Lots of fun stuff today! First off, the winners of the give aways…
Gaia Conceptions Ruffle Butt Skirt and Peacekeeper Top: Alicia Thurston
Georgia Blue Fair Tale set: Lori Hill
Congratulations!!!
And next up… ZozoBugBaby’s Spring 2013 line has launched!! Such a fun shoot with so many great people collaborating: Peppercorn Kids, Vol. 25, Maya’s Curls and Kim Adams styling. LOVE!!
wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby
accessories: Peppercorn Kids
printables: Vol. 25
shoes clips: Maya’s Curls
styling: Kim Adams
And a little side note: I just found out yesterday that I was nominated for a [Framed] Award!! I am so humbled and honored to be amongst amazing talent. I truly can’t believe my name is up there!! If you are so inclined, you can vote every day from now until February 8th (so many great people to cast your vote for- go check them out!!) You can vote HERE.
Just here to share my second feature with Dreamer Journal… and to announce the winner of the Georgia Blue give away… AND to share a new give away- one of these amazing outfits from Gaia Conceptions or a crown/wand set from Georgia Blue- TWO lucky winners on this one ;) (be sure to scroll to the bottom for all the fun!)
First up, these two lovely little ladies and their adorable little ponies…
wardrobe: Gaia Conceptions
crowns and wands: Georgia Blue
The winner of the knitwear from Georgia Blue is Jessie Kenney!!! Congrats Jessie (just email with your address) ;)
And now for the new give away… one person will win the tall silver lace crown & pink wand and another will win the rose ruffle butt skirt and the peacekeeper shirt in natural (I am so in love with this line… jealous of the winner!!). Good luck!!
I am so excited to share the latest issue of Dreamer Journal with you!! All my favorite things about winter rolled into one lovely magazine…
(don’t forget to scroll to the bottom for the winners of the Click Magazine subscriptions and to enter a new give away for wardrobe used in my shoot!)
and here is one of my features… “Frostbitten” (with a couple of extra non-feature images thrown in) ;)
knitwear: Georgia Blue
hair piece: Maya’s Curls
We have the five winner from the Click Magazine subscription give away!! (I sent you all emails with info, email me at shannon@shannonsewell.com if you didn’t receive one)…
1. Reyna Meinhardt
2. Molly Carstater
3. Kate Craft
4. Angela Bertino King
5. Miranda Porter
Congrats guys!!!
I have a new give away for this post… one lucky winner will receive the adorable knitwear in my post above (beautiful leg & neck warmers in a silvery gray- best fit for kids 6 and under) from Georgia Blue…
Juliet Carey: This made my day :) Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!! XOXO! Your kids take my breath away! (01.07.2013 09:07pm)
Alina: Always the most beautiful photos! (01.07.2013 09:07pm)
jennifer beitchman: Stunning as always, Shannon! I've been dying for snow in NY!!! Now you made me want it even more!!!! (01.07.2013 09:13pm)
Elsa Akonom: Our favorite winter activity is drinking hot chocolate while watching movies together. (01.07.2013 09:13pm)
Jenny Sager: My son, my labrador and I love getting out and having a good ol fashion snowball fight, the giggles are worth it! (01.07.2013 09:22pm)
Michele: I love taking the kids to the holiday lights and light parades. So magical for them. (01.07.2013 09:31pm)
Laura Enberg: Ice skating!! (01.07.2013 09:53pm)
Marisa C: I love going to all the Christmas parades around town,makimg cookoes and drinking hot .chocoate (01.08.2013 01:14am)
Kandy: Nothing as pretty as pictures taken in the snow. Here in Arkansas, we make chocolate gravy and get cozy. We also make many trips outside to take pictures, and sled. (01.08.2013 02:00am)
Sara: Your son has really grown up. I bet you'll treasure these images always. Beautiful Shannon. (01.08.2013 04:54am)
patricia: Absolutlyin love with this series!!!! (01.08.2013 02:51pm)
patricia: Absolutely in love with this series!!!!! (01.08.2013 02:55pm)
Shayna Shipley: My kids love going outside, all bundled up, and looking through the woods for treasures. Anything that has to do with nature! :) (01.08.2013 08:43pm)
k*handtke: Sledding down the hill in our front yard :>) Your photos are beautiful and thought provoking! Enjoying going through your blog. I came to your site through mcp actions. (01.09.2013 02:02am)
Christine: I don't have children of my own, but do have a half brother and a half sister (twins) that are 5. Our favorite winter activity is sledding, we have the most PERFECT hill for it :-) (01.09.2013 04:05pm)
