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  • Welcome to my blog!

    Mimika Cooney, international award winning photographic artist & author based in Charlotte, NC. Visit her website. A specialist in artistic heartfelt memories of maternity, newborns, babies & children. ''I just love to capture the essence of a subject's personality while adding a sense of beauty & nostalgia. I just LOVE babies so much I had my 3rd baby in June 2010. As an artist, I offer my clients practical & artistic advice in helping design your baby nursery & home wall decor using wall art collections & complementing design elements.'' Mimika's published book ''Boutique Baby Photography'' (Amherst Media) is available now. See her work in a PBS TV documentary ''Newborn Birth Injuries: The Untold Story''

Book Grand Giveaway Winner announced!

The results are in for my “Boutique Baby Photography” book by Mimika Cooney.. We’ve picked a number and the winner is….


Congrats to Tessa Thompson you’re our GRAND GIVEAWAY winner!

Tessa wins fantastic prizes from these AWESOME vendors…

Simply Color Lab / Simply Canvas https://www.facebook.com/SimplyColorLab
Artsy Couture http://www.facebook.com/artsycouture
Triple Scoop Music http://www.facebook.com/triplescoopmusic
Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops https://www.facebook.com/PhotoPropFloorsandBackdrops
Galpin Studios http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galpin-Studios/86686128165
Beautiful Photo Props http://www.facebook.com/BeautifulPhotoProps
Charitable Marketing for Photographers http://www.facebook.com/MarketingForPhotographers
Robins Nest Boutique http://www.facebook.com/robinsnestboutique
Splash of Color by Moonlight Props https://www.facebook.com/splashofcolorbymoonlight2011
Photo Lyrical Photography http://www.facebook.com/photolyrical

HUGE THANKS to everyone for taking part. Look out for our BIG announcement in January super exciting news…..
Have a Blessed Christmas!

Grand Giveaway “Boutique Baby Photography” Book by Mimika Cooney

In celebration of the release of my published book “Boutique Baby Photography” I’m running a giveaway! Fill your stocking full with goodies from my favorite suppliers for all things boutique, baby and photography. It’s open to anyone (moms, photographers & enthusiasts).

Our giveaway will run for TWO WEEKS starting on Friday December 2nd at noon and will end on Friday December 16th at 11:59 EST. There will be ONE OVERALL WINNER so it’s winner takes all! Winner will be announced no later then Sunday December 18th.

The 411 OF HOW TO ENTER…

(1) Make sure you visit each of the vendors Facebook pages and click “Like”.
(2) Make a comment telling them ”Sent by Boutique Baby Photography book by Mimika Cooney @boutiquebabybook” (make sure you use the @ sign before our own page). Each link is clickable to each of the vendor’s Facebook pages so it will be easy to visit and take part. Please take your time when liking and sharing love on the vendor’s pages because if you work too fast Facebook may block you thinking your spam. Do a bit here then wait a minute and go back. Make sure you like OUR page www.facebook.com/boutiquebabybook so that you can claim your prize if you are the winner (we will be checking you are a fan and have followed the steps).
(3) Once you’ve shared the love on ALL of the vendor’s Facebook pages, please return HERE and make a comment on THIS BLOG ENTRY telling me you entered & followed the steps (comments left elsewhere but THIS blog post will not count).

CHANCE FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES…

(A) Spread the love – share, repost, blog and tweet about this giveaway. Return to THIS blog post telling me where you shared the giveaway link to your comment/post. Each re-share counts as an extra entry, you MUST include the link for it to count. You’re welcome to enter once a day for every place you share, however you MUST make a new post for EACH entry or we’ll only count one.
(B) Follow my blog for another entry and leave a comment telling me you’re a follower yay! If your follower entry is picked then it will be verified that you are a follower.
(C) Copy and paste this giveaway link on your Facebook wall making sure to use the ”@” before “BoutiqueBabyBook” so we can verify it to count as an entry.

The ONE OVERALL WINNER will be chosen using Random.org and will be posted on this blog entry by DECEMBER 18th at noon EST. I will be emailing the vendors the name of the winner and it’s the winner’s responsibility to contact the vendors to claim their prizes so make sure you check back at THIS BLOG entry to see if you’re our big winner. If I am not contacted by the winner within 48 hours of posting then I reserve the right to pick a new winner. GOOD LUCK & happy sharing!

