1st Annual Photo Contest!

You may not realise this, but October 2011 was when I officially launched my business! It has been an amazing year that has taught me and blessed me much! To say "thank you" to all my amazing fans I am hosting a contest to give away a free photo session!

Here are the deets:
1. take an original photo using "milestones" as the theme

2. Submit the photo by October 14th to nlyp@live.com (don't forget to include a story of the photo!)

3. Get votes for your photo on my Facebook page from October 15th through October 22nd

4. Winner will be determined by the most number of "likes" per photo

5. Winner will be announced October 29th and will have one year to use their free session at a local shoot

Best of luck to everyone!!!

xo Nicole!

The fine print: All photos must be original works by you and your sole property. No professional photos taken by a 3rd party will be accepted. No graphic or offensive material will be accepted. Participants must be at least 13 years of age to enter. All photos will be released to be used in any way pertaining to the contest. By submitting your photo you agree to these terms.

Summer Lovin'

Happened so fast!

Fall is here, and like many I am scratching my head trying to figure out where the time went!? While I am all for wrapping up in my new hoodie, and we have already roasted a few smores over the bonfire- I am a summer baby. I wait anxiously for it to arrive and lament it's passing.

Archiving my files for the last few months brought me across a few random "B roll" items. They make me smile, and even though they are not a memory for you, as always, I hope you see the beauty :)

Although it was technically March, the weather was summery at Cocoa Beach! 

I'll admit I am still a bit afraid of the ocean (or what's in the ocean to be exact) however you can't visit it and not be mesmerized by it's allure. Even when sharing the beach with a sea of people. From the sun burnt biker borrowing your sunscreen, to the grizzled, veteran fisherman who has traded his pack of Lucky's for a medical device- the stories are as rich and deep as the ocen from wence the waves came.

The pelican's themselves add a bit of levity by chasing the fisherman down and fighting over their catch!

Setting up for a party, I was reminded to always keep an eye out for the fun shot ;)

These pretty little ladies are part of the proud heritage of Wisconsin Dairy Farmers. Sandhill Organic Farm no longer milks cows, however their generations of care and love for the land run in their blood!

My first trip to Vegas!! Although the conference I was in town for didn't leave much time for sleep (let alone sight-seeing) the lights were beautiful!

This little guy is the newest addition to our herd! Nigel is a pretty little boy that loves to cuddle :)

Summer (just like every season in Wisconsin) is full of weather surprises. This one brought drought, when a few years ago it was record flooding.  

Whatever the weather I hope you enjoy it, and make the most of it!!

XO- Nicole

Revving It Up!

A real drag race is never one sided.. It's a well matched push to the finish line where one competitor manages to thrust past at the last second! Advancing to the next round is a hard-fought victory all in it's self.

Redneck drag races however- mean pretty much anything goes! Sure participants are split up in the proper classes, but that doesn't seem to always narrow the field properly.. Diesel smokestacks, Dodge death wobbles, demo derby cars and missing parts are all included in the name of this game! A good time was had by all!

I almost didn't bring the camera, but got asked to at the last minute. You can let me know if it was worth it ;)

Can I get a like, like!?

So, here is my challenge to you: Get my page to 100 likes by midnight on Monday, September 3rd, and I will give away a free portrait session to a random winner!

Of course I won't be flying across the country to do a portrait session, but I you can always transfer the prize to a local friend or family member!

Like my page here: www.facebook.com/NicoleLouisePhotos and let the winning begin!

XO -Nicole

Brody {Senior 2013}

Another successful and gorgeous Saturday for a photography session! Brody will officially become my cosuin next spring when I get married, so it was enjoyable to get to know him a little better! He takes great pride in his car, and has spent many a days dilligently making it his own creation!

Being in front of the camera is not always easy, but eventually Brody warmed up to it...

As evidenced by the actual smile that emerged!



I might even be so bold to say that he came to enjoy it...

A little ;)

Haha.

 Congrats on your senior year Brody, and best of luck in all you do!

Michaela {Senior 2013}

We had to re-schedule twice due to cloudy and rainy weather, but Saturday was perfect!

It is always a pleasure to work with out-going and up-for-anything people, and Michaela was no exception!

 Under a gorgeous sun and gentle breeze, I presonally had a blast shooting these photos!

Michaela, I wish you the greatest Senoir year and an amazing life!
<3

nicole louise photography

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That being said these are things that I find beautiful!

Getting behing the lense of a camera has finally given me a way to share with others the beauty my eyes behold.

All around us, from the smallest moments to the greatest life events, is beauty. Watching waves gently lap the shore as the clouds float slowly by or the look in your new spouses eyes as you make your vows- these moments were meant to be captured. And shared.

I would love to help you capture these moments and share your story! Let's bring your memeories to life!

Remember to enjoy these moments everyday :)