Sorry for being late but I have a winner for the Lillipops give away!!
*drumroll…
Heather Furlow :) Congrats Heather!! Just email me your address and I will get the outfit right out.
And just to keep the fun going… how about another give away? I have another dress from the same shoot…
Sooooo cute from ZozoBugBaby. I love the texture, the pop of pink.. such a versatile, fun piece! If you want it, just comment below… I’ll do the give away next Tuesday (Nov 1st)!!
I absolutely adored this whole line and I think things are getting pretty scarce so click here and get the pieces while you can. They would be the perfect for your holiday shoots (I am kind of a grey junkie… and the little pops of color on this line make it perfection!).
Have a great weekend!!
~S
You know what the best kind of present is? Ones that captures love & emotion & that can last forever…
I have had a couple of people over the years purchase gift certificates for friends and family. Last Christmas this amazing family’s sister bought them a session with me. We finally were able to hook up and make it happen. They were adorable & so much fun to spend the afternoon with. And I am super excited that I get to give them something that means so much…
And just to stay on the whole giving theme… I have an adorable outfit from Lillipops Designs to give one of YOU. Remember this cute little number?
Well- the shirt, skirt & cummerbund (size 6) will go to a random commenter here! Just make sure you’ve ‘liked’ Lillipop’s page and friended me (just make a note that you are a blog follower on your friend request) and leave me a comment below. I will pick a winner Thursday (10/27) night!! Not gonna stop there… she has a precious Holiday line up right now (perfect time for those Christmas card shots) and if you order now through Nov. 10th with code HOLIDAY11, you get free shipping!
portland | OR
Jacqueline: Size 6 is just my daughters size. You should totally pick me! (10.25.2011 03:43am)
manda: I remember that cute little girl! hee hee ..because she's mine! That was a fun surprise to see!! We cut her hair about 4 inches and the ringlets didn't come back quite like that...I'm sad. So many great pictures - I especially love the first one, pictures of laughing make me laugh!! (10.25.2011 03:51am)
Alicia Thurston: Ha ha... let's try again. You know me, I'm a sucker for a contest. :) Gorgeous family photos as always... I think I need to start saving my pennies for your next visit to T.O. (10.25.2011 04:01am)
ginny: LOVE the Rosenbaum family and you Shannon!! The pictures are awesome! Thank you . (10.25.2011 04:19am)
zalaine: Totally girly and so cute. Super family session, they will love these forever! (10.25.2011 04:31am)
kirsty: My little one is about to turn 6 - she'd LOVE this <3 (10.25.2011 04:33am)
Britt: Lovely photos of lovely people! My daughter would love to wear this lovely little Lillipops number! <3 (10.25.2011 06:12am)
Roxana: Such a beautiful happy, funny family! They irradiate love and these photos are such a great gift and such an amazing reminder what family stands for. Unconditional love. (10.25.2011 07:03am)
Shayna Shipley: Awesome! I'm loving that little outfit! :) So beautiful as always Shannon. <3 (10.25.2011 11:10am)
Michelle Keefe: Beautiful work! Love these pictures! And yes, I have a daughter in size 6! Been a fan of Lillipop's. Sent you a request but it didn't give me a spot to leave note. Thanks for the giveaway! (10.25.2011 11:30am)
Andrea: Wow Shannon...... I am in awe of your artistry and the moments you captured... Until now we have never had any truly beautiful family pictures. These brought the sweetest, biggest, crocodile tears to my eyes! "You know what the best kind of present is? Ones that captures love & emotion & that can last forever… And I am super excited that I get to give them something that means so much…" Thank you for your kind words that absolutely nailed the words from my heart. It really does "mean so much".... ~Andrea (10.25.2011 01:05pm)
janee: Ok theses are so cute! One of these days you'll do our pics...when you come back to AZ..I too will save my dollars. (10.25.2011 02:00pm)
yolanda: Thank you for the giveaway. Already a fan of Lillipops & sent you a friend request. (10.25.2011 02:09pm)
Juliet Carey: WE LOVE Lillipops Designs and YOU!!! Yay size 6!!!! (10.25.2011 02:11pm)
Nataly: Beautiful family session! I would love a session with you someday! :) (10.25.2011 03:24pm)
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions: Oh, I love the couple close up shot with her looking at the camera!!!! Of course I like them all but that one struck me. :-) Just noticed it's also a contest post... I like Lillipop & am your friend! (10.25.2011 03:32pm)
Lisa: You have and always will be on my blogroll. You ROCK! Completely swooning in gushy, weepy love over this outfit. Then I ask myself am I swooning over the images or the outfit, can't decide. (10.25.2011 03:36pm)
Callie: I'm always so excited to see one of your post pop up in my feed reader! Love the designs from Lillipops! (10.25.2011 04:45pm)
Heather F: Missed the giveaway but oh well, super excited to see new images from you! Love the family photos, beautifully done as always :) (10.27.2011 05:16am)
Kate Craft: Love al of these ...great as always!!! (10.28.2011 03:15pm)
Stephanie McBride: You are still and always will be one incredibly gifted photographer/human being. Thanks for continuing to inspire us. You set the bar pretty high;) (11.01.2011 01:48am)
I’ve had this one under wraps for a while. And, though these goodies won’t be available til spring, I was given the go ahead to show a little sneak peek to all of you ;)
I can’t think of a better collaboration… Chooze Shoes fabric in ZozoBugBaby dresses? Like peanut butter & jelly.
