Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 08:37 AM
A couple of months ago we were contacted by EMI CMG in Nashville about photographing one of their artists, Shawn McDonald for his upcoming album. We were totally excited about the project because we love Shawn's music, his heart, his honesty and his story. Shawn is the type of guy who is 100% authentic and down to earth. Plus, he's originally from Seattle which makes him extra amazing :) 

Shawn now lives in Ohio and came out to Seattle for the shoot with us. Chris shot all the film frames in the set with our hassie and Leica M6 and I shot the digital images. Tiffany Lowry did her magic on hair and make up and offered some of her styling expertise as well. We spent the day together going all around Seattle capturing different parts of Shawn's three-dimentional personality and style. I'm really excited about this upcoming record for him, I see and hear so much freedom in his voice and the few songs I heard from the album are just beautiful. It's definitely worth a good listen. 

Record Label: EMI CMG 
Make up/Hair/Styling: Tiffany Lowry

Thoughts
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Brandon Kidd says: Monday, October 25, 2010, 05:03 PM

WOW!! Super jealous! I love Shawn's music! great photos to represent him as well! We dig you guys!

Judith of Felicity Crew says: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 11:21 PM

I love how you captured the many faces of the artist. Very inspiring photo series!

Alex says: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 07:45 AM

Love these!!! :)

Annie says: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 01:57 AM

Love the ones on the docks and the yellow beanie. Love the story-telling :)

Jackie Lovato says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 09:19 PM

LOVE these. BRILLIANT.

Branden Harvey says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 06:49 PM

One of my favorite shoots of yours!

April Russell says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 05:27 PM

WOW what a privilege. The shots are amazing. He is a beautiful soul. My favorite is the second shot. The colors rock my world. Thanks for sharing Sarah!

Michelle Palmer says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 05:12 PM

Incredible, Sarah!
The one in front of the fridge is my fave. It's sort of effortlessly retro. Good old fashioned feel without trying to hard. Maybe that doesn't make sense, but point is that it's gorgeous and I love it.

Michelle Palmer says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 05:12 PM

Incredible, Sarah!
The one in front of the fridge is my fave. It's sort of effortlessly retro. Good old fashioned feel without trying to hard. Maybe that doesn't make sense, but point is that it's gorgeous and I love it.

Davin natanael says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 04:59 PM

your tone always be my favorite.. they are amazing!

Katie Kolenberg says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 01:51 PM

Your creativity is spectacular, as always. :-)

Caroline Fontenot says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 01:37 PM

Brilliant! I am in love with everything about this shoot. Shawn's raw music and your talent together. Golden.

Jenny says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11:56 AM

Mmmmm HELLLOOO Shawn! Great pics too :)

Jenny says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11:56 AM

Mmmmm HELLLOOO Shawn! Great pics too :)

Melissa Petri says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11:18 AM

Great shoot guys. Would love to see which image(s) are chosen for the album!

Chanique says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:47 AM

These photos are fantastic!

Megan Welker says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:40 AM

absolutely amazing. you rhoads rock it! Love these images!!

emily says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:39 AM

the ones at the dock really resonate to me. love shawn's music so much and these photos are exceptional!

Christina Moodie says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:22 AM

Love Shawn McDonald! Great shots!

Dustin says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:13 AM

I love Shawn, I love your work, best day ever!

rog says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:13 AM

He has nice muscularisms.

Logan says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:11 AM

Brilliant! I love your composition in this set. Wonderful use of space and lines.

Hannah says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 09:52 AM

Wow, Shawn is able to achieve so many versatile looks! Every style change I had to do a double take. Awesome shots and each look was perfectly styled with great wardrobe choices!

Emma Robertson says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 09:43 AM

Wow Sarah, this one really caught my eye. Such variety throughout the whole shoot. Great colors and great sense of personality* Overall, Bravo!*

Benjamin says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 09:40 AM

amazing photography of an amazing musical artist! all of you (in front of and behind the camera) are absolutely awesome at what you do!

Amanda Watson says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 09:11 AM

LOVE these!! His music is so good and inspiring -- so amazing you got to shoot him!

Lori says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 09:03 AM

great....i love every single picture...!!!!

Stephanie Lyell says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 08:58 AM

I love his music, and i love your photos, so that is a pretty rad combo :)

Patricia E says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 08:58 AM

Awesome. Great photos. Love his music and now can't wait to see your work on his cd.

kristen says: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 08:44 AM

very cool. really like his tunes ;)