Archive for 2009

Me Ra Koh SOAR Scholarship | my life

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

I am writing this because a couple of weeks ago I did a very courageous thing. I submitted a video to Me Ra Koh’s SOAR scholarship. Yes, I say submitting the video was courageous because it is out  there for the whole world to see and critique. Me Ra Koh’s SOAR program is a program that helps your business grow. Who wouldn’t want that opportunity? There are lots of videos out there being posted now. Go and Check them out.  I was one of the first ones to submit a video (YES, a little nerve racking), but I did do it! I think that all the women who posted video’s are very courageous and want to soar just as much as anyone else. I am so excited that Me Ra Koh and her sponsors have the chance to give not one, but three women the opportunity to SOAR in 2010. That being said, I am very excited to see what happens in the NEW YEAR! Here is a quote that I so LOVE due to it so represents what SOAR will do to three wonderful women this year.

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” – Edith Lovejoy Pierce

I believe in soaring for many reasons. I am just your average hard working, mother of four, wife of my high school sweetheart, daughter, sister, friend, labor and delivery nurse, a kind hearted passionate woman,  and an aspiring photographer. The main reason that I want to soar is to get my business to the next level. I want my DREAM to succeed at a photography business to come true. I want to become an AWESOME and SUCCESSFUL BusinessWOMAN! I want the tools to go down the right path. I want to show my children and family that “I” can succeed! I hope that 2010 has many open doors for me.

Here is the video that I submitted. I submitted it on youtube, but PLEASE feel free to go to the SOAR website and view the mine and the other video’s and make some lovin’ comments! They are truly appreciated by all!

i Heart Faces contest Sweet Dreams ♥ | promotions

Monday, December 7th, 2009

I am entering once again the i ♥ faces contest. This weeks theme is Sweet Dreams! I took this newborn pic of my friend’s son, Blake! Isn’t he adorable. The guest judges this week are Justin & Mary Marantz. I had the opportunity to listen to them speak in New Orleans at PartnerCon. They were amazing! Mary’s story is a tear jerker, you can read about it on the i heart faces blog!

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Giving is AWESOME | promotions

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $250 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 free session. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in Sylvania, Oh or surrounding areas. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : nancymitchellphotography@yahoo.com .

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Nancy Mitchell

Nancy Mitchell Photography’s BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL | promotions

Friday, November 27th, 2009

I am so thankful for each one of my clients that have trusted me and given me the opportunity to grow my business, so that being said, I am offering a BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL! Nancy Mitchell Photography will be offering to all past clients a DVD of their photo session for $75. Yuppers, that means 1/2 off. WOW! What a deal. I am also offering a 1/2 off ($100/.5=$50) session fee to all that book their session before Jan 1, 2010. All sessions must be booked and scheduled before May 30, 2010. Both offers are valid Friday and Saturday only! Email me at nancymitchellphotography {at} yahoo {dot} com to let me know that you want one. You can either pay me by cash, check, or paypal. I look forward to hearing from you all! Also, keep posted I will be having more specials coming up for 2010! Enjoy a peek of some of my wonderful clients this past year.

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i heart ♥ faces contest | promotions

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

I am entering a contest from the website i heart faces. The contest this week is sunflare. Wish me luck!

P.S. Be sure to check out my blog on Black Friday for a super duper SPECIAL!

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The Woodard Family Sneak Peek | family

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

I got the pleasure to photograph an old high school acquaintance! Isabel wanted her family pictures taken and I was blessed to photograph her fun loving family. Thanks Isabel for choosing me to photograph your special family. Your children were very enjoyable. Enjoy your sneak peek and the rest will come this week.

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The George Family Sneak Peek | family

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

I meet Crissy a while back. She actually was apatient of ours when she was pregnant with her son. We (the nursing staff) hit it off well when we met her and have remained friends over the years. Crissy also is a hairsylist. She just opened up her own salon Brodava, so if you are looking for someone new Crissy is the one to see! I had a wonderful time photographing your family Crissy. Enjoy your sneak peek!

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New Orleans | my life

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

I will be leaving Monday November 2nd – November 6th to New Orleans. I will be attending Pictage PartnerCon photography conference. I am super excited about all the new stuff I will learn, the people that I will meet, and just to be in NEW ORLEANS. I have never been there so it is going to be a great experience. I also am leaving my wonderful husband and children, which btw… I have never really done. I have gone away for a day, but not a whole week! I will definitely miss them. I hope to bring my business to the next level and I  can’t wait to soak up all the information that I will be learning.

The Tetreau Family Sneak Peek | family

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Another Sneak Peek on the blog. I have been working hard to get all my sessions done before I leave for PartnerCon Conference in New Orleans! This blog post is one of my great friends Mandy and her family. Mandy and Rick have been our friends for quite some time now. Um…maybe 8yrs. They are such wonderful friends. Enjoy your sneak peek guys.

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The Remaley Family Sneak Peek | family

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

It was my pleasure to photograph my co-worker and her family. Angie and Trey moved to Ohio for Trey to start his orthopedic medical residency. Angie has been a wonderful asset to our department and a wonderful friend. Enjoy your sneak peek and when Trey is done with his residency you and your family will be truly missed!

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