Changes...Changes...Changes! & All for the better!

I thought it was time that I fill everyone in on Mikala Photography, there is a ton of change in the works and all for the better....tons of specials, new pricing, new product....oh & I have I mentioned a few key items like my studio is complete + I am doing Photography FULL TIME now!

Who knew that it would be less than 6 months after I got my first professional camera that this would happen, but I am beyond thankful.  This means that I am doing Photography full time but also a full time wife and mother, which is the perfect mix for me.  Many of you know that my husband had a pretty scary accident just two weeks ago today and that really got us thinking and praying and deciding what we should do as a family. Thank you for everyone who got on their knees and prayed for us, called or just thought of us, and for everyone who stepped up to help out with the kids - we are so thankful to you.  We decided this path to allow me to be available for my family but also for my clients and I could not be happier with our choice.  I have believed for a very long time that I am destined to do something great and make people happy in doing so & I feel beyond blessed that this is my gift to give back.

There is nothing sweeter than seeing a couple in love just gazing at each other, excited for their upcoming wedding, a new mother and the way she adores her brand new child, or the children that run free outside just giddy to be playing and not even noticing that I am capturing their every move, because to me....they are the boss that day.  I have truly found something that I find passion in and makes my heart so happy.  I love that every session I still learn something & hope that never changes.

Okay......now for all of you who follow Mikala Photography and are all of my clients, thank you.  Please spread the word that we are still doing the referral program, so for every referral that you send me you get a free 8x10 (no limit).  

I'm also looking for Class of 2012 Seniors to be on my Senior Ads.  So if you know of any, send them my way - Mikala Photography's facebook page & they just have to let me know they are a senior (or parent/friend) interested in a session, which will get them entered in to win a completely free session, free wallets/prints, etc & be the model Representative for their school, + every referral will earn them FREE wallets, prints, friend sessions, etc! Over a $500 Value!  I'm excited for my summer with all of the Senior Sessions and Weddings already booked.

Contact me directly to set up a session 319-269-2480, mikalawilsonphotography@gmail.com, or directly on my facebook page - Mikala Photography. 

Happy Wednesday - make it a great day!!!!

Volkens + Peters = Love.......Sneak Peek!

Here is an Engagement session that I had last Wednesday Afternoon, it was a Beautiful afternoon + this couple was fun which is always a total bonus!  I love all of the people I get to meet doing Photography!

Enjoy the sneak peek, there are plenty more coming!

A huge blog is on the way with a lot of updates, exciting news and Spring specials!  Watch for it!!!!!!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Sweet Penelope has arrived! Check out her gallery!

Sweet little Penelope Aster has arrived and what a lil doll she is + I just LOVE her name!  She was born on February 25th weighing a little over 8 lbs and a head full of black hair.  Before I even met her I knew I was gonna just love her little sweetness....& I did. 

She already has daddy wrapped around her tiny little fingers and her mommy just adores her.  One of my favorite pictures below captures just that of the 3 of them.  There is nothing more that I love than watching a family grow and am looking forward to seeing that happen with this family. 

Thank you for letting me capture a little part of that - this is a couple I def love working with and looking forward to our next session. 

I love the statement Justin made to me too as he was complimenting that I do a good job (thank you!!) after I said I truly enjoy doing Photography and it just makes me happy, I've heard it before but it was just nice to hear, he said - "If you find something you love to do, you won't work a day in your life" ....It's so true and music to my ears - I found that 'thing' I'm supposed to do with my life!!!!!   So for everyone who has trusted me and fully supported me with this path, thank you for allowing me to create a little piece of your story with a photo, I hope you're able to cherish them for the rest of your lives!!


Super huge thanks to my hubby for helping me set up the rest of my studio & all the help with my new desk, computer, chairs & all of the other stuff, especially your constant research - You rock & I appreciate you more than I can even express........ I love that you constantly encourage, believe and push me, you have allowed me to be an overall better person because of it!

Kayce & Justin's Maternity Session... Proofs are Ready...just in time for baby!

Kayce & Justin's proofs are ready and just in time for baby to be born.  Kayce goes in tonight to start the process to welcome their new little bundle!  I'm excited to know if baby is a boy or girl and the name- kudos to you guys for waiting for the suprise.  Here are a few more of my favs from the session, they turned out awesome, you guys were a pleasure to work with.

I am so excited to meet your little bundle next week at the newborn session!

