Triple 7, 777, I know I know… that’s all I talk about over here! I promise only one more post after this and then back to the regular deal ;)
I was really surprised & SO happy at the number of boys we were able to recruit for our talent. By and large, it is girls that make up most of my stylized shoots so when all the boys started coming in I was giddy! It also helped add to the variance we could offer in the set designs. We put a ton of work & thought into these sets but we also wanted them to be approachable and attainable for all the attendees. A great example of this is the boxing set below… the concept all started when I saw these adorable vintage boxing gloves beckoning me at an antique show. Add in a black eye, a wife beater & a couple found accessories and you have an adorable set that got our little models completely excited about being there. Keeping ideas like this in your arsenal is the perfect way to add a personalized approach to your shoots… have a family or little boy that is taking boxing lessons or loves stuff like WWE? Bring these and throw them on at the end of the shoot for a little play time (& a guarantee that you just became the kids’ favorite photographer- ;) haha).
My goal in every shoot I do is to bring imagination, play & FUN to the day. I mean come on… what is more kid friendly than that??
ah- little hearbreakers ;)
location: Vegas Vision Studios
wardrobe: Knuckleheads & ZozoBugBaby
makeup & tatoo artist ;) : Amanda Holloman
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Triple 7 Shootout Set TWO!! I’m kinda prejudice when it comes to this one… my AMAZING clients flew all the way from Portland to model (& yeah, gotta say… I’ve trained them very, very well) ;) Not to mention that my freakin’ super talented friend Vanessa from butterflyspArks designed this set for us. Basically it comes down to a you-can’t-go-wrong-cuteness-overload type of set ;)
I also have to give a HUGE amount of thanks to Bobby at Vegas Vision Studios. See the glitter in this set? See how it flies around and makes sparkly goodness everywhere? Yeaaahh… let’s just say that Bobby and his team will remember our sparkly goodness for the rest of time (it will take that long to remove it all from the ENTIRE studio *gulp). The most accomodating, hospitable team ever…
Without further ado…
location: Vegas Vision Studios
wardrobe: Knuckleheads, Hula Mula and Lady Knitster
hair & makeup: Lindsey Brittain
actions: MCP Actions (I used her new Fusion Set that launches March 1st!)
las vegas | NV
Amy C: Oh my goodness I love these!! So creative :) (02.26.2011 01:59pm)
Lisa: Ummm....serious? LOVE! (02.26.2011 07:28pm)
Kara Layfield: Oh my goodness...that looks like a whole lotta fun!! (02.26.2011 08:24pm)
vanessa warren: ROCK it! looove these. so thankful to have been apart of the incredible Triple 7 shootout ... was AWESOME! i think YOU are freaking amazing & i loved every minute in Vegas w/ you my friend. xoxo (02.27.2011 01:46am)
zalaine: I am so utterely glad that what happens in Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas!!! (02.27.2011 03:16pm)
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
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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 :)
~S
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)
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*ding ding ding* We have a winner!! Heather Barlin gets the beautiful Eden’s Bouquet outfit in the post below! BIG thank you to everyone that commented and got their friends to pop over. aaaand I have some good news… the giving is not done. I also have the other cream outfit on the right to give to someone!
I’ve been trying to think of a fun way to get people to submit their comment for a chance to win this second outfit. If you follow me you know that I love all things creative. So… to enter to win this second outfit- this one is a size 6 pant (cutest little lace lined pockets you can’t see here) & a size 7 top- just link your very favorite creative-design-style-artsyfartsy-type blog/website that you follow in your comment. Can’t wait to see all the fun stuff that inspires you!! I will announce the winner of this one next Thursday after I get back from WPPI.
Speaking of WPPI… if you are going to be in Vegas come visit me at the Blu happy hour on Monday at Tabu @MGM. Email them at info@bludomain.com to get on the VIP list ;) I would LOVE to meet you guys!! AND if you see me in Vegas at all, come up and say hi and give me your business card. I’ll be collecting them for another fun give away I’m doing when I get back! (yeah- you’re probably on to me… I have LOTS of kids clothes to give away after we are done with the 777 on Sunday) :)
OK… just cause I’m on a roll I’m gonna add one more give away to this post. If you haven’t seen this site, you need to check them out. AMAZING cause, great people, easy stuff to do to make a difference in this world. Sign up to get their newsletter, follow them on Twitter, be a Facebook fan- it will excite you and remind you to make the differences you’ve been wanting to make. Their latest mission came to me yesterday…
This week, find someone who’s in a place that you once were, and do something to help them out.