dresses: ZozoBugBaby
shoes: Chooze Shoes
headpieces: Maya’s Curls & Sweet Violet Jane
portland | OR
Hilary: Freaking amazing Shannon! You never stop amazing me! What an exciting venture. Fabulous photography my friend!!! xoxoxoox (10.05.2011 03:47am)
Trudy: Aww, love it! So cheerful and I totally love the painted feet and footprints! =) (10.05.2011 03:53am)
Jaime H.: Aww, Shannon! I love it! These are wonderful! zozo + chooze = awesomeness! (10.05.2011 04:13am)
Rachel: Love the feet! (10.05.2011 04:29am)
Renee Waters: SO STINKEN CUTE!!!!! AUGH!!! :) XOXOXO (10.05.2011 04:30am)
Hannie: So very cute!! Love how the nailpolish of the girls match the outfits and shoes and feet. (10.05.2011 07:54am)
Kara Layfield: So very cute!! Love the shoes! (10.05.2011 12:35pm)
Juliet Carey: Absolutely IN LOVE :) So colorful! Amazing! (10.05.2011 02:31pm)
zalaine: There is just Something about girls and color. FABulous Miss S. The painted feet, the best! (10.05.2011 04:58pm)
Nicola: Wow. Love this. LOVE the paint on the bottom of the feet. Love the outfits. Love the Chooze. Love. (10.05.2011 05:08pm)
the detailed life: love the feet! (10.05.2011 07:35pm)
Scarlette Richards: So pretty. Love them so much. Shannon, thanks for sharing your awesomeness with us. (10.05.2011 08:41pm)
Kathy Carlisle: AMAZINGBALLS!!! The last one just makes me happy. I shall take all these inspiring colors into my day! Thank you:) K (10.06.2011 03:45pm)
Ellie A.: LOVE that footies shot! Makes me want to get some paint & do that to my kids feet! Amazing colors & just beautiful as always! (10.06.2011 05:32pm)
Veronica: Shannon ... I have blog stalked you for about a month now ... I adore your work, so fresh and inventive. I love that you style & photograph children as the small people they are! I normally don't comment but I wanted to compliment you on your wonderful work. And I wanted to tell you to quit raiding my ITunes downloads for your blog post titles ... its getting a little creepy!!! ;-) (10.08.2011 12:24am)
Janee: Wholly guacamole!! I think I need some chips to go with these yummy pics..haha I love these...so cute! (10.08.2011 07:56am)
Rose: Wow, the colors! Now I want to have kids even more [if that is possible] so I can dress them up so prettily and take photos of them! Ah, and the colored feet detail is a stroke of a genius! (10.11.2011 01:05pm)
Kelly MacDonald: Your work has such energy. Love these Shannon! (10.17.2011 02:11pm)
Jennifer: I am SOOOOOO addicted to your work. You get amazing expressions out of children, people and it's framed so well and interesting. WOWSERS.... incredible talent. Never stop. (10.17.2011 11:51pm)
Ashley Madsen: SO CUTE!!! I love their painted feet. Love it. (10.20.2011 08:56pm)
Kate Craft: Adorable as always!!! (10.24.2011 06:18pm)
If you have run into me in the past 5 months you’ve noticed that I have a new addition…
to my face.
