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!
I think you did an amazing job. You have a beautiful family and a wonderful gift for photography.
Posted by: Sunny | July 15, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I love the first 2 the most, so creative and beautiful colors. i think you did fabulous!
Posted by: angie monson | July 15, 2008 at 09:15 AM
these are outstanding! how fun! i love the one of all the kiddos with their daddy and especially the one with kian's arm draped across his dad. stunning!
Posted by: lisa | July 15, 2008 at 09:10 AM
W H A T E V E R. you rock. it doesn't matter what you are taking pictures of, they are beautiful.
Posted by: Jean Smith | July 15, 2008 at 09:02 AM
BEAUTIFUL photos!!!!!! Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!
Posted by: lauren sterling | July 15, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Nichole, love the suitcases...no matter what you think, these have you signature look and loveliness...
Posted by: Alyssa | July 15, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Are you crazy? These are great... I love the old trunks! I remember the "fog" all to well, I am impressed you picked up your camera!
Posted by: Nicki | July 15, 2008 at 07:39 AM
What are you talking about, these pictures are fantastic!! Great job, what a beautiful family you have.
Posted by: melissa | July 15, 2008 at 06:37 AM
awww.. loving the one of his little arm over daddy's shoulder..
what a patient little guy!
wonderful photos!
Posted by: Nicholle | July 15, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Jenny Bonner | July 15, 2008 at 05:42 AM
wow! he's beautiful! congratulations on your new little blessing;-)
--becky prada
Posted by: becky prada | July 14, 2008 at 11:15 PM
LOVE them all. my favourite is your 3 beautiful children with their daddy - just gorgeous!
Congrats again - he is precious.
Posted by: lisa jordan | July 14, 2008 at 08:58 PM
how gorgeous!! I like them even better with your own flair...it seems that the best newborn photogs only shoot newborns, and it is such a gift that they have...but your gift is location and color and composition...and you ROCK!!!
Posted by: brooke drellos | July 14, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Awesome images of your new little guy and your family! Just perfect! Congrats Nichole!
Posted by: Amy Martin | July 14, 2008 at 07:52 PM
These are beautiful, Nichole! They have that NV flare. 1,3, 4 *sigh* :D
Love your revelations. ;)
Posted by: Chelsey | July 14, 2008 at 07:37 PM
Oh, he is so adorable!! Love the photos!
Posted by: Melissa | July 14, 2008 at 07:36 PM
beautiful photos Nicole! You can never have a truly bad photo when photographing a newborn. They are too precious and cuddly and most likely pretty easy to arrange?! I am always amazed at your editing processes too. CONGRATULATIONS all around!!
Posted by: miesje | July 14, 2008 at 05:26 PM
so I think you are a wonderful newborn photographer and I love your style with the suitcases and such - so inspiring - you are amazing!!!
Posted by: Kayla | July 14, 2008 at 04:34 PM
These are just beautiful! I especially love the on one Daddy's shoulder with big brother and big sister! So beautiful. I think these ARE earth shattering!!!! BEAUTIFUL WORK and congratulations on your beautiful little boy!
Posted by: Annie Pennington | July 14, 2008 at 04:31 PM
I wish you'd posted MORE photos. He is a gorgeous little chunky baby! And the photos, of course, are absolutely stunningly gorgeous!
Posted by: michelle | July 14, 2008 at 04:06 PM
I don't know what you're talking about. Those look like the amazing, cuddly, nakey newborn pictures I've seen and then some with your flavor! So ADORABLE! Congratulations.
Posted by: Ashlie | July 14, 2008 at 04:01 PM
love the photos. your photographs are always amazing, and you kids are gorgeous! glad you're emerging from the fog. :) that's a great feeling.
Posted by: Jenny | July 14, 2008 at 04:00 PM