This shoot was just a “Hey- wouldn’t it be fun if we…” conversation that turned into reality. I can’t help but brag on Kim… I am constantly in awe of her creative prowess. I have no idea how she can turn a few dollars of thrift store bin finds into this. She hand-made the crown, the necklace… the amazing dresses. And I am lucky enough to be a part of it… add a couple of my favorite models and it is perfection.
art direction & costume design: kim adams
model: ashlee & kelsey
portland | OR
PS… My Define School class opens tomorrow! I would love to have you sign up and spend three weeks together delving into shoots like this, inspiration, the love of the craft. We’ll have weekly lessons and homework, a private FB group to chat in every day and lots of soul searching and fun… see ya there! :)
xoxo ~S
How would you like a free day at one of my workshops? I was talking with Lexi (from one of my favorite magazines… Lemonade and Lenses. I just recently did The August Collaboration with her!) about our upcoming workshop in Cincinnati on July 21st and we decided it would be really fun to give away a spot!! Since we are using the PunchTab entry below there are tons of ways to get entries so lots of chances to win… please just be sure you can come to Cincinnati on July 21st (although this is a transferable prize so you can gift it if you want to enter for a deserving friend). This give away is a $500 value and will end next Wednesday, June 27th so go ahead and enter as many times as you can and I will keep my fingers crossed for ya ;) Can’t wait to meet one of you!
And because no post is fun without pictures… here is another feature from the summer issue of Dreamer Journal. This one was a really fun collaboration between Peppercorn Kids & ZozoBugBaby (you’ll be seeing more of this perfect combo in the coming months) ;) Perfect summertime backyard fun…
salem | OR
clothes: ZozoBugBaby
accessories: Peppercorn Kids
art director: Kim Adams
Tania: Sigh, so thinking a trip to the US is on the cards ;) . Good luck everyone - totally jealous!! xo. (06.20.2012 07:55am)
Caroljean Strawn: I am in love with these precious children and the layout and quotes are adorable! "Who would I like to see win a seat to the workshop?" Me, of course! :) But I would love to see someone else win too! :) (06.20.2012 02:42pm)
theon: I would like to see myself win (being selfish!) But if not then someone that with a passion for photography and kids. (06.20.2012 05:57pm)
Tara S.: Me! I want to win SO badly!!! It is my hometown after all :) (06.21.2012 01:59am)
Roxana: Oh, I'm coming! [I wish! :D] Just love these photos, amazing, fresh, cheerful, what can I say more... Wonderful! (06.21.2012 07:15am)
Melissa Perry: Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be your winner! Can't wait for you to be in the Buckeye state Shannon!!! And by the way ADORE these photos! (06.21.2012 03:35pm)
Laura: I would ♥ to win a workshop lesson from you! Sending my ♥LOVE♥ (06.22.2012 01:07am)
Kristin Railton: Who would I want to see win? Of course I'd love to, but I really hope someone who normally couldn't afford to win & that it would be a true blessing to. (06.22.2012 01:08am)
laressa: I would love and appreciate this amazing opportunity!! If I don't win I would love for someone that is hard working, passionate and giving to win. (06.22.2012 01:14am)
Hannah Sorg: Who would I want to see win a seat to the workshop? Hannah Sorg (aka me, myself and I). Love the colors and expressions in these photos! My son is 5 and the idea of photographing the summer through his eyes is an idea I love and may borrow :) Thanks for the chance to win! My fingers and toes are crossed! (06.22.2012 01:18am)
Katie Fritz: I would love to win a seat! I am a new photographer...so I would love the opportunity to learn! Your work is seriously amazing!!! (06.22.2012 01:19am)
laressa: I would love and appreciate this amazing opportunity. If I would not win I would want someone that is hard working, passionate and giving to win.i (06.22.2012 01:19am)
Tamara: Love this series. Love the fonts you used too. Would you share the font names..maybe... (06.22.2012 01:23am)
