For as much as I just really don’t feel at home on social media, there are times when I just can’t imagine life without it. In a matter of a couple hours I was handed a photographer that suggested a rad location (not to mention actually DRIVING us there), two gorgeous little models and one of the most fun, random, last minute shoots that I have done in a long time! Kim and I were in Las Vegas for a fun family shoot for Nonna Bambini (you can see some of their beauty on my FB page) and, in true fashion, we got distracted by cool props and locations and did a little shoot on the side just for fun ;)
Jenny – I can’t thank you enough for providing us the opportunity for our little adventure. Heather & Joey- thank you for having such perfect little ladies to make it all come together! Such a great day… :)
ruffle shorts by Ritchie Rags
nelson | NV
Great morning in the studio last weekend doing one of my favorite kind of sessions… adorable little girl needing updated portfolio shots so we just played with clothes, hair and around the studio. LOVE!! (& isn’t she just too cute?)
hair: Michelle Elliott
hair accessories: Lisa’s Mini Mad Hattery
remi lai: Ah HA!! This AWESOME!!! you're so awesome at being you, Shannon!! LOVE this!! Love all the outfits and the simplicity of props in this series. Wonderful work. (12.13.2012 02:57am)
Jemima May: These photographs are fantastic!!! Love, Love, Love!!! (12.15.2012 11:00am)
Heather F: Ah LOVE and there are those old boxing gloves :) I am sooo doing a shot of my 6yr old with the boxing gloves when she loses that first top tooth LOL This model is a doll, love her styling and hair (12.18.2012 02:47am)
Amy: THE GLOVES! Those rock! You did such a great job.....I love coming to this place for photo shoot inspiration! Great ideas!! Merry Christmas S Sewell!! (12.19.2012 09:25pm)
I have a couple of fun things to share today… first off- I was featured in a book that was just published!! You can pick it up on Amazon here. It was so much fun to share a bit about how I do all my sets and share some images of my favorite little models in those sets ;) Looks like it is selling like hot cakes (only 19 left in stock today) so grab it fast ;)
I also have some bee-you-ti-full holiday hair pieces to share from Maya’s Curls… absolute perfection for those holiday photos and parties (looooove them so- even used one in my own Christmas card shoot his year) ;)
couldn’t resist… little sneak peek of the Christmas shoot ;)
Hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season… only three more shoots this year for me! Yippee!! :)
susan dodd: one of my absolute fav. songs!!! glad I'm not the only one who loves it!! congrats on the book too! (12.12.2012 06:16pm)
Janice: Love!!!! Really cool about the book. just wanna buy it to show off my friend Shannon!!! You're the best!! Uh, still waiting for my holiday card ;) oh that's right: your's was returned to me and I just remailed it myself!! (12.19.2012 10:57pm)
Tania: Congrats on the book!! And oh, I so love it when you shoot Maya's Curls stuff - it's always so gorgeous!! Beautiful! (01.07.2013 11:36am)
I spent the weekend in Denver. Sara hosted the most fabulous workshop. Many of the ladies already knew each other so it was this fun, relaxed vibe- conversation and laughs flowing all day. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day and two of my favorite models (you may remember these two from my Breckinridge shoot here). Yes, a beautiful day with beautiful people :)
denver | CO
wardrobe: Lillipops Designs
hair accessory: Maya’s Curls
Sara Garcia: So Gorgeous!! Thank you so much for coming to Denver and teaching us your magic! (11.20.2012 04:06am)
Krysta: Are these the same Beauties form the snow/cabin shoot? They're gorgeous!! ..and another flawless, gorgeous session from you honey!! xo (11.20.2012 04:13am)
janeen Cappelletti: I think I am going to be staring in awe at these images for a long time! Just stunning ! Thank you for being so talented and for sharing and inspiring! (11.20.2012 04:32am)
Amy Stephens: Beautiful! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself, your talent, and your overall passion with us. I feel so inspired and ready for the next level. Thank you for everything! (11.20.2012 04:44am)
janice: love the combination of prints in the clothes and textures in the photos!! really beautiful. love you & your amazingness!!! (11.20.2012 10:37am)
Laurie Callahan: Sorry I missed this, looks great. Come back soon! (11.21.2012 03:15am)
We just returned from a whirlwind trip through California, Arizona and New Mexico (you can follow most of my adventures on my Instagram- shannonlsewell). I have this incredibly long list of ‘must sees’ so whenever travel is needed I go to my list and try to fit in whatever is within (semi-reasonable) driving distance. After our trip through Arizona and Utah last year (here)… I have been chomping at the bit to get back and explore the things that were out of reach that time. 8 days worth of 5 photo shoots, 24 hours of driving (not including the flight to L.A. to start it all) and a different city every night has left me the most wonderful type of exhausted. We saw amazingly beautiful places (that continue to be on the list cause I have to go back), met wonderful new friends and made the best new memories.
