Fun in the Sun!

So I am finally starting to catch up with all my phone calls and editing from last week. And one thing is to catch up with blogging!

A couple of weeks ago I was down at Hamanassett Beach with Hilary and KJ. Their wedding is coming up in September! I love to photograph at this beach. There are so many cute spots that I keep finding each time I go there. From the beach to the boarwalk to the signs and buildings...so much to use! Kj was funny for he was not sure if he was doing anything right he kept sying but I told him there is never a wrong way to pose, laugh or do whatever. Just as I thought we were done Hilary pulls out these awsome sunglasses and I was like wait a couple more. Those last few shots are my favs which are above.

We had a blast that morning and what I did not realize is that I forgot the sun block. When I got home my nose was all red!

Rob's Birthday Gift Part 2!

Okay so I know you have all been in suspense about his gift so here it is!



and we have a bay window in our house so you know where it went!

Blogging Backup ahh!

I am so sorry for all the delays in blogging :(. It has been a hectic past couple of weeks with my granmother in hospice and trying to catch up and keep on track with everything! I will be posting some photos or slideshows form the past couple of weeks of weddings. But please bear with me for my granma has past away and this week is the services.

Thank You for being patient

-nikki

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!

After the long weekend and Rob being away a big day is finally here. Today is Rob's 27th birthday! I am so exicited! i love birthdays it is my favorite holiday if they count as a holiday! For those of you who do not know Rob he is my destination photographer/assistant, helper with the studio, handyman and boyfriend. We have not much planned for tomight but going out to eat at his favorite fast food joint Arby's! Thats what he wants to do. But anyhow I can't wait to give him is present! I will let you all know what it is just in case he checks this post today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB......boy have you not changed much!

It's all GREEK to me!

Well things have been crazy so I have to catch up on the posting but this weekend was the offical kick off of wedding season! On friday was Jen & Kevin at Watersedge. Wait til you see the photos. They are such a HOT couple. You can really see how much they love each other.

But why I am blogging is that I am still on cloud nine about last nights wedding! Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a part of Cheyl & John's Greek Wedding...well John is the greek one. But anyhow I am such on cloud nine! Not only was they wedding party so much fun but Cheryl & John are a hot hot couple. A very powerful couple. Cheryl just takes to the camera and john just loves the camera. The reception was at the Aquaturf in kay's pier north with the cake by Kristen Lynn only the most awsome tasting cake! I had the pleasure of working with not only Marty Q, who by the way can sing, play sax, has a band and dj.....but I also had the pleasure of working with DOREMI, an awesome greek band from Boston. You should really check them out they are awesome!

The night was filled with high energy, tons of dancing, money throwing and of course dancing on tables! I really could of not asked for a better wedding. So on my way home last night it got me thinking. It's was weddings like this weekend why I do what I do. You have an awesome bride and groom, incredible wedding party and good energy at the reception that makes everything go together and a fun night. I believe work should not feel like work and if you are not having fun doing it then why do it? This is why I love what I do...it's not work it's a passion, art and FUN!

Coming by Wednesday photos from both weddings!

-Nikki-

What's Your blog worth?

So I was checking out my photog friend steve depino and saw he had this thing in how much his blog is worth. So i decided to check it out and to my surprise its worth $564.54. So to all my clients and friends who keep keeping tabs on me thanks!

My blog is worth $564.54.
How much is your blog worth?

Super Exicited Week to Come!

Well I am gearing up to leave on Monday for 4 days to the PartnerCon Confrence in Chicago! I am so stoke to be going. Pictage, my online viewing company, has a confrence every year and this year I am heading off with some photog friends of mine Autumn and Justin and Mary. I think there might be a couple others all meeting up there.

But anyhow I am super STOKED cause I won a mentoring session with Liana Lehman! I have been following Liana on her blog and she has such an awsome eye for what she does: a photographer. She really inspires me especially with all the destination wedding that she does. Since that is a market I have gotten into and really love to do! I cant wait to learn all I can from her and pick her brain for an hour or two at my one on one with her.

So if you happen to shoot me an email please be patient for it may take a little longer to get back since I will be learning in Chicago! Have a great weekend!

-Nikki

Fishing Fun!

Okay........some of you may know but I LOVE TO FISH! To me it is one of the most relaxing things to do on a sunday or any day that is. With all the day to day stress, running a business and trying to keep with everything at imes I need just me time. Thats when I call up my best friend Christine and say lets get some beers and fish! And thats exactly what I did last sunday. Lonzy (her nickname), Aaron (her boyfriend) and I went down to one of my favorite spots to fish the Jeramey River. it is in an off shoot of the salmon river. It is a small river and very peaceful. The only fish that were caught that day were 2 small trout caught by yours truley!

Lonz and Arron


Lonz and me Nikki!



Look at how small the fish is you cant even really see it!

AHHHHH FAMILIES!

Dad wanted to do a homer simpson photo......love it!


A spoof on Charlie's Angels



I cannot stress the importance of a family photo. They are so important to have to capture that memory and importance of a family.

