End of Summer FUN | Naples, Florida Children’s Photographer

August 12, 2010

Well, the summer has flown by. I can’t believe that school will begin in a few short weeks! I realized that I hadn’t photographed my children all summer, since we have been in the pool most of the time, and I never seemed to have my camera with me! So, I treated the kids to a special shoot. We had so much fun, lots of laughs and lots of tons of silliness! I will certainly miss my boys when they start school, but I must say, I am also excited about how much time I will have to concentrate on my business and my clients! I will have increased hours, so that is lots more time for shooting!

Here they are…in all their silliness!!!

CJ was all too happy to dress up in his favorite super hero costume a.k.a. Captain Underpants. He really had fun with this one! The boots are the kicker for me! He loves these silly things.

And here is JT, in his best ‘Edward’ mode…(those of you who really know me, know that I have just a bit of a Twilight obsession). Though some have said that he looks more like Elvis with his hair this way…I’ll take either one! LOL He knows I love Edward so much that he really made an effort for me to get his image right! I think he did such a great job for me!!!

And one more of CJ, just because he is so darn cute. I am so happy for him that he will begin Pre-K this year! He is so excited to meet his teacher and find himself some new little friends!

Annie posted the following on August 13, 2010 at 7:44 am.

These are fantastic. What a fun session you must have had.

Brandi-lee posted the following on August 13, 2010 at 8:25 am.

Totaly cool shots!! They did an awesome job, I Love captain underpants outfit!!

Laura Morita-Yeun posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 5:41 pm.

Hahhaha! LOVE these! I have the feeling that CJ and my son would get along famously. Love the true emotions in all of these, and your black and whites are so rich and gorgeous. Lovity love love love.

Clarice posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 6:23 pm.

Oh I love the first set! These are all wonderful and such handsome boys!

Sylvia Borgo posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 11:08 pm.

I just squeezed my screen. Yup! These are THAT adorable! Your BWs are perfection!!!

Dezarae posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 11:21 pm.

WOW these are soooo fun!! The black and white ones with the cape ROCK!

Leiba posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 11:37 pm.

OMGosh, these are all so much fun! Cute boys!

Tori Piercy posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 2:28 pm.

OMGoodness! These are absolutely precious! What an adorable little man you have! You should enter one of those B&W ones for the cover contest! LOVE them!

Claire posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 7:23 pm.

These are so great Nicole. I love them all!!

Anelle posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 8:19 pm.

How totally and utterly cool is Captain Underpants?!! These are gorgeous!

Kara Layfield posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 8:53 pm.

These are just the sweetest!! LOVE these Nicole…seriously…you’ve got mad talent!

Anna posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 10:28 pm.

what fantastic shots!!!! Love them and the happy, carefree nature of the boys!!

Michelle G posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 10:52 pm.

These are so much fun! Love the light and the adorable boys.

desi posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 4:53 am.

oh well these are just fabulous!
what cute, cute little boys.

Carrie posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 6:16 am.

Love, love, love these Nicole! I can almost hear the giggles!

amy posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 7:20 am.

Love your captures. They look so much fun.. Makes me want to have a boy.. :O)

Julie Wagoner posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 10:19 am.

So in love with these, Nicole!! I think they may be my faves on your blog ever….and that is saying a lot with all the beautiful work you share!

Jamie Siever posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 10:49 am.

OMG. These are amazing and those BWs of CJ are CRAZY GREAT!!! LOVE THEM!

Marzena posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 12:09 pm.

Those are perfection. You really captured the spirit of a childhood! LOVE LOVE those conversions.

Rachel posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm.

Great moments!

Kathleen posted the following on August 17, 2010 at 9:57 pm.

Wow – so amazing. I love, love, love your black and whites.

Jana Kunz posted the following on August 18, 2010 at 9:50 pm.

OMG, these are too cute!! Love them. :)

Kristin posted the following on August 19, 2010 at 11:17 am.

Oh my goodness, fabulous! I love the Super Hero and Edward. Your photography is always stunning, these are no exception.

Emily Southerland Photography posted the following on August 19, 2010 at 8:21 pm.