Heather F: Oh my the frostbitten images are STUNNING!! After that first shot of him, I was thinking is that her son? He has changed since I last saw any images of him, looking so polished now, nice young man :) Love it, good job as always and how do they pose so nicely together, mine NEVER do lol (02.03.2013 06:47am)
I’m starting a new series with a lovely group of talented ladies… “What ______ looks like”. Once month I will be posting what _____ looks like to me (it will also, hopefully, push me to try out my lifestyle side. If I have a lifestyle side- haha)
I ran right out and did a shoot the first morning we were lucky enough to have fog lifting off our local field… then realized it wasn’t lifestyle at all and more just my style so I am going to share some of my Instagram shots as well to fill the lifestyle role til I get my act together next month ;)
“What my foggy mornings look like”…
lovely star headband by Maya’s Curls.
and “What going home looks like…”
I spent my childhood living at the beach and can never find any place that feels more home :)
For more “What ______ looks like”, head over to My Four Hens Photography. Love the circle that is created with this group (you get to see every person in the group’s post just by following the link at the bottom of the post you are reading!) Enjoy!!
Stacey Woods: Oh the fog images are just stunning, Shannon. Even your iphone work is delightful. So happy to have you join us! (01.07.2013 05:07pm)
summer murdock: Your work is always stunning and your IG images...blow me away! (01.07.2013 06:08pm)
amy grace: shannon, these are magnificent. whether or not these are lifestyle, i don't really care, because you capture her spirit. the special, unique life of her is dancing in her eyes, the way she moves, the way she looks at you. your instagrams are over the top gorgeous. the landscape, color, light and compositions are really moving and lvoely. i feel so lucky to be part of this project with you...xo (01.07.2013 06:51pm)
What Being With Lila Looks Like | What ____ Looks Like Project 1/13: [...] honored to link up to Shannon Sewell this month. I had the pleasure of interviewing her in 2011 for The Creative Mama’s Creative [...] (01.07.2013 07:06pm)
Kara May: these are stunning Shannon! I love them -- every one of them. Seriously, you have magical fingers and eyes (and soul and talent). So happy that I'll be able to get to know you better this year through this project. (01.07.2013 07:15pm)
brenda: I could seriously look at your work all day Shannon! You can go from color pop to soft muted colors with ease. I'm so glad you are part of the group I'm excited to see what you produce next for the challenge. (01.07.2013 08:01pm)
Jenny Cruger: Oh goodness! I love fog images and these certainly do not disappoint. So stunning. Your IG images are super inspirational too, makes me want to use that more often! (01.07.2013 09:34pm)
shalonda: gasp...the fog images take my breath away...wow! you did crack me up with your "if i have a lifestyle side" ummmm yeah have you seen your IG stuff lately hahahaha...you rock my world ms shannon sewell so happy to get to know you in this group xoxo (01.07.2013 10:27pm)
Wendy VonSosen: Shannon, it's so much fun having you in our group this year! This post is beautiful in every way. Fog is my absolute favorite weather to shoot in so this post speaks to me. And I adore your IG shots. I've enjoyed your pro work so much since your workshop but it's fun to see a glimpse into your personal work through this project. (01.07.2013 11:19pm)
kate t. parker: lovely! love the fog images....beautiful! (01.08.2013 01:43am)
Sarah C: Shannon I have followed your work for quite sometime and just when I think you can't be anymore talented you post something new and it blows me away! These are amazing and not even just your "big camera" images but your Instagram photos too!!! Such a talent you are my goodness!!!! (01.08.2013 02:50am)
Juliet Carey: Brilliant my friend BRILLIANT!! Absolutely breathtaking!! (01.08.2013 02:50pm)
leah: such beautiful imagery. gorgeous light and subject. and your compositions are so deliberate and perfect. lovely post. (01.08.2013 07:46pm)
Stephanie Moore {Tucson AZ Photographer}: So glad you joined us Shannon. This post is beautiful and I love the headpiece, gorgeous! (01.08.2013 10:27pm)
jules: so glad you've joined our group and your IG images show that you totally do rock the lifestyle. I ADORE your fog series and I'm so glad you've shared them here ... so so dreamy. looking forward to next month already! (01.14.2013 04:40am)
I was featured on the cover and in Click Magazine this month and wanted to share it all with you- including a give away of five subscriptions to the magazine!
