Anik Designs...

Anik Kueller from Anik Designs is my new best floral friend. I can't WAIT to work with her next weekend at Callaway Gardens. We have Christine & Richard's wedding there and I know it's going to be just stunning! We collaborated on a project together this past weekend and here are some shots of her bouquet/work. You can check out more of her work at www.anikdesigns.com.

Sweet Little Sara...

Sara is just a sweet little 1st grade teacher. She is really such a great person to be around. I look at these pictures and think, 'This sassy kitten isn't Sara!' But she sure can put on her 'model' face! Do you believe she deals with 6 and 7-year-olds every day? I should have taken a 'before' picture of her.
Here's a few for now...

The Red Sox..

Just adorable!

Windyoak Lane...

I did enjoy the bit of snow yesterday but I'm truly, really, a beach bum. I was looking through old images to pull up some nature shots ( and I'm by no means a nature photographer) and I found our little blow-up pool pictures from our old house. This really made me miss Windyoak Lane. You would have thought we had a spa resort in our driveway. It didn't matter we were all too lazy to take the kids to the clubhouse pool in the subdivision that was much bigger. They loved this little pool and the easy access to the freezer and the popsicles. It's so funny how things can change so fast.

This is a pic of Isabelle and her daddy:

It snowed!

And it was just beautiful...

Party of Nine (and a half) continued.

Some more from our session today...

Party of Nine (and a half).

I headed out today for a family session...I love it when I can photograph the GREAT-grandparents with their GREAT-grandchildren. It's such a meaningful moment. My grandma lives in California and I'd LOVE to photograph her with my children. For now, I'll just have to wait. But when I get these opportunities like today...it makes me miss her even more. I have so many favorite shots from today..here is one of GREAT-grandpa waiting for everyone to get ready. I'd love to know what he's thinking in this shot...what memories he has from the 87 years he's been here. What great stories he could share with me over a beer. He was so much fun and I really enjoyed talking with him. On top of it all..he had a GREAT pair of cowboy boots! So here's his shot:

New Spots..

I'm always on the look-out for new spots I want to shoot at. So I grabbed the girls and we headed to check out some of them. Some of the spots worked..some of them didn't. Either way, we had a great time! CLICK HERE for a sneak peak of our shoot today.

Apartment Fire!

I shot Jen and Bernardo's wedding last October. The interior walls of their complex were perfect for doing portraits of Jen. Their apartment was covered with images I shot of them at their engagement session and pictures of her niece I took. Most of their stuff is now gone...here is what Jen wrote to me in an email:

"Hey Nicole! I was just curious if you had sent our cd of our pics yet? It's
cool if you haven't yet cause there was a fire in our apartment building
Sunday morning and we are being moved apartments. At this point we have lost practically everything due to someone else's negligance. The fire started
down the hall from us. We were able to go back into the apt for a
minute and the first thing I handed the fireman was my album! I told him
that was important to me! If you haven't sent it I will get back to
you on our new address.
Have a good one!
Jen"

Click HERE for the story from the news - Jen was actually interviewed!!

I'm thinking HOLY COW!(but not cow)she went back for her wedding album! Here is a picture (photo credit goes to WCPO) of the fire:

and here are some pics of her apartment before it went up in flames...





I'm just glad they made it out safely. Thank you, Thank you GOD for getting them out! Wedding albums can be reprinted...people cannot.

Tank Engines....

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's almost V-Day!

Bakerella!

Tee!! Hee!! I get a little giddy when I find fabulous websites...but I didn't find this one. One of my brides (thanks Christine!) sent this to me...because she knows I have a secret thing for cupcakes. Really..that and tulle. Do you need anything more in life? Check out Bakerella by clicking HERE!

Photo courtesy of Bakerella's blog.

Inky Pink...

LOVE this site! click HERE to check them out!

Birdcage Veils..

Some test shots..had to use my favorite little guinea pig. Don't let her 'serious' demeanor fool you..she loves every minute of it! I plan shooting with 'real' models in the Spring. Not completely happy with the results just yet. Still need to work on lighting and this isn't the background I want to use. It's a wrinkley mess but it was easy to grab and put up quickly! We did this in about 10 minutes.

Another album find...

This is one that Jenn & Scott picked to go in their wedding album. Love it!

Buckeye Fans...

I'm putting together Jen & Bernardo's wedding album and this is one of the images she picked from her reception..forgot how much fun this one was!!!