n.cole photography

the Canales family

2010-02-04T08:12:00.021-06:00

It's fun to share the fun I had with an old, sweet friend and her family. Nikki, Eddie & their 3 kids met me at her Mom & Dad's house in Sunny Side, TX to do some pictures with a tractor. We photographed around the tractor but Zachary had a candy in his hand and wasn't too excited about "playing" with me so we ventured around the yard. Lo & behold we turned the corner and there was this awesome red fence and rows of round bales. You know I am partial to hay. It instantly makes me think of my Dad. I love the shot we captured there.

I played with the kids. It was neat looking in their eyes knowing how much they are loved by their parents. I remember Nikki really wanting a family & struggling through that. Sydney is an answered prayer. The boys were a dream - well, I think Coleson was a surprise! Anyway, I know it didn't come easy & to see these beautiful little people in front was truly a blessing for me.

Thanks, guys for letting me watch your family grow. They are truly a beautiful family. Which reminds me...I will soon join Sandy Puc' International Charity Cutest Family Contest. This contest benefits Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/. Stay tuned for more to come. This family will surely be submitted & you'll have a chance to VOTE!

Bethany Methodist Weekday School Fall Portraits

2009-10-30T10:50:00.008-05:00

What fun, what fun...
that is what you get when you have the awesome opportunity to photograph about 125 preschoolers individually and with their siblings! It really is fun. Some of the children just look at you like you are absolutely crazy (I have heard kids have that sense), some cry, some smile, some hide their face. It's awesome!

I enjoy providing parents with a glimpse of their sweet baby when they aren't around. It's like a little surprise I get to be a part of. Really cool. Hopefully, I have a lot of pleased parents and maybe a few grandparents!

Here is as little of what I captured in 95+ degree weather in between rainstorms, de-crusting noses and a few blank stares... Thanks Mrs. Tammie, Ms. Bianca, the baby teachers and the teacher of the boy with the green shirt. You turned many unsure faces into delight and joy!

Check out the beauty, innocence & joy of these sweet things.

Her eyes say it all.

Such a sweet & beautiful girl.

Could these girls be any cuter?! Love their names.

Are you kidding me? Aren't they the sweetest things ever! This would grace my wall forever. The girls would be graduating from high school...still hanging. About to get married...yes, still hanging. Bringing their children over for me to babysit...yes, still up - maybe moved to a table near the couch since my vision won't be as good. I'll be a GraNdMa!

Can you say uber-stud? What a cute boy.

My buddies. These guys are awesome - the fox & the hound.

I asked them how old they were now?

Love this...

He is a cool kid.

He was so fun & silly.

See, I told you...

This guy was all smiles and so cooperative. Such a sweet boy.

This girl is full of life! I think everyday is a party in her world - so full of joy & happiness. I had the opportunity to photography her in the spring. She has this smile down perfectly!

This little princess has the most beautiful eyes and smile. I am sure she lights up a room everywhere she goes.

The word on the street is that this sweet chicky is a covergirl. I can see why. Look at that smile. Yikes. Could she be any happier?!

Any more beautiful...

This guy was awesome! Such a flirt. I would say date him if he would be my boyfriend. Precious.

Love this - her eyes, her hair. Such a sweet & pretty girl.

Bethany Methodist Weekday School is located in Houston near the Medical Center. For more information on this great school, check out http://www.bethanydayschool.com/

Ashley & Casey

2009-10-16T13:45:00.007-05:00

Amazing. It really was an amazing wedding. Ashley & Casey were married in July. You may remember their super fab engagement pics & their Paris adventure from a few months back.

Their wedding fell right in line with everything else. Beautiful, enchanting, fabulous & fUn! Serious fun. You have to understand weddings like this just don't happen to be these things. The root of a memorable and "real" wedding is the people, the families who come together to make the day what it is. It was such an experience to watch these families in action. They were awesome.

Serretts & Dubbeldes, thanks for allowing me to be a part your magical day. What a treat. Caroline, you rock for paving the road with your family & friends that has been such an adventure for me.

This is Will. I love Will. Will rocks. He has awesome parents!

This is Ben. Ben is Will's brother. Ben is awesome. Ben had THE wedding outfit of the day.

