Monthly Archives: September 2009

1st Birthday

Today  I had a photo shoot with Birthday Boy C.  He is so precious.  He was friendly and easy going.  He did such a great job and it was very very hot.    He is definitely a curious little fellow.  Didn’t smile much but I could see the wheels in his head spinning the whole time.  Very serious little guy.  Quite and thoughtful.  He loved playing with the loose rocks from the concrete.  Didn’t care much for playing in the water, but had a time with the birthday cake.  Here is a sneak peek of a couple of my favorite images.  He is definitely a cutie.

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Baby Boy E.

I shot this precious little boy a few weeks ago.  At the time he was approximately 3 wks old.  His parents are such wonderful people.  That is one of the greatest advantages of this job.  I get to meet such wonderful people.  At first baby E just wanted to sleep, but after awhile he woke up and we got to see his big ole’ eyes.  So precious.  Thanks B. And D. for allowing me to celebrate the birth of your wonderful little boy.   Hope you like the photos.  May God bless you all!

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Portraits of Love and Solider’s Angels

During the month of September I have joined forces with over 275 other professional photographers, Fujifilm, and  Soldiers’ Angel to send a piece of home to our deployed troops.  Through this effort, dubbed as Portraits of Love,  overseas military will receive a portrait of their loved ones just in time for the winter holidays.  The mini session will be done at no charge and the photograph will be uploaded to Fujifilm for developing and shipping.

Volunteer photographers across the country are opening their studios this September to offer free portraits to military families who have a loved one deployed overseas. The portraits will be uploaded to pmdaportraitsoflove.com, and a free print will be sent to the soldier deployed anywhere around the world.    The ultimate goal is to send 10,000 free family portraits.

The project, headed by PMDA, was started so that the photography industry could give back to our soldiers and thank them for the sacrifices they have made for our country.  PMDA is hoping to send a little bit of home to each soldier fighting for their country.

IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ON DEPLOYED OVERSEAS PLEASE CONTACT ME AT mandinikole.photography@gmail.com OR CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT 225-328-1042.  IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE PORTRAIT SESSION, FAMILIES WILL NEED A MILITARY ID.

Any photographer who would like to participate can register at pmdaportraitsoflove.com

If you are not a photographer and do not live in the Baton Rouge area you can find a participating photographer at the same web address as above.

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Seniors 2010

Have you taken your Senior Portraits?  Are you wanting something different and non – traditional?  Do you want to shoot on location and not in a studio?  Do you want to have fun and get fabulous photos?  All you have to do is contact Mandi Nikole Photography and become a Senior Model and Representative.    I STILL HAVE A FEW SPOTS OPEN!

You ask what does a Senior Model do.  You will be some the first Seniors to photograph with Mandi Nikole Photography.  We will waive your session fee of $75-$100.  Your images will then be posted to a password protected gallery for your viewing and ordering at Ala Carte pricing.  You will also receive your own website with your own domain that will host 10 of your favorite images.  Your friends and family can view your website and leave you comments.  You can post your favorite links to your FB and Myspace.  There are several different templets to choose from.  Also diffenent music choices.  Check out our sample version of the website at sample.mandinikolephotography.com.    You will also represent Mandi Nikole Photography on our blog and website.  You will also receive 3 internet prepared images tagged to your Facebook if you would like.

We are looking for fun and energetic gals/guys who want to be in the spotlight.  Does that sound like you?  If so please send email to us at mandinikole.photography@gmail.com .  Include your name, school you are attending, self description (personality, likes, dislikes, interest) and why you think you would be a good representative.  Also if you have a facebook join Mandi Nikole Photography and leave a comment below letting me know you joined.  We would also appreciate if you would send a photograph in your email.  Models will be chosen randomly for each schools.

We are very excited about shooting your Senior Portraits and are looking forward to working with you.  Please get your request in soon because our schedule is filling up.

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