mandybonds.com: Blog https://www.mandybonds.com/blog en-us (C) mandybonds.com (mandybonds.com) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:34:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:34:00 GMT https://www.mandybonds.com/img/s/v-12/u78630035-o439424942-50.jpg mandybonds.com: Blog https://www.mandybonds.com/blog 120 80 Little Momma Minis https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2019/2/little-momma-minis  

Little Momma Mini Sessions are now booking.  20 minute sessions with at least 10 full resolution edited photographs for $125.00.  Limited Availability!

 As moms, we are constantly working to keep up with our never-ending cycle of cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare. And while the days are long, the years are short. Before we even realize it, a year has gone by and our little ones are a little older.

Preserve these memories this spring and book a Little Momma mini session. For once, put your feet up, and watch someone else do the work. After all, children love modeling the behavior they see, and we all know they see a lot of us mommas making our houses homes. 

 

One minute you are counting your blessings and thinking about how great it is to be a mom....
 

and the next minute you are thinking to yourself, "Ugh I turned my back for literally ONE second..."



It's okay to admit that some days mom life is a slap in the face.  

     
Let me help you capture all the beautiful chaos that goes along with motherhood.  

"Play is the work of the child." -Maria Montessori
 

]]> (mandybonds.com) little momma playing house https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2019/2/little-momma-minis Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:34:59 GMT My Little Texas Bluebonnets https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/4/my-little-texas-bluebonnets I am not going to lie...I am a photographer who STRUGGLES to get photos of my own children.  You should have seen the lengths we went to go get these kids of mine to smile.  My mom was in the field shaking her booty, dancing, jumping around, singing, playing peak a boo and the list just goes on and on.  In the end, we may not have gotten one where they are all cheesing, but we captured life with them.  Sometimes I am so focused on getting perfection that I miss how beautiful this life is.  I am so thankful that God gave me these four precious blessings!  These four will always be my favorite to photograph.  

]]> (mandybonds.com) beaumont photographer southeast texas photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/4/my-little-texas-bluebonnets Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:59:27 GMT Princess Grace https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/4/princess-grace Meet Princess Grace.  She is celebrating her birthday soon!!  The Princess will soon be three!  Isn't she just stunning!!

I wish all little ones listened and minded as well as Grace.   She was an absolute blast to photograph!! 

 

]]> (mandybonds.com) beaumont photographer children fairytale southeast texas photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/4/princess-grace Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:00:46 GMT Party of Nine! https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/4/fennerspartyofnine I just LOVE this sweet family!  Their sweet little Harper and Adam were in my 2 year old Bible class that I taught last quarter, and they brought me quite a few laughs.  This family has four children under four so...it took a little work to get a some shots of them all happy at once.  I think we got some keepers among all the funny "bloopers". 

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/4/fennerspartyofnine Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:04:25 GMT Emily {Class of 2018} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/3/emily-class-of-2018 I have had so much fun this Spring with all these talented seniors!!  This sweet girl has too many patches on her letterman jacket to count.  She is a well rounded, lighthearted young lady!  I know you will succeed in life.

 

 I wish you all the luck in college.  

 

]]> (mandybonds.com) beaumont photographer photographer senior photographer southeast texas photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/3/emily-class-of-2018 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:15:24 GMT Sydney {Class of 2018} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/3/sydney-class-of-2018 Sydney is such a joy to photograph.  Some people radiate beauty on the outside only...her beauty comes from deep within and shines on the outside as well.  She is laid back and go with the flow kinda girl.  It was so HARD for me to choose my favorites.  We went all over the great state of Texas to shoot these.  We shot everywhere from China, to Sour Lake all the way to the hill country blue bonnets!  I hope we made memories that you will cherish long past this year!  Congrats on graduating!  

]]> (mandybonds.com) beaumont photographer photographer senior photographer southeast texas photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/3/sydney-class-of-2018 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:46:26 GMT DJ {Class of 2018} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/3/dj-senior Senior Boys can be tricky to photograph!  They rarely think they will enjoy their senior session.  I think most of them just go along with it to please their mommas.  In the end, they normally do think it was fun.  This senior boy was a blast to work with and super charming and sweet!  He is very bright and has the best positive attitude.  I just know he will be a huge success in life!  