These 2 are slightly in love with each other. The partied like rockstars & have friends we all wish we had.

They are also very hot! Wow...

the Beautiful Sana

2009-09-13T21:55:00.005-05:00

For those of you not on Facebook, I had to share a handful of portraits from Sana's bridal session. She married on 9.4.09 to Matthew Fox. Beautiful outdoor ceremony at sunset. It was awesome. The officiant did a standing flip as the bride and groom recessed following the kiss. Pretty cool & a first for me to witness.

Enjoy the shots of Sana. She is amazing - beautiful, intelligent, sweet, sincere & fun.

Kindergarten?! Are you sure?

2009-05-22T11:14:00.006-05:00

This sweet little mama is graduating from pre-K today. Can't even believe it. It seems like just a few days ago I heard my doctor say "It's a girl!" and I was like "No way!" I couldn't even believe it. I just knew she was another boy. When I was pregnant I looked the same as I did when I prego w/ the boys and threw up just as much. Needless to say, it was a huge surprise and I felt like I had won the lottery. I looked at my mom and said, "Go buy the pink!"

She is such a blessing to our family. Happy day to you, Caroliney!

I can't believe I am here

2009-04-21T01:30:00.003-05:00

You know when you have those moments when you are sitting somewhere and it hits you - wow, this is my life. I am having that experience by the minute. I am blessed to be in the presence of photography greatness. Kevin Kubota and Dane Sanders are pouring their hearts & brains out to 20 something photographers from all over - England, Canada, DC, the South, the Midwest, the East Coast & more. I just hang on every word.

It's amazing.
It's bound to be life-changing.
It's inspirational.
It's thought-provoking.

I am loving it (obviously) and can't wait to share more (including pics).

things that bring me...

2009-03-10T14:11:00.005-05:00

Thought I would have a little fun today and show a few things that aren't my peeps that make me smile & bring joy into my life.

a #1 & w/o a doubt - I love Coke

Of course shopping tops the list - junk stores, flea markets, garage sales - love 'em all

Antiques - that love was passed down from my Mom. I feel like each old piece of furniture or dish we own has it's own story. So cool.

I am not a huge music fan, but I loved this old radio and I really enjoy listening to Christian music and soundtracks (laugh if you want). And, when I die & go to Heaven I will be a huge fan of hip-hop because I will be able to dance in Heaven, I just know it.

Leyva & Emiliano - 01.17.09

2009-02-26T14:47:00.005-06:00

I love weddings because of beautiful people like this. Meet Leyva & Emiliano. They married in January at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Houston. The reception followed at the University of St. Thomas.

Leyva & Emiliano are beautiful inside & outside - smart, fun & kind. I love genuine people. They both have neat friends & family that seem to make their lives complete. I am happy that they are so blessed.

Wishing you two many years of bliss.

I forgot to mention Emi, their sweet little buddy. As you can imagine, he stole the show...

She left the scrubs at the office....

2009-02-19T21:10:00.010-06:00

Meet Amanda. I usually see her with her hair down and in scrubs. Not today. Presenting a hot, saucy bride who will wed Brannon on March 28.

This amazing venue in Houston is called Paraiso Maravilla http://www.pmhouston.com/. Great place - perfect for bridal portraits. They are always adding neat details. Every time I go there, something has changed.

I love these 2 shots. They make me smile.

Last, but not least...

Isn't she amazing?

Everything about Amanda is awesome - her personality, her smile, her dress, her sweet family. I couldn't be more excited about being a part of their big day at the end of March. What an honor.

Jordan & Warren

2009-02-15T15:42:00.008-06:00

This couldn't be a more appropriate couple to showcase for Valentine's Day. Meet Jordan & Warren - beautiful, handsome, fun & so awesome to photograph. We spent an afternoon at Hermann Park playing around. We even had the opportunity to visit and get to know each other during a couple of rain breaks.

One of Jordan & Warren's goals (besides getting some great engagement shots!), was to have a portfolio of images that will be beautifully bound to be used as a sign-in book for the wedding. Great idea!

Alice, my assistant, came along as well to document different angles. She has a fantastic eye! Our images our mixed together but many of her shots are the fun, funky angles I love.

Enjoy & let us know what you think.