Yep- I am old enough to need wrinkle cream and I decided that was the perfect time to do a little throwback to the teen years and get braces (I keep telling myself it makes me look younger- not dorkier) ha ;)
I have WAY more respect for all those kids sporting these things… smiling is awkward, eating is messy/painful/gross, flossing is nearly impossible (best purchase ever would be this) and (though I’ve gotten over this part) it has been the first time in my life I have woken up in my own pile of drool (yeah- super sexy… I know ;)) and last, but not least, the inside of my mouth closely resembles tenderized meat at any given time. BUT- all that said… five months later I have STRAIGHT teeth. They weren’t horribly crooked before but break-the-floss tight. I am sooo happy to say that is no more. I still have a few months to go but- wow… super impressed and happy with the results. I have to admit, I never would have done this if it hadn’t been for photography… not the in front of the camera pretty smile type photography, but the behind the camera and I have amazing clients types photography. The Moses family has been clients for years and when I finally got off my duff to go into the office and see Dr. Moses, it was a no brainer. His staff is amazing- sweet, friendly and helpful. He has made the whole process quick and easy. Heck, I am so happy we are going to start the whole process over with my son!
I went to pull an image of my ‘before’ teeth. Apparently I didn’t like them very much because I have about two pictures with them showing. If you look close though you can see my wonky front tooth and my new & improved smile…
please excuse the iPhone pic… wrecklessgirl took the other, hard to compete ;)
Wondering where I am going with this story? Well, it was my lead up to introduce you to my wonderful orthodontist and his adorable family :) We hung out on Sauvie Island for a bit last weekend and did this…
If you live in the area and want him to make your teeth pretty too, just click here ;)
sauvie island, portland | OR
Sara from L.A.: You are brave beyond words. You go girl. My parents couldn't pay for mine til college. I tried to convince myself all those years that the giant gap between my two front teeth were EXACTLY like Lauren Hutton's. I hated them. Needless to say, the day they came off was top 5 happiest days of my life. You'll be so glad when you are done. And your ortho looks simply charming so that should make things brighter. Once again, you go girl... (10.04.2011 02:56am)
Scarlette: Beautiful. You, your teeth, the photos, the Moses, orthodontics...all of it. Loves. S. (10.05.2011 02:29am)
Jennifer beitchman: Is it weird that I'm jealous? I had braces as a teen and straight teeth for years and years after that. But they have slowly gotten SO crooked in the past several years and I HATE it! I desperately want braces again! good for you, Shannon! (10.05.2011 03:56am)
Ellie A.: ROCK on w/ the braces crew! (that's what I use to say w/my friends since we had them Senior yr. H.S. Needless to say My Senior pic has the "smile" you know the one of HMM HECK no your not gonna have them shining instead of me LOL... Although I am thankful for them Now as I hear oh what a pretty smile you have why thank you & Dr. Petterson :) (10.06.2011 05:35pm)
Amy: WASSSSUP BRACE FACE? I love it..your choppers look sick! I love it...can't wait to see them all shiny and new! I remember the day my freshman year in high school when I got mine off.....so slippery and permagrin! Enjoy....... (10.06.2011 10:15pm)
Janee: My daughter was looking at your blog with me...Oh this is her life right NOW..as of 3 days ago she became MIss Brace-Face. I keep telling her someday it wont hurt to eat...and you willl smile again..I promise! Way to go getting braces..you look beautiful ...and I LOVE the pic of the ortho and his wife....awww its so presh! (10.08.2011 08:06am)
Lesley: You look gorgeous, with and without braces! But I do agree, it's hard to compete with Kristy's work..she's amazing! :) (10.11.2011 11:39am)
Becky: Good for you! Braces are awesome! I had braces in grade 10 and it was the best thing I ever did...I love my smile! Is that vain? lol. I figure I should love it though because my mom paid good money for it ;) (10.19.2011 01:22pm)
Kara Layfield: Super cute!! I agree...love the pop of pink. (10.28.2011 11:06pm)
chrissi richards: crossing fingers! (10.29.2011 05:48pm)
Nataly Harris: Grey junkie as well! :) (10.29.2011 09:21pm)
NICHOLE RADOMSKI: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog!! It's my daily addiction! (10.30.2011 01:07am)
Jurgita: Love the outfit, it is super cute with the right amount of color. (10.30.2011 02:42am)
Heather F: YAY I won something :) Thank you so much and thanks to Lillipops as well, my 5yr old is going to be SOOO excited when she sees it! I clicked on the blog to see if new images were posted and there was my name, cool...thanks again (10.30.2011 05:55am)
Delia: Pick me ! :-) (10.30.2011 07:30am)
Ela Dominguez: Gorgeous dress! (10.30.2011 05:07pm)
zalaine: Stunning...Miss M would love it! (10.31.2011 01:24am)
Rhonda Steed: Another Grey junkie here! :) (10.31.2011 02:17am)
Phyllis Knight Burt: I have a little girl with long curly brown hair and great big brown eyes that would look adorable in that dress!!! Love checking out your blog- - - every single day;) (10.31.2011 05:38pm)
Amy Rankin: Love your work and the dress is beautiful. Fun backdrop as always... (10.31.2011 07:03pm)