PERFECT. Absolutely PERFECT. Can you promise me that one day my wiggly 2.5 year old will give me smiles and sass like that, instead of ignoring my every plea?? LOL!

JillianH posted the following on August 21, 2010 at 8:05 am.

These are pure awesomeness! Love them ALL!!

EmilyC posted the following on August 21, 2010 at 9:52 am.

Stunning! Two great personalities here!

Jen Gasper posted the following on August 22, 2010 at 10:53 am.

Nicole, these are simply the essence of childhood! I love everything about them! My boys are on a plane right now for a photo shoot! LOL! Such sweet kiddos!

amy posted the following on August 23, 2010 at 10:16 pm.

Just way to cute.. Love them all Just fantastic.

Fabiana Beatriz posted the following on August 24, 2010 at 10:25 pm.

This is the funnest set of photos that I have seen in a long long time. Excellent work!!!

Kelly Mack posted the following on August 25, 2010 at 7:46 am.

How fun! What cute kids.

Little Mr. Z. | Naples, Florida Newborn Photographer

August 11, 2010

I had been waiting for this little love for 9 months. The moment my next door neighbor told me she was pregnant (again), I started planning and gathering items to use for his newborn session. His sister’s newborn session lasted a few days and we achieved about 50-60 AMAZING shots!! I had planned to do the same for this little guy. Well, he had other plans for us. Once in a great while, I will photograph a newborn who does not like to be touched, moved, or ‘bothered’ with! Usually, this does not happen with the 4 day old babies (like this little angel), but rather the 12+ day newborn. They usually sleep so soundly, even with all the moving and positioning.

The conditions were perfect….the shooting area was about 80 degrees (Mom and photog were sweating bullets), I had two backdrops set up for easy transition between sets, Mom nursed til babe’s belly was full. We tried it all! More than once. Actually, we tried over 2 days. This little angel…well, he was not putting up with any of it. The moment he was in the right position and I pulled back to get the shot…he’d go peeps! Being the perfectionist that I am….of course I had to have the finger just so, well, the moment I moved the out of place finger…the whole arm (or arms, legs or whatever it was that I was trying to “fix”) would flail. Now, please believe me when I tell you, as most of you photographers know….newborn sessions are NOT easy. Some pose more of a challenge than others, and this one was my ultimate challenge for sure. I guess the hardest thing for me was that I had GRAND plans for this little munchkin! I had dreamed up a million amazing images in my head, and I was frustrated with myself for it all. In the end…I am thrilled with the final images…as is my neighbor/friend/go to person when I am out of breadcrumbs, ravioli, taco seasoning, mac & cheese, milk, coffee, etc. Thank you for that Lauren. I do appreciate it!!!

He did however, love being outside in the 90 degree weather. Not a peep out of him the entire time. Not even when our neighbor came over to see what was going on. His exact words…”Are you photographing a doll? That is not a real baby, is it?” Zachary moves…..”Oh, my…that is a real baby!!”
Not to mention the butterflies that were all over the bushes behind him…do you think they would have stayed for the picture? Not a chance. We waited and waited for one to land on him…but they did not want to cooperate. Plus, it was HOT and we didn’t want to stay outside for too long with him! But we were all thrilled with this shot!

Thank you Zachary for being such a cutie, and allowing me to get the images that we did get. The shots that we got are perfect in my book, and we love you so much! We waited a long time for you to come, and we are so happy that you are here! Hugs and kisses my little man! PS…..we must learn to get along…as this is not the last time that we are going to do this!!! You have years of putting up with me in your future!!! xoxo

Your husband posted the following on August 11, 2010 at 5:34 pm.

I am your biggest fan my love! I am so proud of you and the work that you do! These images are amazing! Even with all the issues you had during this session…you still ROCK!

Brandi-lee posted the following on August 11, 2010 at 7:52 pm.

Amazing work, that last shot is priceless!!
Oh and I have to say that your husband is so sweet, he’s just as gorgeous as your work!

admin posted the following on August 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm.

Thank you so much Brandi-lee!! He is quite the husband…I am very lucky, and I do know that!!! Thank you for your kind words!

admin posted the following on August 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm.