So that’s what I’m doing. Leave me a comment… I want to hear from those of you that are just now trying to figure out how to make the business side of it work. You’ve decided you want to make something out of this photography thing and now you need to figure out how to juggle family-other jobs-clients-LIFE. I am by no means a business expert but I do run a business and have (somewhat) figured out how to prioritize & make my business MINE. I’d love to talk to you for 30 minutes and see if I can help answer questions, talk about my experience, help you learn from my mistakes… just leave “HELP ME!” in your comment and I will randomly pick someone next Thursday.
And just cause I don’t have any pictures blog ready and cause I think we have rad sponsors and cause I think we have the cutest logo ever and cause we have ONE spot left… little eye candy ;)
Talk to you all next week!!
sarah: your work is fantastic and I would love to talk with you! "HELP ME" what a great way to give back (02.17.2011 04:44am)
Sunny: No way to pic a fav but I love this chick and I will make this bed....someday. http://ana-white.com/2009/10/farmhouse-bed-save-158100_7467.html And woman.....I would love to mentor again....NOT preggo and sick this time. Ha! (02.17.2011 05:11am)
Courtney: HELP ME!!! :) i would be honored to have your help! (02.17.2011 05:28am)
Heather Sanderson: Please HELP ME! Your work is amazing and I would LOVE to learn from you! (02.17.2011 05:31am)
Denise Burridge: Können Sie mir helfen, 私を助けて, ayudan me, помогите мне, HELP ME!! (02.17.2011 05:33am)
Alicia: Way to revolutionize the way photographers conduct themselves and treat each other!! You are a breath of fresh air, my dear!!! Please, HELP ME:) (02.17.2011 05:33am)
Denise Burridge: Here's a shout out to Kate Riley of Centsational girl!! http://www.centsationalgirl.com (02.17.2011 05:35am)
Renee: You rock. Of course, I love anything Etsy. I also like this particular blog. http://rusticroosterinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/02/oh-what-day.html She gives a lot of design tips and if she has any fabulous finds for props I can drive right over there! (02.17.2011 06:10am)
janice: see you in vegas. finn is certainly excited! can't wait to see the 777 stuff. have a great trip. (02.17.2011 06:30am)
jodie: Oh Shannon! I signed up immediately for It Starts With Us! I friended them on FB a while ago but didn't realize they had a newsletter! Thanks for the link! So this is my current inspiration and totally is in line with the weekly ISWU missions: http://katherinemariephotography.com/blog/archives/7783 I'm starting our 52 smiles next week! AND HELP ME! I'd love to chat with you! (02.17.2011 06:38am)
Lesley: have fun in vegas!! wish i was there to participate in the 777 shoot out! :) (02.17.2011 09:55am)
michelle a: Not sure this counts as a website but I recently found Pinterest and now I don't want to do anything but surf all the creative boards and craft up everything I see :) (02.17.2011 12:14pm)
michelle a: and please HELP me ... love everything about you and your work ... thanks :) (02.17.2011 12:15pm)
Jen S: Help me!!!!... and definitely appreciate the possible opportunity to chat with you. :) (02.17.2011 02:13pm)
Stacey G: I love this site! It definitely inspires me for all sorts of party planning ideas from birthdays to showers. http://www.bumpsmitten.com/ (02.17.2011 02:22pm)
Kara Layfield: Help Me! You know I'd love to chat! Thanks so much for giving back! (02.17.2011 02:45pm)
Kathy Carlisle: I say YES to all of this! I'm so dang proud of your courage and strength. You inspire me daily:) Hope you're having an amazing time and please find a man in a kilt for me and take a picture so I can laugh until I cry! (02.17.2011 03:52pm)
Stephanie Miller: HELP ME! (Please) I've been running my business for a year now and I'm ready to focus my craft on children's photography. In the past year I've been taking whatever business I can get, but my goal and passion has always been photographing children. I also moved to a new community last year, so I'm challenged with getting my name out in the community and finding business. I need some ideas on how to get the ball rolling. (02.17.2011 03:54pm)
Kelli Taylor: Help me! Pretty please with sugar on time! I would love to have access to your wonderfully creative mind for 30 minutes! :) (02.17.2011 04:36pm)
Marci Yochum: HELP ME! Would love to chat w/ you...in need of some work life balance. (02.17.2011 05:30pm)
