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Can dogs fly?? } Austin, Texas Dog Photographer

This session seriously exceeded my expectations for awesomeness. It’s not every day that you get to see a Viszla raised in the air – poised like a sphinx (just wait and see below). Oh and then there’s the Kong Tire obsessed Chihuahua who has the cutest smile I have ever seen. Then… if that’s not enough, you have a super duper gorgeous family that just oooozes loveliness. Thanks for letting me catch a glimpse of your super sweet life.

Ripley is one good looking Viszla

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Vixen and her Tire are never far apart. “Hey you! Want to play with me?”

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Somebody REALLY loves their daddy

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Vixen with her beautiful mama

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Probably one of my favorite family photos to date

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Yes, you two are plain old adorable

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This was happening on the bed right as I turned my back to walk out of the room. I SEE YOU!!!

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You know I saved the BEST for last…

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Dogadillo - Those photos are great. Vixen and Ripley are very sweet dogs.

Claire - i'm IN LOVE with that last shot! so funny! my dad used to do that with us when we were kids. the whole shoot is fab; great work!

Jill Beninato - That shot of Ripley doing the wonder dog move is awesome...so are the rest of course!

Nicole - What an amazing session!!! Seriously in love with this family, and with the light on the bed shots! Holy moly, wow!

Simon - Nice! Tongue and toenail shot is my fav, but Ripley is soooo photogenic. Top marks for originality, these are beautiful and hilarious.

Stephanie - Oh my gosh.Beautiful! Favs are Ripley flying superman style, Ripley next to parents feet and Vixen in between the feet....I think I have a thing for feet and dogs :)

Stacey - Oh. My. Gosh. You captured some incredible moments here. I was madly in love with the pink tongue/pink toe nails shot until - you're right - you saved the best for last! Adorable family!

nick - Lovely session with great dog+ people shots :)

Julie Melfi - Beautiful! I love the last shot! Great work!

leesia - these are awesome! love the 8th one down and ripley on the bed with his tongue hanging out.

Jennie Sloan - These are fabulous :)

Li - love all these! such happy, funny pooches!

sarah - these are amazing,nicole! great work :)

HELLO Kate!! – Austin, TX Senior Photographer

I have to say that I am really loving me some senior portraits. Take one fantastic senior, stick them in an awesome urban scene, make them feel as beautiful as they are and voila… outstanding senior pictures!! I totally wish I had pictures like this of me when I was a little young thing. Ah, well… at least I can give this special memory to all kinds of super duper girls and boys today. So, I had the pleasure of spending some time with the lovely Kate and we had a real blast exploring some of my favorite Austin urban spots. Thanks Kate for bringing your rad spirit to these sweet pix.

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oh, how I love this location

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Tish Mackay - The blue wall is my fave. Looks like the lighting was your friend. Great job!

Grace - The light is ethereal. I love the shots of her against the wire grate wall thing. She must be over the moon with these shots!

Julie Melfi - I love the one with the blue brick . . of course, she is adorable and your did a wonderful job ;)

Winner of “Top Prize” at Austin Dog Alliance event } Austin Pet Photographer

On Saturday, June 6th, the Austin Dog Alliance held a new fundraising event at the Audi Quatro Gallery. The event, titled “Fetching Art for Dog Lovers,” featured several artists works for sale and included a judging for any dog-themed art. The winner of the judging would receive a cash prize and their work would of course be auctioned off to raise money for Austin Dog Alliance. I also provided a session to be auctioned off to help raise additional money for ADA. I was unfortunately unable to attend the event but I received the awesome news that I won the “top prize” from the judging. The image that I submitted was one of my favorites to this day. It’s an image I took of a very special Whippet named Chandler. Only Chandler’s ear is featured in this shot – but it’s a really great ear… if I do say so myself.

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sarah - go nicole!!! that's so awesome :)

johnwaire | photo - CONGRATs nicole! that is too cool.

Grace - Congrats to you!! This shot is absolutely breathtaking. A well deserved win.

nick - Wow congrats on winning :) And yea must be an awesome ear haha :D

One sweet family } Austin, TX pet photographer

For those of you in Austin, you all probably know the awesome publication Austin Pets Directory. Liz Parker, who created and runs Austin Pets Directory, had me over to take some pictures of her lovely family. I had a fabulous time hanging out with some of the sweetest pups ever. Three of the pups (Aiden, Abraham and Lillian – of the Shih Tzu variety) were rescued from Wee Rescue, a local rescue group that specializes in helping wee  pups find good homes. One dear pup (Priscilla – lab mix) has been in Liz’s life for a very long time. So… without further ado – here is one sweet family for your viewing pleasure:

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looks like trouble… ha

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Sweet Priscilla

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Priscilla’s mommy loves her very very much

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Aiden may only have one eye but he’s got that one eye on his Piggy. Aiden loves his Piggy – LOVES IT!

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Aiden has the most adorable tongue – look… it’s saying “hi!”

