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Leah | College Graduate Session

My sister is so beautiful. It was a joy to be able to spend time with her on her 25th birthday last month & capture some fun portraits of her. Other then my husband, my sister is truly my best friend. We have tons of inside jokes & quote old black & white movies that no one else has even heard of. (Although she often trumps me by quoting a movie line & saying, “What’s that from?” & I can’t remember.) Leah’s hilarious & is often cracking me up through-out the day with texts full of her wit.

Leah is also a very wise woman. And smart. This next month, Leah will be graduating from Illinois State University, magna cum laude with her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

We spend some time in my parents neighborhood for awhile at the beginning of her session. Leah thought of having her morkie dog, Lucy, for part of the session & I thought it was a great idea!

Lucy looking up at her momma 🙂

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If you’ve been to my parents house & met Lucy, I’m sure you’ll agree with everyone else that she’s a sweetie. Because everyone loves Lucy 🙂

I could have posted TONS images from just this portion of the session. My sister is SO beautiful.

The soon to be graduate & teacher!!!

I love you Leah! You’re not just my sister, but my best friend 🙂 I know you are my little sister, but in so many ways I look up to you. This has been a hard year for you & I’ve seen you to continue to grow & blossom instead of shrink & wither. You pressed on. Through these past years at Heartland & at ISU, you pressed on. I’m so PROUD of you. I could never have done what you’ve accomplished. You’ve let the Lord guide your dreams & take you down the journey He has for you. The best is yet to come. And I promise, I will be the LOUDEST person at the Redbird Arena on the ISU campus come December 13 next month when you walk. I will be smiling, crying (as I am now 😉 ) & yelling, “THAT’S MY SISTER!”

I love you Eah.

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Labertew | Family Session

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A common question when I meet new people is, “So where are you from?” To that I answer, “Well, I’ve lived in Bloomington-Normal for about 6 years now but I was born in North Dakota & I’ve lived in 7 different states.” After I get the usual “gasp” or “Oh wow really?” reaction, then the next thing 95% of the time people ask is me “Are you a military kid/brat?” And to that I answer proudly, “No, Pastor’s Kid/Brat.” 😉

So for those of you who didn’t know, there you are- I’m a Pastor’s Kid. And proud of it! My parents pastored for over 20+ years. We moved around a lot. We saw people change & healed. We drew close to those around us & were hurt by others. We also had incredible experiences that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Growing up as a pastor’s kid is unlike anything else. I’m thankful for the journey the Lord led my family on & how the Lord used it to shape us all.

Couple weekends ago, I had the privilege of spending time with our new lead pastor (at Eric & I’s church-First Assembly of God) & his family. We caught the tail end of October leaves & weather & I thought it was rather fitting that it worked out to do their session at that time of the year since October is Pastor Appreciation Month.

The Labertew Family has been at our church since around the Fourth of July. It seems longer. We are thankful they are here. Friends, support your pastor/s & their families. Pray for them. Be there for them. Say yes when they ask for help. You will be blessed beyond measure for doing so.

Meet the Labertew Family!

Loved her giggles 🙂

Getting silly!

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Thank you!

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First of all I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who entered the giveaways this past week! Every share & post you did helped spread the word of Nomi Photography & for that I am truly grateful. I personally LOVE giveaways myself & it was fun to be the one actually doing the giving. Each time a winner was drawn, I too was holding my breath to see who it was! I hope you all had fun & enjoyed it as much as I did!

I also want to thank EVERYONE once again for the past 6 months. I can’t emphasize HOW MUCH I have learned & grown in the past 6 months. Each session is a learning experience for me. I love each family & couple & senior that I’ve been able to connect with these past 6 months. I know I say it a lot, but I’ll say it again, it TRULY is an HONOR for me when you choose me, Nomi Photography, to come spend time with you. These past 6 months couldn’t have been amazing without each of you.

Thank you to the talented Miss Ana Pyper who captured what I had imagined but couldn’t explain with her handlettered artwork. She is an amazing young lady. Thank you friend!

I also couldn’t have done these past 6 months without my husband, Eric. I love you dear!!!

And Mary Wise, who is my cousin by marriage & the amazing mind behind this website. I don’t thank you enough friend for all you’ve done for me. Once again, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

And my last thank you, goes to my Lord & Savior. Father, thank You for all the wonderful experiences & moments You’ve set in my path the past 6 months. Thank You for connecting me with amazing people. And for using photography, a gift from You, to remind seniors, families & couples that they were made to smile.

And now, without further adieu, the winner of our last & final 6 Month Birthday Celebration Giveaway is!

ALISHA HARDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Alisha! Please mail me within 24 hours with your address to claim your prize.

