tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76381983786115100572024-02-18T20:43:00.494-06:00Danica Nelson Photography - St. Louis Child Photographerdanicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-56457755123838586702010-08-15T22:52:00.000-05:002010-08-15T22:52:40.253-05:00I've Moved!!My new blogsite address is <a href="http://danicanelsonphotography.com/">http://danicanelsonphotography.com</a>. Please follow me there, since I will no longer be posting at this address! I hope to see you at my new site...Danicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352389377025662829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-9237250506624096742010-07-21T12:43:00.001-05:002010-07-22T01:55:22.451-05:00NEW WEBSITE! | St. Louis Child PhotographerI have great news! My new website/blog is live and I'd love for you to start following me at my new address: <a href="http://danicanelsonphotography.com/">http://danicanelsonphotography.com</a>. I'm especially excited because it’s a <i>website</i> and a <i>blog</i> all in one! It’s definitely been a labor of love as it's taken me over four months to fully put together (thanks to our big move and getting settled), but I’m beyond excited to finally be launching Danica Nelson Photography here in St. Louis. You can click on “Portfolio” to view image galleries of my work, and you can follow my posts to stay up-to-date with my latest work, helpful hints and photography finds. Don’t forget to change your links and/or bookmarks, subscribe to my RSS feed or add me to your Google Reader! If you'd like a button for your own blog, you can use the code at the bottom of my new site!<br />
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I owe a big thanks to Lacey of <a href="http://www.laceyreimann.com/">Lacey Reimann Photography</a> for being a HUGE help to me throughout the process, and for referring me to Portfoliositez.com, the company I used to create my site.<br />
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I also owe a huge thanks to my awesome friend Stacia for helping me with my rebranding and the design of my website. She walked and talked me through the whole process, helping me really figure out what I wanted, and saving me from a possible lawsuit with National Geographics someday!! Haha...yes, the first logo I designed had an uncanny resemblance to theirs, which Stacia kindly pointed out.<br />
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Thanks also to all the friends and family members that gave me feedback. XOXO to you all.<br />
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I've got a Tell All Tuesday for this week that I'll be posting on Thursday (sorry folks!). Stay tuned and I look forward to seeing you all on my new site...danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-20815585713828648952010-07-15T12:44:00.002-05:002010-07-15T12:48:04.260-05:00Cool Relief! | St. Louis Child Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Oh boy, are you feelin' the heat? I feel like we've moved to the Amazon Rainforest. :) We've been taking advantage of our pool as much as possible for some cool relief!<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim-3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim-6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim-7.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />This girl's faces kill me...<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim-8.jpg" /><br /><br />Bam! How's that for some sass?<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/CamiSwim-4.jpg" /><br /><br />The light outside of our town home in the evening is gorgeous. Love these two...<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/Fam.jpg" /><br /><br />Stay cool, St. Louis!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-15390945503778791692010-07-09T13:36:00.002-05:002010-07-09T13:40:12.998-05:00Can't Help Myself | St. Louis Children's Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you don't get sick of seeing pictures of my kids any time soon! I don't have my new website up and running quite yet and haven't started taking on sessions here in St. Louis. So until I do, I'm afraid you'll have to *endure* a few more of my little loves.<br /></div><br />Left- such a Cami face. Right - love the clasped hands.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/July%202010/Cami.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/July%202010/Cami2.jpg" /><br /><br />These are her "silly eyes" - she thinks she's hilarious.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/July%202010/Cami3.jpg" /><br /><br />We spend a lot of time doing puzzles these days. Carson loves them.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/July%202010/Cami5.jpg" /><br /><br />...and he loves crossing his eyes too. Let's hope it doesn't stick!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/July%202010/Cami4.jpg" /><br /><br />I think next week I'll start back up with Tell All Tuesdays if anyone's still visiting this blog. :)<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-1515812138343954682010-07-07T20:07:00.004-05:002010-07-07T21:19:46.189-05:00Sweet darlin' girl | St. Louis Children's Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">A few candids of my sweet (okay, actually pretty crazy), darlin' girl the other morning.<br /></div><center><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/20100623_91792-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/20100623_91822-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/20100623_91852-1.jpg" /><br /><br /></center>Her hair kills me. Love it to death.<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-72078042195143867812010-07-01T20:17:00.002-05:002010-07-01T20:24:33.760-05:00Splish Splash | St. Louis Child Photographer<center>Did I mention our new place has a pool? LOVE.<br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/Cami.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/June%202010/Carse.jpg" /><br /><br />We go every. single. day. It's a blast spending time with Daddy at the pool after dinner!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-84564500826050102632010-06-25T07:39:00.001-05:002010-06-25T07:39:00.242-05:00A Family | St. Louis Family Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Finally - a peek of my last family session in Philadelphia. This was a quick session with baby C.J. and his awesome parents. Enjoy you guys! Miss this little guy already!<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br />Still sporting that cute scowl. :)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br />It turned out all C.J. needed was a nap. So he promptly fell asleep to the sweet whisperings of his mama.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/20100526_87062.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/Collage7.