whew… What a weekend… WE DID IT!! Months of planning, building, shopping, organizing, emailing, researching… and Millie & I pulled it off. The 777 Kids Shootout is done & was a *dumdadum…success!! :) We had the most fantastic group of women (we sold out at 30!) come join us for a *VERY* full day of shooting 18 different little models. The only part I wish I could do over was sneaking in there to get more images for me! There was so much going on that I completely missed out on shooting a couple of our talent and only got a few minutes with all the others. From the images I’ve seen so far though, everyone else more than made up for it with some of the cutest images I’ve ever seen!! I am going to break up the day into a few different blog posts. Starting with one of my favorites- our hot air balloon set…
yes- we scored the cutest kids in Las Vegas ;)
location: Vegas Vision Studios
wardrobe: The Blueberry Hill, ZozoBugBaby, Eden’s Bouquet and Gracylu Originals
hair & makeup: Lindsey Brittain
actions: Flourish
las vegas | NV
Don’t worry- not forgetting about the give aways!! There are two this time… first- thank you so much to everyone that shared your favorite inspirational blogs. I LOVED them!!! (feel free to share with me anytime) ;) My favorite new little app is the True Random Number Generator (how I picked the number for all the winners). The winner of the Eden’s Bouquet outfit this time around is Stacey G!!! Aaaaand… a 30 minute mentoring session goes to Jen Wilson! Can’t wait to chat Jen ;)
I will definitely be having more give aways… just have to impatiently wait for my boxes to arrive back from Vegas and we can start playing again :)
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R.Alvord: I have been waiting to see these pics. I so wish I could have been there. It looks like it was incredible. These pictures are so cute! Oh, don't you just love Lori's daughter. She is the best. (02.25.2011 03:42am)
Renee Hindman: Awesome. I knew it would be. I want to see more. Perhaps you can link us to more???? (02.25.2011 04:11am)
Amy C: So stinkin' fun!!! LOVE! (02.25.2011 04:29am)
janice: likin' the pics so far...can't wait to see the rest! yes. there were some damn cute kids there. and, i'm serious, not just talkin' about mine. i could not believe how darling those children were!! thanks for being awesome ms. sewell. you've done it again!! (02.25.2011 05:42am)
Bobby Deal: It was such a great pleasure to have you, Millie and all your staff and attendees at Vegas Vision Studios for the day. We have a lot of workshop groups come through and offer workshops of all types using our studios but I must say that your group was by far the most efficient and well organized group to ever visit us. I hope to see you all back here again soon. Until then may you always have perfect light. Best regards, Bobby Deal President Vegas Vision Studios (02.25.2011 06:18am)
Kathy Carlisle: Copy that #@*%es:) A-frick-ing-mazing! I think I want you to recreate the shoot...but the box is a house and we go for the UP theme. I am so in love with these! The last little girl's haircut is to die for and the one with the curls makes me swoon. K (02.25.2011 07:11am)
Rose: Yes, you really got the most amazing kids for this session! Such cuties and the idea is astonishing! Wow, you are like... the greatest one of all. Greeeeeaaaat blog post! After seeing your photos makes me wanna shoot people more. :) (02.25.2011 08:18am)
Sandra A.: O these picures are unbelievable! You are the best Shannon! Makes me even more sick I couldn't make it to Vegas though.... :o) I would love to see pictures of the participants. Maybe you can give us some links? (02.25.2011 10:04am)
hannie: Incredible! The shots are really beautiful. I love the balloon idea. So nice and colorfull. Can't wait for till your next post. (02.25.2011 11:42am)
megan moore: Fabulous, Shannon! I love how you think, you're so creative. I HAVE to get to one of your workshops someday! (02.25.2011 12:25pm)
Kara Layfield: Seriously cute!! LOVE the setup and those kids are gorgeous! Looks like a blast! (02.25.2011 02:15pm)
Kathy: Congratulations! And these images are amazing! I tried hunting you down at WPPI, until I realized that I had no idea what you looked like. Although my roommate Angela found you at one point at a party, with Kelly Moore. I was so jealous! (02.25.2011 05:46pm)
Renee Waters: I loved this set the best!!! :) I just love how such simplicity could make such magic!! My head is spinning with ideas now. I was so happy yo meet you and Millie and rub shoulders with your magic. I feel so inspired and ready to leap to a whole new adventure!! Thank you! :) (02.25.2011 06:48pm)
Paige Anderson: Will you do this next year? If so, I am sooo there! (02.25.2011 07:23pm)
Jen from Windy Ridge: WOW, LOVE! (02.25.2011 08:20pm)
Sarah Costa: these are so much fun! fantastic work (02.25.2011 09:53pm)
vanessa warren: LOVE! (02.25.2011 11:29pm)
hannah: You are SO talented! genius sets!!! i cannot wait to see the rest of the day!! love and adore your work :) (02.26.2011 05:26am)
zalaine: Wardrobe, fabulous Kids, oh so cute. Puffy clouds, priceless (02.26.2011 05:31am)
Janee: SO cute!! Love these...I feel like watching "UP" now. (02.26.2011 04:33pm)
Dina: one of my favorites! love the brilliant simplicity and beauty! one of my favorites of yours. (02.26.2011 08:43pm)
Lisa (Tout Petit Pixel): Fabulous!! This set is brilliant!! And that little model with the red shoes awwwwwww! I so wish I could join in!! (02.27.2011 07:33pm)
stephanie mcbride: okay Einstein!! You are on crazy insane genius of an artist!! HOLY SMOKES beautiful lady!!! SPEECHLESS!! that is some insane creative talent oozing from you.... in love! (04.09.2011 03:20pm)
sarah wheeler: your wonderful creativity never ceases to amaze me shannon. xoxo (06.16.2011 07:16pm)