First up… the winner of the outfit from The Measure is Michelle Q. Email me with your address and I will get it right out to you!! Congrats :)
I get to share a type of shoot I don’t normally get to. Nope- I’m not opening up spots for family shoots. Still just a plain ole kids photographer ;) Lucky for me though, I am my own boss so I get to make executive decisions and make exceptions where i see fit. So I did :) I ventured up into the Snoqualmie area… part of Washington I’ve never been in. And holy heck- it is beautiful. Always in awe of what a paradise the Pacific NW is… so lucky to live here :) I hung with this delightful family playing, s’moring & just enjoying the day…
teepee & tug-of-war rope provided by: ZozoBugBaby
snoqualmie | WA
**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)
Work flow… let’s talk about it.
I am not a person that likes to spend a lot of time in the digital darkroom. I would much rather be out creating things to shoot or, let’s be honest- doing nothing photography related and living life ;) I have been doing the same basic post processing since 2007 and have gotten it down to a science. There are a couple of things I can guarantee when you look at one of my images… 1) I shot in manual. This is the best way to ensure that you are exposing & creating the images that YOU want (not what the camera thinks is best)… 2) I have edited the shot with one of Nichole Van’s Flourish Actions. Her Essential Color Pop is on every single image you see. Even if I ‘play’ beyond, I use her for a base. There are many FANTASTIC actions sets out there… I just found when I was trying to get my work flow as simple as possible that hers allowed me the greatest control in the least amount of time. I love that you can erase parts of layers, adjust the opacity, turn them completely off… she gives you a bundle of goodness that you can completely individualize to your taste (& video tutorials on how to use them). I also love that she updates her actions and comes out with new creations that are already customized to work with what you have. Aaand she just updated everything! She has a new batching feature with the color pop action I use (loooove… SO much quicker) and all new goodies for you to check out!
Here is where it gets good…
If you go visit her site and then come back and leave a comment on which product you like best and why then you are entered to win a $75 Flourish gift certificate! In addition she is offering my blog readers the coupon code ‘Flourish2011′ for 25% off. If you combine that with her current multi-item discount that will give you up to 50% off. Nice, eh?
You can check out Flourish Emporium here where you can find all of her actions, textures, presets, borders, and templates (plus the new versions of her Essential Color Pop, Essential Black & White, Antique Vintage and Urban action sets that I mentioned). And if you visit her Facebook page here, you can download a freebie action, texture and template!
Hope it this helps some of you with the editing questions that you’ve sent. I really do like to keep things simple (& pretty) so thank you Nichole for creating something that does that perfectly ;)
Don’t forget to check out her new site and comment below to win the gift certificate!! I will announce a winner this Thursday :)
Nicole Voth: I like Essential Color Pop v2! (07.17.2011 08:21pm)
Kristin Cook: I need her b/w actions! (07.17.2011 08:30pm)
Susanne: Essential Color pop for sure!!! I (07.17.2011 09:19pm)
Ashley Sisk: I love essential color pop - gosh, what a great action! (07.17.2011 11:31pm)
Shannon @ Lifelong Impressions: I'd love the studio set since I'm now doing more studio stuff. (07.18.2011 12:26am)
amy: essential color pop and the black and white! brilliant! (07.18.2011 12:38am)
sarah c.: I would want the black and white set. I love the "moody bw" one! Thanks for posting; I didn't know about Flourish before. (07.18.2011 01:23am)
Lisa: I adore her studio black and white! WOW-E! (07.18.2011 02:29am)
chrissi richards: My #1 is the essential indoor color pop. Great product. (07.18.2011 02:32am)
Lori Ferguson: Seeing you work your magic first-hand with her actions, I'm going to buy the color pop! Guess now I will wait until Thursday to see if I won :) (07.18.2011 02:40am)
angela f: I love actions, I am off to check out the site. (07.18.2011 02:43am)
Nataly Harris: Gotta have all her stuff... but especially the Essential Color Pop! :) (07.18.2011 05:08am)
