The Lierman Family Sneak Peak

This family always keeps me on my toes when it comes to photos and this time was no exception! We had fun running through East Campus as well as getting to know the latest member of their family, an amazing foreign exchange student. She loves these kiddos like they were her own siblings and I loved stepping back and watching them all interact together.

The Sorensen Family Sneak Peak

We had to reschedule this shoot due to all of our windy weather this week- but thankfully this night was wonderful. It was cool & crisp at the park, and unfortunately a lot of trees had lost their leaves in the windstorm, but we had a lot of fun together. G is a super sweet boy- I loved how he would say my name and was very interested in the nature around him. I hope you enjoy these!!

The Holle Family Sneak Peak

When I last photographed thsi family, little E was a mere 10 days old- and I captured several of my favorite newborn shots to date, including this one of E and doting big Sis A.

It's so hard to believe they are so big now! We had fun at the park and downtown on this amazing, amazing fall morning. The weather was absolutely perfect, the family was so sweet and the kids were wonderful. It's hard to have a camera pointed at your face and they lasted nearly two hours! I can't wait to show you even more photos!!

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The Steinke Family Sneak Peak

I have photographed this sweet family once before- Mom was about halfway along in her pregnancy with little J at the time! Big sister M was full of awe, wonder and joy. She offered me a huge hug, held my hand and was eager to learn, observe, explore and play! She is a great big sister. I was so encouraged by her as well as the rest of her family- they were my 9th shoot of the weekend and my energy was fading, so it was very refreshing to have them come along!

The Blackstock Family Sneak Peak

The last time I photographed this family was nearly 2 years ago. We were at the same park, but instead of sweating and batting at mosquitoes, we were bundled up and praying the snow would hold off! So good to see all of you again- your kids are great and I can't believe how big they are!

The Looper Family Sneak Peak

These sweet girls were as sassy as could be- yet still so kind, respectful and obedient! They are one spirited group! We spent a good amount of time doing family shots, but then Big Sister S was able to step away and get her own set of photos as a 13th birthday gift. I love the sparkle in her eye! We took almost 500 pictures in our time together so this is just a very small sampling! Many more to come soon!!

The Wilcox Family Sneak Peak

I just did this shoot this morning and have to rush off for two more shoots, but I had to share these!! These boys were amazing, especially considering they had a rough night last night! I am so glad we didn't cancel- their energy and spirit was contagious. I photographed these kiddos about 15 months ago so it was great to interact with them once again- and they are SOOO precious. I mean, just look at those smiles!

Stock Family Sneak Peak!

What cooperative, joyful kiddos! Miss A was the sweetest big sister (and I loved her cowgirl flare!) and C was all smiles! Despite working fast to avoid all the nasty mosquitoes, I have over 370 photos to go through!  I am excited to share these with you and can't wait to finish editing the rest! Thanks for reminiscing about Texas food with me! Maybe some day we can go back together and share a Mexican martini!...or Chick Fil-A! or Salt Lick!

Meet me at the Park!

Meet Me at the Park- Saturday October 9, 2010

I will be doing 5 mini sessions at Pioneers park this fall- perfect for Christmas cards! Each session is $50 and includes a CD with 30 images. This is for small family groups- no more than 6! If a larger group is interested, contact me for details.

Please comment or e-mail me if you are interested in one of the available time slots below. Please plan to arrive at the park (near the goose feeding dock) 10-15min prior to your scheduled time. 

MORNING

7:30-8am

8:15-8:45am -filled

9-9:30 -filled
9:45-10:15 - filled
10:30-11am - filled

EVENING
5-5:30 pm -filled
5:45-6:15 -filled
6:30-7pm -filled

Fall Sessions are Full

I have filled every Fall Photo Session except for one Saturday (Oct 30th). Thank you everyone for your referrals and for making me so busy this fall! I will not be doing any shoots this November (just like last year) in order to ensure I can get all photos done for current bookings. If you have a special need or request, I can work with you. Otherwise, I'll see you in 2011!

Henning Family Sneak Peak

Fall in Nebraska is my favorite season! The evenings are cool, the breeze is crisp and I love meeting new families for fall photo shoots- especially at my favorite park in Lincoln! We had quite the adventure- observing spiders, luring snapping turtles, climbing trees and searching for "the dead badger". Lori, your family is amazing. Your children, so full of energy, yet so well behaved. Thank you for giving me this opportunity! I had a really hard time picking out which images to show you for your sneak peak!! There are many, many more and I am excited to finish them for you.

Stanek Family Sneak Peak

It was a GORGEOUS fall evening on this GORGEOUS property just south of town! These three boys were so full of energy- I had to run around a few fences with them and get a round of silly-faced pictures out of the way before we could do some real work- and they did great!! I am excited to show you more!

Cancelation this Saturday- Any takers?

I had a cancellation for a shoot this Saturday (the 18th) in the morning. This is for a 1hr + time slot and up to 2 locations. The cost is $110 and includes a CD of all edited images. If you are interested, please e-mail me mockander@yahoo.com or leave a comment on this post. The shoot can begin between 8-9:30am.

Referrals!!!

I feel so incredibly blessed by all of you! I have booked nearly every mini session and every Saturday from today until the end of October! You are all so wonderful and it means so much to me that you refer your friends and family! As a thank you, for each referral you have given in the past 3 months will earn you an entry to win a free photo shoot for 2011!

If you have been referred by someone, please e-mail me to be sure they are entered to win!!I will pick a winner at the end of October.

