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New favorite show on HBO: How To Make It In America. Like the music to, it’s a  different mix. Check it out, plus they have some free downloads too. Here’s a few songs that I added to my playlist.

•    Cam’Ron – “Oh Boy”
•    Cobra Starship  – “Good Girls Go Bad”
•    Digable Planets – “Pacifics”
•    John Boyd – “DomK”
•    Erik Hachikian – “Beach Ball”
•    Cam’Ron – “Down and Out”
•    Stereo MC’s – “Two Horse Town”
•    Hercules & Love Affair – “You Belong”
•    Rich Skillz – “Cuz The 80’s Made Me”
•    Ceu – “Comadi”
•    The Rolling Stones – “Heaven”
•    Dinji Brown – “Movin”
•    Nancy Wilson – “Ode To Billie Joe”
•    Brass Construction – “Movin”
•    War “Me and Baby Brother”
•    Blackalicious “My Pen and Pad”
•    Eric B and Pakim “Don’t Sweat the Technique”
•    Tribe called quest”Can I quick it”
•    Richard Hell & the Voidoids”Black Generation”

All over the Twin Cities there are people who don’t know about Nardi’s studio. That’s where you come in. Nardi Photography is looking for a few cool people like you to help us spread the word and crush McSeniorPortraits.

Sign up and receive the inside scoop, discounts, exclusive offers, special access and free stuff.

There’s no cost to join.

Models wanted for fun, fashion inspired session.

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We’re looking for unique high school seniors with great style. You’ll get a free session, and be featured on our Facebook Page, website, mall display, blog and our advertising campaign, “Your Year Your Life.” It’s a great way to earn discounts on your senior portraits and help us showcase the latest styles and backgrounds for our studio.

You don’t have to be a perfect model size or look like a model. Our decision is based on personality, activities and eagerness to be in the program. We are looking for models that truly appreciate the Nardi quality and portrait experience.

Benefits for Senior Models

1. One hour modeling session taken before April 2010. Bring 3 -4 fun, funky and fashionable outfits.
2. You are required to purchase an Elite, Experience or Free Spirit session at 50% off. This session must be done before July 15th, and your order must be placed by September 30th, 2010.
3. You’ll receive personalized gift cards with your images to pass out to your friends.
4. Website, Facebook, blog, Twitter, Mall Display and out studio magazine are some of the places you will appear.
5. You’ll receive 5 free facebook images and a video of your model session
6. For every gift card redeemed from your friends, you’ll receive $50 off your final order and your friend will receive $50 toward their session fee.
7. A chance to win a spot in a national model fashion show for senior portraits

Requirements

• You must be a Class of 2011 full time student
• Have your senior portraits done exclusively by Nardi Photography
• Be involved in your school and community
• You will need your parents permission
• Payment for your summer senior session is required when you schedule your model session

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In the high school senior portrait market it’s all about providing an incredible experience that sets you apart, as well as offering differentiated services and products. Getting your message to stand out in an over-saturated market can be a challenge. Find out more about the Senior Campaign and Playbook here.

Go to yournextrecord.com set up a profile and vote. These guys are awesome – go vote!

Looking for your best portrait ever? With so many choices and options, it can be difficult to know which session is best for you. This is where Nardi comes in. Make a personal appointment for a session consultation, or tell us more about you here, and we’ll get back to you with some suggestions.  A session that fits you just right, with all the variety and uniqueness  your looking for. Call us today.

1. Amanda Blank – “Might Like You Better”
2. Amazing Baby – “Headdress”
3. Andrew Bird – “Fitz and the Dizzyspells”
4. Animal Collective – “Brother Sport”
5. The Boxer Rebellion – “Evacuate”
6. Cass McCombs – “Dreams Come True”

more songs download here

Just got back from the SPA Event in San Diego. It’s an annual thing where senior portrait photographers get together, share ideas and techniques, photograph high school senior models from around the country and learn about upcoming style trends.

The fashion show was awesome – some really cool things coming this year. Check out a couple of the videos from the event. The fashion show one is a bit longer, but worth watching. The other video is behind the scenes footage and images from a model shoot.

SPA Fashion Show from Nancy Nardi on Vimeo.

High School Senior Model Fashion Show in San Diego at the SPA Event.

The band has a name: Black Velvet Deluxe. I just had a chance to check out some songs from their upcoming album and they are awesome!  One of their songs was chosen for a Honda promo video. Listen to them here. Check out the video below with interviews from the band.

Nate picked me from my hotel at 9 am. He was going to pick up his amp in the Valley and he was going to give me a mini tour on they way. We drove through Laurel Canyon and he pointed out a few cool places, then on the way back he took me to Amoeba Records – the largest independent record store. The collection of Vinyl there was incredible!

We had to get back, because the guys had an interview scheduled for noon, then a shoot at two. The interview had to be rescheduled though, because the guys were two hours late. Apparently they had stayed out to late the night before!

They showed up around two, well rested and after a couple hours of shooting, everyone headed over to the studio to get ready for the show.

The show was spectacular! Once they got on stage everything just seemed to gel. You can really tell they love playing live. The guys did two sets and the second one especially rocked. The videographer and I had complete run of the stage, we could go wherever to get the shots we needed. The band didn’t even miss a beat when one of accidently pulled a cable out. Thankfully someone jumped in quick and got it going so no one even noticed.

Afterward the band invited everyone back to a private rooftop pool after party in West Hollywood. There was plenty of grilled steak and chicken, and plenty of whiskey and beer. I had an early flight in the morning and left around 2 am, and the party was still going strong.

What an incredible three days! I loved getting to hang out with the guys and get to know them. It was such a great experience and a dream session. Right now the guys are in the studio recording.

I’m really excited for them, and can’t wait to see them live again!

If you haven’t already checked them out, go visit the Rock Band Project.

About the band

Day 1

Day 2