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Welcome and thanks for stopping by! This is where you'll be able to see my favorite images from weddings, engagement sessions, portrait sessions, and from my personal adventures. Feel free to leave me a comment or two, shoot me an email using the link above if you have any questions, or just look around. Best wishes,

Nicole

Lori & Dan – Wedding: Genitti’s Hole in the Wall, Northville

I love a beautiful, unique and intimate wedding celebration. Well, Lori and Dan’s wedding ceremony and reception at Genitti’s Hole in the Wall in Northville last weekend was even better than that. When I asked Lori if there were any special guests they would like photographs of, she said everyone at their wedding was important. I really appreciated that sentiment and the excitement these two had of coming together with their family and friends and having a small, intimate celebration with everyone who matters most in their lives.

Lori and Dan chose to see each other before the ceremony which allowed a great amount of time for some wonderful relaxed portraits of just the two of them interacting as well as allowing them more time with their guests after the ceremony. That was a brilliant idea!

The ceremony, in Genitti’s theater, was perfect and was peppered with bouts of laughter as Dan’s son, Carter, joked around on stage while Lori and Dan took their vows. The dinner reception was full of well wishes for the newlyweds…and the smell of amazing soup! These two had a beautiful day and I feel honored to have been a part of their intimate celebration.

Dan and Lori, thank you so much for allowing me to capture the emotion and love on your wedding day. It was a true honor to be around as your little ones made us all laugh and the two of you celebrated the love you’ve found in each other. I wish you all the happiness a lifetime has to offer!

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Mishelle Lamarand - Nicole .... wonderful! I recognize some of those locations ;) Beautiful, amazing light and your post-proc is perfection! Lovely couple =)March 5, 2010 - 11:51 am

Sean - Ahhh! Yeahyeah, the portraits are GORGEOUS! Talk about rocking the lighting! The reception locations looks so beautiful, I love the intimate feel. The last two images are definite keepers ;)March 5, 2010 - 5:13 pm

Dolly Ricker - Nicole, You did an excellent job of capturing the love and dedication that Lori and Dan have for each other and their family! They are such a beautiful couple both inside and outside...and your photos show this!! Thank you for sharing them!March 6, 2010 - 12:43 pm

The Little Things – Hiking

It’s finally March. And, for me, March is the time of year when I really start getting the urge to be out hiking more often. I love getting outside year-round but something about March signaling spring and spring signaling hiking clicks in my brain and I start thinking of all of the places I still have left to see in this big world. So I started digging through some of my hiking pictures…

There’s nothing better than a day’s worth of hard work paying off at a sensational waterfall, a great wooded camp spot, or an incredible vista.  There’s nothing better than getting there on your own two feet. There’s nothing better than getting there for close to free. It’s really a simple thing for those of us lucky enough to be in good health and near some sort of trail. It’s just a small thing that I like to do that makes me feel much more alive.

It’s just a little thing.  A little thing that makes me happy. Cheers to the little things that make your life happy.

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Credit for this image goes to my friend and hiking partner, Chris. That’s me – the speck on top of the cliff – so, thankfully Chris was there to capture the moment.

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Rose - Cheers for hiking! I love that too. So relaxing, so inspiring, so... high-lifting the spirit. :) Beautiful photo you have there, looks like an amazing place to walk and breathe or just look down. :DMarch 3, 2010 - 4:06 am

Sean - Fantastic! It is this time of year again, and like you, I'm really, really excited! Do you have a few hikes planned?March 3, 2010 - 4:36 pm

Cindy - Awesome shot! Way to go Chris.March 3, 2010 - 6:19 pm

Lindsay & John – Weber’s Inn, Ann Arbor Wedding

Last weekend, I had the great fortune of working with Mishelle Lamarand of Bliss Photography in Ann Arbor at the gorgeous wedding of John and Lindsay. John and Lindsay were an amazing couple who planned their wedding in Michigan even though they live in California just because they wanted a winter wedding. And I have a soft spot in my heart for winter weddings.

Their day started with everyone getting ready at Weber’s Inn and then a ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi Church. This wedding party was SO brave about the cold and John and Lindsay were complete troupers the entire time as we headed to the  U of M Law Quad, Nickels Arcade, and to Ashley’s for some quality photo time. It was a beautiful February day in Michigan and it was so great to be part of John and Lindsay’s day. Thanks, Mishelle, for bringing me along!

Lindsay’s dress made me want to get married all over again (but my husband, Eric, would tell you I say that all of the time)…simple and breathtaking.

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Lindsay was a BEAUTIFUL bride.

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And check out the eyes on John!

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The inside of St. Francis of Assisi Church was really inspiring. I loved how small the ceiling made you feel…

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And then over to the Law Quad where you can barely tell how cold it really was that day:

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I think this is the moment when Mishelle and I both sort of stopped and melted. Gorgeous light. Gorgeous couple.

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Mishelle was snapping away at Lindsay and I noticed that John was standing off to her left looking at her with the biggest smile on his face … priceless.

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And off to Nickels Arcade:

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Congratulations to Lindsay and John! And another big thanks to Mishelle, it was so great to work with you!