Melissa a: I would love love love to win! love our work and would love to be inspired by Shannon. Keeping my fingers crossed! Good luck to everyone! (06.22.2012 01:27am)
Amanda W. Fleming: I would love to win a seat at the workshop, I've never been to a photography workshop before! (06.22.2012 01:40am)
beth bevelhymer: me! (06.22.2012 02:25am)
Soledad Mateo: This will be a dream come true (06.22.2012 03:14am)
Jen: I would love to win a seat to this workshop! (06.22.2012 03:35am)
Christi: I would love to win, of course! But am happy for anyone who has the desire to go. It's gonna be GREAT! :) (06.22.2012 03:48am)
Melissa Toma: I would love to be the one to win this seat! I just started my own photography business but still have SOOO much to learn! (06.22.2012 04:56am)
Becca Alder: Ohhhh I would LOVE to win this! What an amazing opportunity! Thanks for the chance :) (06.22.2012 03:52pm)
Anastasia: I would love to see myself ;) win a seat at your workshop!! (06.22.2012 09:48pm)
Monet: honestly, I would love to win a seat, but if not me, my dear friend Laura so she can learn amazing things. (06.23.2012 01:18am)
Brittany Thiebeau: I would LOVE to win a seat at this workshop! Love your work!!! (06.23.2012 01:55am)
nicol oot: myself!! I don't know anyone else with a passtion for photography ;) (06.24.2012 05:51pm)
Kirk: Would love it! :) (06.25.2012 06:34am)
Dana K: ME! This 'ol momma of 4 could use a creative, inspiring getaway!! :) (06.25.2012 08:10pm)
Leesa: I would ***LOVE*** to be at your workshop! I adore your images, adore zozobugbaby and would love to learn from the best!! (06.25.2012 08:12pm)
Caylee: I would love to go, but if I couldn't .....my little sister. (06.25.2012 08:19pm)
Peg: I want to send myself...Peg. It would be a blast! (06.25.2012 08:20pm)
Teri Salvino: Who would I like to see win??? Me me me. Shannon is my idol. I admire her work and would love to win and absorb as much as possible from a workshop as I could with her!!!! But if not me. Someone who loves her as much as I do. :-) (06.25.2012 08:27pm)
Dawn Shiree: I would love to win a seat in the workshop! Pretty, pretty please!! :) (06.25.2012 08:42pm)
Ellie: I'd selfishly like to win for myself. I love learning! (06.25.2012 08:48pm)
Casey: I would love to see myself win! I am trying so hard to get better and better at what I do, and have been looking for a workshop opportunity. I hope I get the chance!!! (06.25.2012 08:49pm)
Bianca Morello: ME OF COURSE! your work is just so precious! Would love to be inspired by you and learn from the best! :) but everyone deserves a chance to win! :)...still though ,pick me pick me!! haha (06.25.2012 08:49pm)
Jessica Paxson`: Me :) or my friend Jennie of Jennie Good Photographs! I know we'd both love it!!! (06.25.2012 08:50pm)
Alexis: I'm a huge lover of kids with style mixed with some fun and whimsy! Of course, I'd love to see me win, but anyone who wants to push their photography and be inspired by you would be more than worthy! (06.25.2012 09:05pm)
Sherri Y: Oh how I would love to see ME win ths great opportunity! I'm so anxious to learn more and more...I'm driving my husband crazy with this new passion of mine! (06.25.2012 09:16pm)
Amanda: Shared the giveaway on my page :) This is an amazing opportunity!! And would be a fantastic trip! (06.25.2012 09:42pm)
Jana: I also would love to win this awesome opportunity! Thank you. :) (06.25.2012 09:55pm)
Jenn: I would love to win a seat to your amazing workshop but think it would be a great opportunity for anyone who has the opportunity. Your work is beautiful and it would be fun for a pro or semi-pro and a great starting point for a beginner. Thanks so much for the opportunity. (06.25.2012 10:09pm)
Tamara: I would absolutely 'love' to win the workshop! I recently left my career as a successful Chef and delved into a career of photography! I love vintage inspired, character shoots and soak up any and all exposure! <3 (06.25.2012 11:06pm)
kristen: wow, thank you for this awesome opportunity! (06.26.2012 12:27am)
Whitney frederick: Love your work! Of course I would love to win and just so happen to be in Cincinnati visiting my father that weekend!!! (06.26.2012 01:31am)