I love you right back babe!!

Jen Gasper posted the following on August 12, 2010 at 11:18 am.

Your attention to detail is the best! Your perfectionism is well worth all the trials of this shoot! They are gorgeous and creamy and wonderful! I love me some newborns!

admin posted the following on August 12, 2010 at 11:22 am.

Thank you Jen!!! Love me some newborns too!!! Hugs!

Laura Morita-Yeun posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 5:42 pm.

Oh. my. goodness. You’re killing me here. These are so cute! Love the colors of that last one. And your husband is so super cute. How sweet!

Sylvia Borgo posted the following on August 14, 2010 at 11:09 pm.

Nicole, these are so, so sweet. I love the variety!

Tori Piercy posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 2:29 pm.

Wow Nicole! These are just stunning! Gorgeous baby too!

Claire posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 7:24 pm.

He is so cute. Great job on these.

Anelle posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 8:17 pm.

Oh, wow! I would never have guessed that it was a difficult session looking at these! They are beautiful!

Michelle G posted the following on August 15, 2010 at 10:54 pm.

Oh so adorable! I love those cute toes. Lovely work.

desi posted the following on August 16, 2010 at 5:04 am.

gosh – isn’t he just perfection?

the photos are marvelous. well done

Kathleen posted the following on August 17, 2010 at 10:00 pm.

Gorgeous work! Just so polished and beautiful.

Jana Kunz posted the following on August 18, 2010 at 9:51 pm.

Umm, adorable!!!

shannon treadway posted the following on August 19, 2010 at 12:14 pm.

Nicole these are absolutely adorable! You are an amzing photographer! Beautiful work!

Still Here…Newborns and Babies | Naples, Florida Children’s Photographer

July 21, 2010

So while it may seem that I have not been busy over here, due to the lack of blog posts in the past month…it has turned out to be one crazy summer! Being my childrens’ sole source of entertainment, there has not been too much time for work… (not complaining…it has been a blast and very special to me!), but I have had time to squeeze in a few casting call sessions, amidst all the craziness! So far, it has been an amazing summer, filled with fun trips to the bowling alley, the pool, the library, the pool, friends houses, did I mention the pool? We really have spent quite a bit of time in the pool! Oh, and don’t forget the potty training! I am looking forward to my boys starting school at the end of August, allowing me much more time for more amazing sessions. Here is just a taste of what my summer has been about!

Absolutely one of the sweetest little angels I have ever photographed. Meet Baby Bridget! I just melt when I look at her beautiful soulful eyes! Just stunning!

Next is the first of my Summer Newborn Casting Call Sessions. This little munchkin is Baby Addison. We had a blast trying out some new props! She did just perfect for us…and I could have easily photographed her all day!

Next, I was honored to photograph Sweet Baby Sophia. She is the baby girl of a friend of mine, and I was just over the moon excited about this session! Sophia is just the sweetest little girl, and she has an amazing family, that I am happy to call my friends! Even with a wasp (those who know me, know that I am deathly afraid of bees and wasps) flying around us, I managed to get some beautiful shots that quickly became some of my new favorites! Thanks Mom D for taking care of the wasp, and for the most amazing chicken salad sandwich I have ever eaten! And thank you, M, for allowing me to be such a special part of Sophia’s life! Thank you for trusting in me to capture such a special time, and for all your support!




I will be back soon with another newborn session! Waiting for Baby Boy Z to be born, and I am REALLY looking forward to that session!!!!

Hope you are all enjoying your summer!!!

Kate Craft posted the following on July 22, 2010 at 5:39 pm.

These are amazing. Perfect lighting and conversions and could the babies be any cuter?

Julie Delgado posted the following on July 22, 2010 at 11:49 pm.

These are so awesome. Love them. Sweet babies and wonderful images.

Jen Gasper posted the following on July 23, 2010 at 10:27 am.

How do I love these? Let me count the ways! First of all, those expressions of the first baby just melt my heart! And love the eyes! I love your props and positioning of the newborns. And that sweet baby smile is so precious! Fantastic captures of their sweet new squishiness!

StephMay posted the following on July 23, 2010 at 3:38 pm.

