An email from Bridgette...

"Nicole, words can not explain how much I LOVE my pictures, video and mini books!!!!!!! You did such an amazing job once again!!!! Thanks again Bridgette"

Bridgette is a Cincinnati/NKY client. When I received this email the only thing that came to my mind is that I'm so thankful for HER. Thankful she trusts me to do my 'thing' and gives me creative freedom to photograph her little boy, her only child. She brings to the table ideas and suggestions that are specific to Rudi. She knows him better than anyone. I see him once maybe twice a year. She brought his skateboard..she brought his bookbag one year..she even brought his pet turtle. Little things that are sweet. In 20 years, she won't have that same skateboard or bookbag and I know for sure not the turtle, but she'll have that picture, even if it's tucked away in an album. I love my job and I love my clients. Thanks Bridgette for such a nice email. It made my night.

Isabella & Eli...

You would have thought I've known these two for years! NOT shy at all! They laughed and giggled and it's so interesting how some sets of twins work. These two...really played off each other. It was almost as if since they had each other close by..they were fine with being themselves around me. I smile thinking about them now. What a hoot! Here's a sneak peek:

Jacob & Brady...

Jacob is such a great big brother. He has that quiet sweetness about him. And then there's Brady. Well, Brady's 1-year-old. And that means..if you are FAST enough to catch his smile, then you've got yourself a picture! :) I loved photographing them both. Although, I must admit, Jacob was much better at following directions. :) Here's a sneak peek:

Max & Grace

Max and Grace are just adorable! Such great personalities and you just want to squeeze the sweetness right out of them! And I love Joanna, their mom, she's like Martha Stewart but much nicer and not as bossy. She puts my creativity to shame. Here's a sneak peek:

Kayla & Tyler...

How super cute are these two?! We had a leaf fight at the end and it was so much fun. Really brought out their personalities! It's not easy to bring out a genuine smile of a 12-year-old boy? You know, because it's not cool to have your picture taken with your sister. :) Here's a sneak peek!

Mackenzie, Ainsley & Logan

I love these guys! Ainsley (their middle child) is friends (since 1st grade) with my little girl. I've known them for awhile now. I guess since we've moved to Georgia. Mackenzie is their oldest and in 6th grade. I like having Christine (their mom) as a friend for many reasons..but one of them is because I get to see what goes on with a 'tween.' I get to see all the texting and boyfriends and homework and testing and boyfriends. Can I bottle mine up and keep her at 8? I guess it's bittersweet to see them so independent. So the song I picked for their 'movie' is for Mackenzie. It's not mushy but it's still sweet and reminded me of her and all the 'growing up' she's doing! So here is their sneak peek:

Ohhhhh...Tenley...

My dear, dear Tenley. Such a sweet little face with one good set of lungs! Someday, dear Tenley, you'll love to have your picture taken. You will ask me, "Please, Ms. Nicole, please take my picture! I promise I will laugh and smile and have a great time with you!" Here's a sneak peek:

Brook & Wyatt...

Wyatt is brand-spankin' new...well, a few months old - but that's new to me. He had the deepest, prettiest brown eyes. Brook is his older sister and so well-mannered! They were fabulous to photograph and such a sweet family! Here's a sneak peek:

Amelia & Audrey...

I mean really??? How absolutely sugary sweet are these two?? Their little blonde bobs, their sassy blue eyes? I think you could have shrunk them down, packaged them up and sold them as American Girl Dolls. Loved every minute with them..they were so fun! Here's a sneak peek:

Grace, Sarah & Trey...

I absolutely love tight shots. Grace was a perfect subject! She let me get as close as I could with the lens I was using and she didn't miss a beat or blink an eye. Her little sister was just as sweet (and yet another stream-faller) and Trey had these perfect little blue eyes. What a sweet little family! Here's a sneak peek:

Elizabeth & Owen...

When you are one-year-old, you kind of do your own thing. Now, everyone around you can either follow or they can get left behind. No matter. Owen did his own thing. If we wanted to join him, that was fine..if not..that was fine too. Elizabeth did everything that was asked of her and she did it marvelously! I'm sorry she fell in the stream. Sorry Elizabeth. We had a few stream-fallers this weekend so please don't think you were the only one. I think it was worth it. :) Here's a sneak peek:

Rebekah & Lee

First off, you can't go wrong at Primrose Cottage. It's absolutely magical. I knew it was going to be a good night when I got there and Rebekah was putting on her WHBM hot pink snake skin heels. They were gorgeous and so was she! Shout out to her Mom who did the girls' hair - it was fabulous and better than most pro-stylists could have done. Couture-ish white chocolate shaved cupcakes for dessert and my absolute favorite DJ was there so that was my icing on top! Rebekah and Lee - best wishes to both of you as you MOVE to Hawaii and hop on this Rollercoaster I call life! Hang on tight! :) Here's a sneak peek:

Nicole & Chris...

My favorite part about Nicole is that she never got caught up in the hustle and bustle and do this and do that and hurry here and go there and have your picture taken now hurry and hide before guests arrive...she was always cool. She was always in her moment. She always had a simple shine about her. She hugged her Grandma when she saw her coming up the walkway. She got teary when she held a picture frame of her mother and her sister who passed away when Nicole was only 16 years old. Everything about her and Chris' wedding was meaningful and beautiful. She had jewerly made for her bridesmaids and found pewter boxes from antique stores to put them in. While everyone around her hustled and bustled she was quiet. It makes me smile thinking about Nicole and Chris now. What a perfect couple and what a perfect day they had.

Holden @ 7 months...

My sweet little Holden! He was so excited about grass! He had never sat on grass before and he loved it! What a beautiful baby. Here's a sneak peek:

Lauren & Piper...

Lauren & Piper's sneak peek! All I can say is watch their little video...they both melt my heart! :)

Bella, Max and Teddy...

Teddy is a golden-doodle...I think. Max and Bella are kids...I know that for sure. This family is so much fun too photograph and I enjoy every minute with them! Here's a sneak peek:

Charlotte..

Oh dear..lovely Charlotte! I shot Brittany & Brian's wedding..what 6 years ago? I think. And this past weekend they brought Charlotte from Cleveland (where they live now) for a photo shoot. She was absolutely perfect. Here is a sneak peek!

Lola and Dominic

Love, love, love these two! I've known Dominic since he was itty-bitty and luckily I'm fast enough to keep up with him while shooting! :) What a great family! Here is a sneak peek:

Tenley @ 4 months...

Tenley is such a great baby! She really just goes with the flow of things. Her eyes are as big as saucers and she takes everything in. So beautiful! Here is a sneak peek:

Elizabeth...

Oh my gosh - how gorgeous is Elizabeth?! Just CUTE as a button! I had so much fun photographing her! Thanks to Darcy for letting me roam free at her place! Here's a little sneak peek at Elizabeth. Allright...I'm not a huge Justin Bieber fan but this was a cute song that fit Elizabeth's personality. :) Here you go!