the Nielsens Photography & Design BLOG » Maternity http://cristynielsen.com/blog Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:29:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Orlando Photographer ~ Happy 4th July, 2010 http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2010/07/04/orlando-photographer-happy-4th-july-2010/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2010/07/04/orlando-photographer-happy-4th-july-2010/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:57:49 +0000 JohnNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=596 A little some thing we put together with sparklers to wish everybody out there a Happy 4th of July!!!!

Stay tuned as we will be releasing some Christmas in July specials at our Oviedo Florida photography studio!

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2010/07/04/orlando-photographer-happy-4th-july-2010/feed/ 0 Orlando Photography Studio ~ The “Official” Open House http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2010/05/11/orlando-photography-studio-the-official-open-house/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2010/05/11/orlando-photography-studio-the-official-open-house/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 02:44:16 +0000 JohnNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=565 Open House at the new studio……Carnival Style!!!! We have been working hard on renovating two historic train cars in our hometown of Oviedo, Florida, into a beautiful gallery and office as well as a full functioning studio space. So what better way to show it off than have a big old party to “officially” open the doors to our new train car studio. We were happy to see over 100 clients, other wedding vendors, business partners, friends and neighbors show up to help celebrate our new digs. The mayor of Oviedo, and several city council members, even stopped by to check it out and help with the ribbon cutting ceremony. We are so thankful to everybody that helped make the event the talk of the town. This studio is truly a work of art in itself and Cristy and I are excited to share it with the world. So, if you want to check it out, give us a call and set up a time for your own personal train car shoot and experience.

A special thanks to Lisa Konecny & Jesse Rivers of E-Events, Lee Heard of Czes Heard Design, Jay Clark of Brix Restaurant Orlando, Schuyler Osborne of Perfect Sky Productions, Kristin Hubbard of Our DJ Rocks, Abby Liga of The Liga District, Bryan Taylor of Tagas Events and Production Services, Darrin of Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals, Cotton Candy of Once Upon a Time Events, Molly & Jeff Brown of Cinematique Films, BB & J Linens, Coast 2 Coast Party Rentals, Zeus Event Furniture Rentals, Leos Italian Ice, and to all of our friends and neighbors who helped make this an incredible party!!!

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2010/05/11/orlando-photography-studio-the-official-open-house/feed/ 0 Orlando Photographer ~ Are you following us on Facebook? http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/12/28/orlando-photographer-are-you-following-us-on-facebook/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/12/28/orlando-photographer-are-you-following-us-on-facebook/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:10:30 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=526 While we may not have been religiously updating our blog, we are both quite active on facebook and have a fan page there.  Join us for lots of facebook only specials, sales, contests and to see what we have been up to!  You can find our facebook fan page HERE.  Mention that you found your way to the fan page from the blog and you will be entered to win a free session!  :)

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/12/28/orlando-photographer-are-you-following-us-on-facebook/feed/ 0 OUCH, it’s really been a month since we have blogged… http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/12/28/ouch-its-really-been-a-month-since-we-have-blogged/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/12/28/ouch-its-really-been-a-month-since-we-have-blogged/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:15:05 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=520 Wow, it’s been a CRAZY busy holiday season!  We have slacked on our blogging in order to keep up with the holiday orders and sessions and truly apologize for the lack of attention to the blog!!  There is lots of catching up to do and lots of sessions to post, so stay tuned for the posts to come!!  Also keep an eye out for our January studio specials.  We will be offering an introductory rate to celebrate our new studio!!  :)

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/12/28/ouch-its-really-been-a-month-since-we-have-blogged/feed/ 0 Orlando Portrait & Wedding Photographer ~ Black FRIDAY!!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/11/27/orlando-portrait-wedding-photographer-black-friday/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/11/27/orlando-portrait-wedding-photographer-black-friday/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:18:04 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=517 We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!  In celebration of Black Friday and this holiday weekend we are offering a half priced reprint special for all 2009 sessions.  If you had a session in 2009 and placed an order you are eligible to receive half off any reprints for your sessions.  This is a great way to get those images that you didn’t order the first time around, or to stock up on some portraits for holiday gifts!  We will also extend a 20% off of any canvas purchase!   Purchases must be completed by this Sunday at midnight!  All gallery requests will be loaded to the internet this afternoon for you to make your selections.  Hop on this quick so you have time to place your order!!