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Abraham enjoys long luscious locks of lovely hair… say that five times fast

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Lillian has the best under bite and of course the cutest pom poms

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Aiden will say goodbye as you leave in his own personal leather chair

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Ashley Johnson - I love one-eyed dogs. There is something really special about them.

Grace - Yes my dear, you rocked this. The light is amazing. I have such a soft spot for dogs with their little tongues peeping out. Great photoshoot.

johnwaire | photo - i say this a lot...but you ROCKED it! great job nicole.

Jill - LOVE these! great side lighting! the dogs look like sweeties...

Great Dane and two lovely cats } Austin, TX Pet Photographer

When I was contacted to photograph a Great Dane and two cats… I thought this might be an interesting equivilant to my horse and two Chihuahuas session I had last year. Of course I would imagine not all cats are interested in being extra lovely dovey with a gigantic puppy that is like 20 times their size. Such was the case with Nuggit and Yoda, who kept a relatively comfortable distance from the gentle giant, Bentlee. Nuggit, the adorable white male cat was just an amazingly talented cat with piercing green eyes. Yoda, the lovely Ragdoll mix, had the most adorable ear that bent over like a little Scottish Fold… bet that’s mixed in there somewhere. Then there is Bentlee, the baby boy Great Dane, who does not even remotely realize how gigantic and strong he is. I had a great time with all three of them and their momma, Nicole, who was an exceptionally lovely model in all the shots.

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Nuggit actually pulls himself up to the food bowl when you hold it in the air – like little kitty chin-ups

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Bentlee loves his momma and momma loves Bentlee

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I adore this shot

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Big dog – BIG stick

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AND THEN… flying Bentlee… oooooh – look at those ears, teeth and jowells

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margaret - And I thought only Basset ears had personality. These are so great, especially like Bentlee and momma together. Catchin' some ear breeze out the car window....they are the best. Can't stop smiling.

Teresa - That bw image with the football is stellar :)

janie - I love the car shots!

Jill Beninato - I can't even pick which ones I like the best...they are all so wonderful. The one of the dane holding the football is pretty freakin' amazing though...and those car shots...and those cats eyes...and.....

Emilee - I love Yoda's foldy ear and blue eyes. Wow! The car shots with Bentlee are awesome! He looks like so much fun!

Erica - OH MY DOG! ...and cat! You've left me speechless once again. I love, love, love!

claire - such a great shoot!! i love them all--but especially the head out the window shots. those are great!

Jill - those car shots are awesome!

Judy - Stunning photos - those cats have amazing eyes!

nick - I love yoda's eyes and bentlee is AWESOME :D

heather - i heart nuggit and yoda. BEAUTIFUL photos!

Grace - These are so freaking awesome. I love every single shot.

leesia - these are gorgeous!!

johnwaire | photo - that football shot is CLASSIC! way to go! last shot makes me smile -- love the angle and the flapping skin :) too cool....

Haley Poulos - LOVE this series! Impressive DOF in the car window shots. Love the cat + mouse, and Bentlee with Mom at the door. :)

sarah - nicole these are awesome!!!! :)

Shelby – you rock my world } Austin Senior Photographer

I had the best time photographing Shelby for her senior portraits. She was fun, funky and super cool. We hit up some awesome spots in Austin that I had been wanting to shoot at for awhile. Shelby and her mom came up with some really great location ideas of their own and they will definitely be added to my faves. I love the life and spirit in all of these images. Shelby seriously worked the camera and gave me her best. Thanks Shelby!

Purple wall you are awesome!

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Super cool shades for a super cool girl

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Tough? Most definitely

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Love this mural – I used to dress up for Dia de los Muertos every year

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I loved Shelby’s idea for the fire truck… so cute!

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Yes, she plays Lacrosse… awesome!

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So beautiful

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Jill Beninato - All of these shots are beautiful Nicole...I like the variety of looks and locations.

New Image Photography - I agree .. that purple set is awesome !!

alisa - You do such beautiful work...you really know how to capture beauty! I love you sis!

Jill - awesome shots Nicole! very pretty girl and very cool locations!

sarah - these are amazing nicole!!! great work :)

claire - that purple wall is totally cool!! i love the last two shots as well with the lights in the background.

johnwaire | photo - WOW! this session DOES rock! awesome job nicole.

UnPawsed Finalist – National Pet Photographer Competition } Austin Pet Photographer

A few weeks ago I heard about a national pet photographer competition held by the UnScene Tour and Royal/T Gallery. The competition involved finding the next “emerging pet photographer.” The winner and finalists would be featured in the Royal/T Gallery on May 30th during the Culver City Art Walk. Well…. I am a finalist and my selected images along with all of my best pet photography will be showcased on a multi-media display during the event. Grace Chon, my super talented friend, won the competition. I really really really wanted to go to LA for the event but it was bit last minute for me. So, for anyone that will be in LA on May 30th please stop by Royal/T and enjoy what is sure to be a really awesome event.

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Jeanette Cacciola - Congratulations Nicole! It won't be long before your winning all types of major awards with your talent.

Jeanette - That's fantastic, Congratulations !