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Sean - Wow! They're both completely glowing, there's so much magic in the way they look at one another! I LOVE the light in the shots of them walking toward the church. Flaaare lovin'. What an awesome series from you, Nic!February 12, 2010 - 7:33 am

Samantha - You did a fantastic job Nicole! These images are perfect!! Well done. :-)February 12, 2010 - 11:57 am

Lynn - Great job! These are beautiful images and I like your clean processing style. :)February 13, 2010 - 12:36 pm

Rose - Stunning images! The ones with them and the church are so good! You rocked this session!February 15, 2010 - 5:00 am

Katelyn James - The groom's face is flawless! his eyes are ridiculous! Great work!!February 16, 2010 - 11:17 pm

Mom, can I see your wedding pictures? – Album Spotlight

When I got married, I didn’t purchase an album. I didn’t think I wanted one. I had the disc of my images and I thought I’d make my own one day. One…fine…day…

Two years and some odd months later, I’m here to tell you that I still don’t have an album. And, one day, when my future children ask me to see my wedding pictures, I’ll have to pull out my disc of images and tell them to sit at the big, boxy, buzzing computer and click through them. One by one. And I’ll hope the computer doesn’t break down in the middle because sometimes computers do that. And I’ll hope the monitor is calibrated so the light is just right for our skin tones. And I’ll sit there wishing I had something like what you’re about to see. Something big and thick and substantial for them to hold while they cozy up in a warm blanket on the couch and imagine what their parents used to be like when they got married. Something with a soft cover and thick pages. Something that has the romance of my wedding day told in the form of a storybook. Without 582 photos in between.

This. This is what I hope each of my clients will have for themselves and for their future children. An album that tells the story of their wedding day in a timeless and classic way.

Here are some images of my newest sample album that I made from Heather and Ken’s beautiful November wedding. This one is a 12×12-inch with a soft leather cover and a custom cameo photograph on the front. This is one version of the type of album that is included in some of my wedding packages but, of course, the options are endless.

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A little closer look at the cameo:

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The pages are nice and thick so you’ll never have to worry about bending. And I love the modern type on the spine:

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And here are a few examples of the designs I use. I like to keep them pretty simple and clean and let the story be told by the groupings…

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And a peek at the binding and that spine again. Oooh, I love that spine.
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Sean - Gorgeous spreads, Nicole! I LOVE that you know how awesome it is to have a more... tangible memory. Albums are wonderful, and these look beautiful :)February 10, 2010 - 8:06 pm

Samantha - Fantastic album! Who do you use to make your albums? I love how sleek this looks.February 10, 2010 - 9:03 pm

Brianna Phelan - Fantastic. Great layouts and beautiful images :)February 10, 2010 - 10:07 pm

brett maxwell - this is awesome Nicole! i love the simple, clean spreads.February 11, 2010 - 2:24 am

steph - What a good idea! There is nothing like being able to flip through the pages of an album to relive the memories. And after all...who knows if computers will even read CDs in the future! ha!February 11, 2010 - 1:36 pm

Sarah Postma - AMEN. That's what every bride needs to hear. Great album, and great words, Nicole.February 11, 2010 - 5:58 pm

abbyrose - great looking album nicole! PS - it's never to late to buy an album ;-)February 11, 2010 - 6:23 pm

Lynn - Really lovely, elegant designs. This is the same kind of look I favor. I'm not much for a lot of embellishments and treatments that date the design of the book. The book looks gorgeous as well. I think I know which company you are using, but I'd love an email if you don't mind. We should really get together sometime. :)February 13, 2010 - 12:40 pm

JenD - Ooooooo! I love it! I bet it is even more beautiful in person too. I am just like you...have my images (film negatives actually) and still haven't made an album as planned...and it has been almost 7 years!February 16, 2010 - 1:30 am

Carter – Portraits

I had never seen a baby so in tune with what the the adults around him were up to until I met Carter. He seemed to know just why I was at his house one fine Saturday morning and he had the nerves to prove it. His mom, Laurie, kept joking that he was nervous for his big photo shoot because he looked at my big old camera like it was coming to eat him. But then we had some fun and Carter got some tickles and all was well in the world. At the end of our session, he knew. I put away my big old camera and Carter let out of sigh of relief.

But this is what happened in the interim…the little jokester was all about his photo shoot!

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And Laurie knew just how to make him smile:

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One day Carter will say he’s too cool to wear a puppy towel on his head but for now it might be the cutest thing ever…

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Bob and Laurie and Carter, thank you so much for having me in your home to photograph Carter, it was a huge honor and it was so good to finally lay eyes on him in person! He is a total doll and I can only imagine the little personality he’s going to have as he gets older! Hope you enjoy the photos!

e'lisa - awwww! what a happy baby! awesome pics nicole! i love all of the expressions you captured!February 8, 2010 - 9:35 am

Mishelle Lamarand - Lovely! I love the ones in the hat, and my fav is kissing the toes. Ooh, bundles of joy!February 8, 2010 - 10:10 am

Danielle - What a cutie !!! Laurie,I love the one where your face is buried in his neck and he looks like he wants to say.... OH MOM must you...and the ones in the hat,adorable. Hard to pick a favorite. He is a beautiful baby !February 8, 2010 - 10:43 am

steph - Oh my gosh! I can't believe how big he got!!! These are so cute...especially the ones where Laurie is squeezing Carter's guts out!February 8, 2010 - 11:16 am

laurie - thanks guys, i love them. he cracks me up.niki did such a good job :)February 8, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Aubri McNamara - I love them!!! I can't for you to do my boys! He is so cute!!!! Great pixs :)February 8, 2010 - 12:50 pm

Sean - NICOLEHALEY! You really rocked these out! The natural light is abundant, and I love the perrrrfect skin tones! Carter is adorable, and the second one is my favourite. He's so... free, just pure joy! Magnificently done!February 8, 2010 - 4:23 pm

Rose - What a sweetheart! :D Look at those beautiful eyes! I wanna squeeze him a little!February 9, 2010 - 4:07 am

sheri - Oh, too cute!!! Glad you got the shot of the "piggy toes/cute little feet"! Great pics - as always!!February 9, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Uncle Bill - He has all the best characteristics of both Laurie and Bobby and Nicole captured them perfectly. Great job!February 9, 2010 - 8:08 pm