Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

At a time of the year when an inescapable season change is imminent, many parents are rushing to find ways to capture the last fleeting moments with their children before they get lost in the “back to school” rush. What better way to do so than to bring your child in to experience one of our new sets for themselves? We were recently able to do just that, enjoying some priceless studio time with Niah and Tallie and helping the girls capture their inner pixie with the help of our mystical fairy set.

As well as being as adorable as they could possibly be, and taking extra care to ham it up for our cameras, the girls portrayed the perfect picture of childhood whimsy and grace and presented us with some flawless art images to showcase. With Niah ready to begin kindergarten, and Tallie growing so quickly, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to create some absolutely one of a kind, keepsake art images of the girls. We truly love our jobs here at the studio, and seeing the excitement on these girls’ faces when they saw the fairy set reminded us why. Days like this, when you get to feel like you’re making the dreams of two sweet little girls come true, make the job truly worth doing.

 

The only thing comparable to our enjoyment of the girls’ reactions to the magic and whimsy of the fairy set, is being able to experience the response of their mom when she was able to view the results of Niah and Tallie’s photo session for the first time. You can always tell when you’ve met the expectations of your clients, but in this case, I think that it’s safe to say we were able to more than exceed the expectations.

A big thank you to Niah and Tallie for being our little fairies, and to their Mommy for choosing Nicol Photography to capture these art images and this unique time in the lives of your children. We look forward to another session with you!

 

Nicol Photography has had the privilege of meeting with and photographing yet another adorable family, and have gained some absolutely lovable new images in the process. Jessica originally contacted us with a wish to capture some images of newborn Jack, who was just over a week old at the time of our session. We were more than happy to comply with this request, and ended up not only getting beautiful images of this baby boy, but captured some incredible family portraiture as well.

To Jessica, Joe, Hannah, and Jack- thank you for allowing us to capture this beautiful and unique time for your family. We were more than grateful to have the opportunity to create beautiful, keepsake family art images, as well as some truly “awww”-inducing images of Baby Jack! We consider ourselves more than fortunate that your family chose us as their go to photographers for these amazing family art images.

After looking at the results of this family’s image session with our studio, who wouldn’t want to obtain some beautiful family and infant images of their very own? Contact us today to schedule your family session, or to capture your time slot for truly one-of-a-kind infant portraiture!

 

 

Every year as June comes about, one dilemma comes into play- what should you get dad for Father’s Day this year? There are the typical gifts, of course, the mugs, neckties, and various tools for various hobbies. But we’re willing to bet that the dad in your life is anything but typical, so why not step outside of the traditional Father’s Day box, and make 2011 the year to treat dad to something sweet, sentimental, and spectacular?

“We LOVE our Daddy! Happy Father’s Day, Dad!”

Nicol Photography has just the solution for you. We are launching a special promotion just in time for Father’s Day, and helping to ease the shopping struggle. All you have to do is bring the kids down to the studio, and let us do the rest! We will be offering 12” x 8” desk panels, consisting of 3- 3” black and white photos- the perfect way to showcase those sweet faces just for dad. Each desk panel will come with a small easel to display the image, making it even easier for dad to show off his beautiful family.

The Father’s Day gift sessions will be scheduled from June 1 through June 10, by appointment only. Each time slot will be 30 minutes long, consisting of a 20 minute photo session and a 10 minute image viewing, immediately after. This allows us time to get your images to you in plenty of time to surprise dad.

“I hope I’m just like my dad when I grow up.”

The total cost for this incredible offer is only $79.99 plus tax! For this small fee, you receive the 30 minute session, the desk panel (complete with three images), and the easel. There are no hidden costs, or separate fees- just an incredible discount for a limited time offer. Imagine the look on dad’s face when you make this year a Father’s Day he’ll never forget!

“EVERY daddy’s girl loves to spoil dad on Father’s Day!”

Tips for your session:

• The three images on this panel will be displayed in black and white. A long sleeve solid black or white shirt will work the best for these images. Busy patterns and prints will take focus away from the child or children, and we want their sweet faces to be the main attraction. We understand that the weather is getting warmer, and we do have changing facilities available so that you do not have to bring the children in wearing long sleeves.
• The sessions will be held indoors only. While we are able to photograph outdoors, we will be remaining in-studio, strictly in the interest of time. The background will be solid white, so as not to distract from the child or children.
• Be prepared with your payment the day of the session. Nicol Photography requires payment for special promotions at the time of your session. We do accept payments by cash, checks, and credit cards. (NOTE: Nicol Photography does not and will not accept post-dated checks.)
• Remember to keep your child or children in mind when scheduling your session. Some children, especially infants, function better at some points during the day than others. Take this into consideration when choosing your time.

