Noemi Photography » Kids and Family

The Stroemer Family Portraits (Minneapolis, MN)

Noemi — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:21:11 +0000

I love the backdrop of Minnespolis, MN! AND there are some families I will never tire of capturing…this is one of them. I feel like they are my friends! It’s an amazing privilege to capture a family as they grow and change (wanna look back? and back a little further?)

This is where the photographer takes things too far...who lines a whole family up to do push-up's? Especially when the momma is pregnant? sadly, me.

The Dahlen Family Portraits (Adoption Fundraiser)

Noemi — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:48 +0000

Are you ready to smile? I am! I loved editing these pictures!

The Hache Family Portraits (Adoption Fundraiser)

Noemi — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:58:57 +0000

I’ve known this couple…for a really long time…over 10 years? And I love them. Actually I loved them both separately and then I kinda set them up. then I shot their wedding (with film) over 8 years ago. Yup. I did.

Now look at their beautiful family.

How times flies.

Please don’t let it be another 8 years before I get to capture your family again!

Isn't she lovely? Stunning.

This is how it starts...

AND this is how it ends! Everyone giving me their crazy!

Mini Sessions – London, England (family photography)

Noemi — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:17:40 +0000

When I was 19 I went to School of Ministry in Toronto, Canada…that was 17 years ago. CRAZY! I made some incredible friendships that still exist today! I’m so thankful for the shaping years. What I learned about the Lord during that time really set the foundation for who I am today.

Andy was in the school with me and I persuaded him to drive up and bring the family so they could be my models for the workshop! Brace yourself for the cutest curly hair ever!

Mini Sessions – London, England (family photography)

Noemi — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:07:04 +0000

I met this couple when they were at Bethany College of Missions and I was the bookstore manager…that seems like a lifetime ago. Who knew I’d be their family photographer years later? Not me. I remember them being sweet together and well suited. Now 11 years later they have 2 incredible kids, are missionaries in England planning to someday move to their ministry to Italy. They are an incredible family! It was such a delight to stay with them, get to know them and capture them during 1 of the 2 hours it was actually sunny!

Thank you for everything Julia. Enjoy your pics!

The boys are kissing the girls!

London, England – Mini Sessions (family photography)

Noemi — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:39:50 +0000

Sweet families are the easiest to capture…and this is was one of the sweetest families EVER! We laughed the whole time. One of my favorites things to do btw.

Enjoy!

Practical Photography Workshop in London, England

Noemi — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:25:49 +0000

Here I come!

As a mom of three I don’t get to travel internationally much. If you’re ever wanting to try this there’s a couple of things that have to be in place:

1. Have a husband who’s amazing and loves being with your kids!

2. Have an incredible contact abroad who’s willing to do leg work for you and get the word out!

3. It helps to have a sister who lives in the country of choice for incentive to make it happen!

4. Have friends that are willing to help get you to and from the airport and watch your kids when you’re husband needs to work!

5. Have a dream, put it out there and watch the Lord figure out the details!

So, today I fly! As soon as I get to airport my vacation begins. I’m bringing way too many books and things to do because, Lord knows, I’m going to watch movies on the plane. But, I will have hours of uninterrupted time and I want to enjoy every minute.

I know it’s a long way to go for 5 days but it will be worth every moment of jet-lag because it’s England, photography and my sister.

Yes…I will be taking tons of pictures!

And yes, I will be sharing them with you!

This has nothing to do with Photography…but it’s so cute I had to share.

Noemi — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:58:18 +0000

I love music. My oldest daughter has the same love. We share a love for musicals. This year at her school talent show she decided to sing “Somewhere over the rainbow!” from the Wizard of Oz! She wouldn’t sing the newer versions she had to be just like Judy Garland…awesome.

Here she is being herself, singing her heart out and having the time of her life! Brace yourself for an incredible amount of cuteness.

on the car ride home she sighs and says, “Ohh I wish we could go back to the school and I could sing again!” Wow, right? And she follows that comment up with, “Tomorrow, when people say, ‘Hey Adriah!’ I’ll turn around and say, ‘No It’s Judy!”

I love this girl!

Children Portrait Photography – Minneapolis, MN

Noemi — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:16:44 +0000

i don’t usually get to do babies…but I love capturing children portraits.

this was a special photoshoot for a dear one.

and I’m sharing a couple for her to be encouraged today.

The Reilly Family Portraits

Noemi — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:46:32 +0000

A family I know and love and MISS! They moved away over a year ago and finally came back to visit as a family…and I was so blessed to capture them again! (Even though I shot their family session outside and nearly froze their kids!)

I love you all and happy to celebrate your baby’s 2nd birthday!

She had enough of the cold...the end.

Summer Mini Sessions – June 23rd, 2012

Noemi — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:12:53 +0000

YEAH! MINI SESSIONS ARE BACK!