Paige Anderson: HELP ME!, Please. You give such inspiration and really make me look at the world more creatively. Thank you. Check out this site: http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/ she has a very sweet spirit. (02.17.2011 07:25pm)
Skye: Ummm, yes, please...HELP ME! Your pay-it-forward antics rock...what an opportunity! (02.17.2011 08:04pm)
Patricia Sampson: I would absolutely LOVE to pick your brain for 30mins! HELP ME!!!! I have been following your work for a few years now and I am a huge fan. It seems to me that so much of who you are as an individual goes into your work. I would love to know how you balance the business side of things without losing your creative spark. Your work is truly inspiring and I would love the opportunity to chat with you!! (02.17.2011 08:31pm)
Kate: Oh well hello and yes please HELP ME! if you would be so kind. Sitting in my editing shed across the Atlantic and would love a Sewell-shaped kick to get me properly going after my first year. (02.17.2011 09:29pm)
Brielle: Ummmmm yes!!! Help me! Teach me your ways, Yoda. (02.18.2011 03:06am)
Casie b.: loving ashley ann's blog lately, http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/ (02.18.2011 03:22am)
kj: Hi Shannon I have to confess... I've been a blog stalker for several months now. I adore your work and creativity. I read your blog and anticipate each new post and yet haven't left a comment until today. Shame on me because I have a blog and I know how much comments mean :). I've been employed in a corporate environment way too long and now I'm looking to build my own business. Photography has always been a creative outlet for me and keeps me sane. When I read your post today, I immediately jumped to the link for "it starts with us". Such an amazing vision! Touched my soul in a way that I had long forgotten. Signed up for everything! Making a difference in this world - yes! Count me in. I'm so grateful that there are people out there making it easy for the rest of us. And now I humbly ask for your help. I'm working really hard to transition from my corporate job to starting my own photography business. I have the gear and the software and the technical skills and the passion and the vision... Now I just need to get the first paying client and figure out how to do this on nights and weekends for a while :). How do you get that first client to make the transformation from amateur hobby to paid professional? Help... I need somebody... Help... Not Just anybody...Helppppp (02.18.2011 03:36am)
Renee Waters: I would love a half hour with you after 777 :) I'll even help clean up!! ;) I will have to look up my crafty sites, I mostly follow photographers like Maternal Lens and people you already follow like TomKat, or just websites like real simple. :) Right now I am so focused on getting business going that is what I am reading about in my spare time! (02.18.2011 04:53am)
Lisa Parnell: HELP ME!!! I would love the opportunity to chat about the "business" side of things. (02.18.2011 06:26am)
Iris Rocha: HELP ME! I'm finishing up my photography certificate and would love to follow my passion for creating beautiful imagery of children. Currently I have been shooting for free(yikes) and would love some advice on how to launch this into a business. I have a toddler, and not much spare time...I'd love some advice! (02.18.2011 03:35pm)
Jocelin: I frequent your blog & this blog: http://www.inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com/ :) (02.18.2011 09:43pm)
Jocelin: And I'm going to add a Help Me! I have 3 kids, almost 8, almost 6 and a 6 month old & surprise surprise just found out that I'm 11 weeks pregnant--eek! I'm not sure if I should continue with my photo bus but I'll miss it! I've never really been good at the business side of my business :( (02.18.2011 09:48pm)
Tricia Dunlap: I love your absolutely stunning and creative work, Shannon! HELP ME! Work/life balance is my ultimate goal and dream in life! (02.19.2011 04:45am)
Nicole Voth: Wow, what a gracious offer! I am so thankful for people like you who are willing to spend some of their own precious time to help others. Given that, I will say “HELP ME!” I desperately need help figuring out this whole thing that is at-home wife and mom plus new photography business owner. I am overwhelmed by everything I 'need' to do and I would so appreciate any advice you could offer! (02.19.2011 07:00am)
