Ahh Fall!!!

So this is absolutely my favorite, most favorite time of year. For one, I live in a place where even when it's cold, the air is crisp and clean and the sky blue. I love Colorado. I don't think I could live anywhere else, honestly. And since my husband is the same way, we may be here awhile. =) But back to FALL. It's amazing. The colors fascinate me. Inspire me. Motivate me. I marvel at the wonders and beauties God has created on this earth. How could something that's dying (such as our trees) look so tremendous? Be so amazing? I have been blessed with a fabulous husband, a fabulous life, and a great job. All three have allowed for a sense of peace I never knew existed within me. Tree nursery life is magical and I sometimes find myself stilled by the beauty I am able to see each day. It's a great feeling. ;)

Here's some pictures from our nursery and the pumpkin patch today...but they can never do the real things justice.

Cheers!

Photo-op!

A few nights ago I was invited to a photo-op with some awesome Denver talent. I had to drive to Castle Rock for the shoot, but it ended up being entirely worth it and I had SO MUCH fun soaking up photography life. I was invited by Brett Seeley and Don Hales. While they're a joy to hang around, they also surrounded us with awesome company, such as my close friend, Junichi with Pixel Art Photography, and one of my favorite models, Annelise. I shot all night long and laughed out loud. I even screamed once when I landed my lightning shots. =) Regardless, it was a blast and I will always be thankful for the "learning" escapades I encounter.

I shot some of the best shots in my port this day! That's how you kill it. ;)

LIGHTING it up.

You know, I've tried to get good shots of lightning in the past...I mean really tried. But I just never got anything that was crisp or worth showing people. I thought I knew what I needed to do to capture it, but last night, I finally got my shots!! So I can't really take credit for these because one of the best photographers I know, who happens to be an excellent friend of mine, coached me through this! I used to see his lightning shots and think he photoshopped them because I couldn't believe how amazingly REAL they were. But because I've learned from the best, I have the potential to get pretty good at what I do. That's my goal: to get pretty freaking good at what I do.

I owe Junichi from Pixel Art Photography a ton of props on these pictures, but in the future...the sky is all mine! =)

Melissa May Fashion Designer Shoot

This week I got to work with fashion designer Melissa May who designs gorgeous gowns and beautifully styled clothes! Caitlyn Canniff modeled her work and even though it rained almost the whole time and the mosquitoes were out and biting, I think we got some good shots. =)

Credits:

Clothing and Styling - Melissa May

Model - Caitlyn Canniff

MUA - Katelyn Simkins

Cheers,

Shannon

Plastic Parachute

Last night I had a shoot with a band singer named Birdee! She was entirely sweet and we had so much fun playing with her look. ;)

Her band is called Plastic Parachute: check them out here: http://www.myspace.com/plasticparchute

Here's a peak:

Sin City.

Last week I went on a last-minute vaca to Vegas to do photoshoots with two of my most favorite photographers: Junichi with Pixel Art Photography and Courtney with Roxanne Imaging. Courtney had just moved there a month ago, and we were long overdue for some gossip and camera fun! =)

I had the best time ever assisting Junichi on shoots, having a spa day with Courtney, eating meals with the favorites, and modeling in the Wynn. I'll never forget this trip!

Here's one of my favorite shots from my shoot with Courtney Roxanne in the famous Wynn Las Vegas. Hot. =)
xo,
Shanny


Not only is she one of my best friends...she's GORGEOUS too!!

Fashion Shoot: Boulder Falls, er, Creek

The other day, I had an idea for a shoot: waterfall scene!! My intention was to shoot a bikini model at Boulder Falls, however, when we arrived it was closed due to "high waters." So time for plan B. Which is? Lol. I had to improvised big time. Luckily Annelise was a trouper. We pulled over and decided to grab some shots a little lower at Boulder Creek instead.

An amazing friend of mine, Cassie Jahn, accompanied us on the trek to the creek and was an excellent grip. ;) Annelise was an awesome model and such a good sport that day--fyi the water was FREEZING! I have a feeling Annie and I are going to be good friends. ;)

(*2011 Update: Annie and I are great friends! Have been ever since the creek. Love you Annie!)

Here are some shots...enjoy!
xo, Shannon

Ciao!

it starts here...

So it's starts here I guess.

I'm a photographer...and I own a tree nursery. I think the two have worked well together...oddly enough.

I LOVE shooting fashion, but every once in awhile I enjoy the quiet of shooting landscapes and my trees...

Yet, my dream is to shoot weddings. Beautiful, classy, and vintage-like weddings. Fashion will always be a passion...but weddings is what I want to shoot. Some days I wonder how long it will take for me to get there. Gotta dream big though. ;)

Since I'm new to this whole blog thing, I figure I'll just post a few of my favorite recent photos and see how this whole thing turns out.

Model: Taryn A.

Location: CreekSide Tree Nursery, Boulder, CO

Model: Taryn A.

Location: CreekSide Tree Nursery, Boulder, CO

Model: Luccia C.

Location: Longmont, CO (Saved someone's life on this shoot...long story. Ask me about it if you want! Lol.)

Model: Luccia C.

Location: Longmont, CO

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Cheers!

Shannon