Sara from L.A.: Thank you for letting us in on one of your secrets. (07.18.2011 10:38am)
Miranda Porter: Essential colour pop....please :) (07.18.2011 11:12am)
Michelle: Love essential color pop too ..... I upgraded to the new version and love the gentle pop :) (07.18.2011 12:55pm)
Chelsea: What a great new site, I've been a fan of her work for a long time! I admire your ability to keep things simple... I'm not there yet. I would love all of her sets, but would really like to try the Urban and Textures v2 with the fake tilt shift and textures, I think they make such artful images. (07.18.2011 01:45pm)
Hannie: Who wouldn't want these fantastic actions? I know I do!! They are fantastic. (07.18.2011 02:57pm)
Jenna S: The essential color pop would be fab to have. (07.18.2011 03:12pm)
Dina: I love Urban with Texture! love her site and actions! going now to visit her on fb! (07.18.2011 05:53pm)
Melissa Willick: HOW to choose?? I love them ALL! My new favorite action player!! (07.18.2011 07:13pm)
Esther: I loooove the flourish brushes!!! They're awesome!! :) (07.18.2011 07:43pm)
Nicole Evans: I'm a new user of Lightroom and just recently purchased Nichole's Presets... I can say that I am quickly falling in love them, just like I have with her PS actions! I mean, with a name like that, how can you go wrong? ;o) (great site, btw!) (07.18.2011 07:46pm)
Sue Gerard: I LOVE the essential color pop set. Use them on most of my pictures! (07.18.2011 07:52pm)
Dreaming Hollow Photography: I have been using Nicole Van's actions for a year and a half now. Since I am an action "junkie" I have bought and tried a bunch of different actions sets from other designers but I have ALWAYS come back to her SOFT COLOR POP action. As has already been mentioned, it offers fantastic tweakablity and it just plain makes my photos look Awesome. Every. Time. The time you save editing is just amazing. And she offers great customer service too. Her texture palette's are one of my very favorite artistic enhancing shortcuts....they are just plain cutting edge cool! I wouldn't use textures near as often but her palette's make it so easy, only takes a few seconds, and voila! Work of Art! LOVE all her stuff! (07.18.2011 08:13pm)
beka: I like the moody black and white! Thank you for the chance to win! (07.18.2011 08:31pm)
Amber: I went through them all and I think the Color Pop actions would be my best bet! They look like just what I've been looking for for my workflow. Thanks! (07.18.2011 08:39pm)
Amanda: I LOVE the essential color pop!!! Right now I layer a couple of actions... but I'm definitely looking for a quicker work flow and I think this set could be a great base for my images! (07.18.2011 09:40pm)
Troy Guillory: I use the Color Pop actions every time I sit to edit photos! (07.18.2011 10:19pm)
Donna Litchfield: LOVE LOVE LOVE The Essential Black & White set and specifically moody b+w - it saves me so much time. I also love tints & textures. (07.18.2011 10:32pm)
Andrea Kell: Love the color pop, really brings out the eyes! (07.18.2011 11:39pm)
Janlle: I like the b/w actions. They look really clean and crisp. (Also love the Essential Color Pop v2.) (07.19.2011 01:31am)
Nancy K: I love her indoor color pop and her b/w actions! (07.19.2011 05:15am)
Simona: I edit in pse for now and Iam in love with the worn out vintage look. I Love the Heirloom texture and the color pop action is awsome! (07.19.2011 05:45am)
Bev Robison: I use the Essential Color Pop Indoor on just about everything! Love it!!! (07.19.2011 05:47am)
Dave C.: I really like Urban set! (and I actually prefer your example to what she did in her video..) (07.19.2011 08:52am)
Anna Nilsen: I really love your work Shannon. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures with us. I would love to have Nichole's Essential Color Pop. Gorgeous :) (07.19.2011 10:22am)
tabitha: just bought her presets! amazing!! (07.19.2011 11:38am)
Jenni: I love you work! Thanks for sharing your processing tips. My favorite Flourish actions are Essential Color Pop v2 and Essesntial BW v2. I love your last post too--Jack and Beth live around the corner from me! The pictures are adorable. (07.19.2011 05:14pm)
Stacey Atkin: I would LOVE her b&w actions! (07.19.2011 08:45pm)
Becky: I love how you keep things simple! your color is always natural and beautiful! (07.20.2011 01:27pm)
