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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Jamie and Shawn Married

Posted in Weddings

I feel so blessed to have been able to share in Jamie and Shawn’s wedding. They are both such great people and I had so much fun getting to know them. I took my first trip to the beach when we went to Orange Beach to shoot their engagement photographs. We had a wonderful time and their images were beautiful. You can view the engagement post here. The wedding was a blast and I feel priviledged that I got to shoot a Methodist/Jewish ceremony so early in my career. Both ceremonies were beautiful. Congrats to both of you and thank you for letting me be part of your special day.

Anticipation

Just a little pre-wedding fun. The wedding party was so much fun to photograph. The guys were so funny and made me laugh so much. They were game to try anything.

The flower girl was so cute. We were able to sneak off and get of few of her and the bride alone.

Jamie looked beautiful in her dress. I loved it the first time I saw it when we took her bridals. The church had this lovely stained glass window and I just had to use it in her images.

Waiting for the bride. She looks so beautiful.

Man and Wife. The kiss is always so romantic.

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Folks

Shawn is so sweet. I love the way he is singing to her. So Romantic!!!

The Jewish Ceremony

Bride and Daddy were a hit. They shared a wonderful father daughter dance then busted out jammin. It was great!

Details. Everything was so beautiful.

The Band – Colorblind

Everyone had such a great time.

Getting ready to leave.

Boudreaux’s did a great job on the reception

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, I am booking for 2010 and 2011. I still have some slots open. Please feel free to contact me by using the contact link above or call me at 225-328-1042. I would be glad to discuss pricing. We have several different packages or we can design a package to meet your needs.

Mandi Nikole

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Monday, February 15, 2010

L. Family {Baton Rouge Lifestyle and Children Photographer}

Posted in Lifestyles, Portraits

I’m so far behind on blogging. I had a session with the L. family before Christmas. We had so much fun. I have been knowing S., the little girl, since she was born. I used to baby sit her when she was little. It was wonderful seeing them all again. She has grown into such a pretty little girl. I got to meet baby brother for the first time the day of the session and he is absolutely precious. S. likes to dance and play the piano. I was able to have time alone with her and get some images of her doing both. We took some images in front of the Christmas Tree for their Christmas Card and I thought I’d include them too. Thanks F and M for allowing me to come into your home and spend a wonderful morning with your family.

This was my favorite shot of all of them together. They were so natural and comfortable in front of the camera.

I love it when baby’s laugh. Isn’t he adorable

Love this one watching big sister reading to little brother.

This is also one of my favorites. Just having family fun!

I just love his expression

Sharing SECRETS with Mommy! It was such a great unexpected capture.

He is so precious. I was getting ready to shoot my standard feet shot and his little head popped up and I loved it.

A few of S. doing her dance thing

A few Christmas photos

S. with the piano

Big sister watching over little brother

S. playing the piano

Posted in Lifestyles, Portraits Tags: Baby Photography, Baton Rouge Children Photographer, Baton Rouge Photographer, Lifestyle Photographer, Louisiana Wedding Photography

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Drumroll Please!!!! {Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer}

Posted in Miscellaneous, Specials and Business

Today is the day of LOVE and I’m sitting on the couch watching love stories because I don’t have a Valentine. Maybe next year. Anyways, I have read some wonderful love stories the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of you that entered. I gave them all to nice friend of mine who was so kind to chose a Winner for me. I numbered each story so that he would not know who wrote them and he said that there were some great stories, but one really stood out to him. Here is their story below. Congrats to Shelly Varnado. I will be contacting you to set up your session. Everyone please keep an eye out for our next give away soon.

My husband and I met in 1987 and became friends, actually best friends. We met through a mutual friend, whom he was actually dating at the time. He dated a lot of my friends. I loved him as a best friend at first but not as a boyfriend…. little did i know that he was dating my friends so that he could always be with me. We laughed together, cried together and even went places together. I did not think that I would fall so in love with him. Watching him date my friends had actually started killing me inside, but i never said anything to him. One day as we were all out, Jan 1989, and he took me aside and said ” I want you to be my girlfriend, not anyone else. I love you and have loved you since the day we met. If you turn me down now I will never bring it up again or ask you again, its now or never. “ Wow I thought to myself, I could not believe this was happening, I went completely weak in the knees, kissed him, and said yes. Really to be honest with myself, deep down he was the one I wanted to be with. I just was so afraid that if we dated it would ruin our friendship. Well, on that day, Jan 1989 2 years after we had met we started dating. We married on August 26, 1989 and it has been a wonderful journey. We have 3 daughters, and we are more in love now than we were so many years ago. Love is a wonderful gift from God that is not easily broken, if he remains the center of every marriage.

Thx for taking time to read our story,
Shelly

Congrats again Shelly

Posted in Miscellaneous, Specials and Business Tags: Baton Rouge Area Wedding Photographer, Baton Rouge Photographer, Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer, Contest, Louisiana Wedding Photography, Wedding Photography

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Senior 2011 Model Search Begins {Senior Portrait Photographer}

Posted in Portraits, Senior Portraits, Specials and Business

I am so excited about this years Senior Model search for 2011.

Are you friendly and outgoing? Are you energetic and participate in extra-curricular activities? Do you like meeting new people and trying new things? Are you willing to promote Mandi Nikole Photography amongst your friends and classmates? If you can answer yes to any of these questions you could be what we are looking for in a Senior Spokesmodel. We will be choosing 5 Senior Models again this year. Perks are a free mini session toward the end of your junior year with 3 wallet size accordion books to show your friends and family and business/representative cards for you to hand out to your classmates and friends. We will schedule your free full Senior session at later date ($100-$125 Value). Both sessions will be on location. For each referral that books/completes their order/and pays you will receive a $25 print credit up to $150 towards your order.

You job is simple. Promote Mandi Nikole Photography and bring in your classmates and friends as referrals.

If you are interested please email me with your Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and Photograph. Then Tweet and Facebook about the model search. Example; Mandi Nikole Photography searching for Senior Models @http://www.mandinikoleblog.com/?p=1542 or @http://www.mandinikoleblog.com. In your email, let me know you have tweeted and posted on your FB. I will contact you and email you an entry application with the information sheet. I am really excited and hope to be working with you soon.

Please feel free to check out my portraits on my website at mandinikolephotorgraphy.com. You just have to click on the portrait section when you arrive at the splash page.

I will also be available to shoot in the Monroe and Ruston area this year.

Thanks,

Mandi Nikole

Website; mandinikolephotography.com

Email Address: mandinikole.photography@gmail.com