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/20100526_87371.jpg" /><br /><br />Congrats again on your beautiful family. XOXO<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-79599395849494253072010-06-22T12:32:00.002-05:002010-06-23T12:42:06.266-05:00Coming Soon... | St. Louis Family Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">A sneak peek of the sweet A family! Stay with me, Martha!<br /><center><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Aston%20Family/20100526_86231-1.jpg" /><br /></center></div></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-32910053385920400622010-06-12T08:28:00.003-05:002010-06-12T11:41:55.964-05:00Baby Jamie | St. Louis Newborn Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Last, but not least, here is baby Jamie's full peek. Jamie is one of the most gorgeous (in a handsome way) newborn babes I've ever seen! No touching up necessary - this little guy had the most perfect newborn skin imaginable. I just loved this session, and what a pleasure to finally meet baby Jamie and his wonderful parents.<br /></div><br />Isn't this monkey hat beyond cute?! His mom bought it on Etsy and then GIFTED it to me at the end of the session. Whaaat?! You are so sweet Adela!! It will make newborns even cuter for a long time to come... :)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82331.jpg" /><br /><br />Like me, Mom loves the detail shots.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82362.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82502.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82691.jpg" /><br /><br />His cheeks are the sweetest things ever.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br />And check out those lips!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82614.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82802.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br />Snug in Dad's arms.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82861.jpg" /><br /><br />Love this shot.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_82902.jpg" /><br /><br />The barnwood's back...<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83091.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83191.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83251.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83431.jpg" /><br /><br />Dad played baseball, so his mitt was an extra fun prop.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83562.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83941.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83792.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks again C family. I will be sending the disc as soon as possible! :)<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-4522773999248935642010-06-10T07:04:00.000-05:002010-06-10T07:04:00.151-05:00Baby CJ | St. Louis Newborn PhotographerMartha - I'm sure you're more than ready for your full peek of baby CJ. Here it is! This little guy was beyond sweet and only a week old. The perfect age for his first photo session (out of his mom's tummy that is). Enjoy, you guys!<br /><br /><center>Like I mentioned before, CJ rocked an adorable scowl most of the session.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73201.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73272.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73691.jpg" /><br /><br />Don't you want to kiss those toes?<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73831.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73851.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73801.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_73971.jpg" /><br /><br />Love what a little bean he is in this one.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_74211.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br />Sweet dreams...and more scowls. :)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_74671.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><center><br /></center><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_74782.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks A family - I hope to have your family session peek up sometime next week!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-76347089907522720532010-06-08T11:02:00.002-05:002010-06-08T11:04:24.979-05:00C Family | St. Louis Family Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Here is the rest of the peek for my darling friends, the C family. Thanks so much for your patience. I will get the disc to you as soon as I can!<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67291.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67411.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67531.jpg" /><br /><br />Can you even resist this smile??<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67841.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_68161.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_68571.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_68901.jpg" /><br /><br />Haha, last shot of the day.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_69571.jpg" /><br /><br />Look for more peeks this week...<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-1848574354232709152010-06-03T15:36:00.004-05:002010-06-03T15:40:08.735-05:00Safe and sound... | St. Louis Family PhotographerWell, we made it through three days of car travel with two small children...and lived. Actually, the trip couldn't have gone any smoother. The kids did great and we got to St. Louis all safe and sound. We are currently living in a display unit at our new apartment complex until our unit is completely ready. We decided to upgrade at the last minute even though it wouldn't be ready for us to move directly in. The people we have met have been fabulous and we are excited to get settled in around the 10th of the month. I'm so sorry to my clients that are still waiting for their session discs, or more peeks. I promise I will have things to you as soon as possible, but until we move into our actual apartment on the 10th, we don't have access to the internet and most of our stuff. I appreciate your patience with me!! We miss Philly, but love St. Louis so far. Stay tuned for more next week.danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-34396658126788025122010-05-27T07:03:00.000-05:002010-05-27T07:03:00.117-05:00Baby Jamie | Philadelphia Newborn PhotographerJust a peek from my last newborn session in Philly (sigh...and maybe a tear or two). Meet the gorgeous, perfectly behaved little baby Jamie.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And here's a preview of my new barnwood floor mat. It came! It's great! I'm excited for all of the possibilities...<br /></div><center><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83021.jpg" /><br /><br />Precious in Dad's baseball mitt.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83651.jpg" /><br /><br />This one caught my eye right away - it's an in between moment, but it just speaks to me. Love it.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Jamie%20May%2010/20100522_83984.jpg" /><br /><br />Congrats S family - we got so many great ones. I can't wait to show you them! Thanks for being so awesome...it was a pleasure to meet you and photograph baby Jamie.