Tanya: No questions, no doubts - Essential Color Pop v2 is most impressive and provide with gorgeous results. Proofing for LR is also amazing. Don't forget take a look on PS templates. It worths every penny you spent. 100% period! t will not make a bad image great, but will make a good image better. It is very easy to use and the results are fantastic. I could use it on every image I have. (07.20.2011 07:34pm)
Adia: Nicole is amazing! I have bunch of her actions and love the Color pop! Her work is amazing! It was extra fun to also see her on the Framed show recently as well! (07.20.2011 08:38pm)
Vickey Weiss: Don't know what I'd do if I didn't have indoor color pop :) (07.20.2011 10:07pm)
ali wood: I love the color pop! It will be perfect for my style! thanks for sharing the love! (07.20.2011 11:21pm)
Tabitha H.: I would love to get my hands on the Lighting Workshop-in-a-Box :) But on a smaller scale, I like the Essential Color Pop for PSE because Elements is all I have to work with at the moment. Love me some Nichole V! (07.21.2011 01:36am)
Natalie Clayshulte: I'd love the essential color pop! (07.21.2011 04:38am)
Anyone that knows me can attest to my boho nature… I was raised in the PNW- granola and birkenstocks (okay- bare feet in my case) run thru my veins. True beauty to me is a flowy maxi dress and towel dried hair. So when I get to play dress up I immediately think along these beautiful-earthy-goodness lines. Lucky for me I have people like Julie in my life that I can say “hmm… I think I need a hippie skirt” and she gives me this…
I also wanted to mention how thankful I am for the fact that I have so many people that believe in my ‘vision’ and jump right on board when I come to them with an idea for a shoot. I have been absolutely blessed by the ‘yes’ I receive to so many of my ridiculous requests. This time Double T Alpacas gave me free reign of their amazing property to play for the day. Some of the cutest models I’ve worked with ;)
wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby
location: Double T Alpacas
brush prairie | WA
lexi: These are AMAZING! (07.14.2011 07:40pm)
Hannie: These are truly beautiful as ever! Love the boho hippie look. (07.14.2011 07:48pm)
Iris Rocha: Stunning, heart-warming with a pinch of adorable. Love. (07.14.2011 07:50pm)
Kara Layfield: Gorgeous! Love the colors and the alpaca "leash"...too much! (07.14.2011 08:14pm)
Amy Moore: You rock hippie style Shannon! Such and free-spirited images, beautiful light! (07.14.2011 08:31pm)
Marci Yochum: Your little girl is adorable. Love them. (07.14.2011 08:48pm)
Renee Waters: No words!!!! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW L-O-V-E (07.14.2011 08:49pm)
lroah: Your daughter is gorgeous. Might be my fave session ever. :) (07.14.2011 08:53pm)
brenda horan: That model is to DIE for - that hair alone! Those alpacas look adorable freshly sheared! GREAT work. (07.14.2011 09:00pm)
gina: really!!! how can anyone look at this and not flip! soooooo very kule!!!!! xoxox gg (07.14.2011 09:06pm)
Jenny: These are amazingly beautiful and total bo-ho! love love love it!!! is this the lama shoot you were talking about when i met you? stunning! and your daughter is such a natural beauty! (07.14.2011 10:49pm)
ali wood: absolutely in LOVE! especially knowing the spirit behind the camera! gorgeous! (07.14.2011 10:49pm)
Krista: I love these! Your daughter is so beautiful and what a neat idea for a shoot! I live in Camas, WA and might have to bring my little girl to that farm to check out the cute alpacas! (07.14.2011 11:18pm)
kelli Taylor: I LOVE how you "play"! (07.14.2011 11:26pm)
Gail Zeak: OMG Shannon, E is so gorgeous and her hair is so long now! I love, love, love these photos, and the clothes are so cool. She is so brave, I would have been freaked out standing next to one of those alpacas. (07.15.2011 01:15am)
Jennifer Beitchman: Love everything about this shoot: the skirt, the location, your stunning and willing daughter....one question: is the alpaca wearing Zozo too? (07.15.2011 02:11am)
Shauna: She's beautiful! How FUN to play dress-up with that gorgeous girl!!! (07.15.2011 02:44am)
Alicia Thurston: Honestly... wow! These images are breathtaking, your daughter is gorgeous, the wardrobe is perfect. Love all around! (07.15.2011 03:20am)
lesley: Seriously, Boho and Alpacas?!! They are the cutest things ever!! Loved this shoot! :) (07.15.2011 07:56am)
