**check the bottom of the post for the winner of the Flourish Actions gift certificate and for another adorable give away from The Measure!**
I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Minneapolis for a fantastic day put on by Vickey and Teresa (thank you sooo much ladies!!) and can I say that nothing makes you more grateful for 70 degree overcast July days then coming back from 100 degree (but feels like a sweaty 115) midwest heat wave? Although, even thru the dripping sweat, I absolutely find Minneapolis completely charming… such a cute city. The actual workshop was held in Stillwater which, dang… hello inspiration! Definitely going to have to make a trip back to explore (& hang out with all the amazing women I met this trip). We spent most of our day in the studio playing with cuuuute little models all styled up by our hair stylist Jayme & wardrobe designed by The Measure. Ali from Rock the Drop (yes- I now need these in my life) brought us these backdrops… totally took our sets to another level! And for all you lucky readers, she is offering 20% off her backdrops. Just contact her through her site and let her know that you are one of my blog readers :)
Cute, yes?
A lucky reader will get to own the striped dress/toile leggings (size 6) from The Measure just for commenting below and telling me you have the perfect little girl to enjoy it :) I will pick a winner on Wednesday (7/27).
And the winner of the gift certificate is…. Nicole Evans!! Just email me and I will tell you how to get your gift!!
hair: Jayme Mees of Viva Voce Salon
wardrobe: The Measure and Lilllipops Designs
backdrops: Rock the Drops
stillwater | MN
Mandi Carroll: Shannon - I love your shots! Such a mix of joy, intensity and fun. All wrapped in a package of just pure beautifulness. Thank you so much for a great day. You are the awesomest! (07.21.2011 09:57pm)
Britt McNamee: Beautiful shots of some beautiful young ladies! You were near my old neck of the woods! Ruby would love the dress from The Measure! :) (07.21.2011 10:15pm)
Renee Hindman: OOOh, I have been wanting that dress. I just so happen to have the perfect 3 girls for that!!!!! (07.21.2011 10:31pm)
Jessie: Thank you SO much for an amazing workshop!!!!! I am feeling inspired again in my photography! I would love to win these leggings for Miss Bella. She starts kindergarden this fall, and I think that this outfit would be an awesome 1st day of school outfit!:) (07.21.2011 10:37pm)
Liz Siebenaler: These shots are so much fun! I wish I could have made it to your workshop here in MN! I have a little girl who would love to grow into that adorable dress. (07.21.2011 10:38pm)
Laura M: I have an adorable 5 1/2 year old girl that would love the dress ... your photography is beautiful (07.21.2011 10:42pm)
stacy ownbey: Love the looks, the pics, and the fun these kids are having! AndI have the perfect size 6 girl to where that dress/leggings! (07.21.2011 11:42pm)
Michele Q: I was just loving these images and thinking "are those toile leggings? adorable" My little girl loves The Measure (well I do too) and would love that dress and leggings! (07.22.2011 12:01am)
rebecca: omg omg omg pick me!! I already stalked The Measure's FB page and told her I need that dress =) My little girl is a 6 and rocks her clothes from Kiki...would LOVE this outift! Amazing photo set - that musical background with the notes on stick is just perfect =) (07.22.2011 12:04am)
Yony: Are you freaking kidding me?! Gorgeous shots, as always, and equally gorgeous little models, too. I have a size 6 cutie here at home who would LOVE to look fashionably beauteous in that outfit. We love The Measure something fierce around here! (07.22.2011 12:22am)
Jennifer Beitchman: Perfect asnusual. The backdrops are awesome, love the last shot especially with the girl hold up the notes! The models are all gorgeous! A Oh and I have the perfect little girl. She's not a six yet....but at the rate she's growing, she will be way too soon! (07.22.2011 12:51am)
gwen: Oh, these are just so delightful! Shannon, thank you so much for a lovely day full of inspiration. You're the best! (07.22.2011 01:52am)
manda: My little soon to be first grader would love the dress and toile leggings (her mama would love them in her size, too.. LOVE toile!) Love the music notes .. what fun pictures, as always!! (07.22.2011 02:10am)
Cecilia Chan: These are fanTAStic pics. Thank you for sharing. I have a dear daughter who would love to model the striped dress. (07.22.2011 03:13am)
Angela: I love all your pictures, because they are so well planned out. They are so amazingly put together in the sense of a planned photo shoot. (07.22.2011 03:32am)
Lisa: Everytime I come here I think she can't possibly top the last set of images I saw; guess what you did it. Yep, you amaze me! Love this! (07.22.2011 04:00am)
ali wood: in my hubbys words just now "she is a real artist" and I have to agree 110%! guess that means im a fake one! ha! you always bring great inspiration though! (07.22.2011 04:06am)
