Oh how I miss living on the mountain… there is something about FEET of snow. Housebound, cocoa, fire roaring… taking the 4×4 out to play in the barren streets. Yeah… now I get excited when we get this…
Ah well… good enough excuse for a photo shoot at least, eh? haha
Also wanted to announce that Anita won the Zozo boy tee! Thank you for being such a giver Anita :)
And to keep the giving going… I have more goodies to give you all!! I have a newborn version of the LION HAT made by Lexicam Studios. This thing is adorable. Aaaaand a super cute headband from Lady Knitster- this baby one!! I am a big fan of the It Starts With Us mission (check them out here). There mission this week is ‘For the next 7 days, do something very small but consistent for one person.‘ (**Ideas: a simple text message, email, facebook post, etc, just letting the person know you care about them and they are loved. And that’s just for the online folks.) :) I’m gonna trust you to do this so all you have to do is make a promise to act on this in your comment and let me know which item you’d like to have… I’ll pick a winner on Friday!!
xoxo ~S
You know what’s better than having a friend that is crazy talented and can make you wardrobe at the drop of a hat? A crazy talented friend that makes all these adorable clothes AND provides giggly-adorable-big-ole-beautiful-eyed-sweet little girls to photograph them in!
Emily and Melissa flew in from Minneapolis this week to come play for the day. I’m not sure what you put in the water in MN but I have never met someone from there that I didn’t ador! Seriously loved these girls & can’t wait to visit them in July! We spent the day chitchatting and got Ms. ZozoBugBaby to bring her sweet little girls in their custom made garb for some shooting (everything but the elephant dress from The Trendy Tot is a Zozo original)!
Oh gosh… this is really my job??! *pinch
I also have a Zozo piece to give away!! The little boys shirt used in the hot air balloon set is yours! All you need to do is donate to a charity of your choice (although I do have THIS charity that I would love to see you all visit/donate to!!) and comment below to let me know it’s done!! I’ll randomly pick a winner Monday (although anyone that gives is obviously already a winner) ;)
Thank you!!
portland | OR
Amy C: Oh, Shannon!! I'm so in love with these! These girls are beautiful and these images are.....(let me see is there a word I haven't used yet for your images?) so so precious!! (03.03.2011 08:52pm)
Janice: Yeah one my fave shoots of yes. Love the color choices of the balloon ones. Loved that shirt in hot air set too!! (03.03.2011 09:37pm)
Sandi: Thanks for spreading some sunshine! (03.03.2011 09:42pm)
Renee Waters: SOOOOOO Cute!!! Anytime you want a real challenge when you are back in Vegas Shannon, you are welcome to my 4 kiddos!! You are magical!! Can you send me your magic wand?? ;) (03.03.2011 10:41pm)
Missey Olsen: Shannon, amazing job of capturing their vibrant personalities! Love your work... (03.03.2011 10:50pm)
Kristin Cook: SO STINKIN' CUTE!!!!!!!! Loving the first outfits too. .....and those fish out of fabric....you're killin' me. love. (03.03.2011 11:18pm)
crave photography: Nothing short of amazing! (03.04.2011 12:16am)
Julie: Would it be excessive to have you photograph my girls once a week???? :) (03.04.2011 02:04am)
Abra Michelle: Wowza! (03.04.2011 03:18am)
Rene' Westbrook: These are beautiful shots. I love the ZoZoBabies... Julie, your girls are beautiful and Miss Shannon just added to that!! Wonderful job!!! Thanks for sharing!!! :) (03.04.2011 04:36am)
Melissa: these are beautiful! almost as beautiful as you Shannon! You are beautiful on the inside as well as the outside! I cannot say enough about how remarkable you are!! I highly recommend Shannon's mentoring!! (03.04.2011 09:03am)
Rose: I wanna do that for my room... have some ocean waves by the bed! :) Such amazing idea! Great post to induce me a holiday mood! Thank god it's Friday! :)) (03.04.2011 09:53am)
Hannie: I just love the little girl with the pixie cut! She looks soooooo cute! The pictures are gorgeous as ever. Your posts always bring a smile to my face. Thanks again for bringing spring in my home this morning. xx (03.04.2011 10:28am)
Jen: Gorgeous work!! Wow, can't believe my elephant dress snuck in there with these gorgeous kids, sets and Zozo goodness--I am honored and THRILLED! (03.04.2011 01:14pm)
zalaine: There is a Time to rejoice - these look like the perfect time to me. Beautiful Miss S! (03.04.2011 02:45pm)
anita: hi shannon. found your blog a few months ago. your shoots are so fun! thank you for the inspiration. =) also fyi, i did make a donation to house of koop. had been wanting and planning to anyways... and was once again reminded when i read your entry. your giveaway is a lovely idea and way to help others. (03.04.2011 04:22pm)
Pascale: Absolutely fantastic!!! I love the styling, the outfits, the MODELS! and of course, the photography!!! Lovely work!!! (03.04.2011 08:22pm)
giozi: Me encantan tus retratos, ya quisiera yo algún día lograr captar esos momentos de la manera que tu lo consigues. (03.05.2011 05:38am)
