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Mankato, MN, Minnesota, United States
I am an adventure seeking cross between a Biker Chick & Sailing Beach Bum. Watch out for Mamma Bear because my family and friends mean the world to me! I love to wear high-heeled boots and flip-flops in the same day. Watching the sunset on a beach or sunrise over the mountains brings out my inner peace. The smell of Lilacs in the spring, sun shimmering on a calm lake in the summer and crisp afternoon air in October, makes living in MN tolerable, but I have to travel. People say that they can hear my laugh from across the room. I work until my eyes can’t be pried open with toothpicks or my body gives out, but play just as hard. I love meeting new people. A room full of strangers, truly are just a bunch of friends that I haven’t been blessed to meet yet. OH… and I say it like it is!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

Entered the Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest!

Ideal Photography H.S. Senior Ambassadors

Want your kid to get an $800 scholarship? Become an Ideal Photography H.S. Senior Ambassador!


Description:
One guy and girl from each of the Mankato Area High Schools will be selected to be an Ideal Photography Ambassador.  These students must apply and the chosen few will be hand picked by Nissa on June 6, 2010.  Application deadline is 12:00pm June 5th. 2010.  They will receive a free photo shoot with rep cards, referral incentives and Top Ambassador will get the $800 scholarship!

Requirements:

  • Graduating in 2011
  • Must be my friend on Facebook
  • Active in School &/or Community
  • Excited to continue Education post High School
  • Willing to share images with EVERYONE
  • Outgoing enough to refer Ideal Photography
  • Attend quick Parent/Ambassador Meeting TBA
  • Senior Photo Shoot completed by June 20th

Application:
To apply, simply do the following:  (I will announce the Ambassadors on June 6, 2010)
  1. Make me your friend on Facebook (FYI- I will be reviewing your images, but that is it!)
  2. Have your parents give me a shout so that I know that they are on board
  3. Send me an email stating what activities you are involved with and a few sentences stating why you would be the perfect Ideal Photography Ambassador.  nissa@idealphots.com
GOOD LUCK & HURRY!    Time is running out. Deadline = 6/5/10 @ High Noon!


Watch the video:  Ideal Photography H.S. Senior Ambassadors

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Cutest Messy Baby!




Submit your cutest messy baby (any age), and the winner receives a free photo session! Submit your entry to nissa@idealphots.com and they will be posted on this blog for voting. Hurry though. Contest ends May 30th!




The winner is Photo Entry #6!  We had a race to the finish with some last minute comments and some that were even after the May 30th Deadline!  Congratulations to Baby #6! Jill Lane is the proud Mama of baby #6 and has won a free session. Stay tuned for more contest!  Thanks to all of you who particiapted.



Saturday, May 8, 2010

Imagine Calendar 2010


First Annual Imagine Calendar is a fundraiser for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum. 100% of proceeds from the sessions, voting and calendars go to the museum. The Mankato Area is in need of this facility and Ideal Photography supports this in every way! See the video and visit us at the Parking Lot Party on May 15, 2010.  Sessions for the calendar are scheduled June 18-27th. Call to schedule the appointment if unable to attend the party. www.idealphots.com or 507.380.1833
                               Click to see Video:  Calendar 2010

Friday, May 7, 2010

Autumn & Stan's E-Session




Autumn and Stan were great to shoot! We had so much fun. I can't wait until their October Wedding. They let me do some crazy fun things and we even went to an old movie theater. I really shouldn't post this many, but I have way to many to choose from.

"To Open House or Not To Open House"


Trying to decide if I should have an open house for my clients to see all of the new stuff that has been going on? New remodel, props, backgrounds, outdoor sets, programs, framing & more! I have been one busy girl! 


With crazy schedules, I'm not sure if anyone could come? What do you think guys? Cupcakes & Lemonade? Or just let you see when you come for the session? Help!

More from Nicole & David's Wedding

Nicole and David wanted some more before the image viewing so here are one pretty and some funny!  I had a blast with you guys! Waste not one drip!

Newest Gekoff!

This little gal is certainly precious! Her parents are so excited to finally have their little princess.  Poor Todd...We laughed hysterically as he was holding Isabelle and she was peeing all over!  Sorry!

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