I think the title lyrics say it better than I ever could. I stepped out on this journey- let my heart lead the way, doted on the people that mattered most and somehow sit here looking at a video that I get to hold on to for the rest of my life.
Thank you SO much to the [Framed] Show crew for picking me (& those of you that suggested me to them- I owe ya… BIG) ;) You’ve captured a day in my life in the best way possible.
And now with a silly grin plastered all across my face, I get to share this with you…
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remi lai: I LOVE IT!! I always appreciate behind the scenes stories and shots. Thank you for being candid and for sharing. I really enjoyed watching this! (03.09.2011 06:15am)
paula w: You were great Shannon! Always enjoy watching you shoot and really appreciate your approach to this CRAZY business - xxoo (03.09.2011 06:16am)
lroah: Much deserved. :) So proud and happy for you. (03.09.2011 07:09am)
Rose: You're absolutely AMAZING!!! Wow, I loved this video. You're an amazing photographer and you're gorgeous too! :) Thank you for creating magic and for being a dear friend to my soul! Many many hugs to you and your beautiful kids. (03.09.2011 08:37am)
josh: Love it. Great to hear more about your back story and watch how you interact with your own kiddos. It's hard to do sometimes :) (03.09.2011 12:18pm)
Jessica Wilson: I left a comment on the framed site i think, but this video really hit home with me. I loved it, and loved hearing your story. Makes me so inspired, and believing that i can do it too and do it my way. Thanks to you and the framed show for sharing this;):) Oh, and you are an absolutely amazing photographer:) Love, Jess (03.09.2011 03:18pm)
Pam: I've been following your blog for years now and I am so glad to get a chance to see this video and more of you and how you work. You're gorgeous. Your children are gorgeous. Your photography is stunning. And if I ever achieve half of your skills, I'll be happy. :) Thanks for inspiring me. (03.09.2011 03:53pm)
Kathy: It was so neat watching this episode! So awesome! You are amazingly inspiring! (03.09.2011 04:31pm)
anita: love this video! thanks for sharing part of your life and passion (03.09.2011 04:38pm)
Marci Yochum: shannon...loved it! it was so you, so real, and so fabulous! Loved seeing you with your kids in action too. (03.09.2011 06:22pm)
Cece: You're a natural in front of and behind the camera. Your kids are adorable -- just loved your son's honesty ;) Really enjoyed it, thanks! (03.09.2011 06:30pm)
amy hall: Wow, I love this! So fun to take a look into your genius! I am one of the lucky subjects to be shot by you....yay!! I love what you said at the end about treating like a biz versus your passion.....so true! Here's to no pressure, one shoot a week photography fun! xo (03.09.2011 07:03pm)
Chrissi Richards: I have someone in mind who could use a little love, and a soon to be born baby for that lion hat! :) (03.09.2011 07:10pm)
Kristin Cook: FABULOUS!!!! You were amazing. I feel so honored to have had you mentor me :) (& thanks for the blog love last week) (03.09.2011 07:47pm)
Tiffany Anderson: I loved this episode. I love your work and style. (03.09.2011 08:25pm)
Jen S: A big thank you for introducing me to [Framed]. What a super cool site with great videos! I really, really enjoyed watching you work and learning more about you!! Do hope you'll come to Dallas this year. :) (03.09.2011 09:18pm)
Jeanette LeBlanc: 1. brilliant! 2. um. chica - you are SO coming to Phoenix. 3. How did you forget to mention that you are DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUS. ? 4. When you come to Phoenix (which you will) I am DEFINITELY taking your pictures. 5. No, you don't get a choice. 6. the end. :) (03.09.2011 09:21pm)
Amy C: Oh Shannon, this is just great! I just love that your kids are so willing to participate too! Boobies and all, hehehe! (03.09.2011 10:47pm)
Amy C: Oh, and I love that your son says he's a photographer too ;) My oldest asked for a camera a couple of Christmases ago. He was 6. It was the only thing he really wanted and he was SO excited to get it. But he told everyone he was going to take pictures of "cool stuff", not people like mommy! :) (03.09.2011 11:14pm)
janice: oh my goodness...just like a proud mother. you continue to amaze me. i am in awwwwwwe. love! (03.10.2011 12:11am)
Jamie Sampson: Hi cute Shannon - Oh this makes me miss you and miss photography so much! You are adorable in the video! Sending lots of happy, photog vibes your way! Your rock girl! (03.10.2011 12:31am)
Deyla Huss Photography: Shannon you are a DOLL!! I love seeing other Photog Momma's do their thing! congrats on the interview/video! (03.10.2011 04:02am)