remi lai: You are TOOOOO COOOOOOOOLLLLLLLL!!!! (03.06.2011 06:01am)
Shauna: Holy wow... absolutely ridiculous madame. Gorgeous, gorgeous girls and such a wonderful editorial feel. Love, love! (03.07.2011 05:37pm)
elizabeth pellette: Holy Cuteness .. wow these girls are adorable the clothes are delightful the images are awesome (03.07.2011 08:11pm)
josh: The talent and vision you bring to the photographic community is absolutely amazing. I'm glad to call you a friend. You flippin' rock, seriously :) (03.07.2011 08:50pm)
Becky: These are sooo precious!!! Love the ones on the bed...it's like a peek into their make-believe world :) (03.07.2011 11:12pm)
Lisa (Tout Petit Pixel): Oh that fishing theme is the cutest thing ever! And the colorful balloons over the dark grey wall? Gorgeousness! (03.08.2011 09:45pm)
Andrea Shirey Charlottesville Children’s and Baby Photographer » FREE minisession: [...] dresses or balloons! If you need some other ideas you can check our this page , this one , this one or this one to get some ideas. Then get as many likes on your facebook comment/idea as you [...] (03.17.2011 01:19pm)
maryana: Shanon, I fell in love with your work. so amazing. (03.18.2011 01:58am)
Rachelle Olmos: This is such an awesome shoot! I LOVE the creativity in it. This is definitely something I would love to do. I have been wanting to use big balloons in a shoot for a while now...but living in UT, I am waiting for Winter to get the heck outta here first!!! I admire your work, and if you ever have a sec (ya right, I know), I would love some feedback on my photography-be kind, I'm still learning:) (03.30.2011 05:36pm)
gina: omygoodness...where have i been! julie's girlies...you photographed them...sooooooo sweet!! tried to pick a few fav's...can't do it. they're all fabulous! (04.02.2011 03:09am)
Taleshia Kacoroski: How cute is the fishing off the bed idea! Pure genius, Shannon! (04.22.2011 06:21am)
sarah wheeler: these are too cute, and totally made me smile :) (06.16.2011 07:14pm)
The words ‘thank you’ just don’t seem to be enough… but thank you.
Thank you to Millie for jumping on this train with me.
Thank you to all of our adorable models that made us look so good ;).
Thank you to Amanda & Vanessa for being the most amazing assistants and friends we could have asked for.
Thank you to the most hospitable studio ever.
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
Mostly, thank you to our fabulous attendees who made this day possible!!
I smile every time I look at the photos thanks to every one of you…
C’est tout!
location: Vegas Vision Studios
wardrobe: Lisa’s Mini Mad Hattery, Lexicam Studios, ZozoBugBaby, Gracylu Originals and Eden’s Bouquet
hair & makeup: Lindsey Brittain
las vegas | NV
krista: I just LOVE your work! I always check to see if you've got something new up! :) (03.01.2011 05:49am)
Paula: Hey Shannon, what awesome work and looks like loads of fun. Wish I would have been there. (03.01.2011 01:48pm)
Kara Layfield: You've saved the best for last...love all the colors and textures. Beautiful! (03.01.2011 02:03pm)
Iris: You are sensational, a true artiste in every sense. I admire how you pay attention to every little detail. What a genius collection Shannon. You inspire me. (03.01.2011 02:20pm)
Kathy Carlisle: The last 3 posts are just too much for me to take in!!! You have taken your photography to new levels that are insane in the membrane! Every detail is full of love, perfection, and happiness. You are an inspiration...so much so that I want to be you...do you think I could start my Single White Female journey with stealing your bio:) It's the fastest way to become you I think. lol K (03.01.2011 04:36pm)
Lisa Parnell: Wonderful photos! I am so thankful for the opportunity to meet and make something for you. Thanks again Shannon. (03.01.2011 05:29pm)
erin perkins: Aww lil Natalia Soto! She's famous .. I'm so thrilled you picked the Soto kids for part of this!! Backdrops AMAZE!,...Just like U ;) (03.01.2011 11:57pm)
Ginette Sundin: I have no words. Speechless. Yet I find myself needing to leave a comment. How about: "Best. shoot. ever." There, that is all I can think to say! ....and WOW. (03.02.2011 03:51am)
Sunny: I can only begin to imagine the amount of time and preparation and planning that went into this. So happy it went so well for you. It would be fun to see some of the attendee photos...I'll have to check it out on facebook one of these days. Congrats on the big success....you deserve it. Can't wait to see what you cook up next. (03.02.2011 04:48am)
Sunny: And Ps....that little girl by the mushroom set with the short spunky hair do....wow. So cute...I wish I could pull of that cut. Sweet! (03.02.2011 04:49am)
grace: Love it...love it...love it. What an amazing talent and such wonderful mentors you and Millie both are! Big thanks to you both for putting the workshop together. I had a blast! Can't wait for the next workshop... (03.02.2011 07:50am)
Rose: Looove the circus! :) The colors are so bright and fresh and lovely, and the kids are as usual adorable! As always your props are unbelievable. I really wish i would have been there too.. (03.02.2011 08:11am)
