Captured, Photography by Mandie Newsom

New Website

2010-08-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

I've MOVED! My new wesbite is http://www.mandienewsom.com/

Mississippi Engagement and Wedding Photographer

2010-07-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Julia and Sonny chose a very sentimental location for their engagement session. They actually met several years ago at the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. How appropriate that they return their for their engagement session. I put together this slide show of their engagement photos (minus the save the date images which havent been mailed yet) for you all to enjoy.

Mississippi Wedding Photographer

2010-07-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

I absolutely had the BEST time photographing my first ever wedding back in May of this year. I think editing these pictures was JUST as fun. Brittnie and Brandon are the sweetest couple, and its so beautiful to witness their young love and their sweet little family. Here's a first edit of a simple slideshow of their wedding. Final edit/full version to come later as well as many more of their photos. Enjoy!

Class of 2011 Senior Representative Program

2010-06-27T15:56:00.000-07:00

Class of 2011 Senior Representative Program:

Regular digital senior sessions for the 2010-2011 school year will be $150 (2 hour session, unlimited wardrobe changes 25-30 images); however a senior representative for Captured by Mandie Newsom will receive their entire digital session for $125 (an initial $25 savings)! Senior reps will also receive 50 rep cards to pass out to other high school seniors, 1 8x10, 8 wallets (one pose) 2 5x7s, a cool Captured by Mandie Newsom t-shirt, and images watermarked and ready to upload to facebook/myspace/blogs. You'll also receive a 20% print discount on your print orders should your parents, grandparents, and family choose to purchase enlargements or professional quality prints from me. AND each representative will receive special recognition on my blog/website/fan page!

Here's What I Need (subject to change):
3 representatives from Columbia High School (at least one male and one female)
2 representatives from Columbia Academy (1 male and 1 female)
2 representatives from East Marion (1 male and 1 female)
2 representatives from West Marion (1 male and 1 female)
Those applying to be representatives of Captured, by Mandie Newsom must have a great style, be comfortable in front of the camera, attend one of the high schools within Columbia/Marion County, be a 2011 graduating senior, have a parent or legal guardian sign a model release form, be willing to tell other seniors about Captured by Mandie Newsom and share your senior portraits with other seniors, agree to EXCLUSIVELY represent Captured, by Mandie Newsom for their 2010-2011 senior school year, be willing to complete a short questionnaire to be reviewed by a panel selected by Mandie Newsom who will choose representatives for Captured, by Mandie Newsom.

Here's What You Do:
Contact me asap. I will email you a short questionnaire to be completed and turned in to me no later than August 1, 2010. All reps will be chosen and contacted in order to schedule consultations with reps and parents no later than August 30th.

Here's What You Get:
If you are chosen as a rep for Captured, by Mandie Newsom you will receive your rep cards within a few weeks of your session. Begin passing out your 50 rep cards immediately. The seniors you give the cards to DO NOT have to come from your school. However, in order for you to get credit, the referred senior MUST turn in your rep card on the date of their session. No card no credit. Each referred senior will get 8 wallets and 2 5x7s complimentary of me! I will keep track of the rep cards turned in and you will be awarded. That's right. Cold. Hard. Cash.

You will receive $5 per referral you send to me. Referrals end by May 15, 2011. I will tally the referrals and pay out your cash rewards by the end of May 2011. BUT THATS NOT ALL. The one who referred the most seniors to me will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card. 2nd place $50 Visa Gift Card and 3rd place $25 Visa Gift Card. This is IN ADDITION to the $5 for each referral. This could be A LOT of cash, seniors!

Spread the word, and let me start hearing from the class of 2011! I'm VERY much looking forward to working with you all this year! Also, I reserve to the right to make these rewards HIGHER should this rep thing exceed my expectations. Rewards will NOT be less than stated.

One More Thing:
I LOVE senior sessions! Even if you apply to be a rep and do not get chosen, you'll STILL receive 8 wallets, 2 5x7s, and images for facebook/myspace/blogs if you book your session with me. So, you really can't lose! This offer is valid to the FIRST 25 applicants! So hurry and get your name in to me!

Mandie Newsom (catch me on facebook)
mandienewsom@yahoo.com (email me)
601-447-2573 (text me or leave me a voicemail. include your name, number, and that you want to apply to be a rep)

**this does NOT mean I am not photographing seniors from surrounding areas, it's just that THIS program is for seniors from my home county. If you are from a surrounding county, please feel free to contact me for your senior session. You will still receive the 8 wallets (one pose) and 2 5x7s if you one of the first 25 out of county seniors to contact me this year! Will Travel!**

Mississippi Child Photographer|Cake Smash

2010-06-19T19:42:00.000-07:00

Another smashing good time with a gorgeous one year old! Have I said already how much fun these sessions are?? I always start the session with some portraits. It's great if we can do no more than two wardrobe changes. Then, we move on the to the good stuff. And when I say good stuff, I mean CAKE. It's always so funny to watch the expression on the baby's face. "Really? I can have this???" When the realization hits that yes, they can eat this yummy sugary goodness with their fingers while we stand around and laugh...it's on. Cake everywhere!