2010 Wedding Specials!!  Book a wedding before the end of 2009 and receive $500 off your chosen package!!

2010 Baby Plan Specials!!  Book your baby “Grow With Me” plan by the end of the year and receive $250 off for the year and an ongoing 25% off your print orders for the duration of the plan!

2010 Valentine Boudoir Sessions!!  January is the month for boudoir sessions.  Book your boudoir session by December 15th for a January session and receive $100 off your boudoir session and album!

2010 Studio Sessions!!  Half off  studio sessions taking place in January and February!!  Must be booked by January 31st!!

These discounts cannot be combined with any other coupons or specials.  To take advantage of these specials please contact us ASAP at 407-619-1359 or email cristy@cristynielsen.com.  Hoping everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/11/27/orlando-portrait-wedding-photographer-black-friday/feed/ 0 Orlando Maternity & Baby Photographer ~ The Central Florida Birth Network Annual Fair!!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/11/02/orlando-maternity-baby-photographer-the-central-florida-birth-network-annual-fair/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/11/02/orlando-maternity-baby-photographer-the-central-florida-birth-network-annual-fair/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:06:11 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=502 Hopefully you came by and saw our sponsor table at the CFBN Birth Babies & Beyond Fair.  It was the 5th annual fair in Maitland and was a great success again this year!  If you missed it and would like a coupon towards a future session please email us and let us know and we will get one to you!  If you missed the fair here are some photos from the day!  :)   [[Show as slideshow]]

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/11/02/orlando-maternity-baby-photographer-the-central-florida-birth-network-annual-fair/feed/ 0 Orlando Childbirth Photographer ~ Julie has a baby girl!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/09/02/orlando-childbirth-photographer-julie-has-a-baby-girl/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/09/02/orlando-childbirth-photographer-julie-has-a-baby-girl/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:05:21 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=465 Please help me in congratulating Julie on the birth of her baby girl Maya.  Maya was born at home with the assistance of Julie’s wonderful friends and midwife Kelli Johnson.  I was thrilled to have the opportunity to do another birth with Kelli, she is such an amazing midwife!  Julie was fabulously in tune throughout her entire labor and birthed her baby into her own hands.  It was truly a blessing and honor to have witnessed little miss Maya come into the world!  Congrats Julie!  Here’s some images from her birth day.  To watch the whole slideshow click HERE and be warned of nudity.  Enjoy!  [[Show as slideshow]]

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/09/02/orlando-childbirth-photographer-julie-has-a-baby-girl/feed/ 0 Orlando Children’s Boutique Photographer ~ Check Out Cutie Patootie Kids Resale!!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/09/01/orlando-childrens-boutique-photographer-check-out-cutie-patootie-kids-resale/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/09/01/orlando-childrens-boutique-photographer-check-out-cutie-patootie-kids-resale/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:44:45 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=462 Heather and Penny from Playground Magazine hooked me up with this adorable brand new kids resale boutique on the edge of Oviedo and Winter Springs.  Last night I went over to take some photos for their ad in Playground and met the owner Camille.  She is a SUPER nice person and her ideas for her boutique are awesome!  She is VERY well organized and has TONS of really nice high end baby and kids clothes, toys, accessories, etc.  She is right near Kohl’s on Aloma, so if you are in the area stop in and say hello, and please tell her I sent you!  In the near future you will see samples of our work there and be able to pickup a coupon for your next session with us!  So run on over and check out Cutie Patootie!  You can also find the boutique on Facebook HERE!  :)   [[Show as slideshow]]