Toria: I discovered your work and blog after seeing this video on FaceBook (ZoZoBug) and I must say that of all the photographers who's work I have grown to love, no one has inspired me the way that you have! Your vision, your experience and your personality is all too familiar with my own. I'm just starting out as a photographer and still learning my camera but I’m learning quickly that photography is more than business for me. It's a creative passion and shooting just to please others does not make me happy. I want my photos to be a work of my ART! Thank you for sharing your story, it really hit home and I hope to be as great as you are someday!!! (03.10.2011 07:40am)
Kirsty: Shannon this was amazing! I loved your honesty and style and my goodness you and your kids are just stunning! (03.10.2011 06:36pm)
Joel: Congrats on this, my friend! It is so cool to see you work-playing with your kids :) Your work never ceases to amaze and inspire me - thank you!! (03.10.2011 08:28pm)
Nessa B. Photography: Congrats Shannon!!! What an honor, you truly deserve it! I LOVE your studio! (03.10.2011 10:42pm)
Athena: Thank you so much for sharing with us on Framed! I was so excited to see you on the show, especially since I have been following you and your blog for some time now. I'm in the military but also enrolled in a B.A. program for digital photography. As I learn to do what I love, I am inspired by you. Thank you! (03.11.2011 02:43am)
Jessica Cudzilo: You're the best. Adored everything about the video! (03.11.2011 04:44am)
Brittany Stover: Shannon! You nailed it...this was awesome and I just loved your perspective on passion vs. the business side of it. You are so right. Thanks again for the constant source of inspiration and encouragement. (03.11.2011 03:40pm)
Iris: Shannon, it was great to watch this video and finally see you doing what you do best and being candid about your experiences as a photographer and mother. You are so sweet, your children are so blessed and beautiful. I admire you even more after watching this. Thank you for sharing! (03.11.2011 04:18pm)
Sandra A.: I was away for a couple of days so watched this video just today. Gosh how I love it!! Watched it three times already and I will do more, haha! So great to see your studiospace and how you work. So nice of you to share all of this with us. O and your boy and girl are way too cute! (03.14.2011 11:27pm)
stephanie mcbride: love that you are so beyond talented and still so down to earth. you deserve all the goodness and success that will come your way. you're truly a beautiful person in every way. thanks for constantly being a teacher to all those around. (03.15.2011 04:17am)
Renee hindman: Shannon, I LOVED watching your episode of Framed. Thank you for sharing. Your success is well deserved. (03.15.2011 05:39am)
Dina: Love. LOVE. Love! I so enjoyed seeing you at work and your studio...the next best thing to a mentoring session with you! So appreciated your perspective about running a business or running with your passion. Congratulations! (03.16.2011 12:01am)
Amy Henderson: Your work is stunning! And this show was beautifully inspiring! (03.19.2011 12:20am)
Becky: I didn't think it was possible to love you more than I already do, but this video did it! It was so nice to hear about you background coming into the business and getting a peek at your work flow and seeing some behind the scenes...you're so inspiring! (03.19.2011 01:56pm)
Adria C.: Catching up on my [Framed] Show episodes and just watched yours --- I have to say, you are absolutely Adorable! Oh and your pictures are pretty amazing too =) {Thanks!} (03.20.2011 07:42pm)
Ria Green: wow wow wow! Thank you for just reminding me why I am doing what I am doing...you're amazing! (03.22.2011 08:54am)
Joanna: wow, that was so cool to watch. Glad I stumbled upon this - love your work! (03.31.2011 05:55am)
candi: Shannon, I started following you after the 77kids shoot out launched (I SOOOO wanted to go). I love your work! I related so hard with your ending comments about business versus passion. I needed to hear that. THANK YOU for being so open! :) YOU ROCK! (04.06.2011 01:19am)
Vickey Weiss: I don't know where the heck I've been...but I just watched this and it was great!!! (04.06.2011 08:59pm)
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sarah wheeler: you my dear are fabulous ;) (06.16.2011 07:13pm)
Rita: Shannon, you are such a charming person, besides saying that you so courageous to live out Your soul desires and fulfill it through photography. You are amazing for being Yourself, pure and very authentic. that's best. and yur kids are absolutely wonderful. I got a lot of inspiration from You today :) (11.18.2011 08:31pm)