These are so precious!

Brandi-lee posted the following on July 24, 2010 at 2:07 am.

These totaly melted me, absolute cuteness and perfection!!

desi posted the following on July 24, 2010 at 1:14 pm.

oh my goodness!
these are seriously fabulous.

wow

Kari Wright posted the following on July 24, 2010 at 10:01 pm.

Those are AMAZING Nicole! You really paid attention in class! I absolutely love all of the newborn ones – stunning!

Kathleen posted the following on July 25, 2010 at 8:38 am.

Oh my goodness! Your work is just so polished. Perfect lighting and posing.

Sylvia Borgo posted the following on July 25, 2010 at 4:16 pm.

GAH! I’m in heaven. So many cuties – and your images are just perfection!!!

Kara Layfield posted the following on July 25, 2010 at 8:11 pm.

Absolutely precious!! These babies are just the cutiest!! I love everything about these…the lighting…the props…the poses!!

Katherine posted the following on July 26, 2010 at 8:10 am.

These are all so beautiful and they just kept getting better and better! Wonderful job!

Marzena posted the following on July 26, 2010 at 8:44 am.

Love your lighting on those!! Sweet little babies. Look at all the hair the little boy has. Great images.

Liz posted the following on July 26, 2010 at 11:45 am.

I totally enjoyed looking at your work! These are amazing!

Julie Wagoner posted the following on July 26, 2010 at 2:10 pm.

Nicole, these are all stunning! Absolutely beautiful newborn and baby images!

desi posted the following on July 27, 2010 at 1:18 am.

oh man! these are superb!
seriously. i totally love them all.
especially the one with the little arm hanging over the side.

to. die. for.
♥

Jen Reif posted the following on July 28, 2010 at 1:12 pm.

These are so beautiful!!

Natalie posted the following on July 28, 2010 at 7:28 pm.

Baby Bridget is gorgeous, those eyes! wow! :) Beautiful newborn images too, wonderful.

Amy posted the following on July 29, 2010 at 6:24 am.

These are so beautiful.. The lighting and images are perfect.

Leiba posted the following on July 29, 2010 at 9:38 pm.

OMG what gorgeous babies! Love your posing and processing!

Kelly Mack posted the following on August 1, 2010 at 9:41 pm.

Oh WOW these are brilliant!

Jana Kunz posted the following on August 2, 2010 at 9:40 pm.

These are beautiful!

Dawn Kitley posted the following on August 3, 2010 at 6:14 pm.

These are beautiful, Nicole!! Wonderful job.

Fabiana Beatriz posted the following on August 3, 2010 at 7:53 pm.

Nicole, you have done it once again. Beautiful gallery!!!

Anya Coleman posted the following on August 4, 2010 at 3:19 pm.

So cute!Love it!

4 Month Old Andrew | Naples Florida Baby Photography

June 5, 2010

Drew is another baby planner, so I get to photograph this handsome little guy a lot!  Just look at those beautiful eyes! I absolutely fell in love with him (and his beautiful Mommy) at his newborn session!  I know that I will have a lot of fun photographing Drew over the year, and look forward to our 6 month session!  Big hugs to all of you!!

Brandi-lee posted the following on June 6, 2010 at 3:35 am.

Look at those gorgeous eyes! Great clarity Nicole, he’s a cutie!

Kristi Mangan posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 7:28 pm.

wow…. love the chub & love his bright eyes… you did a great job capturing them! gorgeous work!

this n that posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 8:21 pm.

These are beautiful- that boy has some gorgeous eyes!
-Shellie

lisa posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm.

Isn’t he adorable! Beautiful images!

Mollie Kendall posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 8:57 pm.

Gorgeous shots of a beautiful little baby :)

Kim Fordham posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 8:59 pm.

What a sweet little boy and such beautiful eyes. Great work!

Amy posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 10:23 pm.

Nicole Way to cute… Love those Eyes…

Alisa posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 11:41 pm.

What a cutie! I love his little rolls :) Beautiful images.

Elle posted the following on June 9, 2010 at 12:41 am.

Oh, I love his eyes!! Love them all!

Katherine posted the following on June 9, 2010 at 8:32 am.