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/09/01/orlando-childrens-boutique-photographer-check-out-cutie-patootie-kids-resale/feed/ 0 Orlando Childbirth Photographer ~ Graham & Travis welcome a baby girl!!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/31/orlando-childbirth-photographer-graham-travis-welcome-a-baby-girl/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/31/orlando-childbirth-photographer-graham-travis-welcome-a-baby-girl/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:27:06 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=457 When Graham told me she was pregnant I was ecstatic for her and Travis.  The times I have seen her around children (including my own) I always knew what a great mom she would be.  We had the honor of photographing their wedding, bridals, engagements, and maternity.  Then she asked me to help her through labor and the birth of her baby, as her doula mostly, but I couldn’t help but capture the day for them as well.  It was a day full of love and support from her family.  I always love to watch them all interact… they are so close and it makes me miss my family.   Here’s a few of the photos I took at the hospital.  And click HERE to see the full slideshow of baby G’s birth.  I also have to say a huge thank you to Anny in Labor & Delivery at Winnie Palmer, she was simply AMAZING and is a tremendous nurse!   If you are delivering at Winnie, ask for her, she is the best!

Congrats to Graham and Travis!  I can’t wait to see little baby G grow up!!  We love you all dearly and thank you for allowing me to capture yet another special day in your lives!!  :)   [[Show as slideshow]]

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/31/orlando-childbirth-photographer-graham-travis-welcome-a-baby-girl/feed/ 1 Orlando Portrait Photographer ~ Update on holiday sessions!!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/19/orlando-portrait-photographer-update-on-holiday-sessions/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/19/orlando-portrait-photographer-update-on-holiday-sessions/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:29:20 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=454 Our holiday portrait season is approaching fast and we are filling up our fall schedule!  If you plan on having us do your family portraits this year for your holiday cards please contact us as soon as possible to book your session.  Between out of town weddings, and a few trips out of state, September and October weekends are already almost fully booked, and weekday sessions are going fast!  As always our premier holiday sessions include 25 5×8 photo cards.  Our order deadline for guaranteed holiday delivery is November 15th.  There will be no exceptions and be aware that we are taking the last week of November and first week of December off to travel to an out of town wedding and enjoy some family time!  If you are wanting a simple session our “mini” sessions will take place on October 10th, for ONE day only so please contact us now to inquire and to book your preferred time slot.  The session fee for a mini session is half of the normal premier rate and includes a half hour of shooting time, and a complimentary digital file of your choice for your holiday cards.  These sessions are only offered once a year so act fast to secure your spot!  We can be reached at 407-619-1359.  :)

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/19/orlando-portrait-photographer-update-on-holiday-sessions/feed/ 0 Orlando Maternity Photographer ~ Beautiful Julie is preggers… http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/13/orlando-maternity-photographer-beautiful-julie-is-preggers/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/13/orlando-maternity-photographer-beautiful-julie-is-preggers/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:33:06 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=444 You may recognize Julie, she is the amazing owner and creator of Dandelion Communitea Cafe in Orlando.  She’s also one of the awesome voices of Front Porch Radio and has been doing some really great interviews lately.  Julie and I spent an evening a few weeks ago at local Midwife Kelli Johnson’s stunning home and property capturing some images of Julie’s blossoming belly bump!  We had a great time, even with the heat and impending storm it was a great shoot!  I will be attending Julie’s birth, and am completely and totally excited to witness another homebirth attended by Kelli who also delivered our second baby!  Stay tuned for baby photos to come soon!!  :)   [[Show as slideshow]]

]]> http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/13/orlando-maternity-photographer-beautiful-julie-is-preggers/feed/ 3 Winter Park Maternity Photographer ~ Graham and Travis are growing a bump!! http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/07/winter-park-maternity-photographer-graham-and-travis-are-growing-a-bump/ http://cristynielsen.com/blog/2009/08/07/winter-park-maternity-photographer-graham-and-travis-are-growing-a-bump/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:56:30 +0000 CristyNielsen http://cristynielsen.com/blog/?p=438 I am so excited to share this session!  Graham and Travis are a wedding couple of ours.  They got married almost 2 years ago.  At the time I was the pregnant one, and now it’s their turn for photos of their baby bump.  I knew Graham would be adorable pregnant, but when I arrived all I could do was look at her and just say AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!  She is so darn cute and looking amazing for being 36 weeks pregnant.  The whole family is so excited to meet this little bean, and we all wonder if there is a boy or a girl in there!  Stay tuned for newborn photos, we are all taking bets that she has this baby early!!!  :) [[Show as slideshow]]

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