So this one time, I was on Dr Phil...
Okay quick back-story...back in my radio days I was part of an elaborate prank to get on the Dr. Phil show. Our morning show had worked with him on a project and he was a big jerk so we wanted to get him back. Myself and our stunt guy "Honkey" set up this story line and wrote into the show. They let us on, we pulled it off, Dr Phil found out, got pissed, they swore the show would never air again and we almost got sued by paramount.
I still have the whole episode on tape somewhere but I haven't watched it in years, but my friend Honkey posted the lead in tease on his myspace page and watching it again made me laugh.
So if your bored click on his page below, it will start playing automatically you have to scroll down to see it, enjoy :)
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=7322969&MyToken=a9fa3380-8101-49f8-bf7d-84b1b27653a2
Okay quick back-story...back in my radio days I was part of an elaborate prank to get on the Dr. Phil show. Our morning show had worked with him on a project and he was a big jerk so we wanted to get him back. Myself and our stunt guy "Honkey" set up this story line and wrote into the show. They let us on, we pulled it off, Dr Phil found out, got pissed, they swore the show would never air again and we almost got sued by paramount.
I still have the whole episode on tape somewhere but I haven't watched it in years, but my friend Honkey posted the lead in tease on his myspace page and watching it again made me laugh.
So if your bored click on his page below, it will start playing automatically you have to scroll down to see it, enjoy :)
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=7322969&MyToken=a9fa3380-8101-49f8-bf7d-84b1b27653a2
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2008 is completely closed
Ladies and Gentlemen, 2008 is completely closed out for bookings. Weddings, families, seniors, births, you name it, I'm booked.
God has blessed me so greatly, with a job I love and clients who return. It breaks my heart that there are many of you I won't have the opportunity to shoot this year.I have left a limited amount of spots available for engagement sessions for 2009 brides that I book throughout the year. I will also take a few names and put them on a waiting list, in case those engagement spots don't fill up.
Please feel free to contact me for referrals, as I have a lot of friends in town who do very similar work within the same price range. I would love to pass their name along to you.
Like any of us, with any job, there are days I am really proud of my work, and days I think I stink and should quit. I am thankful every single day for all of my awesome clients who allow me to do this for a living and I am humbled that many of you have booked me so far in advance.
Here's Jess! She does traffic on a bunch of radio stations around town (Z107, The Beat, The Bull, etc...) - She needed some new PR shots so here they are! Next time your in your car and you hear "I'm Jess with Total Traffic" you can put a face with the voice :) Isn't she cute!
Jess is so goofy and fun but she also totally rocked the "Soap Opera Stare" - check it out :)
And here's Frankie!!! His Senior pictures were so much fun here was hit list of props:
1. Cowboy Hat
2. Truck
3. Dog
4. Girlfriend
Jess is so goofy and fun but she also totally rocked the "Soap Opera Stare" - check it out :)And here's Frankie!!! His Senior pictures were so much fun here was hit list of props:1. Cowboy Hat
2. Truck
3. Dog
4. Girlfriend
Sometimes shooting Senior boys can be like pulling teeth, because they usually hate getting their photo taken and their moms are "making them do it" - but Frankie was ALOT of fun!
And the cold weather sent me into the City museum for Dan & Kayla's engagement shoot!
How's that for some flare?
I was excited that I remembered how to get to this funky mirror!
And the cold weather sent me into the City museum for Dan & Kayla's engagement shoot!How's that for some flare?I was excited that I remembered how to get to this funky mirror!
SHOT PARTY IS FULL! Thanks to all those who responded so quickly, I will take a few more names for the waiting list (in case of cancellations)
Congrats to Becky and John who were married in my hometown of Granite City IL! And a big thanks to Dorinda for shooting with me that day!
2 babies for ya! The first is baby Annabelle, she was the one born in that horrible blizzard at 1am :) Here she is meeting her momma...
I love these next 2 shots too.... here she is with her big sister....
...and her big brother :)
The whole gang happy at home!
And now baby Caroline! Here's mom and dad taking their first look at her!
Momma gets her first kiss.
Blubbering grandma's get their first look...
Big brothers checking her out, making sure she has all her fingers and toes.
The whole family!
Thank you all so much, sorry these were so late, I have more to catch up on the next day or two so check back soon!
Okay, onto the blogging...and I am way behind. The Big Bang is the coolest bar in St. Louis hands down! They hired me last year to do some shots of the performers and they hired me again this year as well, here's just a few of my favorite group shots.
Congrats to Becky and John who were married in my hometown of Granite City IL! And a big thanks to Dorinda for shooting with me that day! 2 babies for ya! The first is baby Annabelle, she was the one born in that horrible blizzard at 1am :) Here she is meeting her momma...
I love these next 2 shots too.... here she is with her big sister.... ...and her big brother :)The whole gang happy at home!And now baby Caroline! Here's mom and dad taking their first look at her!Momma gets her first kiss.Blubbering grandma's get their first look...Big brothers checking her out, making sure she has all her fingers and toes. The whole family!Thank you all so much, sorry these were so late, I have more to catch up on the next day or two so check back soon!
Fellow Photographers – YOU’RE INVITED!
