Mandi Nikole Photography

Two post in one day.  That has to be a record for me.  Anyway, here is another Lifestyle Newborn session I shot last week.  These images are rather sentimental to me though.  This little one is like family.  Her mom and I have been friends since 4th grade.  We grew up together attending the same church and same school.  We graduated together and were part of a group of 4 girls who were best of friends.  I feel so honored that she would allow me to document and share in this time of her life.  I plan to follow baby E. for the first year of her life and document the milestones as she grows and develops into a precious little toddler.  Already I can see so much of her mom in her when she gets that pensive look on her face.  Investigating the world around her.  I can just see her little mind working.  Just like her mom when we were young.  Thanks to D. and A.  Ya’ll did good.  She is adorable.

I just love storyboards for Newborns

This is on of my favorites.  Such a sweet little family.

This little dress was made by her great grandmother.  Such talent.  Just had to photograph in it so it could be a keepsake.

Daddy’s Girl!

Such a sweet moment between mom and baby.

I thought it was so cute how her lttle fist wrap around the fabric of her daddy’s shirt.

I shot another precious newborn yesterday.  I am really enjoying shooting Children and Maternity.  God has blessed me by allowing me to meet some wonderful people while photographing children this summer.  Most have been new parents and are so excited.  I feel so privileged to be able to document such a wonderful time in the lives of these new little families.  It is even a greater privilege to document the first year of a child’s life.   To provide memories of the different milestones and capture the individuality of a child as he/she begins to develop into the person that God has designed them to be.

I love the way that shooting newborns allows a slower pace.  We can stop and rest, change the baby, feed the baby, or just let mom or dad hold and cuddle their little bundle of joy.  When processing images I realized how blessed I am to witness the interaction between parent and child.  To be able to document the love that a parent has for their new little baby is such an honor.  To share in one of the happiest times in a person’s life is one of the best perks of this career.  That is why I’m so passionate about what I do.  It is such an honor each time a client request that I be present to celebrate the things that are the most memorable to their lives.

When shooting a bride and groom it is wonderful to document the love, excitement, and passion between the couple, but to  capture the love and tenderness in a new little family can sometimes overwhelm you.  That is what I love about Lifestyle Photography.  I don’t just take photos, but I get to capture these precious moments in time.  I get to freeze the twinkle in the eye of a mother whose heart is bursting with love for this little person who needs her so much.  To freeze a frame as a new baby holds and clings to the finger of his/her father which is the strong tower they will cling to as he/she grows up.  Children are such a wonderful gift from God and I’m so blessed that God has given me a talent to provide parents with such wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.  I love my job.

Below is a sneak peak from yesterday’s session.