Shannon Sewell » kids

‘its just that i am old school like that, roll that rap over soul loops like that’

SS — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:30:03 +0000

We are gearing up for the huge ZozoBugBaby Spring 2013 shoot in the morning so you know what that means? We can finally share the Fall 2012 shoot! What would fall be without a little schoolhouse influence? ;)

wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby

hair accessories: Maya’s Curls

hair: Michelle Elliott

prop styling: Kim Adams of The Prop Shop

models: Option Model & Media

‘now i, i go for mine, i got to shine’

SS — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:18:43 +0000

I have a bit more to share from Tennessee… I got to spend the afternoon playing in the woods with a little boy. We explored the woods, splashed in the creek, dressed up and played just like a kid should. Shoots like these are exactly why I do what I do… there is something about digging into the minds of kids (I tell you, they are way more interesting than any grown ups around) ;) We wander, chat, joke, pause… and I get to watch eyes light up when they get to take on new personas and they realize that we are there for the sole reason of capturing how amazing they are.

I’d like to introduce you to one of the most cute & articulate little men I’ve had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with in a long time…

and his talented mama made these… he was SO adorable when he put on this outfit. He took it very seriously ;)

gatlinburg | TN

‘take me to another place, take me to another land’

SS — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:12:48 +0000

I just spent the last week in Tennessee. We went from Nashville (the perfect combination of yummy food, fantastic live music & great company) up to Gatlinburg (an amazing lodge retreat in the middle of the Smokey Mountains). Spending the day in the mountain air with a group of amazing women (the babbling creek and campfire made it almost surreal) was just what the doctor ordered. I can’t thank Misty enough for having me out or Jen for being the perfect travel companion…

and, of course, our adorable little models…

gatlinburg | TN

‘but for now heaven is in new york’

SS — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:21:40 +0000

I am spoiled. Kim & Alyssa came again to help me out with a shoot (I don’t know what I will do with myself on my own again!). If you love the props, be sure to check out the Prop Shop (Kim’s new baby where she will be selling all of her amazing creations), they’ll be there.

Jenn Davenport drove up from Kalama to hang out for the day. I just love when you meet someone that you instantly connect with (even better when they live on my side of the country!). She was an absolute delight and we had such a fun day hanging out, talking shop & playing in the studio. Thank you for coming and I can’t wait until we can do it again… :)

styling: Kim Adams from The Prop Shop Market

hair & make up: Alyssa Underwood

‘but you have got something they don’t, yeah you have got something they don’t’

SS — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:46:32 +0000

I am back to share my second shoot while I was in Kansas City. There is something so genuinely uplifting about spending time with like minded souls. It is so easy to go day to day in the ‘real world’… superficial interactions, niceties with acquaintences, being the ‘public’ you and keeping the ‘real’ you to yourself. For the first time in 22 years of being a vegetarian, I sat at a table full of people and could eat every single dish served (yes- even living in the crunchy NW, not a group meal goes by that I don’t get asked about my veggie ways as I snack on the side dishes- haha), I watched parents interacting with their kids just like I do and listened to chitchat about lifestyles that sounded just like mine. And I sit here reflecting on how lucky we are- lucky that we are business owners and employees that pick our own co-workers and associates, lucky that we choose our own business models and rules to live by, lucky that we dictate how our day to day will go and can surround ourselves with people that get us and encourage us to be who we are meant to be. Embrace that… don’t let it go unnoticed or fail to use up every lit bit of it you can ;)

I spent my second afternoon with Heather Roth. We chatted about artistic endeavors (the girl has it running through her veins) and goals in our photography. We had a set of adorable twins to model for our shoot for The Measure (they were super shy & unsure but way too cute for the camera not to love every minute with them) ;) I couldn’t have thought up a better way to wrap up my visit…

I will be in Gatlinburg TN next month at this glorious retreat in the Smokey Mountains. So much good stuff planned!!! Come join me here :)

wardrobe: The Measure Designs

kansas city | MO

‘if I could escape and recreate a place that is my own world’

