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Back-to-School 2015 Mini Session Recap!

I love families that homeschool. Seriously. I haven’t photographed one family that I didn’t want to just go hangout with after their session happened.

And maybe it’s because when I meet them, we already know we have something in common- homeschooling. I was homeschooled, my husband was & we plan to with our family in the future. Homeschooling isn’t for everyone. But these families make it look good!

I’m sharing just a few images from my Back-to-School Mini’s I had this past July for homeschooling families in the area. One family drove over an hour to meet up! Totally blew me away! And I’m sharing just a few favorites since I know some of these families are saving theirs for Christmas Cards 😉

This guy send me & his family into quite a fit of giggles when we found out about a secret he’d been keeping 😉

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Mom & dad need their picture taken too!

Those were just a few of my favorites!!! Can’t wait until next year!!!!!!

Sister Sister Mini Sessions in 2015

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My sister is my best friend. Hands down. (PS That picture above was 7 years ago!) Aside from my husband, she gets me like no one else. We’re four years apart & yet people still sometimes think we’re twins. We quote old movies lines to each. She sends me tons of texts a day that crack me up (she’s got a funny sense of humor). And she always hated it when I’d crawl into bed with her & try to snuggle 😉

I’m 29 & she’s 25. She’s going to be an aunt soon & I still like having our girl movie nights. We’ve grown up as different women, but thankfully, we’re closer then before.

And, may I ask a question? When was the last time you had a picture taken with your sister? When was the last time you & your sissy or sisters had some good ol’ quality time? When was the last time you all chatted & reflected on the treasured friendship you share?

I want you to have that opportunity. Either to spend it with your sister, sisters or even someone who is like a sister to you…to spend it together & have some amazing photo’s taken together.

This mini session will be a short photography session on Saturday, August 29, where you & your sister, sisters or someone who’s like a sister to you, can come laugh & reflect on growing up together. And hey, you may not have always liked each other 😉 I’d love to hear THOSE stories too 😉

This 20 minute photo session will take place at an outdoor location in Bloomington-Normal & is $60.00 for 2-3 sisters (additional ladies after 3, may be added at $10.00 a piece). And it’s for ALL ages! Babies, toddlers or even 80 year olds! You will receive a 10-15 images & a wonderful memory to share! All images will be delivered within 3 weeks of the session via a link to an online gallery where they can be downloaded & printed where you choose. Print Release is also included. This session does not allow for outfit changes. Email me at naomi@nomi-photography.com to reserve your session slot! Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis!

Back-to-School Mini Session Details!

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*Please note these mini sessions are for families that homeschool only.

Last year, I THOROUGHLY enjoyed getting to meet & connect with fellow homeschooling families in the Bloomington-Normal area! If you didn’t know, my parents homeschooled me & my three siblings & my husband was also homeschooled! I’m very passionate about education at home & Eric & I hope to do the same with our future children.

I wanted to give local homeschooling families the opportunity to be able to have their children have their own “Back-to-School” pictures 🙂 Every year of homeschooling is a milestone! And capturing your children & family at this time, is a joy of mine.

Because I know how challenging it can be to make time in a family’s calendar for pictures, I wanted to leave opportunity in case the entire family wanted to have pictures & not just each individual child!

Therefore I am offering two types of packages for the Back-to-School Mini Sessions:

Individual Student Session:
First Child – 2-4 Images | $30.00
If you have more then one child-great! After your first child, it’s just $20.00 per additional child.
Session will take 10 minutes.

Family Session:
Family’s up to 6 members ($10.00 per additional family member after 6 members) 5-10 Images | $60.00
Session will take 15 minutes.

I’m truly excited about these Mini Sessions! I only offer them for homeschooler families & I am SO looking forward to connecting with even more families this year! To reserve your session on either Saturday, July 18 OR Saturday, July 25, just email me at naomi@nomi-photography.com & we will get you in!!! Or if you have ANY questions, I’d LOVE to chat! I can’t wait to meet & capture your family!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All images will be delivered within 3 weeks of the session via email with a link to an online gallery where they can be downloaded to your computer & then printed wherever you choose. Print Release is also included. Full payment is due at session.

Best Friend Mini Sessions Details

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Who makes you smile the most? Who did you call first when you heard the bad news? Who’s texts make you literally laugh out loud? Who is there to talk you into things & sometimes tell you to “stop it” & talk you out of other things?

Your Best Friend.

And, may I ask one more question? When was the last time you had a picture taken with her? A picture other then that duck face selfie 😉 When was the last time? When was the last time you & your bestie had some one on one time? When was the last time you two talked & reflected on the treasured friendship you share?

