Kristi Mangan Photography

Casting Call... Palm Beach Children's Photographer

Now that the holiday rush has slowed down a bit.... it is time to play and have fun! I am holding a casting call for children in these age groups:

Newborn Twins or Triplets (contact me prior to delivering - session will take place in the first 2 weeks of life) - you will receive a complimentary set of 25 custom birth announcements as well as one free 8x10 per child (two for twins, three for triplets, etc).

6-8 months old (basically sitting but not crawling)

4-5 years old

12-14 years old (tweens & teens)

I have very specific “looks” in mind so please provide a picture (it can be a snapshot) when replying to this casting call.

• Casting call sessions will not be handled as a regular portrait session.  These sessions are to capture a specific look, pose, or a new location.  If time permits, additional images may be photographed.
• The casting call sessions will be free of charge, and a free 8x10 print will be provided for your time. (Sorry, no substitutions please)  Other images may be purchased at my regular rates.
• A model release MUST be signed.  (Images may be used online on my website or in printed materials for Kristi Mangan Photography.
• Casting call sessions will be held throughout January and February.

If you are interested in further information, or know someone who may be a good candidate for this casting call, please e-mail me at kristimangan@yahoo.com.  No modeling experience is necessary!

Change is good... The C Family Sneak Peek... Jupiter Family Photographer

As much as I enjoy the GORGEOUS scenery here in South Florida, I often long for a huge old barn or an overgrown field of wildflowers.  I was so excited when my best friend's family suggested this location (the set of a new horror movie S is directing) for their family portraits!  I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning when we showed up and I saw the wooden fences & the old barn overgrown with vines & flowers.  Gorgeous!  I am *hoping* to get the chance to go back & explore some more... maybe even with another session. 

For now... here are some of my favorites from our session this morning!  I hope you guys love the images of your new family of four! :)

 

 

 

One of Dad's favorite shots/scenes during the movie was taken out back by the pond with the house in the background, so he especially wanted some shots out there! Love this shot of Dad & son...

It's a Small World... the W family sneak peek... Palm Beach Family Photographer

It is just such a small world!  Years and years ago, S & I used to chat in an online scrapbooking community... her husband also worked in the same building as my husband in downtown West Palm Beach.  I was surprised to receive an e-mail from her a few months ago mentioning that she followed my blog & that her family was now living in Saudi Arabia but they would be here in December and she wanted to book a session.    I was so happy that I was able to fit her in and even happier that we were able to beat the rain today & get complete our session!

It was a pleasure working with you all today!  H is such a little cutie!  I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip here & that you will love these images!  Thanks for choosing me to photograph your beautiful family!!

 

I love this shot of S & H.... I think it is so precious that they are both doing the same thing with their hand... like mother, like daughter. Adorable!

 

H is so cute here peeking over her daddy's shoulder to catch a glimpse of mom!

Adorable Little H...

The Gorgeous P Family and their pups... Sneak Peek... Wellington, FL Family Photographer

When the P family contacted me for family portraits, they mentioned that they wanted their dogs to be in the portraits too... all 9 of them!  I was a little skeptical and nervous that it would be complete craziness with 9 dogs roaming around, until I got there and saw all of these sweet pups!  They were so well behaved and I was amazed that they just posed right along with the family for pictures!  Thank you P family for choosing me as your family portrait photographer.  I hope you all love these images... here is your sneak peek of a few of my favorites!!

The gorgeous girls...

Mom & Dad...

 

The family (minus the dogs!)...

 

And this sweet little doggy... I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures of her in her beautiful pearl necklace collar & pretty bow... adorable!

My adorable Nephew E & the family... Jupiter Family Photographer...

Today I had the pleasure of shooting my sister's adorable family, including Mr. E who is just as cute as a bug with a definite mind of his own (much like his cousin Paige)!  With a few behind-the-scenes props.... some M&M's.... and the alphabet song, I count this session a success! I loved their fun clothing ensemble & the bright colors looked great! 

Here are a few of my favorites from their session! :)

 

P.S. Thank you to my awesome & talented sister who also took my new profile pic! I love it! :)

Thankful... Palm Beach Family Photographer...

I just want to take a moment to express how truly grateful I feel to have been blessed by such wonderful & amazing clients this year.  Thank You for your continuing to let me capture memories with your wonderful families!  I truly LOVE my job!

Here are my two little blessings who I am most thankful for this season...

And I can't close this post without mentioning our AWESOME Black Friday Sale tomorrow (click the image to make it larger to read!) -

I hope each & every one of you have a blessed Thanksgiving! 

Giving is Awesome... Palm Beach Family Photographer

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 -- over $1500 worth, to be exact. The winner will receive a complimentary session with Kristi Mangan, a 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas print, and a CD containing all of the high resolution digital files with print release, along with a 5x7 print of each image in their gallery.   

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit. 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 within a 30 minute drive of Jupiter, FL. 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.

* The winning session will take place before July 31, 2010.

If you don’t know someone that could use this, pass the link on! Post it on your blog, facebook, myspace, email it to your friends and family because I’m sure they could spread the love to someone they might know.

* You must e-mail me the full story : kristimangan@yahoo.com.  Please put "giving is awesome" in the subject line.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 18, 2009.  The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve -- so 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,

Kristi

To find a photographer near you who is involved with Giving is Awesome... click here.

Two is Better than One! C & G... 3 month old twin girls... Sneak Peek... Palm Beach Twins Photographer

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Miss C and her twin sister Miss G.  They are just shy of 3 months old now and are absolutely pure baby goodness!  I enjoyed our crazy session so much today, especially being able to capture the girls in their gorgeous purple & green nursery!  Thanks so much M for having me out to photograph the girls!  They are just precious and I hope you all will treasure these images for many many years to come!

 

 

Miss C wanted to stay WIDE awake for our session:

 

While Miss G decided she'd take a little snooze for me:

 

Isn't their nursery amazing...

 

Last, but not least... a family shot!  Had to include their pup too!

 

Thanks again!! Your girls are gorgeous & I hope you just love these images!!

Fun Beachy Family... 'N' Family Sneak Peek... Palm Beach Gardens Family Photographer

Today I had the pleasure of meeting up with the adorable N family for some family portraits at the beach!  It was a GORGEOUS south Florida day with blue skies, beautiful sunshine, and the cutest little 5 month old baby I've seen in a long time!  Miss J was all smiles for her portraits!  I hope you all enjoy your sneak peek!  It was wonderful meeting you and capturing memories for your family! :)

 

 

 

 

Holiday Mini Session Sneak Peeks.... C, D, & O families.... Jupiter Family Photographer

Today was a busy day full of mini sessions!  We had 3 great sessions with some absolutely adorable kiddos!  Here are a few of my favorites from each session! 

Enjoy your sneak peek guys!!

First off.... The "C" Family...

 

 

 

 

Next off, the "O" Family....

 

 

 

 

Last but not least the gorgeous D Family...

 

 

 

Thanks so much for some GREAT sessions!!!!!!! Enjoy!!! :)