 

 

Good luck to you DJ!

]]> (mandybonds.com) beaumont photographer senior photographer southeast texas photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2018/3/dj-senior Sun, 25 Mar 2018 17:55:52 GMT Aubrey { 9 months old } https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2017/7/aubrey-9-months-old  

This is seriously the sweetest baby ever!! I may be a bit partial though! 

I am so blessed to get to watch you grow! 

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer baby photographer photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2017/7/aubrey-9-months-old Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:37:41 GMT Hallie https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/10/hallie This sweet lift girl just turned ONE!! She is so sweet and full of life.  I had a ball capturing this special time in her life.

 

Hallie is ONE!   

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Children photographer Southeast Texas Photographer photographer whimsical session https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/10/hallie Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:51:18 GMT My Babies https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/9/my-babies Sometimes I get so busy capturing all of my beautiful clients that I forget to capture my babies.  A really dear friend of mine bought this lovely Tutu Du Monde dress when I found out I was having a little girl!  I have been patiently waiting for her to grow into it for the perfect photo shoot.  Well, I have set up several photo shoots in this pretty little dress with the props and the whole nine yards and sister was just NOT having it.  Recently, when she was in a happy mood I slipped her into it and set up a white blanket to shoot against in her room...she decided she would rather use the blanket to play hide and seek.  I just rolled with it, and I love how they show her sweet playful personality.  Sometimes it's the simple shots that really show the personalities of the subject that melt me.  I really love all of these and couldn't pick a favorite.   It's the simple things in life.  

 

Then came in the boys....of corse they wanted in on the fun!   

Ryan had been wearing this hat all day and refused to take any without it.  He said he "was not going to be a victim of hat hair".  

  

xoxo

Mandy

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer children's photographer kids photographer simple things spur of the moment photo shoot https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/9/my-babies Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:23:25 GMT Harper's New Baby Sister! https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/5/harpers-new-baby-sister I am super excited to share with you these next images.  This family is extra special to me!  Cynthia is such a loving and caring friend.  She and Thomas are my Regional Vice Presidents and upline in Arbonne.  If you would like to learn more about the amazing products or opportunity that Arbonne offers please contact me, I would love to tell you more!  Without further ado please meet Harper's little sister Gracie.  Harper prayed for Gracie every night while Cynthia was expecting.

 

 

Of course Cynthia had this awesome Arbonne wrap we used to swaddle baby Gracie.  

 

While baby Gracie was getting fed or changed little Miss Harper and I had a ton of fun all on our own.  She is such a ham.  

 Here Harper is telling me a "secret", "Her sister is the cutest baby ever!!".

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Houston Photographer Lifestyle Sessions Newborn Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/5/harpers-new-baby-sister Fri, 29 May 2015 14:45:33 GMT Camryn {Brand New} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/5/camryn-brand-new This sweet baby girl is one of my oldest friends new baby.  What a little doll.  She snoozed through her entire session.  Congrats Justin and Katlyn!!

I could not decide if I liked this one in black in white or color...so I decided to post both!   

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Newborn Southeast Texas Photographer baby photographer photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/5/camryn-brand-new Tue, 19 May 2015 03:16:05 GMT Nneka {Senior} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/nneka-senior This young woman is not only beautiful, but she is also super smart!! She got a full scholarship to Prairie View A&M University!!  Way to go Nneka!  

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer CLASS OF 2015 Nneka SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Southeast Texas Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/nneka-senior Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:41:56 GMT Camila {Brand New} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/camila-brand-new Some of you may recognize this sweet momma...she has been a bride's maid in several weddings I photographed, and I photographed her fabulous wedding in Austin, a few years back, and this month I got to photograph her very sweet baby girl!  Oh my word this baby is such a doll.  She was so good and patient for her new born session.  Her nursery y'all...it's so beautiful and sophisticated!  It is decorated with soft pinks and gold glitter!!  Every little girls dream!   

 

Congrats to the new mommy and daddy Camila is beautiful!