Pascale Wowak: Soooooooooooooooo amazing. Dude. Really?! Fab! And she's so gorgeous, just wow, wow, wow! And super love that she donated that hair. Ellie did that in April and it was a bit heartbreaking but so cool. Then again, Ellie didn't have THAT hair, so I can see how you'd feel torn! Ha! Hugs to you! (07.16.2011 12:45am)
Rose: Haha, the alpacas are way to cute!! :D The idea of the shoot is amazing, starting with the beautiful girl, amazing clothes and style. You manage to create a magic world in your photos every time! (07.16.2011 01:35pm)
Amy C: Wow, wow, wow! I am so with you here! :) Except I was born and raised in small town Texas and have completely gone against that stereo type. Always wishing I as hippie/boho ;) (07.18.2011 03:35am)
Pobke: Wow....you're amazing, you know this, right? :) (07.18.2011 01:30pm)
Krista Lund: love this...love the feel...love the style...love the clothes...love the models- all of them ;) (07.18.2011 03:13pm)
Joan: Out of this world!!. Amazing, Shanon!!! (07.18.2011 04:57pm)
Caroljean: OMGoodness.....just a fabulously cute and creative shoot...so glad you are blessed to have people believe in your vision, too....because we are blessed to get to see the end results...fun! :) (07.18.2011 08:54pm)
sarah wheeler: holy stunning all wrapped up in some serious gorgeousness!!! oh shannon, these are fantastic... (07.19.2011 09:40pm)
Paige Anderson: Does she still want to cut her hair? Do you think I could weave it into mine? HAHA!She is such a doll! (07.20.2011 02:18am)
Gayla: I am speechless, these are so fun, fresh, creative and utterly amazing. What a vision. (07.21.2011 05:38pm)
Skye Hatten: Alpacas! Your inner creative genius just astounds me, girl! Perfectly amazing images...Shannon Sewell fan to the core! (07.21.2011 07:21pm)
Kathy Carlisle: 5 posts from you was too much to come home too after vacation! This of course is my favorite shoot of all time. I can't wait to see her new hairdo!!! I miss and love you my friend! K (07.22.2011 06:19pm)
Linda: Wau amazing girl and more gorgeous photos! (08.14.2011 02:38pm)
Janee: Ok I would so wear that skirt..its so cute. Awesome location..I love these and your daughter is looking so grown up. (08.16.2011 11:03pm)
“we’re gonna gather around like it’s my birthday”
Austin Texas has finally been checked off my bucket list. It was definitely my kind of city (all the tattoos, dreads & bikes made me feel right at home, kinda like I was still in Portland… with the heat turned way up). I got to hang out with a funny, sweet, lovely group of women for the day and work with two of my favorite ladies (& genuinely amazing women I know). And it was made all the more special since it was my birthday. I am not a birthday kinda girl (never really enjoyed celebrating… well… myself) but the sweet gestures of everyone around me was just the greatest reminder of what a fabulous group of people I have come to know. I got a little singing… beautiful gifts… an indulgent cupcake or two (thank you Delish for providing the yumminess)… delicious dinner… some chocolate-y good cake (only follow up to cupcakes, right?)… drinks & my favorite story teller (love me some Cheryl Muhr)… calls that made my heart soar… it was a good- strike that- VERY great day :) Just imagine… all that AND a workshop that included things like clothes from the one and only ZozoBugBaby, styling by the amazing ButterflyspArks, models hand picked by the sweetest Texan you’d ever meet- Kristin, shoes by a completely inspiring company launching next month- Chooze Shoes… seriously. A day to top all days. Thank you :)
And just to show you some of the goodness I got to bask in… images from the day :)
styling: ButterflyspArks
wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby & Chooze Shoes
cupcakes: Delish
austin | TX
manuela Busack: Bright, cheerful and delightful! <3 the images. (07.13.2011 05:22am)
Pascale Wowak: So utterly and completely FANTASTIC!!! And happy bday again! :) (07.13.2011 05:25am)
Renee Waters: ahhhhhhh Shannon, Happy Birthday to beautiful you! This images make my heart flutter. You inspire me so much to take a step up every time!!! XO (07.13.2011 05:30am)
Britt McNamee: EVERYTHING about that is just straight up yummy! (07.13.2011 05:32am)
Michele Q: Those colors are fantastic! Love everything about every one of these images! (07.13.2011 10:14am)
Amory: Just beautiful! These were such a cheery way to start the day! (07.13.2011 12:02pm)
Kara Layfield: So very cute!! I just love the colors and those girls are natural models for sure! Looks like a very fun day! Happy belated birthday! (07.13.2011 01:14pm)
