Emily | Senior Session

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Before Emily’s senior session, I had a phone date with her mom. Emily & I had not met yet & immediately, my admiration for this amazing girl grew as her mom described her to me. “She sings, plays the piano, does cross country, Relay for Life…we think she’s pretty amazing.” Emily’s mom told me. My thoughts were confirmed when Emily had our Skype date just a few days later. She was calm, poised & I couldn’t wait for her senior session!

It was a little chilly the Saturday we met up, but Emily was a trooper! We floated from one location to the other & talked about shoes, Shellac nails, college, Relay for Life, the future & how she’s in an acapella group. Emily is simply gorgeous. And I know you’ll agree with me as you look through these images!

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Emily- you’re SO beautiful!!!

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Emily, it was a joy to photograph you as you enter into a new season of life. I think you’re pretty amazing & I know many others do. Keep reaching for the best & giving it your all girl! We’re cheering you on!

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How a Photographer Chose Her Own Photographer

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Just in the past 6 months, Eric & I (& little Miss Elizabeth Leah!) have had the chance to have two photography sessions. I’m always asked by people “who our photographer is” & how we find the photographers that we do. I thought I’d write out the 3 things I consider when choosing my own photographer & that maybe this will help you as well in the future!

I LIKE THEIR STYLE
I have several photographers that I follow their work & am inspired by. (You can see who they are HERE.) Any photographer that I want to have photograph my family & I needs to be someone that emulates the look & feel that I admire & love.

I LIKE THEM AS A PERSON
As a photographer myself, I want to work with someone that is professional yet fun. Delivers what he/she says they’re going to & in a timely manner. Someone who communicates to us before the session & during makes everything go smooth & is helpful. I also want to work with someone that shares the same values as me & doesn’t just mirror everything they see on Pinterest. I want someone who is inspired by my family & does things to get us to interact & be ourselves & get those genuine moments. I can’t take a picture of Eric & I goofing off together or of the THREE of us looking at the camera but I sure am going to search for a photographer who can!

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I BELIEVE THEY’RE WORTH IT
Let’s be honest, if I was comparing two different photographers & they were both the exact same in every way, the one thing that would decide who I went with is the money. Just being honest! BUT I totally believe in paying a workman what they deserve! When we have needed a photographer for different times in our life we have gone with yes, the one who fit in our budget but also fit our style & caught our family on camera in a special way & if that meant paying a little more we did it anyway. Because friends, finding a photographer who catches the way your husband looks at you, makes your kids giggle & makes your family look forward to having family pictures done is a photographer you don’t want to want to loose!!!

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I want a photographer that see’s into my family what I see but can’t capture because I’m there in the moment myself! We had Amy Paulson do our maternity session & my friend Megan Decker (who has actually retired from photography & now only does it for friends & family) capture Elizabeth’s newborn session. BOTH experiences were different & yet the same-the same in that they were both talented women who shared they CARED about my family. They were different in of course in that they had different personalities & thus different ways of capturing us. But they still had the three things that I wanted in a photographer- amazing style, wonderful to work with & were well worth their price. In each time we’ve needed someone else (other then Eric & I & our tripod or my sister!) we’ve applied these 3 principles & never been sorry!

How about you? What’s important to you in finding a photographer?

Mini Sessions for 2016

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If you’re like me & love to plan ahead, here is the list of Mini Sessions I’ll be offering in 2016 & a few of their dates! As we get closer to the mini’s in the later part of the year, I’ll update with their set dates as well.

Last year, I posted a survey to see what my clients were most interested in mini sessions wise. Because of the responses, I’ve added a few mini sessions that I think A LOT of people will be excited about (hint, think Christmas!) & am simplifying what I’m offering this year compared to last year. Can we say hashtag mom life? 😉 All of my mini sessions are relationship based (like Mom & Me and Grandparents Day) & they will always continue to be so!

