Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

Ever since I can remember, I remember my mother taking us to church every Sunday for mass, Saturday for Church school, Wednesday for bible study. My mother kept us busy. I won't lie, there were times I wanted to sleep in and just tell my mom, "Mom, I am a child of God, I am sure he won't mind if I miss one day" LOL. My mother taught us the true meaning of Christmas, the celebration of our savior Jesus Christ. We were a poor but oh so very happy family. We were a family of 10, (6 girls and 2 boys, and my parents) all living in a 2 bedroom house. I have such wonderful memories of those days. I thank my Mother today for the woman I am today. I thank her for showing me that Christmas Day wasn't about the gifts or the food (even though it was super delicious) but it was about Christ. I remember doing what we call a "POSADA". The posadas re-enact Mary and Joseph's cold and difficult journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of shelter. Children dress up as Mary, Joseph, shepards and angels. One main Angel leads the procession as we go from house to house in our neighborhood singing. So many fun posadas that every time I go home, we still do for the kids.

So today I ask, what wonderful Holiday childhood memories do you have ? I know we live in America where everyone is different and unique. For today's giveaway, I will be giving away a Free Sitting Fee for any type of session. You would only need to pay for your order. :) Remember, winners are chosen using random.org, but it is still nice to read through everyone's comments. :)



A PHOTO OF MY PARENTS WITH MY CHILDREN LAST YEAR IN NOV 2010.

Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway...

Being a military wife and traveling for almost 12 years has really made me meet and interact with people from all walks of life. I am truly blessed to have made some lifelong friends along this journey. So many people to be thankful for. True friendships who will be in my heart till the day I die.

Today's giveaway, I would like to hear about what friendship means to you, and how it has helped you. Today's prize will be a free web formatted images (photos to share online with my logo) on disc with all of your edited images for either past or future clients.

DOn't forget to leave your email and name. Thank you.

Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography 12 Days of Christmas

My apologies for not posting before. IN between recitals and Christmas shopping as well as other stuff I've been very busy. To make up for it, today's giveaway will include Free Sitting fee. All you will need to pay is your order. This applies to any session. :)

COmment below on what it is that has you busy this holidays and why you are not complaining but just loving it!

MAKE sure to leave EMAIL and name.

Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography 12 Days of Christmas Day Three

We all go through many hardships. Some we can make some sort of change to make them better and others are just totally out of our control. This year while I went home to Texas for the summer, Minot, ND and surrounding areas went through some devastating hardships-enduring a flood. Many people lost their homes and everything they have ever worked for. Driving back into town had me heartbroken. Looking at so many destroyed homes, closed restaurants, zoo, and so on. Now the flood is finally done and over with but what is left is the aftermath many of these peoples are left to deal with. However, to see how strong some of these people are, it's just amazing!

Today, the prize for the giveaway is ONLY for FLOOD victims. If you were affected in any way by it, either relocating to a completely new home or are now renovating and rebuilding your prior home. Please comment below telling us how the flood affected you, but yet what you are thankful for. :) For this particular day, I will NOT have the online random service choose the winner. I will have a guest judge from out of the state of North Dakota choose a winner. The prize for today will be a Free Family/Boudoir/Glamour Shoot, with 10 edited images on a disc with copyright release. You will also receive 10% off any additional products should you wish to order. For all other entries that do not win, if you wish to book with me, there will be 15% off your total print order. Happy Holidays everyone and remember... You are Blessed!!!!
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12 Days of Christmas with Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography Day 2

Congrats to yesterday's winner: LEAH!!!! You are the winner of a free 11x14 lustre print.

There has been a a criticism of Christmas celebrations are becoming highly materialistic in nature and the true meaning of Christmas is lost. There is only exchange of gift rather the warmth of compassion, sending of cards perfunctorily rather than out of love, hosting Christmas parties instead of reaching out the hands of help to the unprivileged ones. I've heard and read of a few stories that speak of angels. One of the story is about a mother of six who had been a state of misery and poverty and has to go through much difficulties to earn the livelihood. Christmas was just round the corner and the mother had almost no money to buy gifts for the children. She managed to arrange some old toys which she painted and decided to give the children as Christmas gifts. Miraculously on the night of Christmas Eve, while returning home from her work, she found her car loaded with Christmas presents, food and clothes for her family! Indeed, there are angels beside us who take care of us but we don't see them all the time.

For today's giveaway entry, please comment who do you consider your angel to be. :) Again, please leave your name and email, should you win. Today's (Dec. 14th) prize will be a free 11x14 collage on a disc with copyright release. :)Again, this is for past and future clients. <3

12 Days Of Christmas with Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography

Christmas is almost here!! Definitely my favorite time of year. Hearing Holiday music in almost every restaurant and store I go to just reminds me the holidays are only a few weeks away. Everyone is running around, checking off their shopping lists, baking cookies, sending out Christmas cards and a myriad of other jolly activities. I LOVE IT!!!

So in the spirit of the holidays I've decided to do 12 days of Christmas Giveaways. Every day will be something different. :D Some days will be for past clients, other days will be for future clients. Prizes vary: HIgh res cd, free prints, big discounts, free shoots and so on and so forth. YOu must comment after each post, every day to enter to win. Leave a comment telling us what you are thankful this holidays. It doesn't have to be long. Winners will be chosen by a random online service, but I just love to read what everyone is grateful for. Please leave your name and an email where I can contact you should you be the one to win.

Today's (Dec. 13) first prize will start of with a free 11x14 lustre print. It can be for past clients or future clients. :)

{Fun in the Snow} Minot, ND Photographer: Nelly Hernandez Photography

Yayyyy!!! The snow is finally here in Minot, North Dakota!!! Yes, it will be a long winter, but I love snow!!! Ever had to do something in -3 degrees weather? Well this family and I had our shoot scheduled. First I thought, my hands are going to freeze, lol. However, after looking through all of this session's photos it was all worth it!