Simone Whyte: I have been enjoying seeing your photography through Zozo and the Measure....you rock! I most definitely have a little girl who will not wear pants so dresses are always a good thing around here! (07.22.2011 04:23am)
Amy C: Sa-weeeeet!!! I love them all. But I especially love the one with the instruments and the b&w with the musical notes! Beautiful girls! (07.22.2011 04:53am)
Jessica Beecher: I am absolutely in love, with the wardrobe and the photos. Of course, my Molly girl would so love be able to wear such loveliness. :) (07.22.2011 04:57am)
susan: The b/w photo of the little girl in the b/w striped dress made me stop in my tracks! Its' effortless beauty...but there's probably a sassy little girl just waiting to twirl around like crazy and show it off to the world! That is my little girl to a "T"...I have wanted this dress for her since it first came out!! Your photography and your words are always inspiring...can't wait for more amazing collaborations!! (07.22.2011 05:03am)
zalaine: They are all crazy good but the musical background is so fabulous! Used the bulletin board at the coffee shop last week and it gave a similiar look. You Rock Miss S! (07.22.2011 06:14am)
Veronika: Gorgeous children, beautiful dresses and absolutely stunning photos! (and I sure do have the perfect little girl to enjoy the outfit! :) ) x Veronika (07.22.2011 06:46am)
Regan Conroy: I would LOVE to photograph that out with a model that, AHHHHH! it's beautiful. and your work is incredible! But I have already told you that :) -Regan Conroy 13 year old photographer! (07.22.2011 11:57am)
ali: I love your images Shannon. :) I love the dress and the leggings! they were so cute and beautifully made! Thanks for coming to MN and bearing the Heat! (07.22.2011 12:41pm)
Rose: Cute alright! :) I'm in love with your images, the way you present every single one of them, the quality ... Impressive! (07.22.2011 03:05pm)
Kara Layfield: Looks like a blast! Love the backdrops! (07.22.2011 07:17pm)
eydie: wonderful! thank you, shannon for a great day of learning and inspiration! i am so happy i was able to meet you! (07.22.2011 07:23pm)
April Nowotny: I love your work. And, I have the sweetest little girl that would love to receive a dress like that one! Simply, beatuiful! (07.22.2011 07:32pm)
Sara from L.A.: I love how you take these all american looking girls and turn them into fierce model status kids! So fantastic. (07.23.2011 03:24am)
Sherri: Love love!! (07.23.2011 06:51am)
Nancy Neumann: Wow, stunning shots... (07.23.2011 03:39pm)
Heather F: Hey is that line from vintage Madonna? Sounds like the one my 4yr old and I jam to from the True Blue album lol We would love to be included in the give away...she is a 5 but hey you gotta grab an opportunity where ya can :) These are great images btw, just love the creativity behind the musical notes on a stick idea...awesome! (07.23.2011 10:43pm)
Candi: Love it!! So fun! And I have a perfect girl for that outfit!! :) (07.24.2011 03:57am)
Jaime H.: *swoon* I think I'm in love! These are gorgeous, and the girlies rock those outfits!! I have a little one who would totally 1000% love those leggings! :-) They would go perfectly with one of her new dresses! (07.24.2011 04:37am)
Jessica: Love the clothes from the measure and I happen to have the perfect 3 year old girl who loves clothes! And another girl that is about to enter the world any day. (07.25.2011 04:09pm)
Trudy: these are amazing, Shannon! That's my friend, Jessie's little Bella up there! I know she is thrilled with these - omgosh!! love!!! (07.25.2011 07:05pm)
Tara S.: oooh, another year and brooke would look adorable in that dress!! (07.25.2011 08:21pm)
chelle: I just asked my 6 year old if she would like that adorable striped dress...and she raised her eyebrow and said, "do i get the shoes too?" :) (07.25.2011 09:50pm)
Jocelin: I have a little girl who'd be super cute in that dress :) (07.26.2011 05:16pm)
Sunny: Umm....I have 3 perfect little girls that would! :) Those are GREAT! LOVE the music concept. So cute! (07.26.2011 09:37pm)
cheryl: oh i have two little girls! super cute stuff! i just came upon your blog this evening and discovered that you're doing a workshop very close to home (i live in ontario, canada) - so cool. what brings you to st. mary's? (07.27.2011 02:11am)
Joan: Very inspirational, Shanon!!. The look of your images is incredible and the musical notes...WOW!! (07.27.2011 10:03am)
rowe: oh my... what a gorgeous shoot, as always! audrey lu would so love everything about that super sweet outfit! we are yet to buy something from the measure but i have adored it from afar for some time! rowe x (07.27.2011 12:27pm)
Alicia Thurston: I have the absolute perfect little girl to wear that outfit and I've been eyeing it since The Measure posted it on etsy. Adorable! Gorgeous shoot and I can't wait for Sept 27th... woohoo! (07.27.2011 06:43pm)
wendyw: Beautiful combo of photography, clothing and backgrounds! Thanks for the inspiration <3 (07.29.2011 02:50pm)
Amy Carr: Thank you so much for such a fun day! The girls loved every minute of it. And the pictures are just simply amazing. Thanks again! Amy, Francesca, Gionna and Eden...Stillwater, MN (08.19.2011 02:35am)