What are Mini Sessions with NoemiPhotography?

-20 minute portrait session

When are the summer Mini Sessions?

- Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Where will the Mini Sessions be captured this summer?

- I’m trying something BRAND NEW and very dear to my heart! I have a friend who owes 4 horses on a beautiful 12 acre property that backs up to the Minnesota river. Your Mini Session could include anything from: horseback riding, fun in the barn, walks through the forest, or playing in the sand and water!

What times are available?

- Sessions will begin at 9 AM and will be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis (space is limited)

How do Mini Sessions work?

- Sessions will start on the hour and the half hour and are 20 minutes max in length.

- Available to groups up to 4 people max (kids, families, couples, headshots) If your family has more then 4 people…you may require two Mini Session spots to make sure we have time. Contact me for more details.

- Assorted posed and candid shots (Feel free to bring a few props of your own)

Mini Sessions are $250.00 plus tax

- 20 minute session

- 20 digital files and print release

- Online ordering gallery (PICTAGE.com)

- All files will be delivered electronically unless otherwise specified.

Focused Photography Workshops, Minneapolis, MN

Noemi — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:01:12 +0000

I have several inquiries about Focused Photography Workshops for 2012 and I’m so pleased! I love teaching photography workshops and I hope to continue for years and years.

I’m working hard to put together a schedule and description of each workshop to help you better plan (and get excited) for what’s to come. We sold out of the last couple of workshops that I did in 2011 so if you’re planning on coming please register sooner then later. I keep the class sizes smaller to make sure you get the most out of the workshop!

Here the types of workshops I’ll be offering this year:
Wedding Focused Photography Workshop – Saturday, July 28th, 2012
Cost: $149.00
Level: Advanced (some prior knowledge of DSLR functions needed)
Time: 2pm-7pm
*Specifically for photographers interested in understanding the business of weddings and desiring to expand their wedding portfolio. Learn how photojournalism works…how to tell the couples story through pictures!

REGISTER NOW! Limited spaces available

Practical Focused Photography Workshop – Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Cost: $99.00
Level: Beginner (no prior knowledge of DSLR camera needed)
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
*Specifically for photographers new to their camera and photography but, interested in knowing how their camera works and learning how to improve their images.

Roundtable Focused Photography Workshop – Saturday, September 8th, 2012
Cost: $199.00
Level: Advanced (interested in moving your hobby into a photography business)
Time: 5pm-10pm
*Specifically for Photographers that have previously taken a Focused Photography Workshop and want to learn more about the business, develop their branding, and improve their blog/website.

Using Available Light…cause it’s always available :)

Noemi — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:26:30 +0000

I have people ask questions about light all the time in my Photography Workshops so, I’m going to talk about it on my next two posts! I want to encourage you as a photographer that you can shoot anywhere! In fact, I think that’s the difference between a beginner photographer and someone who knows what they are doing behind a camera. So first, I’m going to show you where we did the shoot. A perfectly normal garage. You can see I chose a space at the front where the light is diffused and soft with dark shadows in the background. I used the pile of wood and the sheet of metal that had rusted for my backgrounds. I used a reflector to bounce light for some of the shots but, most were done with natural/available light! So, you can do this!

Happy 1st Birthday sweet boy!

Big Brother

i'm a crocodile...can't you tell?

Siblings are beautiful!

Love the color contrast between the blue sheet and the orange background.

Diffused light in front of the opened garage...Dad holding a rusty sheet behind him.

Love this photo - his expression is priceless...again, just natural light at the entrance of the garage!

CHEESE!

Mohawk!

Practical Photography Workshop – Family Portraits

Noemi — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:04 +0000

Happy to finally be getting some of the Practical Photography Workshop pictures up on the blog. Thanks to my wonderful models! Who knew two and a half year old twins could be soooo easy to capture!

Do you recognize the mom? YUP! It’s Cate from Wildruffle!

Love this first series of laughing shots! i couldn’t decide which one was my favorite so I’m posting all of them. Which one do you like best?

I’m still processing…laying low and resting.

Noemi — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:03:39 +0000

Last week we had a scare with our youngest baby (almost 2)…we spent 3 days at the PICU at the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. We’re home now and laying low for the week.

I was reflecting on everything that happened and how it effected me. I started to write and this is what came out.

Everyone is asking, “How are you really doing?”
My tiredness is slowly fading
My emotions aren’t ruling
And my thoughts are turning
Towards thankfulness.

In the midst of shaking i felt nothing,
Afterwards I’m still moving,
I keep going back re-living,
Stop second guessing,
And starting to listen.

I needed you more than anything
In the midst of pain I was floating
On the prayers of those caring
My burdens you were carrying
So I could rest and hope.

You were there in the shaking,
And now, I’m still standing,
My heart you were holding,
Keeping me, trusting
The one who held me through it all…is the one that holds tomorrow.