Miranda: HELP ME....PLEASE, Pretty please, pretty please with loads of sugar on top!!! I really LOVE your work, am a huge fan from Australia....please ...did I say PLEASE.?! :) (02.19.2011 08:45am)
Jodified: The personal blog of Jodie Allen: [...] last week. When I was inspired by THIS post on Shannon Sewell’s blog and blogged about it HERE on Fresh Art. It got me thinking [...] (02.19.2011 09:45pm)
angela hubbard: yea! I *may* meet you Monday @ blu! can't wait! (02.20.2011 06:24am)
jen: HELP! I need somebody....HELP! not just anybody....HELP! you know i need somebody helllllllllppppppp.... jen :) (02.20.2011 06:58am)
Lisa (Tout Petit Pixel): You know how much I'd LOVE to have a 30 minutes chat with you... I need all the help I can get :)) (02.20.2011 08:54pm)
zoe: can't wait to see the pix from your workshop! never made it to wpii....maybe next year! (02.21.2011 02:10am)
Tracy dee: Help me Shannon, Help, Help me Shannon! :) :) Love to chat with you. (02.22.2011 02:16pm)
Laura Bristo: Help me!! I am just starting out and feel like I'm just treading water, not knowing which direction to go or what to focus on. Aaagghh!! Would love any advice or suggestions. Your work rocks and is totally out of the box. Love the originality! (02.22.2011 07:53pm)
Heidi Selch: HELP ME :-) (02.22.2011 09:04pm)
Tasha: HELP ME!!! HELP ME!!!! HELP ME...........he said or the hunter will shoot me dead.........Your cute logo put the Little Bunny Foo Foo song in my head:) I'd love to chat with you!!! (02.23.2011 01:27am)
Jessica: Help me!....pretty, pretty please? :) (02.23.2011 08:35pm)
Heather Barlin: Help ME!!! I know it's pushing it to try to win something 2 weeks in a row but it's worth a shot ;) thank you so much for the beautiful outfit! I can't wait to use it in a shoot as soon as it stops raining... (02.25.2011 01:28am)
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
So much fun in this post… a new opportunity for me and a little something-something for one of you!
I had an opportunity to meet up with the [Framed] crew this morning. They have just launched an amazing site that features photographers of every genre from all around to let aspiring and professional photographers inside the mind, working environment & shoots of these fabulous artists. I do NOT belong on the other side of the camera but- I have to say- Melissa and the B Roll Production Company were soooo easy to hang out with that I forgot that there were actually cameras filming! I will be sure to let you know when my episode airs but you should RSS them right now cause they have a crazy good line-up for you!
I decided to do my annual Valentine’s shoot with them today so when I started planning I (of course) called one of my favorite people to see if she had any styling collaboration ideas… I barely got the words out and Julie was all over it. She sent this ADORABLE kitty set from her ZozoBug line and this custom made Gracylu Original to top it off ! Perfection, eh? Yeah… makes my job pretty darn easy when all this is in front of me ;)
If you notice the processing is a bit different… that would be thanks to Jodi over at MCP Actions. I was lucky enough to be asked to play with her newest action set she is about to launch. I LOVE it… so much variety, easy to use & customize… and this particular action had ‘heart’ in the name and I just knew it would be perfect for a Valentine Day shoot! Be sure to keep an eye on her blog for the launch… you will want these ;)
OK… for those of you dedicated enough to read through all this I have a GIVE AWAY!! Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the chance to win a gorgeous outfit from Eden’s Bouquet (her clothes are EXQUISITE… perfect addition to any photographer or little girl’s wardrobe).
whew… and finally- the images! :)
k… so for long time blog readers you may recognize this shot-
I have the cute little beige outfit on the left set aside especially for you!! It is a size 6 and really must be seen in person to appreciate the intricacies and quality… gorgeous! aaaand… it is one lucky blog readers for FREE. All you have to do to enter is comment below and then pass this blog post on to a friend and ask them to comment saying you (have them use your name) sent them! Every commenter that does that will be entered to win. I will pick a random winner on Wednesday night! ooo- please be sure to put your email address in when you comment so that I can contact you!