Ashley SIsk: Gorgeous girls - what a fun photo shoot! (07.13.2011 02:00pm)
Stephanie Z: Beautiful models, clothing, photography, and those shoes are to die for! Eye candy, for sure! (07.13.2011 02:43pm)
Kelsey Gerhard: Had to comment as my 7 year old daughter just caught sight of these images on my computer and said she wants all of those dresses and shoes! Happy belated birthday, Shannon. What a delightfully colorful birthday shoot! :) (07.13.2011 03:38pm)
Jenny wise: Love love love! Can't believe I was in Colorado when you were in Austin! (07.13.2011 07:22pm)
shawna [of styleberryBLOG]: everything about this is DELICIOUS! LOVE! (07.14.2011 02:32am)
Jennifer Beitchman: So perfect. The styling is BEYOND! Makes me swoon! (07.14.2011 02:57am)
Amy C: Sweet, sweet, sweet! Love them all. Love the mod look :) (07.14.2011 04:19am)
Amy Hall: you know I gotta comment on a Kings Of Leon post!!!! So amazing.....I need some new fresh concepts...you get my creative juices flowin!! Good work dude! (07.14.2011 04:28am)
Erica Reed: Awesome, awesome, awesome, love, love, LOVE!! (07.14.2011 06:40am)
Bobbie Brown: Ok, this is random...but the sunburst mirror, where did it come from? I want it for my living room! Seriously! And these images...AMAZING! (07.14.2011 06:37pm)
Trudy: Oh my goodness, so beautiful! and the colors and lighting are amazing! =) (07.14.2011 07:46pm)
Hannie: So nice and colorful. Really inspiring. The white really makes the colors pop. (07.14.2011 07:50pm)
Rose: So beautiful, so so beautiful! happy belated birthday, hope it was a greaaaat one! Such bright colors and such beautiful young ladies, fantastic result! (07.16.2011 01:41pm)
sarah wheeler: i'm glad you had a great birthday! love this images, great colors, and totally totally fun!! xoxo (07.19.2011 09:37pm)
marjolaine: LOVE THAT SHOOT >>JUST COMPLITLY AMAZING AND SO PROFESSIONALLY DONE>> IT SHOUDL BE IN A CATALOG>> you are going to be in publication nation wide.. it's just the count down.. tic tac tic tac.. (07.30.2011 05:00am)
lindsey thorne: i seriously can't get enough of your work. (08.26.2011 03:41am)
Paige Anderson: Everyone looks so happy! (07.27.2011 08:56pm)
Gina P: i don't know shannon....i think you've got something there. lovely and creative on the family side :) (07.27.2011 09:38pm)
Tara S.: my heart is doing somersaults looking at my family on your blog! what an honor :) thank you, thank you, thank you! (07.27.2011 10:00pm)
amelia: she. is. a. DOLL! (07.27.2011 10:45pm)
Caroljean: So creative and fun...Love that tug-of-war shot too! (07.27.2011 11:05pm)
Jenne Dunham: Absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE the b&w of the little girl near the end. (07.28.2011 01:01am)
jodie: Oh Shannon! I want that last collage for my wall! How awesome would that be just HUGE? So in love! Great session! (07.28.2011 02:42am)
ali: EXCEPTION again pretty please next time you come to dallas ;)) and can I make that asap!!! xoxox (07.28.2011 03:52am)
Jennifer Potter: I love your style, and well... just the way you see people is beautiful. (07.28.2011 04:27am)
Rose: It is understandable why you love to shoot kids, but your work is just as amazing in portraiture, family sessions and all. You're too good not to do an amazing job, despite of the "model". :) Love the very first photo so much! (07.28.2011 07:53am)
cheryl: love this shoot! gorgeous family. great collage idea at the bottom! (07.28.2011 02:09pm)
zalaine: No matter what venue you choose, your style comes shinning few. Lucky family. (07.28.2011 06:09pm)
Kate Craft: Stunning as always!!! (07.30.2011 01:49am)
Becky: Love that second last shot of mom and son! This session is adorable! (08.01.2011 02:35pm)
Stephanie McBride: An amazing, creative shoot in every way. (08.02.2011 03:23pm)
Kaye S.: Wow, what an awesome shoot! You captured the fun and love that is shared in this family. What an honor to see my son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren so beautifully portrayed. (08.04.2011 08:23pm)
ShannonJoy: Love it!!!! I'm a HUGE fan of KM bags and would LOVE to have the MImi bag!!!! Thanks! (08.08.2011 10:54am)
Abbie Kressner: I really love that series of photos at the very end (the collection of tall skinnies)!! It's rare to come across something really unique these days given that I follow so many diff photog blogs, but you have accomplished just that. Nice job! (08.08.2011 05:27pm)
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