Some of my favorite things.

I am stealing one of Oprah’s gimmicks.  I hear she has shows specifically about her favorite things.  I, too, have some favorite things.   

I like to take lots of photos of my family, other families, buildings, plants, landscapes, my friends…well, you get the idea.  I keep practicing and keep my camera ready because I just never know when a great image will emerge.  Keep in mind that a great image doesn’t necessarily mean it is composed to perfection.  Sometimes what I think makes a great image is the emotion it evokes.  I like to look back on these images to see what I thought was important at the time.  Sometimes it even sparks some creativity if I’m in a photo rut. 

I can see that I’m rambling.  Without further ado, here are a few of my favorite things:

My girl’s fascination with her stuffed animals:

A girl’s prerogative to cry at her birthday party:

My dog’s preference to sticks over chew toys:

My guy taking our girls on nature walks:

Flowers and Bokeh:

Friends:

Sun flare:

Chubby baby legs:

What are some of your favorite things?

Nichole V Photography

I recently checked out this photographer based on an article in Rangefinder Magazine and WHOA…she’s got a gift!  I am in awe of the art she creates with her images.  I just can’t put it into words.  Check out her blog here to see her for yourself.  Besides her photography, she’s got a site for her workshops and other photographer resources. 

AND right now she’s having a giveaway for her Workshop in a Box.  I know I could seriously benefit from her knowledge!  Go get your chance and spend a few minutes drooling over her great images.

Golden Opportunity

Marysville, OH ~ The sun was bright, the leaves were glowing.  The weather was beautiful for this family session.  The colors were popping on this day and I had a hard time converting any of their images to black and white.  So, I didn’t.  See why:

The blues and golds were working well together!

I love her smile…and her laugh is contagious.

I am so thankful to be able to share days like these with beautiful families!  I have known the mom, “J”, since we were in elementary school and I’m so glad she asked me to do her family portraits.  Thanks, “J”!!

Leaf Jumpers

This season is one of the main things I love about living in Ohio.  I love college football, wearing a comfy new sweater and all the leaves on the ground.  The look of fall comes and goes so fast, so my girls made sure they got some quality leaf jumping in this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy jumping!!