Whitney, Mike and Leighton's first family photo shoot with stephanie nicole photography

Can I just tell you....I met the most adorable 20 day old little angel last Sunday afternoon....little miss Leighton had her first "official" photo shoot with me and she was amazing!   Her parents, Whitney and Mike were equally great...there is nothing better than seeing the love of 2 new parents for their daughter...and for each other.  Their family connection was undeniable and I loved every minute I got to spend with them.  I look forward to many more shoots with the beautiful family.....and Leighton....well....she is off to an incredible start with her modeling career.....what an absolute doll!

Congratulations Mike and Whitney....I know that Leighton has already blessed you beyond measure...

The Lawson and Ralich Families at Potter's Bridge with stephanie nicole photography

I had such a fabulous time working with 2 great families this week.....Ali and her boys and Stephanie and her girls....  Ali and Steph wanted to do a fun shoot of their kiddos as a surprise gift to their husband's on Father's Day.....I thought I was going to have to hold off on posting the images until after next Sunday...but much to my surprise (and happiness!)....Ali and Steph couldn't hold back and they both told their hubby's about the shoot.

Little man Jack (first image) really didn't want to have anything to do with getting his photo taken....but I sure do love this one of him walking away from me!    And for a bit of fun and reality....the very last image is an "out-take" from the shoot....every kid doing their own thing and their mom's smiling right at me....love it and love that this image shows what really happens during a family shoot  :)

High School Seniors Rock! - stephanie nicole photography

It's that time of year again.....and I love, love love working with high school seniors on their fun photo shoots!!!  There's nothing better than spending a little time with an enthusiastic teen ready to take on the world.....  I love just listening to them talk about their futures....whether it be college or something else.... it takes me right back to being that age and feeling like I could conquer anything.

It is my goal to capture each teen's personality through the images I take....below is a video portfolio of some of my most fabulous seniors....some are graduating in just a few short weeks and others are already into their college years.  I just love knowing that I got to be a small part of this special time in their lives! 

Please give me a call or send an email for more info on my senior sessions.....I have already started taking bookings for the summer, so don't delay!

Emily and Ryan's Gaylord Palms wedding in Orlando, FL with stephanie nicole photography and nu visions in photography

A huge congratulations to an amazing couple....Emily and Ryan!  This gorgeous couple got married at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando on April 20th and I, along with my Orlando studio and partner (Curt Littlecott and nu visions in photography) was excited to be part of their fabulous wedding day team! 

Emily and Ryan's love for each other was evident from the very beginning....they just couldn't take their eyes off of each other!  I love that they wanted to exchange letters prior to the ceremony....but without seeing one another....  They each stood on either side of a corner and while holding hands...read their letters to one another....talk about romantic!!!

What a year it has been.....a personal note from stephanie nicole photography

My son Isaac turns one today.....I just can't believe I am saying that!  Where oh where did the year go?  Everyone told me the time would fly....and boy were they right!   While I don't post many personal things on my studio blog, I think turning one year old is quite a milestone for my little man and as a very proud mommy....I wanted to show off my boy!  -  Stephanie

Happy Birthday sweet Isaac....you are such a blessing to us...please don't grow up too fast!

Kristen and Max's Engagement Session with stephanie nicole photography

What can I say.....I am beyond excited to be working with Kristen and Max on their upcoming wedding in Savannah, GA!   That historic town is a photographer's dream!  We had such a great time doing their engagement shoot - it is so clear to me how much they adore one another....they sure did make my job easy!

Congratulations Kristen and Max - September 21st will be here before you know it!! 

Danielle and Kasey's engagement shoot with stephanie nicole photography and nu visions in photography

Congratulations to Danielle and Kasey - an awesome couple whose wedding day is quickly approaching!  For those of you who may not know, I am partners in a studio located in Orlando, FL (nu visions in photography) and fly down there several times each year to shoot weddings with my business partner, Curt Littlecott.  (and on occasion.....he flies up here to Indy to shoot weddings too!)  On my last trip to Orlando, Curt and I worked with Danielle and Kasey on their fun engagement shoot - what a fabulous couple who are oh-so-in-love!!

We are so excited to be a part of their wedding day team this coming Oct. 5th at the Vinoy and Museum of Art in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.

The Fabulous West Family at Butler University with stephanie nicole photography

To kick off 2013....I had the good fortune to work with one of the best families I know.  Butch and Jan West have been incredibly influential in my life since I was a teenager.....and no - I am not going to say how old I am....let's just say I have known them for several years.  :)

I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their family in January.  Jan went to Butler so it was only fitting that we did this shoot on campus.  Again - they all braved the cold....I believe it was one of the coldest days for January....a balmy 20 degrees with a windchill of 10.   The chilly air sure kept things moving along and we were all thinking of warm, sandy beaches in our heads. 

As I've said in the past...I truly love getting a few moments in between the clicks....those are my favorites...such real emotion.   I also love watching everyone interact together - there's nothing quite like the bond of a loving and faithful family.

Thank you West family for trusting me to get these images for you.  Thank you also for being so wonderful to me for so very long....I treasure you more than you know.

The Dancer, Smoot and Perry Families at Butler University with stephanie nicole photography

It's all about family with this great group of people!!  Bob and Linda Smoot have raised 2 fabulous girls (Jodie and Julie) who have married equally fantastic men (Craig and Bradley).  Out of these marriages came 4 lovely young ladies and together....this is one pretty awesome family!  Jodie, Brad and their girls traveled from Washington DC and Julie and Craig and their girls came from San Diego and we all met up on the campus of Butler University for a fun-filled (and freezing!) photo shoot!  Hard to tell that it was snowing and about 20 degrees in these photos, isn't it?  

This was a great way to wrap up 2012.....I love working with families and creating images that become their history...and I love that I was able to work with these three incredible families!!

The Jamrok Family shoot in downtown Crown Point with stephanie nicole photography

If you haven't been able to tell yet, I am a huge lover of "unscripted" images.....the moments that happen between the clicks.   Everyone always expects to look directly at me so that is what they do...then the minute they think I am done, they relax and that is when the real magic happens.  The Jamrok family is a prime example of this.  I had such a great time working with Marcy, Steve and their three fabulous kiddos in downtown Crown Point.  What an incredibly loving family!!!  I love that each of these images has a little story to tell....but I must say that the one that makes me giggle quite a bit is the third photo...check out the kids' facial expressions....priceless!!!  (especially the youngest one's - she is so over it!)

Thanks for a fun afternoon, Jamrok family....can't wait until next time!!