What a cutie pie!! These are great!

Jen Stafford posted the following on June 9, 2010 at 9:20 am.

What a little sweetie! These are absolutely gorgeous, Nicole :)

Kathleen posted the following on June 9, 2010 at 12:24 pm.

What a cute little chunk! Gorgeous eyes too.

Stacie posted the following on June 9, 2010 at 12:33 pm.

What a sweet little one!

Lisa posted the following on June 13, 2010 at 2:56 pm.

Hey friendie! I love these – he is such a cutie patootie! :)

LisaS posted the following on June 15, 2010 at 10:38 am.

Wow, he is adorable and your clarity is beautiful. Nice work!

Jana Kunz posted the following on June 15, 2010 at 11:51 am.

OMG, what a sweetie! These are beautiful images. :)

Gail posted the following on June 17, 2010 at 9:57 am.

Such a cutie! AMAZING eyes – I love how you show them off in that last shot!

Kate Craft posted the following on June 24, 2010 at 9:10 pm.

Wow that is great clarity …love all the chubby goodness…and those eyes

ashley posted the following on June 26, 2010 at 3:31 pm.

Oh my heavens! I could eat him up! Beautiful images, Nicole. Really gorgeous!

amy posted the following on June 28, 2010 at 12:45 pm.

love all that baby chub!! he is so adorable!!

Kelly Mack posted the following on July 1, 2010 at 8:09 am.

WOW those eyes are amazing! Beautiful!

Brandi-lee posted the following on July 3, 2010 at 4:09 am.

Wow, he has the most amazing eyes, these are lovely.

Lina posted the following on July 5, 2010 at 6:47 pm.

Love it, Nicole, love it! The last one stops my heart – such an intense look, what is he thinking?

Kate Craft posted the following on July 14, 2010 at 10:03 pm.

look at those eyes! Great shots love the catch lights

Amy posted the following on July 20, 2010 at 10:14 pm.

What gorgeous eyes.. I love him.. Great capture…

Sylvia Borgo posted the following on July 25, 2010 at 4:17 pm.

I want to squeeze my screen. What a cutie-patootie! Exceptional work!

Caila….Turns 1! | Naples, Florida Child Photographer

June 5, 2010

I have been photographing Caila since she was born!  What an honor that has been!  She is so beautiful and happy! I fall in love with her and her amazing family more and more at each session!!!  This session was no exception!  For her 1st birthday we played a bit in some Tutus and cute flower headbands…then we moved onto her cake smash.  She was a little hesitant at first, with this big cake in front of her, but it didn’t take her long before she was covered with icing! It was so much fun to watch her enjoy sticking her fingers into that beautiful cake!!  Thanks for a great year Caila!!  I hope you have had as much fun as I had!!

April posted the following on June 9, 2010 at 2:19 am.

LOVE these!! The birthday/cake smash are adorable. The blue tutu is stunning. Canvas for sure!

Lisa posted the following on June 13, 2010 at 2:57 pm.

LOVE!! So beautiful!

Zoe Berkovic posted the following on June 13, 2010 at 9:39 pm.

What a cutie! Your light in these are perfect!

admin posted the following on June 14, 2010 at 8:10 pm.

Thank you Zoe!! Hugs!

Jane Eaton Hamilton posted the following on June 16, 2010 at 3:24 am.

Isn’t she just so sweet? What a little lovely.

Gail posted the following on June 17, 2010 at 9:57 am.

So precious and cute! Love the colors in these!!!

Lina posted the following on July 5, 2010 at 6:48 pm.

Nicole, those are superb! Happy birthday !

An Amazing Weekend Getaway! | Naples, Florida Photographer goes to NC!

June 4, 2010

I hope you all had an amazing Memorial Day weekend!  Summer is officially here!