AustinPets - You are so talented, congrats!

Jill - awesome Nicole!

Grace - Thanks for the shout homie and congrats again! Wish you could come to LA for the show... but hopefully there will be more chances for that in the future!

Gabby is an extraordinary Basset Hound } Austin, TX Pet Photographer

Gabby (aka: Gabbsters) is an amazing Basset Hound that has an equally amazing mother. I was commissioned to photograph Gabby last year after her mom realized that Gabby may not have that long to live. She was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and she was very ill at the time. When I met Gabby I knew right away that this lady was something special. When she was rescued by her mother she was already blind, but I can tell you this doesn’t stop Gabby. She knew her way around and had a very keen awareness of everything around her. Fast forward 7 months later and we have a Gabbsters that seems better than ever. I will tell you what the secret is – she has a mother that is extremely devoted to her and loves her so very much. I have seen the tons of medicines administered and I have heard first hand all that Gabby’s mom does on a daily basis. I was so very happy to have the opportunity to come out and give Gabby her very own special private session. The images are going to make a fantastic book that I know Gabby’s mom will cherish forever. Thank you so much for including me in your lives.

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Gabby has 10lb ears or at least they look like 10lbs… you can fly, you can fly, you can fly!

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Gabby went on a little trip during our session, so we could get…

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these shots in the gorgeous wildflowers

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Taking a rest on the cool floor

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Look at what’s under all that skin!

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You are a beautiful girl Gabby

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Nicole Glenn - Ok this is the first blog post EVER to make me cry. It is probably because it sparked memories of caring for my old lab that was 18 years old, AND that I could feel the love and opportunity given to this dog despite having a disability. Beautiful job, I am a new fan of your work! Bless Gabbsters heart. :)

Jill Beninato - Those shots in the field of flowers blow me away...I want to go to there....

nick - Awesome portrait session :) They do have a wonderful bond indeed!

claire - i LOVE gabby! she's beautiful, and her ears are incredible. those wildflower shots are unbelievable, too.

Barbara Reiner - She is so beautiful - you captured her essence.

Emilee - Wow, Nicole, these are beautiful! Gabby looks like a big sweetheart, you captured her so well. You can tell that she is very well taken care of and very much loved. Amazing work! :)

Grace - I have no words for how gorgeous these are.

johnwaire | photo - ahhh...look at gabby. you did such a great job nicole. i love the shot of her taking a rest on the floor. kudos!!!

Amy - Okay, this so brought tears to my eyes! So special. This dog is so loved. Amazing!

Haley Poulos - Gosh. Just want you to know that I sent this to everyone I know! Beautiful post, truly.

Bluebonnets, a lovely lady and two sweet pups } Austin Pet & People Photographer

You know you are officially a Texas photographer when you are commissioned to do a shoot in the bluebonnets. I have to admit that I majorly lucked out because not only did we have the most lovely location, but I had the gorgeous Ashley and her two sweet pups, Monte and Chewy. We also miraculously missed the fire ants that I always hear horror stories about… maybe one took a wee nibble on Ashley, but overall we came out unscathed. The lighting was just so beautiful that day and as soon as that sun started to go down I was a shooting machine. Thank you Ashley, Monte and Chewy for a wonderful session.

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Chewy (black haired cutie) Monte (brown and gold furry goodness)

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SO pretty!

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She’s bringing it

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Love these shots – so much life and joy

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Grace - Freaking amazing. The light is just exquisite.

claire - holy cow, these are AMAZING! you did a fabulous job; that light is to die for. (not to mention those fields of flowers)

Lesley - awe these are so great! what an awesome location and Ashley has such a fabulous smile!

Gabriella - How did you hook up with Marisa Tomei again? These shots are spectacular and bountiful with beauty! Bar none, they are the best bluebonnet shots I've ever seen.

Bev - Beautiful shots, Beautiful models, Beautiful location. Nailed this one Nicole!!

Jennie Sloan - Oh!! These are so great! I wish I had a field like that :( Send me some of your bluebonnets please!

Amy - Oh these are just gorgeous! What pretty colors and perfect location! May I ask which lens you used for this shoot? I love how these turned out.

johnwaire | photo - my favorite 2....are the 'she's bringing it' set. very nice!

Sweet baby boy } Austin Baby Photography

This baby boy is so sweet and so adorable – I felt like cooing every time I looked at him. His parents were just over the moon in love with him and we had a fabulous little session. Baby boy was so good during our shoot that he made my job very easy. Mom had a wonderful little green woven hat that made for some ridiculously cute shots too. Thank you baby boy for being the sweetest little guy during our session.

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beautiful little toes

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yummy green hat

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the many faces of a cute baby boy

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Daddy’s little boy – yes, he will grow up to LOVE Star Wars

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johnwaire | photo - the green hat -- awesome. dark vader's helmet -- hilarious! those eyes -- unbelievable. great job nicole. you rocked this one out.

Emilee - Ah, he's adorable!!! I LOVE the next to last shot. Too cute! :D