And congrats again to Joy Phillips & Becky Tharpe (who just happen to be mother & daughter!) who won earlier last week.

I look forward to the next 6 months! And believe you me, there is going to be an awesome celebration come May 2, 2015!!!

Weber | Family Session

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Miracles still happen every day. And sometimes they happen in two’s as in double, as in twins 🙂 Twin girls that is 😉

My husband & I’s friends, Matt & Jordan have been waiting for the Lord to bless them with children. And when they announced that they were expecting two precious ones, it was a VERY happy day inded! – insert “Oh Happy Day” music here 😉 We’ve been able to watch Matt & Jordan go from an awesome couple to incredible parents with two beautiful girls.

Adorable little pumpkins! 😉

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Happy ladies!!!

Matt & Jordan, it’s been a pleasure to watch the two of you become “four of you”. I enjoyed thoroughly spending time with you both & your girls! Watching you both take care of your girls complete with all your routines & all the love you give them is so fun. You guys are awesome.

6 Month Birthday Giveaway #3!

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And the winner of the 1^st Giveaway that was randomly selected isssssssssssssss………………

THARPE!

Congratulations Becky! Whoo-hoo! Email me within 24 hours with your address to claim your prize.

And now, for the 3^rd & final Giveaway & how to enter! It’s easy!

1) Follow @nomi_photography on Instagram

2) Repost the image that is there regarding this last Giveaway (it’s the same picture as above) on your own Instagram account

3) Tag @nomi_photography in the picture & give it the hashtag #nomi_photographygiveaway. (If you have a private account, you have to send me a Direct Message in Instagram otherwise I won’t be able to see your entry).

You can enter once today, Saturday & Sunday! The randomly selected winner of this giveaway will be announced here at www.nomi-photography.com/blog on Monday morning.

The 3rd GIVEAWAY contains the items in the above picture:

1) a handmade “You Were Made to Smile” canvas tote bag

2) a blue mug from TJ Maxx

3) two bags of Tazo Earl Grey Tea

4) a framed “You Were Made To Smile” hand lettered print by my sweet friend & local artist Ana Pyper (size 5×7)

5) a $10.00 giftcard to Target

YAY for Giveaways!!!

****The winner of the giveaway must contact me by email (naomi@nomi-photography.com) with their mailing address within 24 hours of being announced, otherwise another winner will be chosen. Anyone can enter the giveaway. All prizes will be mailed Tuesday, November 10 after all prizes have been awarded & cannot be exchanged for anything else.

6 Month Birthday Giveaway #2!

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And the winner of the 1^st Giveaway that was randomly selected isssssssssssssss……………………

JOY PHILLIPS!!!!!!!!!

Yay! Congratulations Joy! Please email me within 24 hours with your address to claim your prize!

And now, for the 2^nd Giveaway & how to enter!

The Second GIVEAWAY contains the items in the above picture:

1) a handmade “You Were Made to Smile” canvas tote bag

2) a blue mug from TJ Maxx

3) two bags of Tazo Earl Grey Tea

4) a framed “You Were Made To Smile” hand lettered print by my sweet friend & local artist Ana Pyper (size 5×7)

5) a $10.00 giftcard to Hobby Lobby (Hobby Lobby is like, my FAVORITE store!)

Here’s HOW TO ENTER- it’s easy!

Make sure you’ve “LIKE” Nomi Photography on facebook then

1) Send an email with the subject line “I want to win!!!” to naomi@nomiphotography.com. You can enter once today & Thursday! And that’s it-simple as that!

*********This is not required, but for additional Entry Points you can share the above image that is on the Nomi Photography Facebook page on your own facebook profile once on Wednesday & then once Thursday. If you do share it, email me at naomi@nomi-photography.com each day & say “I shared!” in the email subject & you’ll receive an additional Entry Point per time you share it.***************************************************

The randomly selected winner of this giveaway (which is the second of THREE giveaways!) will be announced here at www.nomi-photography.com/blog on Friday morning. The third & final Giveaway will also be announced then as well!

The winner of the giveaway must contact me by email (naomi@nomi-photography.com) with their mailing address within 24 hours of being announced, otherwise another winner will be chosen. Anyone can enter the giveaway. All prizes will be mailed Tuesday, November 10 after all prizes have been awarded & cannot be exchanged for anything else.

Yay!!! Now go enter!!!

Fall Mini Session Recap

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I already have posted a few images on the Nomi Photography facebook page, but I wanted to add a few more of my favorites here on the blog! I totally enjoy mini sessions. They’re short & are always FULL of energy & lots of laughs & smiles! I always enjoy meeting new clients that become friends & spend time with people I’ve worked with before.

Also, I will be announcing 2015’s list of Mini Sessions in probably January or February. I’ve got a couple new Mini Session ideas to add to the list for 2015 that focus on relationships. I’m excited to share!

