Rodeo Club Photos

Here are the photos I took for Rodeo Club. I know Club members will be looking to determine which one y'all will use. There are a few photos that I did a bit of editing to, just to give it a little something different.
As you're deciding and ordering please refer to the captions below the photos.
Have  a Blessed Day

~N

Rodeo Club 1

Rodeo Club 1_Cropped

Rodeo Club 2

Rodeo Club 3_2_Peachy Urban

Rodeo Club 4_2 Rustic

Rodeo Club 5

Rodeo Club 6_5 cropped

Rodeo Club 7

Rodeo Club 8

Rodeo Club 9

Rodeo Club 10

Rodeo Club 11

NEHS Prom 2012

Here are the photos from the couples who attended Prom this year at New England Public High School. The Gymnasium was filled with Family and Friends who watched 26 couples escorted through Grand March. The order for photos has been placed, those who are still interested in prints should contact Nikki
at 483-7178.
If you have not paid for your prints, they have not been ordered  yet and will be after payment has been received. Payments can be sent to 815 11th St East, Dickinson ND 58601.

I had a wonderful time again with you all and congratulations to those seniors who will be graduating next month!

Hello Again...

Two months since my last post. HOLY MOLY!!!!!
I'm logging in to get to some typing in this blog and was trying to figure out what to write first. My first thought is, "well here we go, I've been wanting to do this for some time now and I'll be back at it"
well I think I did that on the last post when I realized it had been a long time since the previous one then.
Second thought "wow I really miss doing this" now I can remember why...it really allows me to flow through and take a few minutes out of the crazy days to just reflect on all that I've done.
Now there's a ton to update you on, however it's pretty late already so I'm thinking we will do this in increments ;)

Since my last post I did finish up all video and photo weddings and large event projects. However I've got this one wedding left, my sister and brother in laws, however I keep finding other things to do.
My goal is to have it edited and back to them by the time I shoot my first wedding.
Things around my household have been CRAZY.
When I say crazy, that's exactly what I mean.

I still have 7 kids here daily and for way to long I've had no daycare helper; so the production work has had to be put on the back burner a bit or just done late at night, like tonight. (I'm uploading photos, so I'm chatting with you all while that finishes).
I'm very VERY Happy to report that I have a new employee who will be starting here after she graduates/Memorial weekend! I'm extremely excited to have her here and the kids are going to love her enthusiasm.

I'm really grateful to all of my clients, you all are such a blessing and have really made this business grow! This spring has been wonderful and I've been taking more photo sessions this spring than last.
You've been seeing quite a few sessions rolling through Facebook the past few days, because I've realized there are so many I've not uploaded. I just had a newborn session a few weeks ago and more upcoming ones in the next few weeks.
Here is a photo of Rowdy, this handsome little man came to me through his Mom seeing my work on my website. We had such a great session and her are a few of my favorite photos... (more uploads coming)

Now I'm going to hit the hay tonight, however you'll be seeing much more from me in the next few days. I've got a super big announcement to share, but I'm going to keep you in suspense for the time being. I just noticed it's 10:58pm and my 2 yr old just came out of her room.

Good Night, Have a Wonderful Day and Be Back Soon

~N

First Communion 2012

First Communion at St. Wenceslaus,

Dickinson ND on April 15, 2012

These are the photo collages created for the First Communion Class of 2012, they all did so great with photos and I'm really happy I was there to capture this day for you all.

Nicole, if you can check the students over to make sure all photos match correct name and that names are spelled correctly? Thank you so much and I hope you like the photo collages! 

If anyone wants any additional prints 

please contact Nikki at 483-7178.

Travis & Melissa get married in the "Heart of North Dakota"

Travis & Melissa Pfennig were married in the "Heart of North Dakota" - McClusky, ND. Through the chilly, misty Fall day we had an absolutely wonderful day.
I teamed up with my hubby for this wedding to capture their wedding day with Photos and Video.
We had so much fun with everyone and it was such a WONDERFUL day to spend with Travis and Melissa as they pledged their vows to one another.
The small town church was full of family and friends who came to support Travis and Melissa as they said "I Do."
My hubby did a great job on the video camera and we put together this highlight for our good friend and his new wife!
Congratulations Travis and Melissa!!!!
Enjoy...

January MCP Project 12: Resolutions

My first submission for the MCP Project 12 for January is:
January:Resolutions

My resolutions for January are a big list. I've been thinking about what is the most important one on the list to capture as my first choice.
I was just asked by my daughter today, "What is Capture, what does it mean?"
I love everything about the way she asked it, she looked at me with those big beautiful blue eyes that are so full of questions, curiosities and just the need to know EVERYTHING.
The first thing that came to mind was "When Mommy is working on a wedding or taking pictures I am capturing memories." I quickly realized this was not the answer that would make sense so I went to explain TinkerBell and how her friend was captured by the little girl's dad. She then got it.
I then tried to explain to her that capture has many different meanings.

After this long drawn out discussion over one question it made me realize I have yet to post my photo for my January Project 12 Theme: Resolutions.

The number one thing that is important to me this year is to Take time for the things that are important.
My family! I get caught up so much in running two businesses sometimes I forget to take the time to play, to truly listen to my children, to hear every word that comes out of my husbands mouth and to be in the moment and not already be thinking about the next thing to do.
These two girls are my world and my everything along with their father! My resolution shown in this photo is to take time and remember the important things.

Happy February Everyone!!!!

West Wedding Highlight

Jordan + Whitney West Wedding ~ September 3, 2011

Jordan and Whitney West were married in Bismarck, ND at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Friends and Family gathered around these two as they exchanged vows to become man and wife.
Congratulations to you both and I'm so happy I was able to meet you and your families. Thank you for choosing Erickson Productions to capture this memory for you!