Mississippi Newborn Photographer

2010-06-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

I finally got to get my hands on sweet baby Owen after having to reschedule TWICE (daggum gall bladder)! This handsome guy was exactly four weeks old on the day of his session. He slept like a champ! At one point we even TRIED to wake him up, but he wasn't having it. I think some other newborn must have told him that he was supposed to stay asleep for his session. :) He was so cooperative! Remember, to leave a comment on this post. If mom can get 15 friends and family members to comment on the blog (not on facebook) then she gets a free print. So, leave some blog love!

Mississippi Child Photographer|Cake Smash

2010-06-15T21:44:00.000-07:00

I think these sessions are quickly becoming my favorite sessions to do. I love getting those sweet one year portraits. Children change and develop so much that first year. Just think, from day 1 to day 365 they continuously grow, develop language, form bonds and relationships, and we get to see their own little personalities bloom. One year portraits are an extremely important occasion to document. On top of that....there's CAKE! And what on Earth is better than CAKE?!?! Enjoy a few photos of my friend and neighbor's precious son, Brayden. Remember, if Mom gets 15 friends and family members to leave a comment on the blog she receives a free print from her session! So, leave her some comment love and become a follower of my blog. Also, if you or someone you know has a child turning 1, suggest they contact me for a Cake Smash/Portrait session.

Mississippi Family Photographer

2010-05-31T17:10:00.000-07:00

We had some beautiful weather for this early April shoot. Beautiful sun, warmer weather, and some wildflowers made for a perfect session. Enjoy photos of this sweet family! Remember, if 15 people comment on the blog post by June 14th, then this family receives a free print!

Mississippi Child Photographer

2010-05-24T14:35:00.000-07:00

First birthdays are a BIG deal. I was thrilled when Kayla contacted me about capturing her son's (Jagger-how cool of a name is that?!?) one year portraits. I was even more excited when she had the perfect location in mind- her family's farm and land. Here's just a few of Jagger's one year pics. He is a handsome little man, and I look forward to watching him grow. Jagger and I have a date for senior portraits in about 17 years :)

Be sure to leave Kayla and Jagger some love on the blog. If she get's 15 people to comment, she receives a free print! AND if you're not a blog follower, please subscribe to this blog and share it with your friends. There will be lots of specials, contests, and deals announced here!

Mississippi Senior Photographer

2010-05-17T16:59:00.000-07:00

Keri is a cool chick. She has the cutest laugh with a little nose crinkle. Her nail polish matches her clothes. Her hair is styled perfectly. She's calm and natural in front of the camera. To top it off, she looks like Carrie Underwood. I was never this cool in high school!

Congratulations Keri!

Columbia High School Class of 2010

Be sure to leave her a comment. If she can get 15 people to comment, she gets free prints!

Mississippi Senior Photographer

2010-05-16T11:41:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I was born and raised in Georiga. I grew up within two hours of the scenic and historic Savannah, Georiga. I spent a lot of time there during my 27 years in my home state. My first praline, my love for antique shops, my obession with Paula Deen (I've really met the sons...BEFORE they were anybody), carriage rides, the Atlantic Ocean, ghost tours, and my wedding...all in Savannah Ga. I've often said that if God should ever bless me with a daughter, this MIGHT just be her name. Well, meet another Savannah. She's just as beautiful as my favorite city. Congratulations to you, Savannah!

Columbia High, Class of 2010

Be sure to leave comments for Savannah's blog post. If 15 people comment, then she gets free prints!

Mississippi Child Photographer

2010-05-12T07:07:00.000-07:00

These kids are so cute! I love repeat clients. I love watching how their childen change and grow and mature. We spent the day in Hattiesburg doing portraits of the kids. We ended up at the airport for some super cool shots by some old planes. Awesome!

Missisippi Child Photographer

2010-05-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

In March I spent a morning at USM photographing two lovely families. The first is a family I've photographed before. Three of the prettiest and sweetest little girls I've ever met! What dolls!

Mississippi Newborn and Infant Photographer

2010-05-06T17:15:00.000-07:00

Baby Laila had the prettiest head of hair! Her mom and dad own a plant nursery, and there's already talks of a three month session there! How exciting!