Funny little side story… when I found out that I was due with my daughter on January 27th I decided then & there that I would NOT be having my little girl in January: the-Christmas-hangover-dark-gray-rainy-day-gloomiest-month-of-the-year and that I WOULD be having my little girl in February: the-pink-and-red-hearts-abound-full-of-love-kisses-&-hugs-month-of-the-year. And guess what? I held my girlie in for an extra 10 days. And yes- she is my Valentine’s girl- just as kissy-lovey-sweet as can be. Mind over matter… mind over matter ;)
Happy ♥ day!!
Renee Waters: Love Love Love Love!! What more can I say! :) I better get some people to love you too, That size 6 is perfection! (02.13.2011 04:44am)
Erin Noie: Wow. Gorgeous photos! and gorgeous outfit! AND my daughter's size! oh my, I would be so happy to win! Thanks for the chance. (02.13.2011 04:48am)
Angelica: simply GORGEOUS! I'd love to win this piece! (02.13.2011 04:52am)
Lisa: Ummm....the outfit is okay...kidding Love it! Better....you photographing my children. My heart skipped a beat when I saw you had a new post...then it skipped again when I saw your valentine's images...How do you think of these ideas? (02.13.2011 05:05am)
Amanda Andresen: Just gorgeous! Love your work & Zozo :) I would be so thrilled to have an outfit like this for my oldest Daughter & then pass on to my youngest! (02.13.2011 05:21am)
Anne Milkie: Erin Noie sent me. Great pictures!! (02.13.2011 05:33am)
John: Lovely- Amanda Andresen sent me! (02.13.2011 05:35am)
Galina: awwww [Framed] looks so cool! Thanks for sharing! and of course congratulation on your bundle of February Joy! :) (02.13.2011 06:12am)
zalaine: What a wonderful blend of whimsy and love. The hands are just a fabulous touch. Happy Valentimes to you and yours! (02.13.2011 06:16am)
Laura Bunker: Love the valentine shoot. . . plus, I absolutely love the dress! (02.13.2011 06:38am)
Tweets that mention ‘you can never get enough, enough of this stuff’ | Shannon Sewell ‘you can never get enough, enough of this stuff’ | the blank page -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by ZozoBugBaby, Jennie Berndt. Jennie Berndt said: Loving this adorable V-Day photoshoot from Shannon Sewell: http://tiny.cc/6l9pw [...] (02.13.2011 06:52am)
Lori Jones: Those are the sweetest Valentine images!! Such a lovely giveaway! Good luck to all! (02.13.2011 06:58am)
Ashley Madsen: To just get to sit on the sidelines for one of your shoots... Can't wait for you episode. And fingers crossed for the outfit. Please!!! (02.13.2011 08:32am)
Heather Barlin: I love all your work! So amazing....and I adore this outfit. Just lovely!!! (02.13.2011 08:44am)
Amanda King: My friend and wonderful photographer, Heather Barlin, sent me. These clothes rock! (02.13.2011 08:48am)
Sandra A.: Great Valentine pictures Shannon! Your kids are way to cute (and so coöperative, haha) I am thrilled about the news of Framed, I am dying to take a look into your studio and the way you work.... When is the episode with you planned? (02.13.2011 10:57am)
Hélène: Love it all! Love the style :D Very cute (02.13.2011 12:23pm)
gena: Love Love Love it! Size 6 is perfect for us ;) (02.13.2011 01:38pm)
jodie: LOVE the set for this! How you ever thought to do the words like that... SO perfect! And perfect that my daughter is a size 5 moving to a 6 soon! :) (02.13.2011 01:47pm)
Lindsey King: Love the valentine's pictures! Courtney Kirkland sent me!:-) (02.13.2011 01:52pm)
Lauren Dvorscak: I love your Valentine's Girl story! And the photos are amazing, as always! I love the slingshot photo. I hope you all have a super happy Valentine's Day! (02.13.2011 03:01pm)
Cori: My friend Laura Bunker sent me and those clothes are adorable! (02.13.2011 03:57pm)
Jeanette LeBlanc: Awesome - that would fit my youngest perfectly! (now...when are you gonna come visit?) :) (02.13.2011 04:18pm)
Laurel: So cute and my daughter happens to wear a 6!!! (02.13.2011 06:26pm)