The Gonzalez Family

Stephanie & I met this past May at her Mom & Me Mini Session. At the time, she was pregnant with with Karsyn Grace. Plus, since it was just a Mom & Me Session, Kyle wasn’t with. So this time I got to meet the ENTIRE Gonzalez Family! There’s 4 Gonzalez children & it reminds me of me & my 3 siblings 🙂 I know they are going to have a lot of love & laughter through the years!

Your kids are so photogenic Stephanie & Kyle!

The Hofer Family

Lindsay found out about Nomi Photography through another client of mine. When her family arrived for their session I loved that she had brought their red wagon (which their boys love!) & made their session “their own”. The Hofer’s within the past few years moved here from Minnesota so I enjoyed talking about the Minneapolis area & comparing notes 🙂

Love this one!

The Carrillo Family

I met the Carrillo Family just a few weeks ago at church. I was SUPER excited about connecting with them because let’s face it, the girls in this family are BEAUTIFUL, each one of them. I know that you’ll totally agree!

Such pretty ladies!

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6 Month Birthday Giveaway #1!

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It definitely has been a wonderful & full of learning journey since Nomi Photography “officially launched” May 2, 2014. I just want to say, thank YOU to all of you who have been a support & an encouragement to me these last 6 months. I appreciate you all! I wanted to do something fun to show my appreciation & have 3 fun little giveaways this week to celebrate 6 Months!

There will be a giveaway announced today (Monday), Wednesday & Friday here on the blog & each way to enter each of the three contests will be a little different. So you’ll want to check back here on the blog for the details of each giveaway & also who the winner is. Sooooo, who’s ready for a giveaway????!!!!

The First GIVEAWAY contains the items in the above picture:

1) a handmade “You Were Made to Smile” canvas tote bag

2) a white “Hello” mug from TJ Maxx

3) two bags of Tazo Earl Grey Tea

4) a framed “You Were Made To Smile” handlettered print by sweet friend & local artist Ana Pyper (size 5×7)

5) a $10.00 giftcard to Target

I wanted to put together a little gift that features some of my favorite things & are from some of my favorite stores 🙂

Here’s HOW TO ENTER- it’s easy!

First, make sure you’ve “LIKE” Nomi Photography on facebook

1) Share the above image that is posted on the Nomi Photography Facebook page on your facebook timeline.

2) Comment on the above image that is posted on the Nomi Photography Facebook page & say you’ve shared it

You must do both of these these things once to be entered. You can for another Entry Point enter today (Monday, November 3) & then do the same thing tomorrow (Tuesday, November 4) & each time your name will be entered into a random drawing. (So if you enter Monday & Tuesday by doing items #1 & #2, your name will be then entered twice into the giveaway.)

*********This is not required, but for additional Entry Points you can share the Nomi Photography facebook page on your own facebook profile once on Monday & then once Tuesday. If you do share it, email me at naomi@nomi-photography.com each day & say “I shared!” in the email subject & you’ll receive an additional Entry Point per time you share it.****

The randomly selected winner of this giveaway (which is the first of THREE giveaways!) will be announced here at www.nomi-photography.com/blog on Wednesday morning. The second Giveaway will also be announced then!

The winner of the giveaway must contact me by email (naomi@nomi-photography.com) with your mailing address within 24 hours of being announced the winner otherwise another winner will be chosen. Anyone can enter the giveaway. All prizes will be mailed Tuesday, November 10 after all prizes have been awarded & cannot be exchanged for anything else.

I personally LOVE giveaways & I’m super excited to be doing this! Have fun friends & happy entering!

LaBerge | Newborn Session

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Meet Harrison LaBerge. Born October 10, 2014 at 7 lbs, 1 oz. Harrison was just 9 days old when we had his newborn session in the comfort of his own home. He’s a sweetie 🙂 And I’m not just saying this, but it was super hard to pick just a few images to highlight, I have SO many favorites. Plus, it’s extra hard when his family is very special to my husband & I.

Here he is!

Big brother has been waiting for this guy for awhile now 😉

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Safe in daddy’s arms.

Those toes!

Amber & Kyle, you are incredible parents.

I love the look on everyone’s face. One happy family!!!

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Kadivar | Family Session

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I’ve known Bethany & Allen, goodness, how long has it been guys? 6ish years? We met at our church’s college group way back before so many life changes we’ve each gone through, babies, college graduations, job changes…the list goes on!

I was really excited that Bethany said her parents & sister were coming down from the suburbs of Chicago to join us for the session. Her parents crack me up 😉 We really had a fun time! I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to see from the images!

Little Brady LOVES his grandparents. And it’s obvious they love him too!