to see more “REFLECTION” photos from our 52 on Fridays Group, start with my friend Val Spring | The Red Balloon Photography
LA and i are a little like that friend we all have that looks disturbingly better looking and more put together than you all the time so you never seem to hang out much in fear they will find out you’re just not fashionable enough. needless to say, i don’t make my way over there much with my 3 car seats and yoga pants that i didn’t seem to get around to doing yoga in. people talk about how gross the smog is but you can bet your bottom dollar you’re not going to see a sunset anywhere else like in LA and its because of that creepy smog. (i’m not sure how i just turned smog into a plus for this major metropolis but lets go with it.)
i had the pleasure of shooting some friends this past weekend at LA’s own Griffith Observatory. having lived only a short drive from LA the past 5 plus years, i cant believe id never made it out to this gem. i have literally fallen in love with LA all over again seeing it’s beginning of night from this vantage point.
friendship commenced.
come see what my friend Val Spring of The Red Balloon Photography and has posted for “NIGHT”, it’s sure to be spectacular…
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October 21, 2011 - 9:10 am
Beautiful image, Shannon!
October 21, 2011 - 9:27 am
Oh sweet dear sunset and smog! So in love with the Hollywood sign and the light. This is delicious.
October 21, 2011 - 11:50 am
That is cool with the Hollywood sign!!! Smog and all.
October 21, 2011 - 12:31 pm
This is gorgeous. Love it!
October 21, 2011 - 6:02 pm
I love your smoggy sunset. I want to be friends with LA.
October 21, 2011 - 10:27 pm
Awe, so peaceful, and pretty. Love it!
October 24, 2011 - 10:24 am
Gorgeous view, looks so relaxing and peaceful!
October 26, 2011 - 9:37 am
oh wow, what a spectacular scene!!
October 26, 2011 - 3:51 pm
such a lovely setting!
November 2, 2011 - 4:19 pm
what a fantastic shot.
November 3, 2011 - 9:41 pm
So gorgeous, don’t you just want to carry these kind of nights with you all the time?
November 7, 2011 - 12:40 am
just serene and beautiful. love where the “HOLLYWOOD” is placed…
seems as if there’s been a lot of potty training on the scene lately and our house is no different. my mornings this week were spent mainly sitting from the vantage point of this photo with a rather large bowl of coffee in front of me. i’m happy to report we’re doing pretty well; Ruby looks to have scored the Beauty & the Beast tea set from The Disney Store and we may actually make it out of the house next week (although i’ll be packing a pink potty covered in Hello Kitty stickers in the back of my SUV. ultra chic, right?)
peanut on the pot @ 5:56am.
continue on through our edition of “MORNING” starting with my friend, Val Spring of Red Balloon Photography
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October 14, 2011 - 8:28 am
Too cute! She might hate you for this shot later, like graduation time?! lol
October 14, 2011 - 9:01 am
haha. little stinker. super cute.
October 14, 2011 - 9:55 am
Oh my word! Needless to say…this is such a “big feat” for such a little one. I love this! Ahhhh the memories. The light is fantastic, my friend.
October 14, 2011 - 10:24 am
OMG you made me laugh out loud, both with this perfect picture (which btw looks a lot like Olivia’s potty face/pose) and the “peanut on the pot” update. You are the coolest person I know.
October 14, 2011 - 3:14 pm
What a big girl!! We’ve been there too, all the hard work is so so worth it. xo
October 14, 2011 - 6:23 pm
yay for ru! what a good girl!
October 15, 2011 - 2:28 pm
that image is priceless!
i have to embark on potty training with my youngest very soon, but i have been putting it off for the reasons you mentioned…namely not leaving the house for a week! 
October 17, 2011 - 6:29 am
Haha! Love it. We are doing this with the twins right now.
October 18, 2011 - 1:15 pm
Love it….seems like yesterday I was cruisin around with Lilys pink potty in my SUV too.
October 20, 2011 - 9:06 pm
Melt my heart, seriously!
November 7, 2011 - 12:39 am
hilarious!! super super cute!!
morning coffee & a blowdry spectator.
and so it begins.
fancy hat.
your first wallet.
amongst the many.
da queen.
jungle cruise.
no nap trance.
the train ride.
party of 5.
walkin’ it out.
we have had a few pretty fantastic new additions to our little 10 on 10 group, start with my film friend Abbie McFarland | Fort Worth Lifestyle Photography to see who’s here!
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October 10, 2011 - 6:02 am
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October 10, 2011 - 7:22 am
I’m dying over that last one! Love this set!
October 10, 2011 - 7:47 am
Shannon! I love these….that family picture is amazing!
October 10, 2011 - 8:35 am
Shannon your eye for capturing the real beautiful moments floors me every time I read your posts. You are absolutely one of the most amazing photographers out there! Love!
October 10, 2011 - 9:05 am
stroller shot love! and that shot of jack on the train, swoon. and ru with that had, fancy! love them all, sister.
October 10, 2011 - 9:50 am
The one of Ruby and your husband is to die for. And I only hope to one day have family photos like the second-to-last one! 
Love your photos Shannon!
October 10, 2011 - 10:05 am
Beautiful images, my dear friend. Jacks sweet smile is awesome. I love the family one and of Ru all on her own with that shirt…too too much. I hafta have one, for myself.