So Cool

2009-02-03T22:26:00.005-06:00

I love cool kids. You know those kids who are well-mannered, fun, have a sense of humor & totally love being photographed. We all want those kids, right? My client turned friend Amy in Corpus Christi has those prized possessions. Meet K$ (that is pronounced K money) & the O girl. I love photographing these guys.

I have had the awesome opportunity to watch these 2 grow up. I think I photographed them for the first time when they were 6 months old. Too crazy. Now look at these kindergarteners. They are just too cool for school!

My O Girl is a blast to photograph. Beautiful and really full of life. Check her out. Loving the sweet, yet subtle attitude. Quite impressive. This past October, O taught my daughter how to pose for pictures. When I want Hadley to turn it on for me, I remind her of O's photo magic looks.

For the past 4 years, I have had the opportunity to photograph as many as 18 families in Corpus Christi over a weekend in October. It is a neat experience every year. Sure love doing it.

Paris Love

2009-02-01T12:46:00.004-06:00

I had the awesome opportunity to fly to Paris this weekend and take these amazing shots for Ashley & Casey. Remember them?

Such an amazing place. So much love in the air.

Have you figured out that I only "wish" I had spent the weekend in Paris and beyond daydreaming won't be in Paris for a while. Ashley & Casey's traveling buddy took these shots per my request while there. When Ashley told me they were going to Europe over the Christmas break, I told her she had to have someone take shots in front of the Eiffel Tower for their Save the Date cards. After a little PhotoShop magic, a few snapshots have become beautiful art. Thanks for sharing your pictures with me, Ashley. So fun to live through others!

Can you tell I am in the mood for summer?

2009-02-01T00:12:00.003-06:00

Check out these 3 hotties! So happy I am married to one of them.

meet my boyfriend

2009-01-30T22:55:00.010-06:00

I am in love. Meet my new boyfriend - total stud, did whatever I said and thought I was the coolest person for about 30 minutes.

He even had a really good attitude. That is hard to come by these days...

Pure sweetness.

Ashley & Casey

2009-01-29T21:09:00.006-06:00

I love people who are in love. They are so nice, sincere & happy. If these two aren't in love, they sure are faking it well.

Meet Ashley and Casey - beautiful, handsome, high school sweethearts, world travelers & super cool.

I met Ashley in 2001 while doing Michael (Ashley's brother) and Caroline's wedding. She was beautiful then, but mama, check her out now!

Casey just rolled with it. We had fun and he didn't question my tactics once. Like that guy.

Can't wait to do their wedding in July.

How about a little summer sunshine?

2009-01-28T22:19:00.017-06:00

Thought maybe some fun summer shots would warm us up on this chilly day.

These super-cool kids joined me early one summer morning in Galveston during my week long photo shoot I do in June or July every year.

Beautiful kids

Beautiful light

And yes, even Galveston looked Beautiful

Email me if you would like to get on the beach list for this year. I shoot during the week and on one Saturday - usually 2 "crack of dawn" sessions and 2 late, late afternoon "could the light be any more awesome" sessions. Lots of peeps make a little trip of it. The place is super neat and we have lots of fun!

2009-01-27T12:38:00.023-06:00

So am I going to do this blog thing or not?!

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth... I know that is what you blog-addicts are thinking. I am just so intimidated by the whole blog world. My assistant Alice has challenged me to get with it, so here I go!

My goal is to post something everyday this week - just a couple of shots to show you some fun I had during the Christmas shooting season (did you know that season existed?! - in my world there is Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas Shooting Season, Basketball Season and Winter).

2008-11-14T23:35:00.006-06:00

finally...

I have joined the rest of the photography world and finally have a blog. With the inspiration of Sarah Shalley, Sarah Shalley Photography http://www.sarahshalley.com and encouragement from several clients and my awesome assistant Alice, I decided I had to do it.

I knew I couldn't do anything fancy, so I beckoned the amazing Carly of Playful Pickles Design http://playfulpicklesdesign.com. She is the bomb! I cannot say enough about how wonderful Carly is and what a joy she made this project. Love her, love her, love her. If you are wanting to spice up your blog, Carly is your girl.

My goal is to post highlights from recent shoots and share a little with you about my life. Promise pics next time!