“Even ‘furry kids’ want to make Father’s Day special for dad!”

If you have any additional questions or concerns about our Father’s Day promotion, please feel free to contact us by email (photo@nicolphoto.com) or by telephone at 330)821-7714. You may also contact us to schedule your Father’s Day session, or follow the link here to schedule yourself. For additional packages and pricing options, a scheduled consultation would be ideal.  What more could dad ask for?

We have recently been rewarded with yet another Ayrabella photo session, and as usual we were lucky enough to gain a new plethora of adorable Ayrabella images. Our sessions with Ayrabella have always afforded us with an array of expressions and this particular session did nothing to disappoint us in that area. We captured it all with Miss Bella, from the oh-so-good, the somewhat bad, and the downright ugly- well, as ugly as this sweet girl can manage to scrunch up her cute little face, that is.

“My session is keeping me busy. The work of a pretty girl is just NEVER done.”

Having been awoken by a thunderstorm, Ayrabella was running on interrupted beauty sleep when she stopped in for her photo session, towing mommy along for fashion consultations, of course. Even the most practiced of models can get cranky at working on less than a full night of sleep, but our Bella gave us her best efforts, and gave her mama more than just a little bit to be proud of with the flawless images that we attained of her. We have yet to have a less-than-amazing session with Ayrabella, and with her charm and expressive nature, it’s easy to see why!

“The paparazzi are EVERYWHERE! What a busy session!”

We do love each client’s customized session, and, as is the usual pattern, Ayrabella’s most recent session as no different. Viewing her images with her mother was enjoyable, and met with the typical response- overjoyed with the results of the session but clueless about how to choose between them all. We were also thrilled to display some of our fabulous new products and to assist Bella’s mommy in picking out some that would be perfect for displaying her little princess.

“Guys, come on!! We’re going to another session at Nicol Photography!”

As we always do, we’re already looking forward to our next Ayrabella session. But we’re certain that as gorgeous as Bella may be, there are other boys and girls out there who would love to bring their parents to our studio for a photo session of their very own. Click here to set up your child’s session instantly, contact us via email, or call us at 330)821-7714 with questions or concerns about scheduling a session.

 

A Great Family Session

After the session that we were graced with on Saturday, May 7, we have no idea why people say that families are stressful. Nicol Photography was able to spend the morning photographing one of the most enjoyable, energetic families that we have had the pleasure of meeting. Even from our initial consultation with these people it was clear that they were going to be incredible to work with, and they definitely did not disappoint! We are always anxious for interesting and unique requests from our clients, and this family definitely offered us some fantastic ideas to make their images truly one of a kind.

Our newest family came to us with five children, ages ranging from 13 years to around 6 months.

During our seven person session it was clear that while they may be a big family, they have even bigger personality. Each member of the family had so many different mannerisms, yet managed to fully complement the others, and in the end this resulted in some truly exceptional images.

With images like these, it’s easy to see that the family that plays together stays together. This group was creative, energetic, innovative, and just all around fabulous! Upon seeing their finished images, the family’s excitement was contagious- nothing is better than satisfied customers. We are already anxiously awaiting their next session- and looking for more exceptional families like them!

If you’re looking for phenomenal, one of a kind images of your very own, schedule your family photo session today by scheduling online or by contacting us.

Baby Aliyah

During a time of year when we find our studio becoming “senior central”, filling up with prom, cap and gown, and senior photo sessions, we begin to have seniors on the brain all day. And although we absolutely adore our seniors [as we do all of our clients], we were recently granted a reprieve from senior shoots in the form of two-week-old newborn Aliyah. This little diva came in and, with some assistance from her mommy, daddy, and grandma, taught us a few things about working the camera like a pro.

We first met Aliyah’s mom, Alisha, in March when she came to us for a maternity session. We were grateful to hear from her again after Aliyah arrived, requesting a newborn session. After all, it is always rewarding to be honored with the request of multiple sessions.

Baby Aliyah was a joy to photograph.

Her range of facial expressions was incredible for a newborn, and she was rarely fussy. We had to make a few “time-outs” for her to have some mommy snuggle time, but barring that, we were able to capture some beautiful newborn images. Aliyah seemed to enjoy herself, milking the camera and our attention for all she was worth. Needless to say, we are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to capture the future milestones of this sweet newborn’s life.

Whether you’re a parent with a newborn at home, or are waiting for the arrival of the little one, don’t forget to keep Nicol Photography in mind. After all, your little one will only be a newborn for so long. So why not document this unique time in your baby’s life by contacting us, scheduling a newborn session, and taking home some beautiful photographs that are sure to inspire nostalgia for years to come?

Follow the link here to schedule your session, or contact us with an email or via telephone at 330-821-7714 today to schedule your baby session!