tara: your children are such perfect models! i laughed at your story about your daughter. i, too, did not want a january baby. i thought i had planned perfectly when my due date ended up being valentine's day, but my sweet little girl decided to surprise us 4 weeks early! hence, i ended up with a january baby after all. (02.13.2011 07:29pm)
R.Alvord: I can't wait to watch you on Framed. Such fun pictures, as always! (02.13.2011 08:40pm)
Laura: I love the pictures and the clothes. Who is the designer? Thanks! Laura (02.13.2011 09:31pm)
Ang: Gorgeous photography, Shannon! So fresh and original. Jodie Allen sent me and I can confirm that her beautiful daughters would look appreciate and look beautiful in this outfit. (02.13.2011 09:54pm)
Crystal: Simply stunning! That would fit my daughter perfect this summer! I'll spread the word! (02.13.2011 10:18pm)
Shelly: very cute outfit.. Lisa over at My version of my life sent me.. I am sure her little girl would rock that outfit! :) (02.13.2011 10:24pm)
Adriane: Awesome images - Jodie Allen sent me :) (02.13.2011 10:39pm)
Lisa (Tout Petit Pixel): Beautiful, fun and unique... as usual I love it :) (02.13.2011 10:40pm)
Katie: Jodie Allen sent me here! Awesome studio session, love it! (02.13.2011 11:03pm)
abbie: Jodie Allen sent me! Your pictures are amazing! What fun those valentines photos are. And that beige outfit....my niece would look REALLY cute in that! So please pick Jodie Allen! (02.14.2011 01:26am)
Gita: I will share the cuteness! (02.14.2011 02:04am)
abbie: Hope you don't mind I am borrowing your giveaway entry idea! Love the get a friend to comment and mention you idea. I will link back to you. Thanks! (02.14.2011 02:47am)
Kathy Carlisle: Oh how I love thee...all three really. This is one of those shoots that I had to scroll through 4 times to take in all the fine details...and then finally a 5th to just love on the kids. So inspiring and I am happy to know that your creativity is going to feed me tomorrow in some way. You can't look at these and not feel the love and shine happiness from all the goodness! Thank you:) K (02.14.2011 05:30am)
Hannie: What a wonderfull valentine shoot! Just love it and put it in my inspiration folder. When I think of it.... a lot of the pictures in this folder are yours. I guess I just love your work, which is always fresh, new and crispy! (02.14.2011 10:29am)
Sue Benson: WOnderful session as usual. Love the new processing. Thanks for a chance to win. (02.14.2011 12:35pm)
Rose: Wow, swoon... the kids are as always adorable! love the fun in these, the mischievous looks and the cuteness... Simply stunning. Makes me love V's day! :D (02.14.2011 01:11pm)
Marci Yochum: Seriously? I have been waiting for this post. I didn't think you could top last years....but yes you did! Love it! (02.14.2011 02:33pm)
Becky: So sweet!!! Happy Valentines Day!! (02.14.2011 04:19pm)
Kyla Hornberger: Ummmm....my daughter is size 6 ~ I think it is a sign that I am destined to win! **YAY ME**. Such an adorable post *as always* and I am so jealous you have a valentine girl ~ ans such a sweet one at that! (02.14.2011 04:20pm)
Paige Anderson: This mask session has been one of my favorite posts of yours. (02.14.2011 04:23pm)
Kathy: Gorgeous! And mind over matter is totally true! Good for you! (02.14.2011 04:39pm)
Lana: The outfit and photos are adorable! so glad Paige Anderson asked me to leave a comment! (02.14.2011 05:12pm)
Nataly Harris: Perfect images as always! And, yes, I'm a long time blog reader, so I definitely remember those gorgeous shots with the beautiful Eden's Bouquet clothing! And I have daughters 6 years old AND 5 yrs old... would work perfect for us... (02.14.2011 09:54pm)
Tenille: love it! I want it! (02.14.2011 10:07pm)
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions: Love the V-day concept. Too cute. Love the dress and hope to win. Will definitely be sending a link to your blog to a friend! (02.14.2011 10:15pm)