Amelia: I would absolutely love a spot in the workshop, I am a striving photographer who is eager to learn anything I can! (06.26.2012 02:31am)
janeen Cappelletti: I would love to win! But I would also love for someone else who has never attended a workshop to win! (06.26.2012 03:06am)
Juliet Carey: I can NOT wait to meet you! YYYYAAAAAAYYYYY! (06.26.2012 02:28pm)
Candace: I have been dying to go to your workshop!! :) (06.27.2012 05:08pm)
Mallory D: Selfishly myself! This mama could use a trip, fun binding time with other photographers, and learn some new tricks! (06.27.2012 05:25pm)
Tennile: I'd LOVE to win a seat in this workshop. I live in NH, so my overall cost to attend (including travel fares) is more than half the cost of the workshop. This would really help! Or, know what else would be sweet? If you did a workshop in Boston or NH. ;) Just sayin'. (06.27.2012 06:05pm)
Sarah: Of course I Would love an opportunity to take a workshop with you! I greatly admire your work & think this to be an invaluable experience. I think any one of these entrants would deserve an opportunity to learn! (06.27.2012 08:03pm)
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
Julie: *sigh* Can I marry your brain? (05.19.2012 03:50am)
Janice: yeah. love! E looks so old with her hair all "done up". this is a good one, shan! (05.19.2012 05:02am)
Tania: OMG how CUTE are these clothes (and models, but all of your models are adorable!). Love the pink dress with flowers and the one your daughter is wearing. Gorgeous!! (05.19.2012 06:24am)
rowe: omg... adorable! (05.19.2012 10:14am)
Renee: Really great collection! (05.19.2012 12:37pm)
Michelle: Love the aqua one! (05.19.2012 10:19pm)
kelli taylor: love, LOVE, LOOOOOVE!!!! (05.20.2012 01:38am)
Joy: Gorgeous! I am a huge fan of both Julie and Shannon! (05.20.2012 03:00am)
Heather Roth: oh Shannon, you kill me. absolutely darling. love the concept, the clothes! and those poses. i die. (05.29.2012 04:35pm)
Elizabeth: why do they not make clothes like these for adults beautiful work as always Shannon (06.03.2012 03:55pm)
Sariah: AWESOME! (06.04.2012 08:03pm)
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
Tania: Ah, too cool for school! Haha. Great shoot. All your models just ooze cool :) (04.26.2012 03:24am)
Juliet Carey: I absolutely adore everything about this!! OMG the bull dog...precious...the girls...INSANELY precious! LOVE! (04.26.2012 03:45am)
Kara Layfield: Very Cool!! OMG your DD looks so much older here. :) (04.26.2012 07:01pm)
Rachelle codd: This is an awesome shoot! i love the colors and the girls' hair is super cute!!! Nicely done! (05.01.2012 04:53am)
renee waters: This is so fun!! I have been trying to find a light fixture for a while now to paint. Love your work as usual! (05.02.2012 08:35pm)
Becky: Love all the bright colours!! That LOVE sign is the bomb!! (05.05.2012 05:55pm)
Janee: so cute love the lighted love sign (05.05.2012 06:44pm)
tanya: What can I say? only one word: b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!! (05.18.2012 04:56am)
myname: cool pictures (06.04.2012 08:02pm)
Annie: Nice shoot and concept, that last shot is killer! (06.06.2012 01:22am)
Jess Cudzilo: Eeeeeek! Can't wait! You're friggin' brilliant!! (08.27.2012 03:21am)
Juliet Carey: Seriously AMAZING!! WOW...breathtaking!! (08.27.2012 12:52pm)
Hillary: I LOVE these pictures! So creative and beautiful. (08.27.2012 03:25pm)
Rena Durham: Love this. Some of your best work. (08.27.2012 09:03pm)
Shauna: Yup! Perfection!!!!! Love it Shannon!!! (08.27.2012 10:46pm)
Kara Layfield: Very Very Cool!! Love the concept! (08.28.2012 01:11pm)
sarai: Will you be offering more courses through Define School? I so, so badly wanted to participate in this one, but will be out of the country for those three weeks. (08.29.2012 03:46pm)
Tania: Oh. My. Goodness! These are divine!! Totally love the dresses and accessories!! You have the most awesomest friends ever you lucky thing you! xo (09.12.2012 11:24am)
Janee: Are you kidding me!! These pictures the crown..wow!! (12.12.2012 04:49am)