It is such a beautifully designed, well done magazine. There are tons of great articles (eh um… including a feature of yours truly) ;) and amazing photography. So honored to be a part and share a little snippet here with you (and don’t forget to enter the give away below so you can get a year subscription yourself!)…
Janeen: I love reading about what motivates other photographer's. How they keep things fresh and grow! (01.03.2013 07:28pm)
Renee Waters: I love creative articles(Like Shannon's) and how photographers use their time! (01.03.2013 07:31pm)
Shayna Shipley: What an awesome contest! I like to see how photographers made their success, and what inspires them. Anything creative really. :) (01.03.2013 07:33pm)
Laura: Speeding up and organizing workflow/editing!! (01.03.2013 07:38pm)
Jackie: tips on how to run a business are always helpful to me. (01.03.2013 07:40pm)
Cindy Kirk: Creative shoots, especially out of the box. Inspiring for me! (01.03.2013 07:44pm)
Jenny Sager: I love the behind the scenes articles and the how to's especially DIY!! (01.03.2013 07:55pm)
Aemee: Love those images, Shannon! I love reading articles on how photographers start out!! (01.03.2013 07:56pm)
Beth: I like seeing lots of pictures, mostly kids fashion. I have to admit I look at pictures a lot more than I read, but I also like to see inside other photographers' heads, so little articles about how and why they do things. (01.03.2013 08:05pm)
Carolyn: I love to read about what inspires the photographer to do conceptual photography. (01.03.2013 08:07pm)
Juliet Carey: So so awesome!!! Congrats beautiful friend!! (01.03.2013 08:19pm)
Yvonne Olds: love your work (01.03.2013 08:27pm)
Natalie: Love your photos and creativity. (01.03.2013 08:32pm)
Kelly Baxter: Your work is amazing! You are soooo creative! Congrats! (01.03.2013 08:40pm)
Vanessa: Yay...you are a true inspiration! FYI your twitter link above is spelled wrong....I finally found you without the l. (01.03.2013 09:25pm)
Miranda: I love the very creative shoots likes Shannon's. I would like to read more regarding running business and maybe workflow- how long do other photogs edit for a client and with how many images? I think I spend too much time in front of a computer screen. Oh and maybe more about balance with a family- how does one do it? ;) (01.03.2013 09:53pm)
Rebecca Porter: I like to see different editing tutorials! (01.03.2013 10:32pm)
Charity Williams: I like to see "To" articles in photography magazines; such as, ideas, inspirations & techniques. Feature a specific element of photography in the photograph in a specific article; for example using proper lighting, using specific lenses for certain photographs, action shots, still life, portraits. etc....Fashion, Kids, Maternity Photographs & story to go along with each featured picture. I am a mother of twins & photographer in my free time. I love the creativity, & seeing individual style portrayed through a photograph, everyone's eye is so different!! :-) (01.03.2013 11:54pm)
Pam Powell: I like to see inspirational articles and those that help with new ideas and practical information (01.04.2013 12:26am)
michelle a: would love to win a subscription. You are crazy talented and inspiring! (01.04.2013 01:35am)
Jana Rodmaker Photography: Love your work Shannon ~ thank you for the chance to win this great subscription! (01.04.2013 02:15am)
lula: Amazing! I love reading about specific shots or set-ups. (even if I am never,ever going to be in a similar situation I like seeing how a photographer planned, thought about and executed a shot) (01.04.2013 03:17am)