This past weekend, I had an opportunity to get together with a group of amazing photographers in North Carolina.  I have to say that it is absolutely gorgeous up there, and I am green with envy of their gorgeous locations.  Big beautiful fields of wildflowers, tall green grass (the soft kind…very different from our super thick and hard grass here in S. Florida) (oh…I am not complaining…well maybe just a little…LOL)  Anyway, it was seriously the most fun I can remember having in quite a long time.  We shot a ton of models, learned a bunch, and just had an absolute blast!  Despite the drenching rain, heat, late nights, and lack of sleep…we all managed to have a really great time! I highly recommend to my photographer followers that you go to a photography get together once in a while!  It really helps in keeping your creative juices flowing and it is super fun to get out and shoot just for fun with a bunch of crazy girls who share your passion!!

My family came with me for the trip!  We have extended family near Charlotte, so it was great to spend some time with them as well!!  While I was away at my little retreat, my boys went tubing for the first time.  I do wish I would have seen that!!! They also went to a drive through zoo, which my husband managed to photograph with his cell phone….I will try to get that picture for you.  There was a huge bull who came to the window to be fed.  Huge horns and all!  I think my boys were a bit scared of that thing though! When I came back from my get together, I took JT to see the NASCAR race for the pole at the Charlotte Motor Speedway!  We sat right in front, so JT got the full effect of the super loud roar of the engines as they flew by us!!   There is seriously nothing better than seeing that huge smile on his face as his favorite drivers drove by us!!!

Well, here are some of the images of the models from my get together.  It was super funny to be on the street, feeling and looking very much like the paparazzi!!  Enjoy!

Shelby posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 7:12 pm.

These are gorgeous! So happy to have met you!

admin posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 7:15 pm.

Thank you Shelby…the feeling is mutual. You are so beautiful and so kind!!! Thanks for an amazing weekend!!

ashley posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 7:55 pm.

They all look GORGEOUS! Awesome job, lady! Love your senior in the street. So nice to have met you and I hope we will get a chance to get to know each other a little better the next go around:)

admin posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:22 pm.

Thank you Ashley! It was great to meet you too!!! I hope to be able to get together with everyone again next year. How does WPPI or a workshop sound? Hugs!!!

kellie posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:29 pm.

Oh wow!! You took some beautiful shots. I love the one of the senior guy in the road. I had so much fun meeting you girly:)

admin posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:33 pm.

Oh thank you Kellie…I knew that I’d love yah the moment I met you!! Thanks for all your amazing tips and tricks this weekend!! We will be getting together again, I promise! After Dark anyone? LOL Hugs girl!!!

Kari Wright posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:42 pm.

These are seriously gorgeous, wow girl!

Brandi-lee posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:48 pm.

WOW!!! These are stunning Nicole, I adore the lighting, poses, everything!!

Julie Wagoner posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:58 pm.

Nicole, it was wonderful to meet you and welcome you to my hometown. I LOVE what you’ve captured from our get together. Looking forward to another one soon…maybe we’ll check out that Florida grass next time. :)

Cynthia Fowler posted the following on June 5, 2010 at 1:41 pm.

Gorgeous! Love all of them.

admin posted the following on June 5, 2010 at 6:18 pm.

Thank you girls!! It really was so great to meet all of you! Looking forward to doing it again sometime!!!

Wende Trew posted the following on June 6, 2010 at 7:47 pm.

Wow!! Those are fabulous Nicole!! Love every single on of them!! I so wish I could have met you at the gtg. maybe next time around!

Amy posted the following on June 8, 2010 at 10:24 pm.

Nicole I had so much fun with you here.. These are all gorgeous.. I am so glad to have met you.. Can’t wait for next time.

Lisa posted the following on June 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm.

umm, color me jealous!! How wonderful and the images are fabulous of course!! Wish I could have been there!

lisa lucky posted the following on June 14, 2010 at 7:52 pm.

Nicole, those are all so beautiful! I just love your processing…it’s clean, but it has that “something” special, too. I really REALLY LOVE that one of my Aidan. Oh, and we are waving down the beach at you from Long Boat Key:)

admin posted the following on June 14, 2010 at 8:09 pm.

Oh, Lisa!!! It was such a pleasure getting to know you!! Aiden stole my heart, but I have already told you that a million times! Thank you for your kind words and enjoy your time at Long Boat Key!!!! xoxo

Dawn Kitley posted the following on June 14, 2010 at 11:35 pm.