Mississippi Senior Photographer

2010-05-05T11:11:00.000-07:00

I love doing senior sessions. I'll probably even type those words a thousand times on this blog. Seniors are FUN. They will pretty much do anything in front of the camera. Its just so amazing to look at young people who haven't yet mapped out their lives. Every option is still at their fingertips. I love their enthusiasm. It's contagious!

I had the wonderful pleasure of photographing these fraternal twins. They happen to live in my neighborhood and their wonderful mother and I are friends as well as Junior Auxiliary sisters.

This blog post is going to be picture heavy. This session was just TOO perfect!

Mississippi Newborn and Infant Photographer

2010-05-02T15:56:00.000-07:00

Sweet baby girl, Bryleigh came to me at less than two weeks old. She was such a good girl and slept nearly the entire session. We were able to get some beautiful shots of the baby. I even got to play with my new barnwood floor paper and "nest."

Mississippi Newborn and Infant Photographer

2010-05-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

Newborn baby H :) love that sweet smile of his. I drove out to his grandmother's home where I did his newborn session, snapped a few of his sister (is that tu-tu outfit not to die for?!?) and did a session with his mommy's friend and family. Big day. Here's a few from Newborn H and sister.

Mississippi Newborn and Infant Photographer

2010-04-29T16:31:00.000-07:00

Loved meeting this couple and their adorable new son. My neighbor and the new mommy go way back, and they all gathered for parts of the baby's session. What a cute chubba wubba :)

Mississippi Newborn and Infant Photographer

2010-04-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

When I first got into photography as a business and was looking to build my portfolio, Missy and her family were some of my first clients. I was more than thrilled when I found out she was expecting her second child. I had never really gotten into newborn photography and asked her if she would be willing to let her second born be my first "real" newborn. She was more than willing. I went to her home when baby boy #2 was just 6 days old. He was perfect. I spent some time photographing both the baby and the family together. I really liked the experience of doing the session in the home as it added to the intimacy of the occasion.

Mississippi Newborn and Baby Photographer

2010-04-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

This little cutie pie was brought to me to document her 3 months of total preciousness. She was a real trooper and gave me lots of smiles. I also think she has the best name EVER :)

Mississippi Senior Photographer

2010-04-20T17:52:00.000-07:00

Back in February I had the pleasure of photographing a young man who is a senior at Columbia High School. I love seniors and love it when they are willing to try anything. We ventured from the junkyard to downtown to his backyard, and got some fantastic captures!

Mississippi Engagement and Wedding Photographer

2010-04-05T19:53:00.000-07:00

Very excited and honored to be photographing Julie Anna and Reggie's wedding in May. These are just a few from their engagement session.

Mississippi Senior Photographer

2010-04-05T19:28:00.000-07:00

Had a great time with this senior in Hattiesburg for an urban senior casual shoot.

Mississippi Family Photographer

2010-03-03T18:39:00.000-08:00

Such a fun family to photograph at a new and beautiful location that I secured for the day. I'd never photographed a group this large, and I just LOVE how the group picture turned out!

Mississippi Child Photographer | Christmas Card Pics Continued

2010-02-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

Loved taking pictures of this little girl for her Christmas card. She is absolutely beautiful!

Mississippi Child Photographer | Christmas Card Pictures

2010-02-04T07:22:00.000-08:00

What a better place to do pics for Christmas cards than a Christmas Tree Farm?! I had the best time photographing these two for their Christmas card pictures. Oh, and their eyes......so stunningly blue!

Mississippi Child Photographer

2010-02-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

What a cutie this little guy is! We went around downtown Columbia for this shoot.

Christmas Card Sessions Mississippi Child Photographer

2010-01-31T15:35:00.000-08:00

These are a few pics from a Christmas card session I did in November. I just love that the doggie, Charlie Brown, got in on the action!

Mississippi Family Photographer

2010-01-30T18:52:00.000-08:00

I love meeting new clients! This family was referred to me by another client of mine. It's so fun to photograph folks you just feel like you've known forever. This family was a lot of fun. The kids are stinkin' ADORABLE. We had beautiful weather and lots of fun on this shoot!

Cool Locations! Mississippi Child Photographer

2010-01-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

(November 2009 session) I couldn't pass up an opportunity to go see my friend's cool props...all on her own land. She'd been telling me for a while that she thought it would make a great location for a shoot. So, we took her son out (gorgeous kid, btw) for a session. End result...FABULOUS!

Couple's Photography Mississippi Photographer

2010-01-10T15:51:00.000-08:00

Who knew "work" was supposed to be SO much fun! I laughed until I cried and there were retakes due to camera blur from laughing so hard! What a pleasure! This shoot was in downtown Hattiesburg.