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/camila-brand-new Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:17:30 GMT Baby Mae is on the WAY!! https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/baby-mae-is-on-the-way I can not tell you how excited I am about Baby Mae!!!  My little Lilly Ann is going to have an new BFF soon!   I was not actually "the photographer" at Britt's shower, but I decided to snap a few photographs of all the cute details and one of the mommy to be of course.  Carmen pretty much did all the planning.  She always does such a great job on party planning.  Grammy made the yummy cake, and Mrs. Sue made a breakfast casserole that Paula Dean would be proud of...and I brought the fruit (lol).

 

For some reason Brittany, this beautiful girl in the middle, hates to have her photo taken.  I have to force her to get in front of the lens.  It's a good thing Carmen and Grammy can be pretty persuasive.  I am glad she decided to show off her tiny little baby bump!  It's hard to believe she has just has a few more weeks until she delivers sweet baby Mae.    Here are a few of the details from the Brunch.  

 

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/baby-mae-is-on-the-way Sat, 18 Apr 2015 05:32:52 GMT Stella's First Communion https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/stellas-first-communion I always have a blast photographing this sweet girl!  I love her girly and sweet but not sassy personality.  She is always so excited about her photo sessions and her happy-go-lucky spirit always shines through!

 

THIS DRESS!!  I love the lace detail.  

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer children photographer first communion https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/stellas-first-communion Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:45:44 GMT Aida meets Sparkles https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/aida-meets-sparkles Aida is such a well mannered little lady!  When her mommy told me her age I COULD NOT believe it!  She is just 2 years old!!  She behaved as well as any 4 year old I have ever photographed.  Her mommy warned me it was hard to get her to smile...but I think she did just fine.  I hope you all love these as much as I do!!  Please feel free to leave her some love in the comments.

Aida loved Sparkles the Unicorn so much that she decided to have a Unicorn and Rainbows Birthday Party!!  So I just had add a little rainbow to a few of her images.  

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Children photographer Southeast Texas Photographer fairytale unicorn https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/4/aida-meets-sparkles Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:32:47 GMT Paul & Kaddie https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/paul-kaddie Last month I was busy updating my website, and combining several different servers all into one.  With all of that updating going on I missed out on posting some of my favorites from Paul and Kaddie's Engagement session.  I just love her style and taste!  I can't wait to photograph their wedding this year.  Kaddie rented this awesome chair, sofa and bike for the session!  Love the way they turned out.  Her yellow dress with this green chair looks so classy!

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Engagement Photographer Rented Props Southeast Texas Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/paul-kaddie Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:46:27 GMT Travis {Senior 2015} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/travis-senior-2015 Watch out AGGIES Travis is heading your way!  After graduation Travis is heading to Texas A&M in the fall!!  I think we have a true gentleman on our hands here!!  Most of the time boys [and men] complain about being photographed.  For whatever reason they hate it....I'm not quite sure why.  Well senior boys are not any exception to this rule.  This young cowboy did no complaining though...I'm not about to say he enjoyed it...but he was not complaining or rushing me.   I think he deserves a steak dinner.

 

 

]]> (mandybonds.com) SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Southeast Texas Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/travis-senior-2015 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:51:37 GMT Shalina {Senior 2015} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/salina I had so much fun getting to hang out with Shalina, her parents, and little brother during this shoot!  Good luck to you in the future, and I hope you have a blast the rest of your senior year!! Yay for Class of 2015!!

Look at her skin guys!! That's no make on that pretty face!  She should be an Arbonne model!

While we were doing Shalina's seniors session I told her that there was a very cool old truck near where we were shooting, but I didn't know the owner...turns out her dad was the owner...it's a small world right!  Love how the old truck turned out.  They ended up being some of my favorites from the session!  

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer photographer senior https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/salina Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:05:23 GMT Elle Meets Spakles https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/elle-spakles Elle drove a long way to visit Sparkles.  Her mother and grandmothers heard, "Are we there yet?" about 104 times.  With all that driving, wardrobe changes and modeling Elle worked up quite an appetite.  I just adore these photographs of her chomping on Sparkles' carrots!   

Elle wanted to wear her REAL princess outfit since Sparkles was a REAL unicorn after all.  I love her crown!!

