip. (09.16.2010 03:47am)
Chrissi Richards: Oh My Holy Cow. So great, I whispered a cursed word. (09.16.2010 04:16am)
zalaine: This must be what soul food is like. Wish I could copy your brain into my iTunes library and study it. Whatever you call it, it is stunning. She is the perfect muse but the twinkle in each photo makes me think I have ADOS - attention deficit oh shiny. Happy crafting! (09.16.2010 04:46am)
Rose: Could she be cuter than this?? Oh my Lord, she is totally adorable! :D I understand you saying she is a muse. What a doll! Love the photos, the concept is great, the 167 origami cranes and all. It was all worth it! In love with photo no. 3. (09.16.2010 06:47am)
PhotoDude: Thanks for a most excellent road trip :) :) (09.16.2010 07:41am)
stephanie mcbride: SHEESH-LOUISE!!! goodness gracious. that's all i can muster ... :) (09.16.2010 08:36am)
Susan Dodd: Seriously. That is the coolest, in some ways...creepiest, most cool location. And the origami cranes? Perfection. Oh, and the photos aint too shabby either!!! :-) (09.16.2010 11:56am)
Kyla Hornberger: You still kill me everytime. In a good way! You make my stomach feel giddy and I want to run and grab my camera and PLAY!!!!! Thank you - I need a little of that! (09.16.2010 04:08pm)
amy: dude, can I steal this location? Email if it's ok! Great work you origami makin madwoman! SO FRESH! LOVES IT! (09.16.2010 04:41pm)
Paige Butcher: I wish I had your crafty talents! This set is absolutely magical. Well worth the hours spent creating, I'm sure :) These are stunning. (09.16.2010 05:10pm)
Lesley: Wow, I honestly thought I fainted from this cuteness! Amazing again, stunning. And yes, she is ADORABLE! (09.16.2010 05:22pm)
Brittany Stover: Just when I think you couldn't get any more clever, you go and do this....HOLY CRAP! You are AH-MAZING!!! (09.16.2010 05:26pm)
Hannie: LOVE IT.......These pictures are absolutely beautiful, fresh and sparkling. Love the crafting and the grafitti and naturally this gorgeous little girl. Can't wait to see the results of your next crafting session........ (09.16.2010 05:33pm)
Kara Layfield: Um yea...it was all worth it!! Totally amazing Shannon. This little girl is just the sweetest...such a perfect model!! (09.16.2010 06:19pm)
Kelly: You never cease to amaze - LOVE this shoot (and your little 'muse' is ADORABLE) (09.16.2010 08:49pm)
Paula W: gorgeous Shannon - can't wait to go exploring again! (09.16.2010 09:32pm)
Jenni Wise: Okay seriously, you come up with the best ideas! I've said this before and I'll say it again, I love your stuff! (09.17.2010 05:01am)
Kate: Killer, killer, killer. Fantastic idea, beautifully captured. Such an inspirational use of location and light. (09.17.2010 01:30pm)
Gail Zeak: OMG, Shannon! These are incredible, and she is just a little doll babe! Love these, and of course the graffiti! I miss that place! (09.17.2010 05:20pm)
Scarlette: See... love the paper crafts. LOVE them. I'm pea green with envy at your paper skills. (09.17.2010 09:33pm)
Courtney Moses: Love, Love, Love it Shanon! You continue to amaze and inspire me. And yes she is a doll!! (09.18.2010 04:20am)
Melissa Weicker: Love the concept! I know how hard you worked on those cranes. A few months ago I decided to make a mobile for my daughter's room. I used sticks, fishing line and colored tissue paper for the origami cranes. I was up until 3am...and I only got 34 cranes done. I can't imagine how long it took to fold 167! You rock! :) (09.18.2010 07:46am)
angela hubbard: perfection! (09.18.2010 01:30pm)
Hannah R.: Magical! These are literally "out of this world". (09.19.2010 12:43am)
elizabeth pellette: oh my goodness Shannon.. wow... these are incredible (09.19.2010 09:25pm)
becky: awesome!! thats crazy a lot of work, but made for an incredible setting! (09.22.2010 09:53pm)
Marjolaine: the origamis came out sooo cute.. you rocked that session for sure.. super cool all around..My goodness you just have an amazing powered mind...so creative ! (09.23.2010 03:19am)
laurel: LOVE. (09.23.2010 05:37pm)
Janee: Seriously...so freakin cute!! I love love love your stinking creativity....where are you located?? I really need to plan a trip there for some killer family pics! (09.24.2010 05:07am)
becky: You're a genius!! Looooove this shoot! And that location is to die for! (09.24.2010 12:57pm)
Jessica: OMG. So adorable!! Love the cranes. :) (10.03.2010 05:18am)
jennie gaskins: WOW!! What an enchanting location!!! (10.08.2010 11:54pm)
Abra Michelle: You have the most amazing children's images. They are so clear and whimsical and lovely. (10.11.2010 03:36am)
cari Berry: wow, you are a master of the paper art. These are beautiful. Love that first shot, and that little patch of sun you have her feet in on that concrete block where she's holding her violin - magical! (10.14.2010 04:49pm)
Gina: The location is really fabulous and the light, wow. Just incredible! Your styling is so fun and vibrant, every bit of it. (10.22.2010 04:28pm)
Lisa (Tout Petit Pixel): Absolutely gorgeous... this is truly inspiring!! (11.04.2010 02:46pm)