Nicole ∙ Simply Told Photography ∙ Professional Photographer Portraits

While I was at home last month, I had the chance to spend some time with my college roomie, who is also a professional photographer in the Akron-Canton area of Ohio (where we all went to Malone University). Nicole and I have been second shooting for each other for over two years whenever we get the chance. It is an understatement to say that “we wish we lived closer.”

During this shoot, we spent three hours taking new “headshots” of each other in a field somewhere and we could have kept going. It was just so much fun experimenting with lights and props. Spinning, jumping and dancing. We were really trying to bring out one another’s personalities, which is much easier when you’ve lived with someone for 2.5 years.

Which photo of Nicole is your favorite? For those who know her, which one do you think portrays her the best? Maybe we’ll have some pull on which one she chooses to post on her website.

You can check out the photos she took of me at Simply Told Photography under Proofing in “Portraits.” The password is Lins (with a capital “L”). In a few weeks I will be asking your help to choose which photo to use on my blog and website. So stay tuned!

 

Nicole, thank you so much for being such a great friend. You are one of the few people I can truly and fearlessly be myself around. I miss you terribly! I can’t wait to work together again and have a good chat about the photog biz over coffee and tea this month.

Evan and Jessica ∙ Engagement Session ∙ North Carolina Wedding Photographer

Evan and Jessica met in grad school in New York and started dating about two years ago. Their proposal story is so personal and romantic (good job, Evan).  I love it! On May 1, the two went hiking for the day in a New York State Park. They set up a romantic candlelit picnic at lunchtime, and when it was time for dessert, Evan pulled out Jessica’s favorite treat and a cloth napkin. Evan had threaded the napkin through an engagement ring. When Jessica saw the ring, Evan popped the question.

I came into the picture, when Jessica’s mom, who lives in North Carolina, entered the couple in my drawing for a free engagement session at the Greenville Bridal Expo. And…they won. So they came all the way from New York, and we met in downtown New Bern for their portrait session.

It was a joy photographing Evan and Jessica. I could see when they looked at each other the deep love they had for one another and an excitement for their future life together.  I cherish engagement sessions like this, when it is evident the couple is really and truly in love.

We had fun, too. They were continually laughing and joking around. They were so flexible and open to my ideas. They even walked through the New Bern Farmer’s Market all dressed up and held some of the… umm… produce.

That's not what it looks like. Ok, it is. It's goat poo for composting. Ewww! Actually I've been looking for this for my garden - haha! But, I really didn't want to make them hold it, the vendor insisted. They were such good sports!

Thank you so much Evan and Jessica! I pray God blesses your marriage with a depth that only He can give. You are going to love being married! I really had fun hanging out and getting to know you both. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the photos. We'll talk soon :) Lindsay