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/elle-spakles Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:20:20 GMT Stella & Audrey Kate Meet Sparkles https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/stella-audrey-kate-meet-spakles I absolutely adore these two little ladies!  They are so sweet and cute.  I have so much fun getting to spend time with these two little ladies.  Both of them are so photogenic, but I especially love the photographs of them together.  I love capturing the bond between sisters <3

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Jane Matilda Southeast Texas Photographer fairytale photographer sessions unicorn https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/stella-audrey-kate-meet-spakles Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:14:49 GMT Unicorn Fairytale Sessions https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/unicorn-fairytale-sessions Every little princess will LOVE getting to spend time with Sparkles the Unicorn!!  Please email me today to book!! Space is limited!!

]]> (mandybonds.com) Jane Matilda Southeast Texas Photographer Unicorn beaumont children fairytale horse photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/3/unicorn-fairytale-sessions Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:31:15 GMT Travis + Lindsay https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/travis-lindsay

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Engagement Southeast Texas Photographer love https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/travis-lindsay Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:57:50 GMT Kelly {maternity} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/kelly-maternity

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer family photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/kelly-maternity Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:55:40 GMT Poland Bound https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/poland-bound This lovely family was celebrating the time they had together before their grandparents had to return to Poland!  I really love the shot below with grandma and Sophie hugging!  

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Family Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/poland-bound Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:53:56 GMT Lindsay {Senior} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/lindsay-senior

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Senior Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/lindsay-senior Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:52:12 GMT Jett is ONE!! https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/jett-is-one

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Birthday parities Southeast Texas Photographer fish party https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/jett-is-one Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:50:35 GMT Baby Teal https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/baby-teal Meet baby Teal.  He is the newest of all my cousins he makes the 7th great grand child.   Such a sweet addition to our growing family!   

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/baby-teal Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:49:07 GMT Cassie {Senior} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/cassie-senior

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/cassie-senior Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:47:39 GMT Drew {Senior} https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/drew-senior

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Senior Senior Photographer Southeast Texas Photographer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/drew-senior Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:43:57 GMT Summer Lovin' https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/summer-lovin Even if you choose to have a wedding that is close to home, it doesn’t mean it can’t feel like a fairytale or an adventure!  With the help of some FABULOUS vendors and an amazingly beautiful couple, we set out to do a style shoot that proved that Texas Beaches can be absolutely beautiful!! Mr. & Mrs. Walker could not be any more precious and in love if they tried!  Here are a few of the highlights from the shoot.  I hope you enjoy! 

 

Our Wonderful Vendors Include:

Cake | Stephanie Kirby with Kirby Cakes | 409.498.1275 or 409.753.2313

Event Planning | MeShell’s Wedding Bells

Hair and make-up | Kalie Mazzola | 409.651.1482

Prop Source | Urban Habitat

Stationary | Matters of the Heart

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beach Photographer Beach Wedding Beaumont Photographer Bride Groom Southeast Texas Photographer Wedding https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/summer-lovin Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:42:41 GMT Vikram + Emily https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/vikram-emily I loved every last detail of this wedding!  It was held at the lovely home of the bride’s parents.  They did a great job on the decor and the weather was PEFECT!!!  Before the wedding the couple took a few seconds to snap a few photos without breaking tradition ...

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beach Photographer Beach Wedding Bride Groom Southeast Texas Photographer Wedding https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/vikram-emily Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:37:45 GMT Ryan + Jennifer https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/ryan-jennifer
Jennifer began her wedding day at Onstage Salon and Day Spa.  They did a fantastic job on her make up!

The ceremony was held at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas.  It was a beautiful day for a wedding!

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/ryan-jennifer Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:34:34 GMT Matt + Tara https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/matt-tara  I just loved, loved, LOVED this bride!! She was so sweet!  Her and Matt had been dating for basically forever!  When they decided they wanted to get married they did not waste any time!!  They planned the whole thing in just one month!  I have to say she did a great job.

 

]]> (mandybonds.com) Beaumont Photographer Bride Groom Wedding https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2015/2/matt-tara Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:20:55 GMT Jordan + Laura = Backyard Wedding https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2012/7/jordan-laura-backyard-wedding  This was one of the most precious home weddings I have ever done!  The groom’s Aunt and Uncle hosted the wedding from their home.  It was a lovely location for an intimate wedding! 

]]> (mandybonds.com) https://www.mandybonds.com/blog/2012/7/jordan-laura-backyard-wedding Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:20:00 GMT