All mini session images are received via an online gallery. I’m also excited that I’ll be using an online sign-up system this year that will make life a lot easier for many of us 🙂 Again, #momlife

Here they are- the list of Mini Sessions Nomi Photography will be offering in 2016!

NOMI PHOTOGRAPHY 2016 MINI SESSIONS

Mom & Me – April 30

Spring Family Mini’s – May 14

Sibling Mini’s – June 4

Back-to-School Mini’s – July

Grandparents – September

Fall Family Mini’s – October 22

Christmas Family Mini’s – November 19

(I may add a mini session for Sisters & Besties but I haven’t quite decided. If you’d really like to see that happen, shoot me an email! naomi@nomi-photography.com)

I’m looking forward to an awesome full 2016!!!!!

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Mom & Me Mini’s

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Mom, you’re important. Not just because you wipe all the runny noses & drive everyone here & there. Not just because you make birthdays magical & dancing in the kitchen so fun. And certainly not just because you give THE.BEST.HUGS & know exactly what to do when the tears are falling,

It’s because you give of yourself ALL.THE.TIME. Usually without thanks. You love until it hurts. And then keep on loving some more. And frankly, we couldn’t do life without you. Mom, YOU ARE LOVED. More then you know.

Mom & Me Mini Sessions with Nomi Photography are 15 minute mini photo sessions. Together with your mini me’s, we’ll laugh, play & hug while I snap away on my camera to deliver you 10-15 images you’ll reflect back on. When you’ve had a day with more temper tantrums then you’d care to have these are the type of images that will remind you that motherhood is more then worth it. Each session is $75.00 & covers 6 total people. After 6 individuals, there is a $10.00 cost per additional person. You will receive a few images via your email beforehand just in time for Mother’s Day to view. The remaining images & a print release will be delivered to you via an online gallery where you can download them & print them wherever you choose within 3 weeks of the session date.

Spots are limited. SIGN-UP for a Mom & Me Mini Session HERE.

Later you’ll receive an email from me with the location of our mini sessions & other details. Email me at naomi@nomi-photography.com with any questions you may have!

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Elizabeth Leah is Two Months!

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“Hi again from Elizabeth Leah!”

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“Boy, being out of mommy’s tummy gets better & better all the time! I like being with my mommy & daddy- especially when they hold me & then I fall asleep! But if they put me down I wake up right away! I’ve also made a lot of new friends including a fluffy giraffe named Gigi that I reach out to touch & laugh at. Mommy said the giraffe isn’t real though so don’t worry. I love listening to music & especially Veggie Tales! Their fun, high voices always make me want to listen intently. One of my highlights this month was going to see Auntie Leah at work at the Gingerbread House & attend an infant music class there. It was fun being there with some of my friends even though I slept right through it 😉 Well I better go! See you next month!”

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Elizabeth Leah’s Newborn Session

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Choosing a name for our coming child was a huge decision & something we talked about often. The name “Elizabeth Leah” quickly became our first choice for several reasons. Elizabeth is my middle name & it’s always been Eric’s favorite girl name (I like how now his wife AND daughter now share the name :)). Leah is my sister’s name & I had decided several years ago in honor of my sister & I’s close relationship, should Eric & I someday have a girl, she would carry my sister’s name 🙂

If you know my husband & I’s story of when we began our dating relationship, you’ll know that the word “covenant” is very important to us. It’s been a special word not only from right before we started dating, but also on into our engagement & now marriage relationship. The name Elizabeth means “oath or covenant of God”. Since we had chosen to have the gender of our baby be a surprise, it was indeed a wonderful surprise when our Elizabeth was born, she has & will everyday be a reminder to us that the Lord keeps His promises, His covenant to His beloved children.

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In January we had our OWN newborn session with Elizabeth at our OWN home! For almost 3 years I’ve been photographing families in their own home & it was a JOY to have a session with my friend Megan Decker in our own little home. She made us feel so comfortable & it was such a special time. I chose some of my favorites (it was hard to narrow them down!) to share with you all!

