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    ...here you will find my life. I have found that the wonderful thing about a blog is that it has become a place for me to document my own life, while I document your's. 

    My name is Mandi, and it is my passion to capture life's moments. From the cry of a newly born baby, to the happy tears of an adoption story, all the way to senior portraits that won't go out of style. Behind the camera, I prefer to capture the moments and not create them. I will offer suggestions and be available to you along the way so that you get the most out of your custom portrait experience. On the other side of the lens, I simply love life. I have an amazing family, wonderful friends, and can often be seen reading or crocheting (yep, I have a little old lady down deep in my soul!)

    Take a few minutes to check out my blogsite, catch up on the goings-on of a photographer from little ol' Centralia, and look at some pictures. If you are interested in a portrait session, all the necessary information can be found at the top or the bottom of the page. Contact me via the form, at info@mandimcdougallphotography.com, or at 360.827.1609 anytime.

    Real. Life. Captivating.

Sneak Peek: Zene {MATERNITY}

Thursday, July 29, 2010

I’m always extra thrilled when I am able to photograph good friends and family. There is something extra-special about these sessions; you walk in knowing their personalities, already being comfortable with each other. I could not be more  happy for Justin, Zene and Zylin. I know this little one has been much thought about, much hoped for, and will be much loved!

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Thank you so much Zene for trusting me to capture your growing baby and belly!

Be sure and leave the Snider’s some love below (a comment) to help them win a free 8×10!

If you are interested in booking a session with Mandi McDougall Photography, e-mail me at info@mandimcdougallphotography.com. If you are a friend of the Snider’s and mention that when you book, you receive a $20 print credit.

Posted in Maternity

by mandirae

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Sneak Peek: The Bull’s {FAMILY}

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

This family was a blast to spend the evening with! Alicia and John have their hands full with three of the cutest, funniest, most photogenic (and complete camera hams!) I’ve ever met. And well behaved ones at that! I love photographing families, because each one has a dynamic all their own, yet there is always something that reminds me of my own amazing family.

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Thank you so much Alicia and John for choosing me to capture this time with your three awesome boys!

Be sure and add a comment below to help the Bull’s win a free 8×10!

If you are interested in booking a session with Mandi McDougall Photography, e-mail me at info@mandimcdougallphotography.com. If you are a friend of the Bull’s and mention that when you book, you receive a $20 print credit.

Posted in Family

by mandirae

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Lisa Deacon - Image one and nine….fantastic! Ten is my all-time favorite!!! Loved eleven with the three boys. These are absolutely incredible photos!July 27, 2010 – 9:26 am

Alicia Bull - I think # 7 is one of my faves!July 27, 2010 – 9:31 am

Kathy S - Great pictures! I really like #7July 27, 2010 – 10:03 am

Jody Bradley - These are wonderful! It’s too hard to pick just one!July 27, 2010 – 10:12 am

Becky Martin - I love them all 7 is a great family shot but I really like 10. Memories!!July 27, 2010 – 10:16 am

Sheila Hawkins - I agree, they are all to good to just pick oneJuly 27, 2010 – 12:17 pm

MOMMO - Mommo couldn’t be prouder of the Bull Family. Pretty good looking family. I want them all but especially #7.July 27, 2010 – 12:43 pm

D-Mo - So many good ones to choose from hard to pick just one, but I have to agree with everyone else #7 is awesome. Great looking family.July 27, 2010 – 2:56 pm

Ali - Love them all! Especially like #6 (whole family on the rail tracks) and the individual boy shotsJuly 27, 2010 – 5:52 pm

LAUREL - Print them all and put them in a collage! I love the one of the 3 boys on their tummy’s in black and white! Very cute!July 27, 2010 – 10:31 pm

Karen Shoemaker - I love #7 but #10 is a keeper! So cool!July 27, 2010 – 11:44 pm

Carmen - Great pics! For sure you have to get 7, and I also like #2 – McGuire’s smile is captured perfectly!July 28, 2010 – 7:39 am

Briar - These are great! #10 is the best I think of the boys.July 28, 2010 – 5:04 pm

New info: Military Discount

Saturday, July 17, 2010

I’ve been thinking long and hard about what kind of military discount I want to offer. I think they are a great idea for everyone to offer, but especially now with my brother in Afghanistan, it hits home:)I have decided to offer 50% off my session fee, plus 15% off your print order, to military families as a way of saying thank you for your hard work and sacrifice!