Mimika Cooney – Signed author’s copy of Mimika Cooney’s book “Boutique Baby Photography” {Value $34.95}
http://www.facebook.com/boutiquebabybook


PLUS a 30 Minute Telephone MENTOR session (for photographers) {value $150} OR
a 30 minute studio PHOTO session in Mimika’s Charlotte NC studio (for moms and their families and enthusiasts)
{value $100}
http://www.facebook.com/photolyrical


Artsy Couture – Set of 3 Cube Decor (value $70)
http://www.facebook.com/artsycouture


Photo Prop Floors & Backdrops = Wood Floor #57 52″x7ft {value $70}
https://www.facebook.com/PhotoPropFloorsandBackdrops


Simply Color Lab – $150 in Simply Cash*
{$150 in Simply Cash will be added to the winner’s account with Simply Color Lab and can be used as needed to purchase product.
*Simply Cash can only be used on regularly priced orders. Not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Simply Cash cannot be used for Shipping Costs and you must redeem your Simply Cash by March 30, 2012. This offer is only valid to the winner of the Boutique Baby Book Giveaway.}

https://www.facebook.com/SimplyColorLab




Galpin Studios – Set of 3 prop suitcases & holiday headband {value $70}
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galpin-Studios/86686128165


Robin’s Nest Boutique – $50 gift certificate towards products in the shop
http://www.facebook.com/robinsnestboutique


Splash of Color by Moonlight Props- $30 gift certificate
https://www.facebook.com/splashofcolorbymoonlight2011


Beautiful Photo Props – $50 Gift certificate
http://www.facebook.com/BeautifulPhotoProps

Marketing For Photographers – $40 gift certificate toward newborn posing bowl
www.facebook.com/marketingforphotographers
Subscribe at www.marketingandprops.com/subscribe


Triple Scoop Music – $300 Music Gift certificate toward song downloads
Triple Scoop Music is the amazing music licensing service LOVED by the world’s top creative professionals. Mimika loves to use Triple Scoop Music’s hand-picked songs and soundtracks for her photo projects. One lucky winner will receive a special $300 music licensing credit (5 songs + lifetime license!) TSM makes it easy to grow your business with world-class music for your slideshows, videos and your website. Their innovative licenses also include music use on Facebook and YouTube. Visit www.TripleScoopMusic.com and hear why photo and video professionals rely on TSM for music that adds emotion and depth to any creative project.
http://www.facebook.com/triplescoopmusic

GOOD LUCK!!!

Disclaimer: this giveaway is not affiliated or endorsed by Facebook.

Talking to 5th graders about my book

It was so sweet to be invited by my son’s 5th Grade teacher to come and visit the class to talk about my book. I love sharing and talking and having an eager audience of 10 year olds was fun! Of course the “oohs n aahs” were from the girls and the ”Yuck” from the boys when they saw naked baby bums LOL! I had my mom taking photos for me while I did my little talk and she was so proud bless. I’m so tickled that they were inspired to put more effect into their own writing and double check their work (go Mrs. Roach yay). I taught them the “yes yes” approach of identifying with ones audience, and the feedback since then has been great because it stuck!

The highlight of the event were the sweetest letters of thanks I got back from the class. You gotta love the “words of inspiration”…. So sweet… My son’s letter takes the cake!

Cookies & Photos with Santa Event 12/3/11

Join us on Saturday December 3rd 2011 at Belly Elan Maternity Store as we enjoy cookies and FREE photos with Santa. Drop in for a hello and a smile while doing your holiday shopping. I will be providing a free photo service of your darlings with Santa to be made available online.

When: Saturday 12/3/2011
Time: 10am until 1pm
Where: Belly Elan Maternity Store, Blakeney Shopping Center, 9816-D Rea Road, Charlotte NC 28227.

Photo Jewelry Great for Gifts!

Give gifts with a personal touch, stunning jewelry adorned with your very own photos. A favorite for hanging on the tree to show how your darlings have grown in the past year, a great for Grandma gifts too! All of our pieces, with the exception of the keychains & the holiday ornaments, are made from solid sterling silver. Our keychains & ornaments are made of fine German silver, which tarnishes at a slower rate and is harder than silver so it holds up to abuse of being thrown around with keys or falling off a Christmas tree.

Sterling Silver Catalog

Fashion Catalog

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Buy TWO Holiday Ornaments for $99

Holiday Ordering Deadline December 9th 2011

Email mc@photolyrical.com for a detailed price list.