I'm so sorry that I haven't been posting here much. But I think that I've got my life pulled back together here and I'm starting to wake up from that newborn fog.
So after 2 weeks of taking photos of my new little Kian, I've realized, yet again, that newborn photography just isn't my forte. I just can't seem to get all those amazing, cuddly, nakey newborn photos. I don't know if I'm just not patient enough or what, but I can't seem to pull it off. So after two weeks of frustration and feeling like I was getting nothing worthwhile, I finally bagged it all and stopped trying to recreate all the amazing things I had seen others do. Instead, I just decided to focus on being me and how I would work a newborn into a photo.
So nothing earth shattering here as far as composition, but I think that it was a bit of a revelation for me (yet again . . . I seem to go through this every 6 months or so). I don't have to be perfect at all types and all genres of photography. I just have to be true to my own artistic sense and do what works for me and my vision. So liberating to just let it all go . . . .
So here you go, my vision
first . . . I have so many other ideas too! Just need to get out there and take more photos!
Here's little Kian . . . . and I'm sorry if he's a little magneta in these photos. He actually has intensely red/magenta skin tones that I've been trying to tone down a bit. Redheads run in my DH's family and we're thinking that little Kian here might be a redhead. He certainly has the skin tones for it. Just need his hair to grow in a bit more! Bear with me . . . there are a lot of photos here!
Thanks again, everyone! I so appreciate all your kind comments!
Your style is perfect. You need not try to do anyone else's shots because we are all trying to do yours! What a beautiful family!
Posted by: Kym | September 15, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Dear Nichole, beautiful baby you have! I don't understand that you write you are not good at newborn shots, the shots down below are just lovely I can't see why you are dissapointed. Thanks for sharing these. You have a beautiful family, what a gift. I can't wait to see what more beautiful photos you will produce.
xox Heleen / toddlertoes
(ps I am still in the post-delivery mommy fog hah!)
Posted by: heleen / toddlertoes | August 21, 2008 at 02:57 PM
You have a beautiful family. I love all the photos!
Posted by: anna | August 02, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Nichole,
I can't believe you named your son Kian! I named my son Keon too! He'll be one year old in a few weeks.
Congratulations and great choice in name! :)
(my favorite portrait of my Keon: http://www.flickr.com/photos/negeen/2051075814/in/set-72157603593805721/ )
Posted by: Negeen Sobhani | August 02, 2008 at 02:04 AM
Congratulations! You have a beautiful family. No wonder you are such an incredible photographer with all that inspiration around you!
Posted by: Tracy Allyn Croysdale | July 31, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Congratulations Nichole. He is gorgeous just like your other two. Beautiful photographs too.
Posted by: angie M. | July 25, 2008 at 09:47 PM
What a refreshing post Nichole. It is so important to stick to your style and what you do best. And this is it! These are beautiful photos.. and more importantly, they are really YOU! Can't wait to see more photos of Kian soon.
Posted by: Mimi | July 25, 2008 at 11:42 AM
I absolutely LOVE your style! I'm still working on finding my own...you're definitely one of my inspirations! Great job on your pictures! Your kids are gorgeous!
Posted by: Laurie | July 21, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Beautiful images, Nichole. He is so beautiful.
Posted by: ChelleL | July 19, 2008 at 06:44 AM
That 3rd image better be HUGE on your wall girl! It's so fantastic and beautiful!!!
Posted by: SherriW | July 18, 2008 at 06:36 AM
These are gorgeous! I would have loved to be able to take photos like these of my little girl! I wish I had come to your realization...scrap it all and just be YOU! Your style is pretty much awesome, thanks for sharing photos of your beautiful little ones!
Posted by: Amy | July 17, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Holy Moly.. these are fantastic.. are you kidding me with the not being good at new born shots.. these are incredible.. I wish I could have another baby just to get some cool new born shots like these
Posted by: elizabeth | July 17, 2008 at 07:38 PM
you're too hard on yourself - those pics are just drop dead gorgeous! wow!! i love the pics with daddy & the kids. amazing!!!
Posted by: stacy t | July 17, 2008 at 06:29 PM
beautiful... i am a big fan of yours. you totally captured those first few weeks that are so fleeting!! congrats!!
Posted by: tracy | July 17, 2008 at 12:39 PM
He is so beautiful. I am a huge fan of yours. Your family is so beautiful. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Britta Rivera | July 16, 2008 at 08:37 PM
I am a huge fan of ALL your work. Congrats on your new addition.
Posted by: Jennifer N | July 16, 2008 at 06:11 PM
These are just Stunning!! I love the composition.
Oh, and he's for sure a redhead. I can tell. :)
Posted by: megan | July 16, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I have NO idea why you are beating yourself up and saying you can't take newborn photos...these are perfect and amazing! I love the one of your "DH" and the kids and the one of just him and Kian. So, so sweet!!
Posted by: Denice Giddings | July 16, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Heavens...You're a GENIOUS! Yes, you ARE brilliant at newborn photography. I LOVE these pics...I truly love them. Especially the one of dad holding his son with the siblings. You ROCK my world.
Love,
Michele
Posted by: MIchele Thompson | July 15, 2008 at 11:04 PM
so precious. many blessings to you all.
I'll enjoy watching for these wonderful images as your family grows!
Posted by: Laurie | July 15, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Love that you kept your style in these;)
Gorgeous shots!
Posted by: Marla | July 15, 2008 at 05:19 PM
Ok....are. you. kidding. me? These shots are absolutely fantastic!!!!! You should be PROUD of what you have captured. I strive to photograph as well as you do! Congratulations on the new addition to your family. And by the way I am still planning on selling my organs to come and visit the orchard!!!!
Posted by: Susan Helms | July 15, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Are you kidding me? These are AMAZING! The family group ones are my favorite--you've totally captured that newborn loveliness! Nice job!
Posted by: Harmony | July 15, 2008 at 03:47 PM
little kian is just adorable, nichole! i see so much of austenne's face in his! and your "weakness" in newborn photography, your non-forte, is way better than my own feeble attempts! these are beautiful. =]
Posted by: rik | July 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM
they are all stunning! love the "vision"! and what a perfect little boy you have there...such a beautiful family:)
Posted by: beth | July 15, 2008 at 10:44 AM