Mixing It Up Is Merrier Fall Mini Shoots

It's that time again! Are you ready to get on the calendar for a fall mini shoot? I have filled up half the slots so don't wait...contact me soon to get your family scheduled. I have some really cute Christmas card designs this year as well as some fun and exciting NEW products that will be coming just in time for Christmas. They will make great present ideas for the family...stay tuned!

Super Fun Shoot This Morn!

This week was back to the grind with getting the kids back to school which means getting up super early Monday through Friday. When my weekends roll around, I like to try and sleep in a little but NOT this weekend. Yesterday, my son had a football scrimmage in the morning that we had to get up early for and then this morning my bootie was dragging rear up and at em' at 5:45am. I had to be out in Dripping Springs (half hour from my house) at 6:45am! Whew! That's alot to ask from little ol' me but I did it and we had a blast! Here's a few shots from this awesome tee shirt company I'm working for to help them establish their brand using my colorful, fun photography with their fun,beautiful models and unique tees. If you haven't heard of ATXMafia, then you're out of the loop my friend. Check them out...they have THE cutest tees you've ever set your eyes on! I love the one that says, "Genuine, fun lovin', sweet tea drinkin', boot scootin' Southern Girl". As for the 1957 Chevy, it belongs to their uncle...so cool.

College Bound!

I've gotten to know this family over the past couple of years and they are sending their baby girl off to college now. We had one last family photo shoot before their baby girl moved off to spread her wings and be on her own. They had picked a really cute wall at an Austin hot spot and wanted to get some shots there with the "i love you so much" saying on the wall. This actually makes the photos extra special b/c I know that this is what the 3 of them are all saying to each other in this new phase of life that they are embarking on. I just loved it. I played around with the color and funked it up a bit and overall I was pleased. I really love the last shot though where she is jumping for joy and mom and dad are in the background and well, they just don't seem quite as happy. :)

Waterways Magazine Covers

So, I have photographed two covers now for Waterways Magazine and I can't believe I haven't posted it on my blog. Poor blogs lose out to Facebook now. Even though I've already posted it on FB, I don't want to neglect my poor little blog. It needs some love, too! I feel so honored that the owner of the magazine chose me. She said that she mulled over Austin photographer websites for a few days trying to figure out who would fit what she was looking for...and she picked me! We've had a great time meeting, working together and building these covers for her magazine. I'm just thrilled.

Out of the Office

I'll be out of the office today (Wed.) through Sunday. I'll be returning to work on Monday, August 22, 2011 and I'll return all emails and calls then. Thanks! Have a great weekend. I'm off to Chicago for a sister's getaway...can't wait! :)

Haley & Matt's Wedding

Finally! I finished the video and I just love it! I actually got teary-eyed watching the video and reliving it. It was 2 solid days of non-stop shooting but it was so fun to capture some different events than the normal wedding. The first night there, I attended the military graduation dinner that was for family only and got some great shots of the actual proposal! The next morning I tagged along with the bride and groom to the county clerk's office to get the marriage license and got some cute shots there. Then, we can't forget the emergency bathroom trip on our way to the wedding ceremony.

Haley (the bride): "Dad, I really have to pee. I can't believe no one reminded me to pee before putting my wedding dress on! Dad, we've got to stop so I can pee! And, I really need something drink. I've got cotton mouth."

Her Dad: "Well Haley, where would you like me to stop? I can't just stop at some random gas station and take you to some dirty bathroom. Would you like me to find a bank or something?

Me: "There's a Chick-fil-A up ahead! They have clean bathrooms and then we can get her a drink, too!"

OMGosh, the Chick-fil-A roared with clapping when she came out of the bathroom and whooped and hollered for her. Even the ice tea was on the house! It was hysterical. All of that to say, it was a one of kind wedding and I enjoyed every sweet moment!
I wish them many happy years together...love you guys!

If You Like It, Then You Shoulda Put a Ring On It!

And that's exactly what he did! A few weeks ago, I headed off to KY for a military wedding. This is the bride's version of what she calls her "Ring Dance". She was very excited to be wearing her engagement ring b/c she hadn't been officially proposed to until the night before the wedding. More great pics to come soon to show off what a cute couple. Until then, please enjoy Haley's "Ring Dance." And, I ask you...do you or did you have a ring dance, too?

Dressin' Up With Mommy

I had the cutest shoot the other day. Mama wanted to do a "dress up" shoot with her daughter inside the house since it's been so hot outside. They took turns putting make-up on each other in her super cute bathroom, played patty cake in the tub (yes, they were fully dressed people!), put on all sorts of glamorous jewelry and then put on some of mama's high heels. The whole shoot was very girly and very fun. Plus, they are so dang cute together...aren't they?

Calling All Seniors...Do You Think You Can Model?

I'm looking for some fun, outgoing and professional seniors who are willing to sell Brandi Nellis Photography to all their friends AND their moms! If you think you'd like to be a senior model for my business then please contact me. I would like 2 seniors from Bowie, Westlake, Austin High and Lake Travis.

Out of the Office

I'll be out of the office Wednesday, July 13 through Friday July 15th. I'm shooting a wedding in Kentucky. I'll be returning all calls and emails on Monday. Talk to you soon.

Daddy & Daughter

I had the great pleasure of doing a Daddy and daughter photo shoot. These don't happen very often but when they do I have to say that it's absolutely adorable. It's always so fun to see how the dads interact with their little girls. These two were so cute. She was hammin' it up during the shoot and Dad just got so tickled watching her. Since she just turned 2 years old, she was moving and shaking during the whole shoot. Sometimes I would need to get her attention so I used my ever faithful "duck quacker" to get her attention and she set me straight. From the first time I quacked the quacker she turned around and looked at me, then she walked over to me and yanked the quacker out of my mouth and said, "NO!" I did continue to use it through out the shoot only when I needed to get her attention but every time she gave me a big, "NO!" :)

There's A Party Going On Round Here...

This was such a fun shoot! One mom bought my "Popsicle Party" at a silent auction and then asked if we could include all the kids on their culdesac. Every Sunday in the summer, they all get together at the neighbors pool and cook out and let the kids swim. So, this was such a great way for them to document their summer gettogethers with some fun photos. I love how it looks like such a party and their all having fun. I wish I could post all the photos but I can't so here's a few to view.

Colorful Summers in Texas

We decided to keep this shoot simple and close to home so they wouldn't have to rush out the door super early on a Saturday. They have a huge backyard with lots of trees so we decided to just keep it relaxed in the back yard. I took my colorful tires over so the kids could play around on them and it could add some color to the pics. The kids were so cute and hopefully they had a little bit of fun b/c I sure did!

Miami Heat Meets Texas Summer Fun Video!

Miami Heat Meets Texas Summer Fun!

Before I left for the beach, I had a "Popsicle Party" session at the Flahertys. We had so much fun planning this out. Mary worked really hard on getting her fantastic backyard whipped into shape with all the great plants and colorful accessories. The kids looked so cute in their suits and cover ups and they just had a ball swimming, playing and eating popsicles. This shoot is definitely awarded the "Kid's Choice" Award! See for yourself how much fun they had!