I know JB!!!

My fingers are crossed that you will host another class in June/July. I'll be in CA for most of that time and would LOVE the opportunity to take this class. You are such an inspiration!

shan. that first picture made me gasp. the lines! the light!
swoonage.

WOW! I live in DC but would love love love to take this class - That pic of Daniel (who I don't know, BTW) is awesome! Love your work Shannon!!!

I heart you, I'm so proud of you taking ballet. Someday I will have the courage to do that. :)

OK...that last photo has got to be the CUTEST bird photo EVER!!!!!!!!!!

Did you just say, shopping at Nordstrom Rack with TW? Totally envious. Love your little lover. I have been aching for a little pet lately. My kids are cute, but I want a little friend who will not argue with me. :)

Did you just say, shopping at Nordstrom Rack with TW? Totally envious. Love your little lover. I have been aching for a little pet lately. My kids are cute, but I want a little friend who will not argue with me. :)

Did you just say, shopping at Nordstrom Rack with TW? Totally envious. Love your little lover. I have been aching for a little pet lately. My kids are cute, but I want a little friend who will not argue with me. :)

oh my gosh!
i checked out tara whitney's website and she is such a great photographer. i LOVE her style and can't wait to see her photos of you.

#1 I can't wait to see your new photos by Tara! It might seem vain to enjoy photos of ourselves, but I find them fascinating. Mostly because I don't look at myself very often and we are always the ones behind the camera not infront of it right?

#2 You can call Cosmo your lover if you want... Linda {{{The bird trainer thats been helping me out }}} says that the birds see us as being their mates. Plus, everyone loves their pets so its understandable :)

I love the "hot coral pink" of your shirt peeking into the one photo. :)

the one with the blinds reminds me of your freshman photo project where you realized you were perfectionistic... and embraced it. Love it.

room shots are my favorite lately.

these ones are pretty :]

unmade beds - love it!

i'm so happy you didn't edit down this series, it really captures the flow so well!

of course, if you took photos of a thumb tack, a ruler and some tape, I’d be into it too. your photography is stellar lades.

Second from the top. And seriously...do you enjoy that special pillow? I have been looking at those wondering if they were all that good? I need some neck therapy.

Second from the top. And seriously...do you enjoy that special pillow? I have been looking at those wondering if they were all that good? I need some neck therapy.

love the symbolic stages of life

You know, it was not till the early 20th C that pink became a feminine colour. It was, as late as Edwardian England and mid-war years Germany, a colour for boys -- it was seen as a vibrant, dominating colour too dangerous for young girls to be dressed in. For them, the calm and dulcet tones of blue were preferred, lest they become too masculine.

Two interesting things I see in this:
1) Pink as feminine is a remarkably late-modern interpretation of the colour and the sex;
2) The understanding of personality as product of colour pallet should be taken more seriously than is often the case today.

I'm in the same coral pink stage. aaaand I totally just took photos of some of my fave coral pink things!

love it...so spring

The little mermaid...spring...confidence.
Those are the coral words that come to my mind!

I love that you said your favorite color changes all the time. I totally relate to this. I went through a very "earth tone" (browns, greens) phase,.. my mom bought me a brown sweater for xmas and said "oh I know how you love brown". I haven't worn it yet. I hate to tell her I never wear brown anymore - and am in a "kelly green and grey" phase now. :)

coral and grey = the perfect combination.... i need more coral.

love this shan. love the emotional symbolism behind your color focuses. :]

Twins! I've always (well, since high school) said white is my favorite color, with coral coming in a close second.

I am so with you on this, Shannon! I think that some of us are definitely more affected emotionally and in other ways by color. Lately I cannot get enough of hot pink / pinky corals / muted purply-greiges and especially this bright chartreuse / yellow. LOVE!

Shanny, I have that SAME potted rose in my classroom and guess what!?

Mine's wilty too!

:o)

Shanny, I have that SAME potted rose in my classroom and guess what!?

Mine's wilty too!

:o)

Sitting here in one of my 20 grey shirts. They were are in my drawer next to my 20 caramel colored shirts, next to my 20 black shirts. Now I feel pretty boring. I logged onto Pinterest a month or so ago and now I am addicted. It has opened me up to a world of color. If you are not on there, please go join and you will not be disappointed.

this whole entry makes me so happy.

I love the kid with his skateboard...just darling.

oh my word lady! this all makes me so happy! love seeing you do this! and your photos are fantastic....love the one of the girl on her skateboard being so hip. lol or guy...not sure. lol seems like it was a ton of fun!

These are some of my FAVORITE IMAGES YOU HAVE EVER TAKEN! No lie :)

i love this!
i love that you chose to teach this age level and share your knowledge with them. looks like a lot of fun! and the way you captured them is perf.
keep working on all caps :)

i love this!
i like that you chose to teach a class to younger people. the way you captured their personalities is perf.
and congrats on the all caps! keep going :)

i love that this entry is such a hit! and yeah, cars...... apparently the caps thing didn't stick because look at this comment. none. shooters.

Shannon...possibly never have i been more proud of you. This is sharing your gift at such a high level. These kids will have a mile marker etched on the road of their lives forever. Keep giving!

loved reading this! i recently taught a 3 part photography workshop at a middle-school. loved every minute. your photo of the kid on his skateboard is awesome, btw. :)

cool kid on a skateboard...

The kid on the skateboard. Fave.

The 7th picture down makes me so happy! I love that kid's stance. These photos are beautiful Shannon--naturally, since what you're doing is beautiful. I hope to see more posts like this! Definitely a hit.

so funny because i almost didn't post the skateboard one! glad i did :) glad you guys like it.

I miss your house. These photos are GORGEOUS!

i can almost feel the protein packed punch all the way over here! lovely images and delish looking food. your home looks so tranquil. happy week lades!

beautiful.

Shannon...I just have to say that I am a HUGE fan of your work! The way you see the world inspires me to no end. This post is no exception, I love it!

Photos = Beautiful.

but I'm dying a little inside right now because you are drinking out of a jar. Doesn't it spill all over you cause of the threading on the glass???? I can't do it man... just can't do it.

wondering if you are my long lost sister? that is the exact pic of my breakfast some mornings. In fact that egg on toast was my dinner last night! I favor almond butter on toast and i love the Udi's gluten free bread, that is so yummy toasted. My other favorite breakfast is plain yogurt, blueberries, and walnuts. i am wishing i ate that for dinner tonight over the heavy pizza my hubby brought home. :(

mm! looks yummy!
especially the peanut butter on that precious toast!

I heart your world so very much.

mmm...protein! : )

You pulled it off. I know you did :)

these are fabulous Shannon!!I love how joy is radiating from the bride in these shots.