Nicole, these are absolutely amazing. And so many of them! Great spaces, great models and GREAT work!!!

Jana Kunz posted the following on June 15, 2010 at 11:52 am.

Wow! these are all so stunning!! Amazing work Nicole. :)

Gail posted the following on June 17, 2010 at 9:58 am.

Seriously stunning work! Sounds like a fun trip!

Kate Craft posted the following on June 24, 2010 at 9:13 pm.

Great shots

Lina posted the following on July 5, 2010 at 6:49 pm.

Nicole! It was such a great time together! I already miss you. Your captures are so awesome, love them!

My CJ turns 3….

April 1, 2010

Once again, I am a terrible Blogger!!!  I have had a super busy few weeks….I’ll get into why in another post…but for now, here are my big boy’s 3 year birthday pictures! Enjoy!

misty posted the following on April 4, 2010 at 12:05 pm.

These are precious!

Jana Kunz posted the following on April 6, 2010 at 11:16 am.

He is sooo adorable!!

Pam posted the following on April 15, 2010 at 10:14 am.

He is just adorable…love the light!

Lisa posted the following on April 18, 2010 at 2:07 am.

awww, isn’t he just the cutest!! I hope you are doing well – these are great N!

Kari Wright posted the following on June 4, 2010 at 8:38 pm.

He is such a little doll, great shots!

Lisa posted the following on June 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm.

oh man he’s growing up!! He’s soooo cute!

admin posted the following on June 14, 2010 at 8:10 pm.

Too quickly Lisa!! Miss you, friend!!!

Gail posted the following on June 17, 2010 at 9:58 am.

Adorable! Can you believe he is really 3? Where does the time go?

Lina posted the following on July 5, 2010 at 6:50 pm.

It may not be true, but i think he looks just like his momma! Happy Birthday!

You are what you wear….a great read!!

February 15, 2010

You are what you wear.

A little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.

Before we get going – let’s be clear what you’re clothing does NOT need to be:

Brand New
I’m down with your favorite ripped jeans, retro band T’s, and worn converse shoes – as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style.
Fancy-Schmancy and Uber-Expensive
Unless it’s your thing (If it’s really your thing, then by all means baby, bring on the bling). If you’re not normally a dress-up kind of person, don’t feel like you have to be one for your session.
Matching
No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia headbands to the stripes in your socks. In fact, I beg of you, please, please don’t. If you’re heart is set on everyone in white button downs and khaki pants, I’m probably not your girl.
Stressful
No need to worry about each and every item, or fret about the suitability of each accessory. This is supposed to be fun. If you’re unsure – call me, and together, we’ll make sure you look fabulous. I promise.
I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:

Feels Good.
During your shoot you could be sitting in a pile on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your fiancé, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.

As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.

Bottom Line: Don’t choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you’re dressed up for Halloween, or that leave you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way. Trust me.

Looks Good.
This can be tricky, looking good is totally subjective – right? If you’re not a Carrie Bradshaw fashionista in real life, you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight-talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.

Sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography. If you’re really looking for extra help, I can put you in touch with some incredible folks who make people look good for a living.

Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love, love, love the end result – and I’m all about you love, love, loving the end result.

Makes Sense.
Here’s where we pull it all together. It’s not just enough that everyone look good and feel good – you’ve gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.

Glup. That seems like a lot, doesn’t it? (quick – revisit #4 in the top list, and remember, don’t stress).

Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we’ll have an in depth consultation to narrow down what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect location and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph. I’m with you every step of the way.

Bottom Line: It’s easier than it seems.Think twice about having Emma in a lace prom dress if you can’t get Tommy out of his spider man cape and favorite Star Wars pajama top. If we’re going to be running around in a park, you’ll likely not decide to wear your starched Sunday best. Hate the way stripes and plaids look together but Dad has his favorite stripped polo ready to go? Best steer mom away from her beloved family tartan. Easy-Peasy. [unless Mom is really attached to that tartan, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it).

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If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide between the yellow wrap dress with your red heels or your dark skinny jeans and purple belted shirt – I’ve got good news. You don’t have to decide. Bring lots of options. Heck – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car. When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results. Trust me.