Lesley: Oh my goodness, this is by far my fav set of photos! Love love love them! Fabulous job to you and all the collaborators! :) (03.02.2011 03:16pm)
Gail Zeak: Looks like you had an amazing time in Vegas! Love these! (03.03.2011 01:44am)
Lisa's Mini Mad Hattery: These are Fantastic photos!! Love them all! You have such a great eye. Wonderful! (03.03.2011 03:37pm)
Janee: Geez! These are fabulous! Love them all but the first few umm so colorful and fun ...thank you for always blowing me away. (03.05.2011 04:37pm)
elizabeth pellette: awesome Shannon.. awesome.. (03.07.2011 08:13pm)
Tami: Wow seriously WOW (03.09.2011 01:26am)
emily: i'm sure most minnesotans would love to share a little snow with you! ;) i LOVE these photos! i can only hope the kids i have someday are 1/2 as willing to pose as much as yours! SO CUTE! (03.07.2011 11:01pm)
kelli Taylor: You have some very stylish kids! (03.07.2011 11:11pm)
Anne: What a great idea! I promise to do it and have a special person in mind. Love the lion hat! (03.07.2011 11:25pm)
remi lai: Love first and last! So encouraging you can make the non-ideal location/weather look fun and cool! (03.07.2011 11:27pm)
renee hindman: love these. i can't wait to get back up to the snow with my own. (03.07.2011 11:28pm)
Kara Layfield: They look magical! Your kiddos are just getting so big! LOVE the moon!! (03.07.2011 11:51pm)
kristin eldridge photography: What a great shoot! Love the contrast of the bright colors against the snow! (03.08.2011 12:18am)
Gabby: Gorgeous pics. & a lovely idea, I've thought on it & have someone at work who is a bit stressed so am going try & cheer her up with lots of little things :-) I would love the lion hat!! (03.08.2011 12:27am)
Deyla Huss Photography: Beautiful, I really was starting to want spring and now since seeing these I want snow again! (03.08.2011 12:39am)
janice: i never lived at the mountain (always lived fairly close to one), but always have loved the snow...so, i get it!! LOVE! this shoot. so sweet and pretty and two of the cutest subjects ever! (03.08.2011 03:33am)
Tina Lynn: love playing in the snow too. I like your 7 day challange, I'm going to leave little love notes for the family...the kids left a heap of legos on the floor so I'm going to build them a message out of legos. Tomorrow I'll write a message on their banana's. I'll have to think of more fun Idea's for the rest of the week. (03.08.2011 01:13pm)
Jessica Wilson: I love the headband!!! I am going to do the small act of kindness on facebook:) I love doing these small things to let people know you care. (03.08.2011 06:53pm)
Sandi: Loved seeing you on FRAMED! Way to go! You looked so gorgeous! (03.08.2011 08:15pm)
anita: thank *you* for being such a giver shannon. =) your kids are so cool! and i miss having lots of snow too... excited for the shirt. thanks!! (03.09.2011 02:49am)
Cassandra Raney: Thank you for your giveaway! I'm committing to to daily text a dear friend who is having post partum depression. I'd love the headband from Lady Knitster - her stuff is adorable! (03.09.2011 05:05am)
Grace: Inspirational yet once again...love your work as always! Just saw you featured in the "Framedshow". You're definitely a celebrity! (03.09.2011 05:10am)
Alicia Thurston - ALT Designs: I absolutely love your work. The one of your daughter twirling with the moon in the background is stellar, as is the last shot. I am on the list to hopefully be a part of your workshop hosted by Hilary in Ontario this fall - can't wait! (03.09.2011 05:19am)
Rose: Ah, I so love snowy days, hot coco and cute mittens... So I totally understand where you come from. The last image is epic! (03.09.2011 08:39am)
Paige Anderson: My girls each received one of those Hallmark lady bugs for Valentine's Day. I'm going to leave a "you can do or be anything you want to" message for them to find each morning. (Lady Knitster Headband...so sweet) (03.09.2011 03:28pm)
Chrissi Richards: I have someone in mind and a soon to be born baby in mind for that lion hate. :) (03.09.2011 07:09pm)
Jocelin: I love the Lion Hat & I am especially good at thoughtful acts of kindness, what a nice contest :) (03.09.2011 10:10pm)
Toria: These photos are awesome and I adore the way you dress your little girl (BOLD colors)!!! I would love to join in on this mission. I love love and I love spreading love so this is easy! :P I would like the LION HAT. It's TOO cute! Thanks for being so awesome, I'm so glad I discovered your blog! (03.10.2011 07:55am)
Tina Wrona: Once again, Ahhh-mazing! (03.12.2011 04:14pm)
Andrea Shirey Charlottesville Children’s and Baby Photographer » FREE minisession: [...] vintage dresses or balloons! If you need some other ideas you can check our this page , this one , this one or this one to get some ideas. Then get as many likes on your facebook comment/idea as [...] (03.17.2011 04:06am)
Audrey Litfin: Beautiful captures!!! (03.19.2011 04:30pm)
Norma Roldan: Sooooo cute!! love this photos!!! thanks for sharing!! (03.22.2011 05:32pm)