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Elizabeth Leah is One Month Old!

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Our little girl turned 1 Month Old on January 19! I’m still on maternity leave but I thought I’d share a few of her One Month pictures with you all 🙂 We love our baby girl!!!

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Our Daughter is Here!!!

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I’m just popping in for a minute to share with those of you who don’t know- our daughter is here!!! Elizabeth Leah Wilcox was born December 19, at 6:52PM. She weighed 7 lbs, 8 oz & measured 21 inches long. She came just before Christmas & we LOVE our little gift!

A few fun facts…If you’re wondering where her name came from, Elizabeth was named both after me (my full name is Naomi Elizabeth) & my sister, Leah. She is currently (as of this post!) 17 days old. My birthday is December 22, now Elizabeth & I have birthday’s just 3 days a part! She’s so beautiful & our favorite thing is just staring at her & watching her 🙂 We’re so thankful for our little girl! And here’s a few pictures for you!

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First Family Photo!!! 😀

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And I am STILL on maternity leave 🙂 Just because I posted this doesn’t mean I’m back at real life already 😉 I’m still looking at being back behind the camera the beginning of April. I have a few sessions I’ve worked out beforehand for the very end of March, but at this point, I won’t be scheduling sessions until April.

We’re having our OWN Newborn Session this Saturday so keep your eye on my blog, I may or may not find time to post a few images from that session that we’re having with my friend Megan 🙂

Thank you all for your prayers & support while we’ve added to our family! I hope you all get to meet Elizabeth at some point in the future! She’s pretty awesome 😉

Barker | Family Session

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To end my 2015 photography season with SUCH a special family & at a fun, incredible location was just perfect! I’ve always wanted to have a session at Ewing Manor, it’s been on my photographer dream list & I was SUPER excited when Nikki suggested having their family session there. Barker Family + Ewing Manor = Amazingness

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My husband & I love the Barkers, who doesn’t? 😉 We’ve loved watching them go from a couple to a family of four.

One of my favorites right here!

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Favorite!

Hadley & Eliott are precious little ladies to us. I can’t believe Hadley is halfway to 3 years old & Eliott is on her way to 7 months! Each girl has such a fun personality & I’ve loved being able to watch each develop. And I LOVED their pretty dresses Nikki had them wear! The colors were just perfect!

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It was my pleasure to spend time with you four, Barker Family 🙂 It was fun seeing what we’ve talked about for awhile now all come to life. But my most favorite part of the session was seeing the love you all share. Hadley & Eliott are blessed girls. They have parents that love the Lord & each other.

These images make me SO ready for Christmas & I had this song going through my head while putting together this post. It’s one of my favorite Christmas songs & I think it’s a perfect ending:

Another year I’ve had with you
We’ve grown together beyond all that we’ve been through
This season holds a place in me
Where there is always room to make new memories

It’s Christmas time my darling
And all I can say is I’ll love you
For only always

Only Always, by Kathy Troccoli

Roberson | Group Family Session

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Earlier this year, I got to meet & do an anniversary session for Leah & Jonathan Roberson. Seriously SUCH a sweet couple. Leah contacted me again just a few months ago about having a family session for the whole Roberson side & to that I said “Of course! Count me in!”And it wasn’t just any family group session, but a time of celebrating the many years Pastor John & Miss Sheri have ministered at their church. As a Pastor Kid myself, I knew this was a session I WANTED to be a part of & celebrate in 🙂

The Roberson family pulled up at our location & the fall colors were in full show-off mode 🙂 I’d only met Leah & Jonathan once before, but I felt like I’d know the WHOLE family for years. I’m sure if you know the Roberson fam, you feel the same way 😀

The marriage between a man & woman who do ministry together is so near to my heart since I’ve watched my own parents do that. You can tell they still love each other a ton!