Photographing a little one on Easter Sunday

Yesterday we had the privilege of meeting Mia during her Easter Baptism.

We were contacted by her grandmother to see if we were available for Easter Sunday to capture some images during the Mia’s baptism ceremony. This was the first Baptism Ceremony, and it fell on Easter Sunday, that we captured and we knew that being proficient at capturing many wedding ceremonies in various churches we would be able to capture images and portraits for the family members that would last a lifetime.

The ceremony was small and intimate with only about a dozen of the closest family members attending the ceremony. It was a quiet ceremony, even when Mia had Holy Water placed on her forehead as part of the baptism ceremony. We soon learned why Mia was quiet during this time – she quickly went to sleep in her father’s arms.

What a great way to celebrate Easter – adding one more member to the Catholic Church, and for us to be there to capture this moment for Mia’s family.

Do you have a family function, whether it be a religious ceremony or just a gathering that you would like to have some images and portraits captured? Contact Us to talk about your event and we can discuss our services for that event.

Whether its Easter Sunday or any other holiday or function – we can be available to capture memories for you and your family

Mia is No Longer in Preschool!

We first met Mia when she was in preschool, and we were more than happy to have a chance to photograph her again now.

We’ve recently had a chance to photograph our latest diva-in-the-making again: Miss Mia. This six-year-old cutie came in to the studio and knew how to work the camera. She taught us a thing or two about looking fabulous and working the camera, and did she ever work it hard!

Mia came in and gave us some effortless poses, with generally no direction whatsoever. This little cutie is definitely a photographer’s dream.

We always love having the opportunity to work with our clients as they grow and reach new milestones, so we’re eagerly awaiting our next session with this sweet girl. During her session, Mia was all smiles, and so excited about working with us again. She was even reminiscing about her preschool pictures that we took- a rarity when working with children. After all, how often do kids really remember the people who take their school pictures? Mia was excited to tell us all about being in kindergarten now, and eager to express how much she loved having us take her pictures. Talk about an ego boost!

If a six-year-old was that thrilled, we can only imagine how you’ll feel when you bring in your  preschool or school aged child their session!

If you would like more information on having your preschool or school age child photographed, please use the contact us page.

Well that time of the year has hopped back around again- Easter Bunny time at Carnation City Mall. As we gear up for what will undoubtedly be another great season of Easter pictures and as we prep our Bunny, we look forward to the oodles of sugar-driven kiddos who will soon be swarming the mall for a visit and photo with the floppy-eared critter.

We will be at the Carnation City Mall in Alliance on Saturday, April 9, 2011, helping to celebrate the Easter Bunny’s arrival at 11:00 A.M., and will be there on day one until 7:00 P.M. The schedule for the remaining Bunny Days will be as follows:

 

Sunday, April 10: 12:00-5:00

Thursday, April 14: 4:00-8:00

Friday, April 15: 4:00-8:00

Saturday, April 16: 11:00-7:00

Sunday, April 17: 12:00-5:00

Thursday, April 21: 4:00-8:00

Friday, April 22: 4:00-8:00

Saturday, April 23: 11:00-7:00

 

Now that you all know our Easter Bunny’s photo schedule, there’s no excuses to miss out on a fantastic picture opportunity. We hope to see you all hopping down the bunny trail to get your Easter pictures taken, soon! Contact us to find out more information.

We absolutely love our jobs here! Now, not many of you out there in our little blogisphere can say that, but when you get to snap adorable pictures of this little angel all day, how can you blame us? Miss Ayrabella has been our muse since the ripe old age of one month, and we have since captured her in every season. When she entered the world of a one-year-old, we were there to help document that important milestone with yet another batch of lovable photos. Our most recent session with this little princess included a vast array of headband and tutus, as well as Bella’s rendition of the world’s cutest Ohio State Cheerleader.

Needless to say, we love our models and become quite attached to celebrating milestones with them, as well as playing dress up for the day and taking superior photos. Becoming so close to our models affords us great benefits- we get to know their personilities, and are able to use this knowledge to work with them in capturing the best possible images. The benefits that our clients receive? Exceptional images, a day to play and enjoy their child, and memorable images to last a lifetime.

After taking a look into what we were able to capture in our time with Ayrabella, who wouldn’t want some precious images of their own munchkins? How can you achieve quality images of your own? Contact us to schedule your session today! We’re always looking for fresh faces and would love to see you and your sweet child. Please browse our site and view some of the additional images that we have to offer. We’ll be hearing from you soon, I’m sure.

Contact us to see how can come to our studio to capture some great portraits of your little one with no session fees. Call us (330-821-7714) or contact us through our website to set up an appointment.