pour moi'

someday I want to be as good at clouds as the most esteemed cloud creator Karrah Kobus, for now...these will have to do.
nik

october 31st.

I don't know...I just can't bring myself to say..."happy halloween"
nik

meet the Bramantes'

they seem like such a 'normal' couple...

but then again, they are OUR relations...soooo that may just explain the rest....


honestly, I laughed so hard...
I really can't believe a single shot was in focus...
love you guys!
nik

working...

so I am working away...being all productive...

and this little shot is just sitting there smack in the middle of all the formals.
pickin' adorable.
nik

touch of sun.

even the most beautiful days eventually have their sunsets
~unknown

preview.

so I am guessing this is probably closer to the preview the beautiful ms. jennifer was expecting...
a totally different feel than a skeet shoot...(;
congrats Jen & Tyler!
nik

getting ready.

So, I am working on 14 years of marriage...
and well, let's just say...in my experience,
guys and gals often do things, we will say, "differently".

For example, guys can shoot skeet up to, oh about, 15 minutes before formal pictures..

and still manage to be on time...

While ladies, on the other hand, can start a LOT earlier...

annnnd... I will stop there...or the hubby will use my own words against me next time I get ready for a formal event....yikes!
either way, "different" is a good good thing.
just sayin'
nik

the name...

Amanda, is the feminine gerundive of amare, "to love".
also, meaning "she who is to be loved," "worthy of being loved," "worthy of love"
or just plain ole' "lovable"
i agree.
nik

september 4.2011

I don't know how you do one blog post on an entire wedding...
so impossible.
but here is a small glimpse into,
Pete & Amanda's day.
oh truly, Amanda was a glowing bride...









thank you Pete and Amanda!
what an honor to be a part of your day...
so blessed.
nik

my to do list.

I mean how sick is that...
love.
nik

meet Jennifer & Tyler.

just plum rand-y  is what it is...

shoot fire!

we had FUN!

they laugh together a LOT...I like to think that is a good sign...

they didn't know they were crushing...

until it was obvious to everyone else...

love it.

and they lived...

happily ever after...
xo
nik

Doo wap she doo Whoo!

just me...sitting here all geek-like...
working.
break it up and shake it up, 
wake it up and tear it up,
rip it up and throw it out, shout it out,
come on now

shoo bee do sha bee da

shoo bee do dadn dada n dee daa

shoo bee do sha bee da

shoo bee do dadn dada n dee dee ow

doo wap she doo

Whoo!

Whoo!

nik

38 days...

but whose counting?
nik

meet pete and amanda

 the minute the shutter clicked...I knew...it would be my personal favorite image of the session...

or maybe it's this one...so lovely.

wait a minute...I love this too...the sense of play....
I mean criminently, they met in drum line...and I am telling you Pete is one-with-the-drum!!
you can tell...it's something he loves...it's fun to watch....and they really did play like popcorn!

I had FUN!

 looking forward to their wedding day!
xo!
nik

the album

one. I have the BEST clients. ever.

two. I LOVE what I do...start...to finish!!
love!
nik

dell drama

my computer is FINALLY operable...
thank you thank you Dell,
for sending Mr. Richard, from Fresno, genius!
Yay! just a few more things to transfer over from the old machine...

for now, the big guy and my little men are napping...


hmmmmm...let's think...
what should I do? (:

nik

just...

a few of my favorite things...
love and laughter.

beauty and grace.

always and forever.

hmmmm...wonder what I have been working on...
guess what y'all...one folder left, teehee...
I am giddy with excitement...
nik