Hila & Mike got married at the beautiful Green Gables Country Club in Denver, Colorado.  Since a picture says a 1000 words I’m going to let this album d all the talking for me today.  Click on the picture below to view their album proof which tells the story of their day.

Diana & Matt did an urban inspired engagement session, a nice contrast to their nature inspired Hudson Gardens wedding coming up later this month.  Flip through their album proof below to see shots from their graffiti & whisky photo shoot.  When viewing keep in mind that each image (except the cover page) is actually a 2 page spread (how you would see the book open flat). You can also select the TV looking icon in the lower bottom right of the slide show after you press “play” to see the images full screen.

With a summer full of weddings and photo shoots I’m going to have to start keeping my blog post much shorter to keep up with it all.  I’ve been playing with the idea of hiring someone to help me with my blog, but the thought of someone else writing my posts still seems too odd, kind of like having someone record my personal journal entries.  So you may notice me writing more with pictures this summer then words…since obviously that’s what I do best anyway

Here’s a sample of my latest design, a stylish guest book for Renee & Kevin’s rapidly approaching August wedding at Mount Vernon Country Club in Golden, CO

Anika & Chad got married at the Red Lion Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado.   In case you didn’t hear the Boulder Creek flooded last week causing the collapse of the bridge that leads to the Red Lion.   The summer months are huge for weddings in Colorado because  brides don’t have to worry about winter storms and snow, but who would have thought you would have to worry about something like this in June.  I’m soo glad Anika & Chad had their wedding when they did!  At the bank yesterday I met someone who told me her niece is completely shattered by the news because she was supposed to get married there next weekend.   My heart truly goes out to all those couples that dreamed of a beautiful June wedding along the river and now have to go through all the stress of trying to find a new location last minute.  The Red Lion is one of my favorite places for weddings and I know it will be hard for them to find a replacement.   You can read a good article about the flood’s damage here: Red Lion closed this weekend, will lose $30,000 in wedding business – By Vanessa Miller

Play the slide show if you would like to watch the story of Anika & Chad’s Wedding day in their album proof below.  Keep in mind that each image below (other then the cover) is actually a 2 page spread, as if the book was open flat.

One of the best parts of my jobs is the feedback I get from my clients after they see their pictures.  Here are 2 recent wedding album proofs or as I like to say, the “story of your day” for 2 recent weddings I photographed along with their first responses after viewing them.  Just click the cover page to view the full album.   I am testing out a new program that creates the actual “flip” pages, so please leave a comment if you have any trouble viewing the story books.

“AHHHHH I’M SO EXCITED….I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO!”

This was one bride’s 1st response to her album (and Yes she sent the email in that large of type).

Catrina & Chase’s wedding began with preparations at the Marriott Hotel, then a wedding ceremony at Austerlitz Baptist Church, followed by a reception at The Fine Arts Center in New Orleans.  Here is her more formal review:

Lauren & Seth

This bride & groom chose the New Orleans French Quarter for their destination wedding.  They held a beautiful intimate ceremony in Jackson Square, surprised their guests with a traditional New Orleans 2nd line parade, and ended with a dinner at Galatoire’s restaurant.

With the weather finally starting to warm up its time for portraits – maternity, babies, seniors, children, families, models, and even pets – you name it I’ve done it! The portrait section of my website is in desperate need of updating (its been on my to do list for 3 years now!), so I figured for now I needed to get more samples on my blog.
Below is a book, or album, I recently had printed of different outdoor and studio portrait photo sessions I have done over the past few years. Flip through the slide show below if you want to see this portrait portfolio, or even better set up a consultation with me in person so you can see the quality of the album, touch the pages, and feel how awesome this fuzzy leather cover is!
I’m also trying out a new slide show program that creates these cool flip pages, so please let me know if you have any issues viewing the flip book.

Below is Chey & Mike’s guest book proof, so keep in mind each of these images below are actually a 2 page spread. This will be used on their wedding day in place of the traditional ’sign on the line’ guest book.
I always enjoy doing a photo shoot in nontraditional ways, such as in the cold winter snow topped off with a beer at Fado Irish Pub, which is also where they had their first date.   Chey & Mike’s wedding is this July at the Lodge at Sunspot in Winter Park, Colorado, so it is also nice that they they will have a completely different look for their summer wedding pictures.    I can’t wait to see you guys on top of the mountain for your wedding!

To see more samples of engagement pictures by Nicole Nichols Photography click on “Engagement” in the categories above or go to the website and click on “Engagement Gallery”

Tori & Kenny married on Jan.16 at the beautiful Southern Oaks Plantation in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The day started a little tense as a gloomy weather forecast and a big playoff game for the New Orleans Saints could affect the mood of the wedding.  But thankfully, the Saints stomped the Cardinals and the rain stopped just in time for the start of the wedding!  I was so relieved that the Saints’ easy win enabled the guys to make it to the wedding in time and the guests to arrive with cheery smiles.   And Tori was still able to have her outdoor ceremony, which started with a horse drawn carriage ride and ended with a banging fireworks display.   The reception also went off perfectly, with lots of dancing, laughing, and good times!  I have worked at a ton of wedding venues, and I must say The Southern Oaks Plantation wowed me with their smiles & service!  I was surprised to see them sweeping up rainwater to cater to the bride’s outdoor ceremony request with only 20 minutes to spare…trust me most venues would not even consider setting up outdoors with any amount of rain!   Tori & Kenny’s wedding turned out great, and I was glad to be a part of it! To see the story of their day unfold click ‘play’ below to check out their album proof.

I just finished the final revision for Kate & Alex’s wedding album. This beautiful tall volleyball loving couple got married at the Green Gables Country Club in October 2009. It was a gorgeous fall wedding filled with unexpected snow, a surprising and (very good) choreographed dance, yummy details, and lots of tears and laughs!  Play the slide show below if you would like to watch the story of their day.

Tatiana & Joaquin’s engagement pictures were taken around various spots in Denver, the urban shots around downtown Colfax St. and the sunset ones at City Park.  Below is the guest book proof I just finished creating for their wedding day to be held at the beautiful Blackstone Country Club in Aurora, Colorado.  Keep in mind that each image below is actually a 2 page spread, as if the book was open flat.  One of my New Years resolutions is to purchase a new app that will actually flip the pages like a book, but for now enjoy the slideshow.  Happy New Year everyone!