If neighbors can have “block parties” photographers can have “shot parties”
I’m hosting a “shot-party” which is basically a term I made up for getting a bunch of photographers to get together and shooting for fun!!! After the shoot we will hit a local restaurant for some networking and socializing! Here are the details:
There will be 2 shoots going on. One is a fashion shoot, I’ve hired a local runway/ billboard model, she is a former Rams cheerleader and has been modeling professionally for 7 years. In addition, we will also be doing a very urban/punk-rock engagement session that I’m really excited about....think mo-hawks and tattoos :) I purposely set this up in the evening so we can work on sunset shots/night shots/fill flash etc...
If neighbors can have “block parties” photographers can have “shot parties”
I’m hosting a “shot-party” which is basically a term I made up for getting a bunch of photographers to get together and shooting for fun!!! After the shoot we will hit a local restaurant for some networking and socializing! Here are the details:
There will be 2 shoots going on. One is a fashion shoot, I’ve hired a local runway/ billboard model, she is a former Rams cheerleader and has been modeling professionally for 7 years. In addition, we will also be doing a very urban/punk-rock engagement session that I’m really excited about....think mo-hawks and tattoos :) I purposely set this up in the evening so we can work on sunset shots/night shots/fill flash etc...
The first 20 photographers to contact me at KellyManno@yahoo.com can have a spot. Then I will take 4 people on a waiting list in case of cancellations. We will split up, 10 photographers per model(s) and then switch after about 30 minutes.
There is no charge, however each photographer must provide the models with 10 finished images within 4 weeks of the shoot.
The date is Sunday April 13th at 6:00pm – exact location and more details will be made available for those who RSVP.
Again, this is open to all professional photographers in the STL area but it’s a first come first serve deal, once the spots are gone they are gone.
Please e-mail me your : Name, Studio Name, & Contact phone to reserve a spot!
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2008 is completely closed
Ladies and Gentlemen, 2008 is completely closed out for bookings. Weddings, families, seniors, births, you name it, I'm booked.
God has blessed me so greatly, with a job I love and clients who return. It breaks my heart that there are many of you I won't have the opportunity to shoot this year.I have left a limited amount of spots available for engagement sessions for 2009 brides that I book throughout the year. I will also take a few names and put them on a waiting list, in case those engagement spots don't fill up.
Please feel free to contact me for referrals, as I have a lot of friends in town who do very similar work within the same price range. I would love to pass their name along to you.
Like any of us, with any job, there are days I am really proud of my work, and days I think I stink and should quit. I am thankful every single day for all of my awesome clients who allow me to do this for a living and I am humbled that many of you have booked me so far in advance.
2008 is completely closed
Ladies and Gentlemen, 2008 is completely closed out for bookings. Weddings, families, seniors, births, you name it, I'm booked.
God has blessed me so greatly, with a job I love and clients who return. It breaks my heart that there are many of you I won't have the opportunity to shoot this year.I have left a limited amount of spots available for engagement sessions for 2009 brides that I book throughout the year. I will also take a few names and put them on a waiting list, in case those engagement spots don't fill up.
Please feel free to contact me for referrals, as I have a lot of friends in town who do very similar work within the same price range. I would love to pass their name along to you.
Like any of us, with any job, there are days I am really proud of my work, and days I think I stink and should quit. I am thankful every single day for all of my awesome clients who allow me to do this for a living and I am humbled that many of you have booked me so far in advance.
HERE THEY ARE!
I did a huge B-pic marathon a couple weekends ago with 8 girls! Here is a peek at them! Not only were the girls awesome, but I also had a dynamite style team to help me out! I want to thank Donna Harris and Amy Dennis for hair and make-up. They can both be hired through METRO if any photographers need them for a shoot, or brides need them for their wedding day they did and awesome job! I also want to thank my assistants that day Dorinda and Lisa!
CLICK HERE to check it out! make sure your speakers are on :)
Baby Carson
10/24/07 - 2/26/08
God speed little man....I ask for your prayers today, as I have spent the last week watching my friends bury their 4 month old baby boy. I ask for your prayers of comfort for his amazing family.
Where were you last Tuesday? I was stomping around my kitchen crabby, I was crabby because I was out of Diet Pepsi and I had to make it the whole day with 2 crazy kids without it....then my mom called to tell me the news.
Life is short, it is precious and it can change in an instant. Let's see if you can make it one day without complaining, in honor of his sweet life and his parents' grief. Because no matter what your problems are, they cannot compare.
On average, this blog gets between 100-150 hits per day. If you would like to show some support to this family you can make a donation to the scholarship fund that has been set in his name. Every little bit helps.
Checks can be made out to the "Carson Niepert Scholarship Fund" and sent to :
GC Steel Community Credit Union
3970 Maryville Road
Granite City IL 62040
So today, when you want to complain about something that means so little, just take a moment, a deep breath, and let this little boy's life touch yours. And when you lay your head on your pillow tonight to sleep with your family healthy and safe please say a prayer for his.
An excerpt from the song played at his funeral:
God speed little man...
Sweet dreams little man...
Oh my love...will fly to you each night on angels wings...
