have I mentioned...

charming?!
nik

christmas gift

trying very hard to 'wrap' up all my digital work before Christmas...this is why I LOVE photographing kids...it just never gets old...
charming.
nik

meet Kaeli.

You cannot get a better subject than a first grader...

love it.
nik

b & b

true confession.  I'm artsy.  I mean waaayyy artsy....
sometimes I try to convince myself I have a middle ground...
and then I get Pablo Picasso syndrome and realize...no.
Here are some of the Jungian descriptions of an artist Personality Type:
prone to discouragement
socially uncomfortable
not self confident
not aggressive, lower energy
fearful ,anxious, guarded
not confrontational
can be overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings
private, second guesses self
prone to quitting...
prone to quitting...
prone to quitting...

It's really laughable how often I "quit" ....

and then I have a session with a couple of adorable kiddos...

and I realize how much I LOVE what I do...

so for now...no quitting...
tomorrow, no promises. lol
nik

meet mister ben.

I promise you he is the happiest little dude, ever.

reminds me sooo much of my Tad...just happy to be a part.
happy happy happy.
I seriously left the session, happy.
love it.
nik

yep, 3.

I know, a weekend of adorable three year olds...
i die.
nik

3.

and this is why three...
is one of the best ages...
ever.
nik

saturday afternoon.

boys are napping....
football is on...
I'm in photoshop....

my perfect afternoon.
nik

i promise...

I am working really hard...
being very productive...
getting a lot done....
and then wham...

I goof off...hmmmm...let me try this...let me paint that...ohhh that's fun....
it's like Art Deficit Disorder...
not my fault really...
i'm just wired that way...
nik

nts

into the streets
we're coming down


we never sleep
never get tired



so urban feels
and suburban lights



turn the crowd up now
we'll never back down



shoot at the skylight
and watching it on primetime


nts nts nts....
like I said..pure cuteness!
nik

lyrics: swedish house mafia 'Save the World'

meet gage.

i'ts simple really...and it has nothing to do with my "photography"...
all it is...
is some wicked serious cuteness...
that's it.

more to come...
nik

meet master james.

so so so pickin' adorable!

the baby of his family...he has 3 beautiful older sisters...

oh my.

he is tender and sweet...and all boy...

ka chow!
nik

my tye.

sometimes the boys are willing to "help" me in "studio"...

yogi master.

I am still in shock my "baby" is now three...

I know this is such a violation...but it brings tye so much joy to "gross" me out...

all boy.
nik

meet two miracles.

I have two of my own...it is just too special.

can they get any more adorable?

xoxo
nik

Suhana.

to shine...or be beautiful. I don't know which meaning is Suhana's...but really, she fits both don't you think?

nik

Gracious.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, whichever way you look at it, I'm random. Those that know me best, know how random I really am. Sometimes, after a photo session...I am left with thoughts, feelings, words,...something that sticks with me...and won't let go...

After this session...I was left with the word...Gracious.

gra·cious
Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy.
Characterized by tact and propriety
Meet Innayat.

Of a merciful or compassionate nature.
Characterized by charm or beauty; graceful.
Meet Aekom.

Characterized by elegance and good taste: gracious living.
Archaic Enjoying favor or grace; acceptable or pleasing.

Graciousness is inspiring. I have feeling it is passed on from generation to generation. A gift, if you will, from one generation to the next.

nik