Warmer Weather, Where Art Thou?

I'm getting closer to figuring this thing out.... yippee!  So, it's snowing again in my neck of the woods.  Today it was a heavy, wet sort of snow.  Not too much fun.  I was going to take some pics with my kids, but we decided to save that adventure for another day.  So, I'll post some from last fall-- late in the evening, after a client session, we decide to have an impromptu shoot.  We shot until dark-- literally, the sun had set when I snagged a quick pic of the 3 of them together.  One of these days I'll actually put my kids on my schedule.  Wouldn't that be a treat.  To have a scheduled photo shoot with my own kiddos again.  =]  Ahhh... a mom can dream. 

Enjoy your day-- sunshine is a-coming =]

Nikki

Casting Call-- Looking for West Michigan Senior Reps!!!!

Do you know a West Michigan senior who will be graduating in 2011?  If so, they could be the next Nikki Loren Photography representative.  Why be a senior rep, you ask?  Well, my dear, the perks are so rewarding you'd be crazy not to do it. 

Senior Reps Receive:
(2) Free sittings, (Indoor and Outdoor)
(2) 8x10 Proof Books, (To Show Friends/Classmates Your Fab Pics)
Personalized Rep Cards, (To Hand Out to Friends/Classmates)
10% Off Print Purchases
FREE Print Credits for Referrals

Referred Seniors Receive:
24 FREE Wallets, (WooHoo)!!!

How Many Reps Will Nikki Loren Accept?:

2 Per School-- 1 Male and 1 Female

What is Expected of a Senior Rep:

For receiving $205 of services for FREE, (plus the ability to earn much more), a senior rep is expected to help get the word out that Nikki Loren Photography is THE PLACE to go for unique and modern senior portraits.  This would require the rep to be a fairly outgoing person who is not embarrassed to approach persons he/she may not know well.  You are my salespersons on the street-- spreading the wealth by offering classmates FREE product simply by choosing Nikki Loren as his/her photographer.  To be blunt-- this position is not for someone looking only for free sittings and proof books.  {sorry if anyone is offended}

In addition, the Senior Rep signs a model release acknowledging and allowing Nikki Loren Photography use of photos in marketing material, web design, and promotional material.  (You might be a STAR)!!!

Can You Spice it Up More?

Sure!  Once I've obtained 10 senior reps, we will hold a contest.  The rep with the highest number of referrals will win a $500 All-Inclusive portrait package from Nikki Loren Photography; Second place will win a $250 Portrait Package, and Third Place will win $100 Portrait Package, (minimum number of referrals is 5 to win).  How's that for some spice?

Now-- get your booty over to http://www.nikkilorenphotography.com/ and click "Contact Nikki Loren" to apply as a Senior Rep.  Hurry!  Rep applications are only accepted until March 15!

Obsess much????

Yes, I do.

So.... I think I have found someone to design my blog so it doesn't look so... well.... horrible. Currently, my header is too large and my blog pics are too small. To top it off, the pics look severly degraded. It makes it hard to get excited to post.  (Sidenote:  I think I may have found a way to post larger photos.....).

HOWEVER, I determined I was going to turn over a new leaf, so 'Post' I will. Luckily, I have no followers-- no steady visitors; so the only witness to this stumbling excursion is myself.

And because one cannot post without a pic, (or, shall I say "shouldn't" post without a pic), I'll upload a few of my faves from 2009.  Keep stopping back-- I plan to feature a full list of '09 faves!

Nikki

Happy Valentine's Day

What a great day.... sitting back and relaxing. I should be editing photos....it seems I always have a photo that could use a helping hand. BUT, it's Valentine's Day and it's a wonderful day to focus on my children.

With that said, I'm going to log off of my computer for awhile. But, I'll leave you with a few images from a snow party we had last Friday. I'm not much of a winter fan myself, but the snow did make a beautifully clean back-ground. =]

A New Year, A New Dedication

Let's hope.... I'm still trying to figure this whole "blog" thing out. I've been looking for blog photo templates and I'm still trying to figure out how to make the layout of this blog more appealing. I gladly welcome any suggestions. (Likewise, I will share anything that I find). It will be a slow process, I'm certain.

2009 was an incredible year for me: I launched Nikki Loren Photography in August of 2009. I was terrified, somewhat frozen by a lack of confidence. With some kind words from my hubby, I made the leap and I am so glad I did. I'm still nervous before every shoot-- I don't know if that will ever go away. Time will tell.

Growing up, my mom dabbled in photography and, like her, I always found myself behind the lens instead of in front of it. I have thousands of pictures of my nephews growing up, (still waiting to be compiled into an album), and even more pictures of my own children, (also waiting for creative compositions). I make mistakes everyday and I learn new things everyday. I think the two go hand in hand. Well, here's to a new year.... and to figuring this "blog" thing out.

Take care and Thanks for stopping by,

Nikki