Above is a recent family protrait session I had in studio. I had such a blast! Everyone had such a great sense of humor and even pitched in on a few ideas which I always like. I always stress to my clients if you have a thought share it... I love working together to create a memory forever.

They Finally Tied The Knot!

On April 21st Maria & Joe finally tied the knot! This day has been long awaited for. I have had the pleasure of knowing Maria for about 3 years now and Joe has been a long time friend of my brother. This I have to say has been one of the BEST wedding partys to have worked with in a very long time. Granted I knew almost all the groomsmen...that would help. But no really Maria & Joe gave me so much time in between the ceremony and reception I had a field day. We started out on the steps of the Hartford Library / Court. The proceeded down to the Sailors Arch and then across the street to Bushnell Park. Luckily the weather permitted all this and it was warm and sunny!

Below are just a few from their day!

This one is my favorite from all day!


A little flare!





There was a great breeze that day. Love this totally candid moment!

Congrats Jessica & Rodney!

Okay it has been a busy week last week so I just got around to uploading these photos. But on April 7th Jessica & Rodney tied the knot! It was a beautiful sunny day but alittle bit on the chilly side. We had gone to City Hall in Hartford for some photos and then to the Pavillion On Crystal Lake for the rest. That is also where the recepetion was. Everything went so smooth and I could of not asked for a better day!

Jessica before the ceremony




I Love these next two photos! City Hall is awsome for photographing!



A couple at the lake

My Brother and Soon To Be Sister-In Law!

So right before the days and days of rain I took my brother Jon and my soon to be Sister-In law out for there engagements. It was a sunny but cloudy day. Which I Love for all even lighting! We decide on going to Hamanassett Beach and the Essex Trains for locations. It was so windy at the beach and quite chilly I give them lots of thanks for putting up with me and the weather. below are some of my favs. But the first ine I think is my real fav of all. They will be getting married on October 26 this year! I cannot believe it...its coming so soon. But I will be able to enjoy the wedding for Candace has asked me to be by her side that day as a bridesmaid. I am so honored!


This One is My Favorite!


And I really like this one too!



I love that they just climbed on up to get this shot!




Just a Couple More!

Dog Gone Fun!

So last week I had Pet Portrait night partnered with Annie's Pet Spa, The proceeds are going to Out to Pasture...which is an animal rescues hope for the sick, elderly and abused. It was a very interesting night working with all the dogs. After it was all over I was completely exhausted. I never realized how much work it was photographing pets.

Boy isn't this Lab a Beauty? Look at his stance.


Some of the owners decided to join in on the fun!


Fell in love with this bulldog Patches


I called this one smiley...the dog looked like it was smiling in every photo!

SPECIAL!!!!!

Tropical Paradise Wedding

From March 22-25 Erika and I went to our first destination wedding this year in Aruba. Talk about paradise. I have been going through all the photos and we took for the last 2 weeks. Every time I go through them to edit I feel like I am back. It was so nice to play catch up with Cathy sister in-law Nikki. In October 2006 I had the pleasure of photographing NIkki and Danny's wedding. So it was awsome to see them again. I only wish they lived closer. Thats how I met Cathy and Casey.

Below are my favorite 3 photos from the wedding day. And do not forget to watch the slideshow to see more from the entire weekend. CLICK HERE to see the show!

Cathy and Casey THANK YOU so much for taking care of us and being so kind. You guys ROCK! We had so much fun and could of not asked for a better couple.

Engagements with Tara & Dave

So this Saturday was a busy weekend of shooting in studio and on location. I did a combination of engagement photos, high school seniors and baby portraits. Tara and David originally wanted to have some headshots done but cause the weather was so nice they asked if we could do some outdoors photos. i said of course but was a little pressed for time for traveling on location far. And I hate that. But then it dawned on me when they arrived to the studio. Down the street from my studio is the ferry and there is such great stuff (i will call it) around the landing. Old buildings, the train tracks and the river. So we headed down there. There were so many interesting spots to shoot at I was having a blast. No to mention Tara and Dave were so coropotive (if thats how you spell it) ha! At one point I had them against rusted fences and in wet leaves. Good sports guys and thanks! So below I choose some of my favs to share and soo n will post the slideshow of them. It was really hard to choose!

They Are So Darn Cute!

As most of you know my friend Julie has two kids Nolan who is 10 months and Kaytlin who is 2 years old. It is such a privilige to be able to document the two of them as they grow up. Nolan has changed so much from his frist photos at 8 weeks old til now. Kaytlin is such a cutie with her expressions and laughter. They keep getting better and better. But as it always is with 2 yr olds a challenge to photograph. BUt I have to say I would not have it any other day. Thats one thing I LOVE about children photograph. You never know hwat to expect and the one photo you might of had in mind is now totally different. Keeping you on your toes. Any how below are my 2 favs from the shoot and a slideshow of more of my favs. Even momma Julie got in for a couple!

CLICK HERE to see the show!