October 10, 2011 - 10:11 am
Oh that stroller shot is killer. Can I have her hat? So love the subtlety of these.
October 10, 2011 - 12:12 pm
love the stroller shot! and the mirror shot. and the family shot. oh heck, i love them all!
October 10, 2011 - 12:51 pm
What a perfect family day. Can’t even pick a fave. Love xoxo
October 10, 2011 - 1:08 pm
Just wanted to stop to say “Hi” from your newest fan! I found your blog through Gretchen’s website and I’m in love with the 10 on 10 project! Your work is flipping amazing!
October 10, 2011 - 5:39 pm
what a fun day! you do such an awesome job capturing your own family. i love them all.
October 10, 2011 - 6:23 pm
LOVE!! These are amazing, artistic and beautiful.
I am in love with the stroller photo, it made me stop and stare.
October 10, 2011 - 9:09 pm
Shut the front door. These just blew me away. I kinda want to go pull my post now. I adore you.
October 11, 2011 - 7:27 am
My favorite? Where your son is giggling so hard! I just love it.
October 11, 2011 - 5:41 pm
These are such cool images. I LOVE the wallet shot. Great perspective. You work is so good!!
October 12, 2011 - 4:02 am
i love the vision in these. they capture the moment yet still look like wall worthy portraits. i wish my shots of my kids had this feel to them. job well done
October 12, 2011 - 11:17 am
Ok, I was going to point at my favorite picture but then I kept adding more and more so I may just say these are all big time favs! LOVE how you document your beautiful family. xo
October 12, 2011 - 11:54 am
how fun! love the stroller/napping image.
October 13, 2011 - 4:20 pm
Just awesome. I love it!
October 13, 2011 - 4:50 pm
These are so interesting! Great work! I’m inspired to want to try this project myself!
October 14, 2011 - 8:24 am
Such fun images! love them all!
October 14, 2011 - 3:25 pm
These are beautiful captures! Love that project!
October 15, 2011 - 11:59 am
Love each and every one of these. Each can stand on their own and tell it’s own story.
That stroller image is just perfect!
October 15, 2011 - 5:50 pm
Love these! My favorite, although I love them all, is the stroller one!! Beautiful work!
October 16, 2011 - 8:56 am
These.are.FANTASTIC!!!!
I don’t have a favorite. I absolutely love them all!
October 17, 2011 - 11:42 am
Great 10 on 10 this month!!! I always adore your captures!
i grew up with a grandma that went to the beauty shop every week to get her hair set. every week, during the summer when we were out of school, my cousin and i would head to the salon and listen to my grandma gab about the town talk. and that woman could talk. i quickly learned that that’s half the fun of getting your hair done, the conversation you get to have with it.
this week was Ru’s first haircut. as soon as we hit the doors, she plopped on the bright red couch and stretched out her legs like she was meant to be there. other customers started to filter through and while i was busy with Vi on the other side, Ru managed to make small talk with one of the other ladies. minutes before, i had kind of regretted not taking her to a kid’s salon so she could sit in one of those crazy airplanes and watch Dora the Explorer all the while her hair was being cut. in all honesty, she didnt seem to mind the grown up version (she picked the leopard printed hair cape for goodness sakes).
here she is in all her glory having her first salon chat.
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to make your way through our 52 Fridays photo circle, start with my pal Val Spring | Red Balloon Photography
and here’s the new haircut…
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October 7, 2011 - 7:28 am
Adorable! Love the cape she picked!
October 7, 2011 - 7:58 am
My Grandmom still goes every Thursday like clockwork! Your girl is beautiful and I love her haircut!
October 7, 2011 - 8:49 am
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October 7, 2011 - 8:50 am
That first shot melts my heart. Your conversions rock!
October 7, 2011 - 9:39 am
love that expression while she’s getting her hair blown dry. so cute
October 7, 2011 - 10:32 am
I like her style!
October 7, 2011 - 10:35 am
I love her style!
October 7, 2011 - 11:51 am
how cute is she? love these…
October 7, 2011 - 12:08 pm
Awww, how cute is she? And I love that she picked the leopard cape. That’s exactly what Lola would have picked! <3
October 7, 2011 - 4:44 pm
what a little champ. such a little muffin. I am glad you took her in for the grown up version.
October 7, 2011 - 5:08 pm
The girl already has style! Love it!
October 8, 2011 - 12:51 pm
So sweet! What a great way to start a little tradition with her. <3
October 13, 2011 - 12:09 pm
Such a sweet moment
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Jasmine - Oh that last laugh could make my day! Love these!
breeze - LOVE. These have such an amazing and happy feel to them.
Sara - He is so handsome. These are gorgeous, friend.
Val Spring - You my friend, have an amazing gift to evoke emotion in the most amazing way. I adore your work with all my puffy heart
aubry - oh my heck.. the one of him throwing his head back and laughing got me smiling… love it!
jules - love his laugh!
hope - omg…that laugh…love it! gorgeous tones in these b/w conversions missy!
Amy - The backwards k is perfect. A happy jack is the best kind of jack. Mr. Personality.
Gretchen - Ah! I adore the light!
Gina - i absolutely love this shot… wish you were closer…