Children's Photography Mississippi Photographer

2010-01-10T08:21:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine that I met through the scrapbook store asked me to take a few pics of her daughter that she might be able to use for Christmas cards. We met in downtown Hattiesburg for the shoot, and the pictures of A are just so adorable. I honestly don't think this child COULD take a bad picture :)

Children's Photography Mississippi Photographer

2010-01-10T08:10:00.000-08:00

The children were lots of fun to photograph. The day was gorgeous and they were ready for a few precious pictures to give to Grandma for Christmas!

2 Year Old Session Mississippi Photographer

2010-01-09T19:24:00.000-08:00

I was so thrilled when the mom of this beautiful little girl contacted me for pictures. This child is simply adorable and was a joy to photograph.

Seeing Red (in a good way) Mississippi Photographer

2010-01-09T19:15:00.001-08:00

I had the privilege of taking pics for a family (in early November) that I met when I had the scrapbook store. The family is gorgeous and just make me drool over their beautiful eyes and hair!

Sweet as Can Be! Mississippi Photographer

2009-12-26T19:12:00.000-08:00

When my husband saw the pics from this session his response was, "I hope her daddy has some guns." LOL She is super cute!

Future GQ Model? Mississippi Photographer

2009-12-23T21:10:00.000-08:00

First weekend in November, beautiful weather. At this point, I'd not had much practice with little boys. This one...spoiled me. He was the perfect model, and we got GREAT shots of him. Here are a few of my favorites.

Mommy and Baby Mississippi Photographer

2009-12-23T20:58:00.000-08:00

I had a lot of fun doing these pics for my friend, Amanda. Her son is so adorable and was a real

trooper for the session. These were taken at the beginning of November and it was late in the evening. The sun was all kinds of perfect!

He just may have the cutest little tooshie EVAH! This is definitely one for his senior yearbook. I'm proud to say that I helped Mommy establish a little bit of blackmail to use in 18 years :)

Pretty Fall Colors Mississippi Photographer

2009-12-06T10:11:00.000-08:00

Just a quick share...when I took these in October, the leave had just started to change. Love the coloring of the first one, and the second one is just a fav of mine.

City Slickers (hahaha) Mississippi Photographer

2009-11-15T20:54:00.000-08:00

My dear friend K drove up from the Baton Rouge area to have a session with her kids. She brought with her a friend and her friend's son. I tease K and her kids, because they are VERY glad to be near the city again and out of the Mississippi sticks. So, what better way to photograph this group? Take 'em to the country, of course! Hey, we all need to be forced (although kicking and screaming) out of our comfort zones. Love ya, K!

Little Family, Big Love :) Mississippi Photographer

2009-11-15T20:44:00.000-08:00

Wow, way behind! However, I can thank my wonderful fans for that! I've been very busy behind the camera. What a blessing!

This family had their session on Halloween. The kids were super (maybe that had a little to do with going trick or treating later that evening) and we got some fantastic shots! Enjoy!

Cutie Pie Alert! Mississippi Photographer

2009-10-25T21:42:00.001-07:00

I had the pleasure of photographing my friend Jodi's niece this weekend. Her mom sent her to me with the CUTEST bumble bee costume EVER! :) So much fun!

Double Vision Mississippi Photographer

2009-10-24T10:51:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my friend, Jodi, I was able to photograph a set of twins yesterday. I must admit, I was very nervous prior to this shoot. One baby can be difficult, but two!?! I didn't know what to expect! These two may have spoiled me, because they were super easy and fun! Here's a sneak at my first twin shoot.

Sunday Session Mississippi Photographer

2009-10-18T18:06:00.001-07:00

I had SO much fun doing Jean and Rusty's shoot. It's going to be hard choosing just a few to put on the blog, so make sure you fan my facebook page to see more. We were going for a "grungy" "nontraditional" shoot. I think their personalities were captured today! FUN!

Saturday Sessions Part 3 Mississippi Photographer

2009-10-18T17:49:00.001-07:00

Anna, Anna, Anna. She makes me work for it! She has SO much personality, but is quick to drop her head the second you hit the shutter! She is beautiful though and so much fun to photograph, because each GOOD picture I get, I've worked for! Plus, her mommy keeps her decked out in the latest fashions!

Saturday Sessions Part 2 Mississippi Photographer

2009-10-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

I've been doing little Macey's pictures since she was two months old. It's amazing to watch her growing and change. She is getting SO big! Here are some pictures from her sixth month session.

Saturday Frees Sessions Part 1 Mississippi Photographer

2009-10-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun yesterday with my first free sessions! I decided to spend a month scheduling free sessions so that I could get lots of practice. My goals are tack sharp focus and composition.

I had an absolute blast with two very sweet ladies that my friend, Jean hooked me up with. Please enjoy some of the shots I got of 5 month old A and 3 year old J.