Now take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Imagine how blow-everyone-away-fabulous-ready-for-America’s-Next-Top-Model you’re all going to look in those pictures….

Can you see it yet? I totally can. OMG, you look INCREDIBLE!

Thank you Jeanette LeBlanc for writing this incredible blog post!

Article used with permission.

Amazing Newborn | Naples Florida Newborn Photography

February 15, 2010

I am thrilled to introduce baby Andrew!! I must say that this beautiful baby was one of the calmest, most content newborns I have ever photographed. (or seen for that matter!) He was a complete joy, and I had such a great time trying out some new stuff with him! Thank you, baby boy, for being such an incredible little angel for me!!! Julie…you are a beautiful and very lucky Mommy!!! Thank you again for the opportunity to capture your little love!!! I look forward to watching him grow!!!

Jana Kunz posted the following on February 15, 2010 at 10:39 pm.

Wow, these are stunning!! I love your black and whites. :)

Kristi posted the following on February 16, 2010 at 10:58 pm.

Oh my goodness, that shot with the head in the hands and the little feet sticking out on the sides….to…die…for!!! Love it!!

this n that posted the following on February 16, 2010 at 11:13 pm.

These are beautiful- what a sweet baby!
-Shellie

Lisa Kryschuk posted the following on February 16, 2010 at 11:13 pm.

GORGEOUS work Nicole! Lovely!

Jodie posted the following on February 16, 2010 at 11:58 pm.

These are STUNNING! Bottom pic on the left is so flippen cute I’d like it on my wall!

Jodie

Amy posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 7:14 am.

Just stunning Love them. I just love that smile.

Laurie Simonds posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 7:16 am.

I love your Black and whites too! And what a sweet smile you captured!!!

Katherine posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 9:22 am.

Oh Nicole! These are fabulous!!!

Terra posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 9:27 am.

What a cutie pie! Love the smiling one,I’m sure mom is in love with these!

Jennifer posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 10:00 am.

Amazing indeed! Love them all!

Julie Wagoner posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 10:41 am.

These are gorgeous! Love the little smile and the shot of mom admiring her precious new baby!

Salina J posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 10:41 am.

Adorable. Love the black and white with his little face propped up!

jennifer adams posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 11:24 am.

awww these are so precious and sweet, beautiful work!

April posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 12:12 pm.

Absoluetely beautiful! The smile portrait is just too precious, but they are all gorgeous!

TaraMc posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 1:50 pm.

I LOVE these! So adorable. Excellent work!

Julie posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 4:43 pm.

Beautiful work!

Kimberly Marie posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 5:36 pm.

Stunning shots!! the last two are adorable! Great work :)

Sarah posted the following on February 17, 2010 at 10:40 pm.

These are stunning! I love love love the little bubbles on his lips.

heavenesque posted the following on February 18, 2010 at 2:59 pm.

Oh my!! That smiling one just melts my heart:) Adorable!!

mandy posted the following on February 22, 2010 at 8:54 am.

WOW…your black and whites are BRILLIANT! Holy moly. I love the one with the babe on mom’s shoulder but they are ALL gorgeous.

Lina posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 12:41 pm.

What a cutie pie! But what can you expect when the mom is drop dead gorgeous! Super nice shots :)

admin posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 11:47 pm.

Thank you all, very much! The love is truly appreciated! Mom is gorgeous, and I am so thrilled that I get to spend the next year photographing them both!!! I love my job!!

Julie posted the following on April 20, 2010 at 8:08 pm.

This is my boy! It is so awesome to have these pictures of my baby. Thank you Nicole for your talent and artistry. Your work is AMAZING. It is an honor to work with you!

Happy Valentine’s Day!! | Naples Florida Photographer

February 14, 2010

I wanted to share my boys’ Valentine’s Day card. It is always so difficult to shoot my own children, as most photographers know!! This day was no less stressful than usual, but I was very happy with the outcome! Here are my special little valentines!

Lina posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 12:42 pm.

They are so funny! And cute! And seem like great kids!

admin posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 11:45 pm.

Thank you Lina!!! They are funny for sure…seems they never stop laughing!! Hugs to you!

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