Heres to a quick, fast & pain free (as can be) delivery, Kayce!  Everyone who's a reader, keep them in your thoughts and prayers tonight and tomorrow. Enjoy the gallery!



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I'm finally starting to feel better from my tonsillectomy and am back to taking appointments starting next week.  Book your Spring Session now!! 

Precious Parker - Proofs are Ready!

Precious Baby Parkers proofs are all done!!  He's just a little over 3 weeks now & I bet he's already grown and changed so much - that's exactly why Newborn pictures are so great to have done.....it's hard to remember when they were just this little!  Cant wait to see this lil punkin for his next session.  Enjoy!

Now taking Spring Sessions & still booking for Weddings and Engagement Sessions.  Follow my blog & make sure you like my facebook page - there are a lot of specials coming in the next few weeks + I'm looking for a few Seniors to do some sessions with - my first few bookings will get put in for several giveaways...including FREE Session, Free Packages, Prints, Albums, etc!!!! If you know Seniors, send them my way!  As always, great referral bonuses.

I'm looking forward to my session tomorrow morning in MC with The Kestens!!!

Weddings....New Assistant...Tons of New Props....+ So much more for 2011!!!!

Time flies.  I feel as if I'm going 100 miles a minute and am loving it, I am learning a lot, still trying to find that balance & just so very thankful for following that little spark inside of me that said it was time to pursue Photography.  It's definetly one of the better decisions I've made for my life. 

With that said.......it is Wedding Season!  Since last Tuesday I have had 9 inquiries for weddings, 7 booked & still getting requests.  I feel honored, beyond blessed & soooo excited to open up to an area that I saw a lot further off.   I have dabbled with it & the idea a little bit but nothing even close to what 2011 is going to bring!!  I quickly realized that I was going to need an Assistant for these weddings, there was no wondering about it & eventually getting someone - I needed to offer it to someone so that I could get them on board with me & see some of my ideas & what I wanted to offer for each session that I booked. 

There was one person who popped in my head immediately when I began thinking about it & I'm a prayer'...so I pray for the clarity on what my immediate thought is :)  I still felt clear about it after a few days & it just so happened that we were going to be with her & her husband last weekend on a couples getaway up to Minnesota, so I thought I would throw it out there & see what she thought.  She Accepted!  She said she thought it would be fun & she would enjoy doing it!  She is one of my bestest friends in the world, She knows me (really knows me), knows how I work, gives me ideas(& they always rock), can give constructive criticism & I know she does it for all of the right reasons, is EXTREMELY creative & I feel as if we just have a very special bond....I could go on about her for a long time - You're in suspense aren't you.......who is it? 

I am so excited to introduce to you My New Assistant........Miss ABBY MURRAY!  This is her with her husband Tim who is Realtor in Mason City & their little sweet cheeks baby girl, Gracie! 

It was so awesome, while our hubbies went Skiing at Wild Mountain on Saturday we went shopping, we hit a few antique shops and scored some cool props including an old wooden highchair, two very retro chairs/stools, a baby scale, a few hats & old necklaces & a pull along little wooden wagon.  We were on a roll!  It was so nice to share ideas + she put so many new ideas in my head, poses, props, etc.....Seriously, She Rocks!

Thank you Abby for being part of my new venture - I'm so excited to be able to hang out & work with you again.  You alone are going to help Mikala Photography in many ways!!! Thanks for being so fab in all areas, you are so well rounded.  I feel very grateful to have you as a friend & to be able to work alongside you is going to be great!  You make me a better person & I love you for that! Thanks for accepting....it's going to be Blast!

Josh & Brittney's Engagement Proofs are ready!

Josh & Brittney's Engagement Proofs are Ready.  Here are a few more of my favs!  I'm excited to watch them say 'I do' in Cali in May with the Hubs!  Enjoy & comment Away!

I have a lot more Galleries that will be done in the next few weeks, keep an eye out for them or become a follower of my blog & facebook!  This weekend though, I am off to Minnesota for a Couples weekend with some of our best friends, The Murrays...no kids, just us couples, it's gonna be so awesome! I am looking forward to it!  The guys are going skiing on Saturday & Miss Abby & I are doing whatever it is that we want..... maybe the Spa, Shopping, Movie, def dinner & girl talk - it's waaaay overdue!  Watch out Minnesota - The Fab Four will be in town!

Have a great week everyone!