Jocelin: I love everything about your blog, your lovely images as well as your writing :) (02.14.2011 10:17pm)
Jamie: Jocelin B. sent me! (02.15.2011 04:23am)
chrissi Richards: Great post. and I've got a little size sixer in my house. :) (02.15.2011 05:03am)
Stacey: What a great Valentine Shoot!! Chrissi Richards sent me, and I'll be back! (02.15.2011 05:23am)
Tami: Super fun shoot! I love all the different letters you used - you took the whole concept to another level. XOXO (02.15.2011 05:52am)
Kristi: I love your work, and that outfit is gorgeous! I have a girl that would love to wear it! (02.15.2011 04:24pm)
kristy: love the photos!!! love em' (02.15.2011 04:44pm)
Shallyse Gastelum: What an adorable outfit - I would SO love to win! I'll be forwarding the link on to a friend for sure! (02.15.2011 07:30pm)
Sunny: As usual...awesomeness!!! Keep it rockin. And for the record.....I will NEVER be pregnant an extra 10 days!!!!! :) (02.15.2011 08:23pm)
KAREN: um.....your Valentines shoot is to die for !!!!!!!!!! Somehow you always out do yourself Shannon. You are freaking amazing ! (02.16.2011 02:56am)
jean smith: really? really? do you ever cease to amaze with your creativity??? loooove the images. hey, do you mind sharing where the outfits on the three masked cuties are from? (02.16.2011 04:39am)
Brittni Schroeder: LOVE these clothes! Ta-die-fo! Jean Smith sent me here! (02.16.2011 05:43am)
Lori Hiatt: My daughter Shallyse Gastelum sent me your link. Amazing outfits and I have the most gorgeous granddaughter, just that size, with an amazing mom as a photographer (www.shadeleafstudios.com/blog that would put this outfit on a darling model all over the internet. Hope she wins. (02.16.2011 03:04pm)
casie b.: Just found your blog, would love to win! even though it will take a couple years for my sweetie to fit this adorable outfit... (02.16.2011 03:07pm)
Jill: Karen sent me here to check out your AMAZING valentine shoot. You are so creative and inspiring! WOW!!!!! (02.16.2011 04:25pm)
Michelle: I'm counting down the days until I swing a meet up with you for a mentoring session!! I just love your creative genius and can't wait to be in the same room absorbing all the incredible vibes! (02.17.2011 01:56am)
Renee Hindman: Every shoot by you is a-mazing! I am definitely a fan of your work and of Eden's bouquet. (02.17.2011 05:48am)
renee Hindman: oh crud, wrong post... (02.17.2011 05:49am)
Malea E.: Oh man, I just found you through the Maternal Lens. I am completely obsessed, you are so so so amazing, and creative!! Do you ever come to Utah!!! It's so hard as a photographer, to get your own family pics, because, well, I'm a little picky!! You are awesome!!! (02.17.2011 04:42pm)
Whitney: LOVE your work! Where did you get your scene marker? So cute! (02.23.2011 06:22pm)
evelyn: omg i love this photo shoot! your work with kids is pure magic!!! love it :) (03.09.2011 10:51pm)
Lesley: Oh my goodness, these 2 sets are just wonderful. I simply love the 2 different personalities you were able to bring out in the boys in the second set! Lovely! (02.27.2011 09:08pm)
Hillary: I LOVE the hearts and balloons pictures. So fun and so creative! (02.28.2011 01:07am)
Kara Layfield: Seriously great advice Shannon! LOVE!! (02.28.2011 01:55am)
cindy: Like I've told you before...I picture you taking photos of my not-yet-born children. LOOOOOVE. Also, super proud/excited for you rockin' out the 777! Congrats! (02.28.2011 05:26am)
zalaine: Mr Tough Guy with his hearts and tats, love him! and the Fighter, look out Marky Mark! FABulous as always Miss S. You must be flying high. (02.28.2011 08:01am)
Sunny: Sooo very cute!! Just know that when I post my little guys boxing pix.....I had NO idea you were doing this!! Great minds think alike!! :) (03.01.2011 04:45am)
Erin Perkins: Sebastian super cute with the gloves!! Loving the Red heart balloons & MOM heart tattoo. All the kids are adorable! (03.02.2011 12:03am)