SS — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:31:28 +0000

I just got back today from a little escape to warm sunshine and good friends. I spent the weekend in Kansas City with my friends, The Solars (if you’ve read my blog then you know them from their amazing Road Trip in a Box and Indoor Adventure Guide that I’ve swooned over). I am home feeling exhausted and happy… late night conversations with true friends and fabulous days spent with other photographers left me with sore cheeks, a couple extra smiles lines and a full heart (not to mention some fun images of adorable little girls in crazy beautiful dresses). I want to thank each and every one of you that came for the day. It was a perfect group full of talent and humor… I couldn’t have asked for better!

I wish you could see these dresses in person… oh. my. They are hand painted, mixed media and sooooo gorgeous (ZozoBugBaby showing off her art skills & beyond!)…

wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby

kansas city | MO

‘just a girl, all pretty and petite’

SS — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:27:59 +0000

A lovely day with one of my favorite little models… we headed out for a few minutes to do product shot for Maya’s Curls (& to play at the playground of course) ;)

The Marah Flower Clip

The Rainbow Ruffles Flower Clip

hair: Michelle Elliott

hair accessories: Maya’s Curls

vancouver | WA

“I am doll eyes, doll mouth, doll legs”

SS — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:29:39 +0000

I have tons of different interests, passions, directions I like to take things… this last week has been an accumulation of A LOT of them! I am not sure if I am creatively bursting or creatively spent… I can tell you that being able to see so many visions become reality is a pretty great feeling (whether it’s pure high or pure exhaustion). If you’ve ever chatted with me or been to one of my workshops you know I am BIG on opening up your world to everything that interests you. I don’t believe in not doing something just because you haven’t done it before or because it isn’t ‘you’. I say if it seems interesting- dive in! The worst that can happen is that you learn something new to can incorporate in your life. Best thing that can happen? You find what you were born to do.

Doing the type of photography I do means I spend a lot of time with clothing designers, fashion blogs, graphic design… all of them inspire me and weave themselves into my work. I found myself being more and more drawn to these things so when Julie (Ms. ZozoBugBaby herself) and I kept bringing up how fun it would be to create a place where we could put all our ideas and interests, it became pretty apparent this was something that had to be done. Over the next few months Dreamer Journal began to take shape. There were a lot of sleepless nights, a lot of mistakes, a lot of re-do’s and start overs but, in the end, we did it. We created the place that we had dreamed of. It is with much pride & happiness (okay, there were some tears and curse words too) I share with you our second (woo-hoo) issue… the Spring issue of Dreamer Journal :)

clothing: Lisa’s Mini Mad Hattery

hair & make-up: Madeline Roosevelt

styling & photography: me

portland | OR

‘to greet every new day that may come like the first of spring’

SS — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:03:23 +0000

I’m a little behind on this one. It got lost in the oblivion of shoots done but can’t be shown. The good news is that this is all available right now! If you head over to Chooze Shoes and ZozoBugBaby you can get these cute little spring goodies just in time! (I know spring is right around the corner) ;) You’ll also notice the adorable hair pieces. Once again, Maya’s Curls knocked it out of the park (I think she and Zozo are a perfect match).

And not to make you wait any longer…

wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby

shoes: Chooze Shoes

hair accessories: Maya’s Curls, GracyLu Originals & Petal Patch Baby

hair stylist: Michelle Elliott

talent: Giselle of Option Model & Media

portland | OR

‘drop a heart and break a name’

SS — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:19:53 +0000

Just a quick pop in to show off another magazine project I worked on. It was a collaboration with Knuckleheads Clothing for Babiekins magazine. The issue turned out gorgeous. Some of my faves in there… very proud to be a part. Check out the whole issue in it’s awesomeness here.

wardrobe: Knuckleheads & Hula Mula Clothing

hair: Michelle Elliott

for Babiekins Magazine

portland | OR