AND- just because all of my Saturdays are booked (well, I still have Oct 30th open!), does not mean we can't do a weeknight. Send me an e-mail and we can figure it all out!

Thanks again!

Meet me at the Park- date extended!!!

Due to great advertising by Chicks Dig Deals, and a HUGE interest in the mini sessions this year, I have added 3 dates to the mini-session deal exclusively for her peeps!! The times listed are for Sunday, October 10th.

5-5:30pm  - filled

5:45-6:15pm - filled

6:30-7pm - filled

Also, the 7:30-8am slot on Saturday remains open!

The slots are 30mins long and include a CD with up to 30 edited images. Please e-mail me at mockander@yahoo.com if you want to snag one of these spots!!!

Deal of the Day

Thanks Chicks Dig Deals! My Meet Me At the Park Mini Sessions are the deal of the day! There are 3 spots left if you are interested. I also have just a few weekend time slots available for Fall/Christmas shoots before the November weather sets in!

Rezac Family Sneak Peak

It was great to photograph a brand new family! I am so thankful to everyone for all of the referrals recently.

I have been in Lincoln for just over 5 years and never knew this little corner of lakeside paradise existed!! I hope you enjoy these two photos- I have been combing through the rest and LOVE them! I can't wait to share more with you!

Baby Harper has arrived!

Congrats! She is gorgeous!

...and Baby makes 3!

I love doing maternity sessions with first time parents. All of the emotions present bring me back to when I was in their very shoes.... joy, anticipation, excitement, the idea of embarking into the great unknown! Anslee is a gorgeous pregnant woman. She and Tyler are so full of love for each other and their unborn daughter, it's truly tangible. You two will be amazing parents! I can't wait to meet her!

On the Farm

My son Korben had an amazing teacher for pre-school this year. We enjoyed her so much! I was thrilled when she asked me to take her family's photos at the end of the school year. I ventured out onto their farm, originally owned by her grandparents and caught a glimpse of the joys of carefree children climbing, jumping, hiking, exploring, etc. I hope these images capture their lighthearted spirits!

Celebration!

Teague is 1! Wasn't I just taking his newborn photos?





And now he's all grown up! We were even able to catch some of his first steps. It was also a bittersweet day as we did photos with Martin, the family's foreign exchange student who will be leaving soon. Martin has been with Teague most of his first year- I am sure he will be greatly missed.

Portraits of Motherhood

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."

You are all beautiful women full of strength, compassion,grace and joy. Your love for your children is tangible. You all inspire me daily. Thank you for allowing me to photograph you during these precious moments.



**One photo is courtesy of my friend Kim- a fellow photographer and Austinite! You can visit her website here

Maternity and New Baby Special!!!

For $150, I am offering both a maternity session and a new baby session (when the baby is 1-3 weeks old if possible!) This is good all summer long! Book soon as May is full and I only have a few dates in June left open!

The Dunham and Fattig Families

Friends since high school, these two Moms wanted to join forces for their photos. It was a fun shoot on a windy day- the kids were great fun, though when they were done, they all let us know (you'll see the funny picture!). I loved seeing how everyone interacted with one another- just as a great big, happy family!

Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates are now available for Mother's and Father's Day (or any other special occasion). Contact me for package prices if you are interested.

Mother's Day/Father's Day Specials

Just in time for Mother's Day and Father's day! I am offering 5- 30 minute mini-sessions for $50. This includes the sitting fee as well as a CD with 30 images at a location of your choice. This offer is good until June 4th.

I will offer a CD with all images for $20 extra.

Check out the blog for more upcoming specials! Also, I will be in Texas for 2 weeks this June, so if you are interested in a photo shoot during that time, please let me know so we can book now!

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Spring Mini Sessions: The Stepp Family

Nancy and I are in the same MOPs group, but we've never had much of a chance to visit. I feel so blessed to have been able to snag a short time with her and her family. Nancy has a great story to tell, I feel like I took away much more from our time than I am giving back in photos.

Spring Mini Sessions: The Ockander and Kadavy Girls

Sara, her sister Katie, and their four giggly girls... what a fun morning! It was chilly, but these girls were so much fun to work with. They were willing to try any idea I had and threw in several of their own. These pictures are evidence of the boundless energy and great love these sisters and cousins have for one another.

Spring Mini Sessions: The Wegner Family

This was an incredible family to meet and work with. Each child has their own unique personality, but together the family runs smoothly! I loved picking out each kiddo and spending a brief time with them- and together they shine!

The Mohring Family

It's always a joy to work with new families- sneaking a tiny peak into their lives, capturing sweet moments between brothers! These boys were too sweet and oh so handsome!

Meet me at the park

Come join me at Pioneers Park (in Lincoln) Saturday, April 10th for a spring photo shoot!

All shoots are $50 and include a 30-min session and a CD with up to 30 images. Please plan to arrive at your session 10-15min early. Below are the time slots- if you are interested please let me know so I can reserve it for you!

8:30-9
9:15-9:45 filled
10-10:30 filled
10:45-11:15
11:30-12 filled

Annabella

There is something so beautiful and peaceful about a newborn home with her family. The newness of it all is one of my favorite moments to photograph. Thanks for allowing me to witness the sweetness of your new family of four.

Annabella

Congrats on such a sweet baby girl! She is perfect- I am so thankful for being able to snuggle her for a bit tonight.

The Kirchner Family

These little ladies are such fun, wonderful blessings! We had so much fun (and stayed nice and toasty) in the capital! Thank you for allowing me into your lives once again- I love repeat clients and being a part of documenting the growth of families!