I’ve said it many times- I BELIEVE in relationships. That’s one of the core things Nomi Photography is based on. And one of the relationship opportunities I hope every girl, every woman will have in life- is a true friend. Or two. Or three. True, blue, is there for you, prays for you, listens to you- Best Friend.

That’s why, once again, I am offering for one Saturday out of the year only, Best Friend Mini Sessions!

This mini session will be a short photography session on Saturday, June 27, where you & your bestie (or several of your girlfriends) can come, relax, laugh & reflect on what you have all been through together. This 20 minute photo session will take place at an outdoor location in Bloomington-Normal & is $60.00 for 2-3 best friends (additional friends after 3, may be added at $10.00 a piece). You will receive a 10-15 images and a wonderful memory to share! All images will be delivered within 3 weeks of the session via a link to an online gallery where they can be downloaded & printed where you choose. Print Release is also included. Email me at naomi@nomi-photography.com to reserve your session slot! Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis!

(I plan to offer a Sister Sister Mini Session in August but if your sister IS your best friend, you are more then welcome to be a part of this experience!)

Mom & Me Mini Sessions Favorites!

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You and me happy as can be
Flying through the park on our bikes
On a Sunday afternoon

You and me rolling on the floor
Practicing your somersaults, your cartwheels
Your donkey kicks and more

How did you grow so big overnight
How did you get so smart and bright
Yesterday you were asleep in my arms
Today you’re growing off the charts
I’m so proud of you

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You and me drawing pictures wild and free
The paint flying, your smile brightens up the room
You and me reading books in bed
Your head on my shoulder
Your eyes on the pages ahead

How did you grow so big overnight
How did you get so smart and bright

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Yesterday you were asleep in my arms
Today you’re growing off the charts
I’m so proud of you
I’m so proud of you

To all the mom’s who came for the Mom & Me Mini Sessions, I LOVED spending time honoring your love & your time you pour into your littles. You’re the BEST mom ever. Don’t forget it.

Lyrics from the song “You & Me” by Frances England

Mom & Me Mini Sessions!

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I do Mini Sessions because I believe in relationships. I believe in capturing the special relationships that are in our lives & mini sessions are the perfect way to do that!

Mom & Me Mini’s will be on Saturday, April 25 & these images will given to you in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10 on a USB flashdrive. This is a 20-minute interactive photo session for just mommies & their children (of all ages!) This was one of my most popular mini sessions last year, so email me soon to reserve your session! I always let my email subscribers have first dibs. I sent that email out earlier this week & slots went like crazy! There’s just a few spots left.

When you’re a mother, finding time to spend quality time with each child is HARD. And to be honest, sometimes it doesn’t get to happen. That’s what this session is for. Quality time with each of your littles or each of your “biggers’ 😉 I promise you, it will be a memorable time of laughing with your children & hopefully even a few snuggles & kisses as well 🙂

I can’t wait to spend time with you mommies & your children!!!!!!!!

Siblings Mini Sessions!

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Did you know April 10 is National Sibling Day? Now you do!

Saturday, April 11 is the date of the Sibling Mini Sessions I will be having! The Mini Sessions will be in the afternoon starting at 1:00PM at an outdoor location in Bloomington-Normal. I’ll be keeping my eye on a couple locations as things start turning green & we start to see more color!!!! I also thought it’s a perfect time to have your children take pictures (if you wanted to) in their Easter outfits! My siblings always took a group picture on Easter Sunday And this isn’t just for the young ones! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get all your adult siblings together for some updated pictures?!

These will be a 20 minute interactive photo session for siblings of ALL ages! We’ll laugh, we’ll talk, we’ll play & capture the special relationship you have with your siblings. One of the key words of Nomi Photography is relational. I TRULY believe in capturing those special relationships in our lives and in an authentic way. Whether you’re 45 & you & your sister have not had pictures in a long time or you have 3 little ones- this mini session is just perfect! I’ve decided to only offer a select amount of slots so if you would like to schedule one, please contact me (naomi@nomi-photography.com) soon! (A full list of my 2015 Mini Sessions can be found here- https://nomi-photography.com/2015/02/mini-sessions-in-2015/).

Each session will be 20 minutes long. A total of 10-15 images on a flashdrive will be mailed within 3 weeks after the session. Full payment of $55.00 is due at the time of the session.

I can’t wait!!! Feel free to share & let your friends know!!!

PS If you’re still not quite sure what a Mini Session is, here’s a brief description- it’s a shorter photography session (usually 20-30 minutes), a smaller amount of images then a full session, & all for a lower cost then a full photography session at a set location. They’re on a set day & I schedule sessions with different families & individuals back to back with small 10 minute windows between each Mini Session.