If only I could go back in time… I would go back and savor my kids at the age of 6 – 18 months old…I just love that age…but then again…I love all ages of kids. Having 4 kids has it’s trials but gosh I wouldn’t change it for the world. Last night I was putting the kids to bed and I haven’t been feeling well…so I just wanted to rush through our nightly routine… but as I was helping Jules get undressed from her clothes to her jammies…I savored that tiny moment…because it just hit me…. in a few years…something as simple as helping put their jammies on…is going to be gone. Dear God…please help me remember this when I am pulling my hair out…wanting to change my special name of “mommy”…and when I am doing load after load and load of laundry 
I left this session being so grateful…so grateful that my job is chasing around beautiful babies. I mean seriously…do they get any cuter than this…
I just love the look on his face on this image…
And look at these eye lashes…
I just can’t get enough of his “big” little teeth…
Happy Birthday Kaden! We love you!
xoxo
Michelle
This is different than what I normally shoot…but I have to tell you I love shooting such beauty…in my eyes… it is art. I was lucky enough to have my beautiful “hot mamma” friend trust me to photograph her.
I am a little late…okay a -LOT -a -late (so not a word) …but I do have a offer for Valentine’s day.
Beautiful Mama of 3…so not fair…I am thinking that I can no longer be her friend
Boudoir sessions are also perfect for anniversary gifts and birthday gifts. If you miss this Valentine special and want to book in March or April, you can still take advantage of the special price. Please contact me @ 949-981-3859 or michelle.nicoloff@gmail.com to book a session and to receive further details. Also, feel free to contact me with any questions
XOXO
Michelle
A few of my photographer friends thought it would be fun to go out and shoot each other…umm fun….NOT! Well…I mean…it was fun to hang out…but to be in front of the camera SOLO…was soooooooo difficult…awkward and not fun I think next time we go out and do this…I may need to have a few drinks first..ha! Noel, Mali, and Cindy…thank you for laughs and a wonderful dinner
First up Noel…
Miss Mali...
Sweet Cindy...
And Me….
The distorted group shot…
And Noel’s crafty idea…cracks me up…
I don’t know why …but this image makes me laugh…maybe because I think I look like a horse..ha!!!
xoxo
Michelle
Have I ever mentioned how much I love living in California? Just incase I have not….I LOVE CALIFORNIA! The weather is just amazing…the only thing that is missing from this beautiful winter summer weather is my ”tan”…ha! On Saturday the kids begged to bring out our inflatable mini slide… it took some convincing…but I gave in I ran inside to grab my camera…but I just ran it right back inside…because I have my ”fake” polaroid:) I am addicted I tell ya!!! So here it is…our California Winter….don’t be jealous….
The little blondie is my adopted son, Cole. I have always wanted a blonde blue eyed babe…he is the closest I will ever get to it:) We love that kid! Just a little story about him…when we were moving to Texas…he showed up at our door with his suitcase. In his little head, he planned to leave with us:) He even packed a box at home with his stuff….bless his little heart. Thinking about this makes me smile…but I am sure at that time it made me cry
xoxo
Michelle
I have been wanting to buy a polaroid camera…I am thinking this one…but I may not need one…now that I found Shake it Photo for my iphone. I just LOVE this app… I think I stayed up to 1:00 a.m. last night playing with it:) I have been feeling blah the last couple of days…I need motivation… I need inspiration…I mean I should be working on my website, branding, business cards, marketing..laundry…cleaning toilets…you get the idea …But I cannot get in the groove… so instead I play with my pretend polaroid..ha! Just thought I would share my new JOY…my surroundings…
xoxoxo
Michelle
I cannot believe that 2009 is now just a memory..it will be a year that I will never forgot. A year of growing personally and professionally. I am so thankful for all the wonderful people that have inspired me and supported me this past year…my husband, my kids, my family, my friends and my photographer friends…you all have been so amazing and I am forever grateful for every single one of you! I walked outside yesterday to round up my boys and the sky was A M A Z I N G…I of course had to run inside to grab my camera. When I captured these images, I knew I wanted to blog them and wish everyone a fabulous New Year but shortly after I came in, I received a phone call that my brother had a heart attack. Thank God he is okay…and recovering…but he will need to make ALOT of life style changes. So with that being said, it’s New Year…A New Start….so I whole heartedly wish you a year filled with LOVE, HAPPINESS and most importantly , HEALTH! Here is my Jules, messy un-brushed hair saying ” I Love You”….
and here is another…
May 2010 be as beautiful as this sunset.
xoxo
Michelle
I felt so privileged that this family chose me to photograph their family. To watch them interact was such a beautiful thing…and it truly warmed my heart. There was no staging…no plan…just me and my camera chasing them around their favorite park. I couldn’t have asked for a better session to end the year. Thank you Andrea for sharing your very special family with me:)
This one makes me smile…and my favorite:)
xoxoxo
Michelle
The kids…
Family…
Favs…
wow…that is a lot of images…but I love them so:)
love you Billie 
xoxo
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