And because a post isn’t a post without a picture, a recent-ish one of my brother…

Posted in Promotions

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And the Winners are {QUEEN BEE COUPONS GIVEAWAY}

Friday, July 16, 2010

I have loved reading each of your comments as you’ve posted them. It seems like the overwhelming majority of you would use the portrait session to capture one of two important things, either your family or your newborn baby! Great choices, if I do say so myself! There were so many great entries, that I couldn’t just give away one session…so I’m giving away TWO! How’s that for awesome?! I used random.org to pick the winners, and they are….

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#11: Bao said: Thank you for this amazing opportunity!! Our baby girl is due at the beginning of September and I would love to have a newborn portrait session with you! Bless your heart!

#20: Sarah said: Your pictures are wonderful! I’d love to have a family session done. My husband is coming back from Afghanistan this week and I have a 2 year old son and a 6 month old daughter. My husband hasn’t seen my daughter since she’s a month old and I’d love to capture some great family photos to send to our families across the country.

Congrats to both winners! I will be e-mailing you this afternoon with more info, and for everyone who entered but didn’t win, keep an eye on your e-mail too;)

Posted in Local Businesses, Promotions

by mandirae

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Sneak Peek: Carrie and Donavan {ENGAGED}

Monday, July 12, 2010

I am honored to be photographing Carrie and Donavan’s wedding this fall. I grew up down the road from Carrie, and even from the short time I spent with them, could tell that they are a great match for each other!

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Be sure and add a comment below to help Carrie and Donavan win a free 8×10!

If you are interested in booking a session with Mandi McDougall Photography, e-mail me at info@mandimcdougallphotography.com. If you are a friend of Carrie and Donavan’s and mention that when you book, you receive a $20 print credit.

Posted in Wedding

by mandirae

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Granny - carrie and donovan..love you both..great pictures..hard to choose which one is the bes..I do like the large one. the first small one is also good… take care and God BlessJuly 13, 2010 – 10:56 am

Granny - On a second look I think I like the first small one( together in the field with daisies) better..that would be my pick..GrannyJuly 13, 2010 – 11:01 am

Mother Teresa or now Mama T - OMG! Can’t stop crying…..my favorite one is #4….love it! Congrats!!!!July 13, 2010 – 11:49 am

Courtney Sue - Carrie and Don,

You two are amazing! I love you both and I am so excited for the wedding. You are both awesome siblings and I’m stoked that Donavan will be stuck with us forever!!!! I hope you two are enjoying every step of this journey cause we sure are and the pictures help! You are both beautiful and every single one of these pictures is my favorite! Love you both!!

<3 Little sisterJuly 13, 2010 – 1:02 pm

Sue - There all beautiful I can’t pick just one! Love you guys :)

SuzyJuly 13, 2010 – 6:15 pm

Joe and Rhonda - Love the pictures, they show just how much you two love each other. I wouldn’t be able to pick a favorite one they all look great!!!!!!!Congrats both of you…Rhonda and JoeJuly 13, 2010 – 7:53 pm

Mother Teresa or now Mama T - It looks like he is trying to suck a gummy-worm from her mouth,not kiss her passionately.His Father taught him better than that!July 15, 2010 – 6:47 pm

Wyatt Baumel - He kissed a girl,and he liked it……………..thank goodness!July 15, 2010 – 6:58 pm

Shannon Baumel - Love the pictures I must say number ten is your dads and my favorite! by the way clint wrote the statement on July 15th! Only Clint! LOVE YOU both! The Baumel’sJuly 15, 2010 – 10:12 pm

Papa and Grandma - Beautiful pictures. I am glad we don’t have to pick one. We wish you both lots of love and happiness. We love you both very much.July 21, 2010 – 1:41 pm

Karen Gower - I am so glad you found each other, you make a perfect couple. All the pictures are the best one! Which means I could not pick just one. This is just the first step in your great journey of life, so enjoy! Love to you both, KarenJuly 25, 2010 – 5:55 pm

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