Reyna: I love to see articles on photoshop techniques! Tutorials, with before and afters make my heart sing!! I absolutely am so excited to look through your feature in this magazine! (01.04.2013 03:54am)
Karen: A beautiful, inspiring magazine as always. Your work is always stunning, and a joy to look at. It excites me ever time I see it. (01.04.2013 05:26am)
Molly: would love to see an article on posing and client interaction! (01.04.2013 01:24pm)
natasha: would love to win I have been following Shannon since she came up here for the workshop ! (01.04.2013 02:59pm)
Beth Comer: Behind the scenes. (especially ones that show creative uses of natural lighting.) Not to get too specific or anything. ;) (01.04.2013 03:42pm)
louise: that looks like a great magazine, your photos are wonderful! (01.04.2013 04:41pm)
Ginette: Love your work so much; Can't begin to tell you how you inspire me. Thank you much for this opportunity to win a Click magazine subscription! (01.04.2013 07:15pm)
Ginette: I forgot to answer the right question! The articles I love to see in photography magazines are ones about photographing children! I find that most articles are about the wedding industry, and as an exclusively family/child photographer...I so value the ones that feature the work I love. :) (01.04.2013 07:17pm)
StephDrow: I like to read articles with behind the scenes information and insightful interviews with experienced photographers. (01.05.2013 05:31am)
Monica: Fresh creative new ideas (01.06.2013 08:27pm)
Shelly Hoffman: I love creative children's photography and marketing ideas. (01.07.2013 02:05am)
Rachel H: Holy smokes what a huge, beautiful feature of your work. This article does you justice. I'm so thrilled to see you continue to gain publici. (01.09.2013 05:13pm)
Janice: wow. you must have just posted this. I was just here and this wasn't here, and now it is. I was gushing about you over on Facebook, my friend. Hope all is well. This a great shoot. I think I saw a preview of it on Instagram?? Anyway, love how it turned out. (01.10.2013 01:07am)
Marisa C: Everything is so pretty,i really love the Let it snow dress!! (01.10.2013 01:37am)
Marisa C: I absolutely love the leg warmers from Georgia Blue.... (01.10.2013 01:41am)
lula: The girls long winter dress is amazing! Totally in love. (01.10.2013 02:29am)
Catherine Rondeau: Yet another beautiful shoot.Love the soft dreamy ambiance you created. As always, your work is an inspiration... (01.10.2013 01:07pm)
Catherine Rondeau: BTW, just love that Georgia Blue crown and wand set! (01.10.2013 01:36pm)
Kara Layfield: Beautiful images...I love the styling! (01.10.2013 04:08pm)
k*handtke: enjoying your blog so much! The sugar plum leg warmers are too cute! (01.11.2013 02:04am)
Melissa: These photos are amazing and I'm a huge Gaia fan! The children's line is just adorable! (01.11.2013 03:44am)
Ashley: I love pretty much everything Gaia! My current obsession is the Oh Snap Wrap Jacket :) (01.11.2013 04:56am)
Lisa Nolen: I L-O-V-E love! my Love Me Two Times Vinyasa dress! (01.11.2013 02:49pm)
Cortney: Love the long vinyasa skirt!!! (01.12.2013 01:23pm)
s h e r r y: These are adorable! :) I love their little crowns. (01.14.2013 11:13pm)
Susan: So magical! Amazing outfits. Shannon's pictures are always so dreamy! (02.09.2013 06:09am)
Janee: Oh my goodness its so dreamy (02.20.2013 10:04pm)
lindsay christ: Hello Shannon!!! THANK YOU for photographing Callie. LOVE these . Lindsay (02.23.2013 06:03pm)