I have been over at The Define School the last few weeks teaching my Inspired Child workshop. It has been such a fantastic experience. It has introduced me to people from all over the world… people that are so eager and so enthusiastic and so gracious. The class has pushed me to be better, it’s made me uncomfortable in my tasks and forced me to figure out how to make it comfortable. The class has taught me the value in what I do and the importance of sharing it with amazing people. I am so thankful that Jessica asked me to be a part. The vision she has for this school and the experience she is offering is invaluable (you can see her cute self talking about it here)…
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I am sad that my current class is coming to an end and can’t wait to do another (we do have a wait list if you are interested as this class filled right away). Thank you to all of my current students. You have pushed me to be the photographer I want to be. This last week one of the assignments was an inspired photo shoot. I did the homework with the class and wanted to share it here with you all as well…
hair styling: Michelle Elloitt
photography & styling: Shannon Sewell
Vancouver | WA
walk. don’t walk.
I’ve been playing on Instagram more (I’m shannonlsewell on there).
We also have a winner of our PunchTab Vol. 25 give away of the Twig template… Meri Heggie! Congratulations!!! You’re gonna love it ;)
Kathy: I just added you on Instagram! Hurray for another way to stalk you! <3 (09.13.2012 08:44pm)
janice: I saw these on there. It's great you're on there. I have like three followers. It's funny, because I don't even care. I love it anyway!! (09.15.2012 01:33am)
Becky: you're even a magic maker with an iPhone :-) (09.19.2012 02:06pm)
One of my favorite graphic designers is Vol. 25. Every time she comes out with a new template I instantly say it is my favorite (& then she comes out with a new one and it’s my favorite). I LOVE that she uses some of my images as inspiration and within her examples. It is just so cool to be able to see my work highlighted like that :) She just came out with a new template called ‘Twig‘…
If you get over to order it by tomorrow, you can get it for 50% off!! And even better than that?? She is letting me give away a template to one of you!! Just enter through Punchtab below :)
Last, but not least, we are offering 20% your Wander Clothing purchase as a little “Yay for being featured!” celebration. Just enter ‘eyecandy20‘ at check-out :)
Happy Labor Day! This weekend has always meant the last of summer and the return to school (insert sad face). This year though, we won’t be going back anywhere as I am jumping into home schooling. We have all of our supplies, we are all organized (which somehow always makes everything manageable) and we are ready! I’d love to hear any tips and tricks from veterans out there (especially anyone local that has any must do activities or programs)- I am just as ready to learn as the kids are :) Pretty excited about the lack of sad faces around here too ;)
This time of year also means Senior sessions (which are always such a nice break from kid sessions- someone that listens and does everything you say? no acrobats or animal sounds? I almost feel guilty at how effortless it is! haha). This lovely lady is actually the little sister to a Senior I shot way back in the early years of my business (hard to believe I’ve been in business 7 years!) and I absolutely adore the fact that they came back to me for this occasion. There is just something so cool about documenting families through the years. Gorgeous, gorgeous girl with a personality to match…
Roxana: Really beautiful senior photography. And they do listen to your suggestions. Not so sure about acrobats and animal sounds... those are really fun! ;) (09.04.2012 06:27am)
Frances: Exciting news! I follow a blog, bleubird vintage, and she started homeschooling last year. She recently posted their new schedule and how she breaks up the lessons on a weekly basis. Good luck. (09.04.2012 02:16pm)
Kara Layfield: She's gorgeous - such a beautiful smile! (09.04.2012 03:49pm)
Kathy: These are beautiful! And you can tell that you are mainly a kid photographer, if only because of how many AMAZING shots you are showing, in poses that you can't pull off with kids. It must have been amazing...especially with someone gorgeous like her! And good luck with homeschooling! (09.04.2012 07:40pm)
Annette: Beautiful - Thanks for such a great session! (09.05.2012 04:33pm)
ZozoBugBaby has been busy! We were in the studio yesterday shooting two of her new collections.
First up- knitwear basics… these pieces are SO cute & comfy (I mean look at these girls… their faces say it all)! The best part? She is giving away one piece to 2 lucky winners! Head on over to her blog for all the details (but hurry- deadline is Friday!!).
We had so much fun during this shoot :)
And some extra shots of two new models… you’ll be seeing more of these beautiful girls :)
wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby
hair accessories: Maya’s Curls
portland | OR
Kathy: *sigh* these make me so happy. I love it when you have new ZozoBugBaby shoots! And those two new models? Gorgeous! Adore the freckles! (08.30.2012 04:00pm)
Kara Layfield: love the energy! (08.30.2012 04:19pm)
Tania: These are awesome! What fab energy and the portraits at the end - argh, adorable!!! xo (09.12.2012 11:21am)
Kara Layfield: This girl is a serious model!! Love her!! Such a great location! (09.24.2012 05:11pm)
kasandra: so perfectly dreamy! (09.24.2012 05:15pm)
Melinda: Beautiful work! You are so amazingly talented! (09.24.2012 11:54pm)
Hillary: These photos are like a dream. I love the soft colors and editing. Beautiful! (09.25.2012 12:56am)
Tara S.: Oh, these photos gave me chills! Sooooo gooood :) (09.25.2012 03:17am)
kristaresnick: Shannon you are truly an incredible instructor-I looked so forward to hearing your words of affirmation and inspiration everyday!!!!!! thank you from the bottom of my heart (09.25.2012 03:49am)
janice: incredible, my friend. you know i don't say this lightly - a handful of times - but your best work...thus far...until you outdo yourself, again. i'm definitely inspired... (09.25.2012 06:48am)
Becky: How do we get on that wait list?? (09.26.2012 04:35pm)
Tania: That first diptych & quote - sigh!! Love! Congrats on the class - for you and your students :) (09.29.2012 03:26am)
angela hubbard: so gorgeous Shannon (10.03.2012 05:59am)