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Meet Braxton…..what a handsome little guy!!

Niki Manning — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:17:05 +0000

What a joy it is to photograph little ones with such perfect skin…..I just finished Braxton’s gallery and thought I’d give you a sneak peek at what a handsome little guy he is!!

The top photo was our very last photo of the day that we debated on trying only because he had had enough of me, but I’m SOOOOO glad we did because it is my very favorite…..

Welcome To My World…..

Niki Manning — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:28:30 +0000

Just a little something I thought I would start…….I am an Instagram addict and just love the creativity it shows in the simple things in life……I think one of my main subjects is my dog, Charlie…..so plan on seeing him a lot in these little features!

Here’s a peek at my Instagram week……

Smiliest guy…..

Niki Manning — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:03:55 +0000

Meet Xavi……what a ham in front of the camera…..right when we started the session….he whipped out the smiles. I adore close ups and this is definitely a favorite of mine from the session! (I have a 16×20 of closeups of each of my kids from when they were little and I LOVE them so!!)….Right after that top one was shot…..he had a little snack and settled right down for some sleepy time photos and was just a dream to work with…..

I’ll be putting the final touches on his gallery tomorrow, but here is a sneak peek to tide mom and dad over until then…..

Perfect little Valentine

Niki Manning — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:26:21 +0000

Okay…..originally I had planned on getting this session edited and blogged by last night, however I am going to flat out admit that I watched the Grammy’s instead (I start with the red carpet, move into the actual Grammys and then follow up with all the entertainment world hubbub of best and worst dressed, performer, etc…..LOVE IT ALL!) So tonight as I sat down to finish up this session, I came across this photo and it was destined to be blogged on this very day!!

Meet Miss Layna……sweet, yet serious on occasion, but most definitely…….a PERFECT LITTLE VALENTINE!! (bed and all!!)

Such a beauty…..

Niki Manning — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:22:55 +0000

And another little gal that I can’t even believe is now one!!

Remember this sweet photo??

Well…..here she is a year later!! I have to say that I am in love with the photo of her and her beautiful momma! So jealous and wish my kids were that young again to grab that shot!! Here’s a few from our session!

Can she get any cuter?

Niki Manning — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:28:29 +0000

And the answer to that one is…..not possible!! Miss Sloane is such a joy to photograph and this time around she was all smiles even though I do love her ‘serious’ look just as much! I think the large photo below is on my top 10 list of all time…..simple and sweet…..

Here’s the oh-so-adorable Miss Sloane……

Miss Olivia……adorable and sweet….

Niki Manning — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:40:54 +0000

Meet Miss Olivia……she was just a perfect little thing during our session…..snack, slept, posed, snack, slept…..you get the point…..

Here’s a sneak peek into our session! I couldn’t resist posting the top photo…..Miss Olivia with one of her daddy’s prized possessions! Go Huskers!!

Happy birthday, Cooper!

Niki Manning — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:35:55 +0000

Wow…..I know I say it often, but gosh, how time just flies anymore. I can totally remember Cooper’s newborn session like it was yesterday and now he is such a big boy and has the personality to go with it…..He was all smiles for our session and we even snapped a few Valentine photos that he is absolutely adorable in! Here’s a peek at one from our session plus his cake smash!

The luckiest……

Niki Manning — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:30:42 +0000

This is a long overdue blog post, but now that I’ve caught my breath after the insanely busy fall portrait season and holiday rush, I am finally coming up for air! This post is soooo different for me because those of you that know me as a photographer, know that I don’t shoot weddings and I feel a bit out of my “comfort zone” with them, however the ones that I HAVE shot always turned out to be a blast and this one tops the cake! I ORIGINALLY declined (not because I didn’t totally love and know this couple), but mainly because I just told myself that “I don’t shoot weddings”, HOWEVER……after a couple of conversations with Peggy…..I decided to take it on! Full speed ahead and I am so glad I did. I spent my day shooting such a beautiful couple along with their families and friends and they couldn’t have made it any easier….well….Mother Nature could have given us a few degrees more of warmth, but other than that the day was perfection. I feel that Peggy and Shane are the luckiest to have each other and it was such a wonderful experience to witness them make this commitment to each other. I thank you Peggy and Shane for making me step outside of my box and I feel so lucky that you chose me to share this special day.

Happy birthday, little man……

Niki Manning — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:39:04 +0000

What a happy little man he was and he was even coming down with a cold that day!! I always love sessions with this family as I know mom and could chat with her forever!!

So…..even though it is belated….Happy Birthday, Lucas!