Our first stop on the road was Palm Springs… one of my favorite vacation spots from the pre-kid years ;) I got to meet up with Maranda (who took my Define School class- so great meeting someone in person that you have gotten to know online. Loved her and her fab family.) :) We played around the Ace and a local empty lot (could not get enough of how great her kids are)…
palm springs | CA
kasandra: Could she be any cooler and any more gorgeous!! Love what you captured here ... they both look completely awesome! (10.25.2012 05:55pm)
Alicia Quintanar: What an amazing shoot! Great models and fabulous shots! This inspires me! (10.25.2012 06:19pm)
renee hindman: Love these!!! (10.25.2012 06:33pm)
Maranda: these are the most amazing pictures, I will never be able to Thank YOU enough shannon! (10.25.2012 07:56pm)
Ayanna Peterson: Thank you so so so much, i am head over heels for these photos. You out did yourself and blew me away with the outcome. Thank you for taking pictures of me i had so much fun!! :) you're amazing. (10.25.2012 08:05pm)
Yo Faithful Friend: This was an amazing shoot, they both just totally Rocked it , amazing job all of ya'll Man Alive !!!!! (10.28.2012 04:53pm)
Jeramie Ritchie: WOW! Just WOW! AWESOME location, styling and naturally..photography!!!! This is pure genius! LOVE IT! (03.19.2013 11:51am)
Jenean Mohr: UNREAL!!! AMAZING!!! BREATH TAKING!!! INSPIRING!!! (03.19.2013 12:02pm)
Mary Domitrovic: I love the whole concept of these photos from the props to the models and every item then wore. So rich in natural beauty presenting itself in a quiet earthy way. Very tastefully done! (03.19.2013 12:16pm)
Elizabeth: ooohhh how i love these (03.19.2013 01:28pm)
Kathy Carlisle: Oh Shannon Sewell!!!! Your shoots are candy for my creative soul. It gives me an extra heart beat everytime I look through shoots like this that are from your soul. I love who you are and the gifts you give to the world through your eyes:) Well done! (03.19.2013 02:44pm)
Joey: Thank you!! Jillian had a blast. She loves them! (03.19.2013 05:40pm)
Jennifer Beitchman: Ummmm...yeah, so I'm just going to throw my camera away now, mkay? You.blow.me.away. (03.19.2013 06:01pm)
Melissa: wow! just stunning :) I simply love your photos! (03.19.2013 06:16pm)
mary pantier: once again, ms. shannon, you blow my mind. these are so amazing. (03.19.2013 06:35pm)
Mindy: That's some awesomeness all around!!! (03.19.2013 08:56pm)
Susan: Beautiful scenery, models and love the use of rustic props. Another masterpiece by Shannon! (03.19.2013 09:26pm)
rowe: i adore this shoot shannon... what gorgeous girls, super funky outfits and an amazing location! (03.20.2013 05:27am)
Julie: <3 <3 <3 (03.20.2013 07:47am)
matilda: Im in awe of this shoot! The plane is the ultimate prop! lol (03.21.2013 01:16pm)
angela hubbard: WOW (04.02.2013 11:01am)
janee: where is this awesome place?? I have no words but WOW!! It kind of has a Mad Max feel to it.<3 (05.03.2013 10:44pm)