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">*P.S. We move in to St. Louis in T minus two days! Holy moly.<br /></div></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-75488732275555364842010-05-25T09:17:00.000-05:002010-05-25T09:17:00.423-05:00Caleb | Philadelphia Child Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Loooooved this session. Caleb is one of the cutest little guys around, and I've had the pleasure of photographing him and his family since he was a wee little lad of six months. Now he's two and is a big brother to sweet Charlotte, who was born at 24 weeks and is proving to be as full of fight as her family and friends are of love for her. {You can follow her story on a blog her parents write for her <a href="http://cak-micropreemie.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>}. Keep her in your prayers as she continues to grow and get strong enough to come home!<br /><br /></div>Meanwhile, brother is growing like a little weed himself. And isn't he adorable?! He sure loved the trike I brought.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/20100504_69992.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br />Showing me baby sister.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/20100504_71421.jpg" /><br /><br />This boy loves him some trains.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/Collage6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Caleb%20Apr%2010/20100504_71871.jpg" /><br /><br />Going to miss you Amanda! Thanks for being a wonderful client and a beautiful example of faith and strength during this amazingly hard time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. No really. Like all the time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">*P.S. We move to St. Louis this Saturday!*<br /></div></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-32480470577595179462010-05-22T20:36:00.002-05:002010-05-22T21:13:19.546-05:00C Family Peek | Philadelphia Child Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">I owe this adorable family a sneak peek in the worst way! I'm sorry it's still not a full peek, but I at least wanted to share an image of each of your GORGEOUS little ones.<br /></div><br />Beautiful Taybree.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67221.jpg" /><br /><br />Adorable Amity.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67441.jpg" /><br /><br />Handsome stud Colben.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_68041.jpg" /><br /><br />Cutest ever Lincoln.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_67741.jpg" /><br /><br />And darling little Ivan.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20May%2010/20100430_68341.jpg" /><br /><br />I love this family and am sad to say goodbye to these cute faces! Your full peek to come...<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-25380709684822227722010-05-18T20:18:00.002-05:002010-05-18T20:21:15.103-05:00On hold! | Philadelphia Child PhotographerHey folks! Danica Nelson Photography is ON HOLD for a couple weeks. My cute hubby graduated from the UPenn Dental Medicine program yesterday and we have nine (!) family members here to help us celebrate! We're also moving to St. Louis on the 29th and are in the middle of packing and preparing for that. I'm sorry to my sweet clients waiting for their discs or sneak peeks, but I'm taking a necessary break for all things business to take care of my family during this crazy time. I will be in touch soon and will get to emails as I'm able to! Thanks for your patience... :)danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-3192080806551117252010-05-15T06:32:00.000-05:002010-05-15T06:32:00.497-05:00Noah is One! | Philadelphia Child Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Get a load of this adorable little guy! When I saw his gorgeous curls and huge eyes I knew I was in for a treat. We had a great session - Noah just sat where we wanted him and alternately gave me big smiles and soulful looks...couldn't ask for more! What a beautiful family!<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br />Lovin' some mama time (p.s. Mom's gorgeous, no?)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/20100424_64281.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br />Didn't really want anything to do with his messy cake. :)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/20100424_64751.jpg" /><br /><br />Loooove.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/20100424_64912.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br />Seriously. Beautiful people, inside and out!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Noah%20May%2010/20100424_65081.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks again for the fun session! (And sorry again for all the gnats - yuck!)<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-15531130409499220442010-05-13T08:18:00.002-05:002010-05-13T08:18:00.907-05:00D Family | Philadelphia Family Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">This was a fun session in a beautiful part of Fairmount Park. You have seen darling Lillian on my blog before, when she was a little baby. She was one of my first sessions. Now she's all grown up (okay, well, she's TWO!) and she still has the most gorgeous blue eyes ever.<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br />And adorable baby Sydney has since joined the family!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br />So many smiles and giggles during the session - loved it.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100424_63181.jpg" /><br /><br />The Strawberry Mansion bridge is special to their family, so we finished up with some shots out in the warm spring sun.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100424_63511.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100424_63581.jpg" /><br /><br />Ooh la la! Just kidding. Aren't mom and dad cute though?<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/D%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage7.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks for the great session and fun time, you guys. Enjoy!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-2867415931072565002010-05-11T10:48:00.003-05:002010-05-11T11:05:19.733-05:00Baby CJ {tiny peek} | Philadelphia Newborn PhotographerI'm not in the mood for a Tell All Tuesday...I'm in the mood to share an image of this handsome, practically edible little dude. (He's finally out of <a href="http://danicanelsonphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/miss-martha-philadelphia-maternity.html">THIS</a> pretty mama's tummy!) Enjoy the tiny peek, Martha.<br /><br /><center>CJ rocked his cute concerned scowl the whole session. :)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Aston%20Family/Baby%20CJ/20100506_74101.jpg" /><br /><br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-28363957738401869002010-05-08T07:30:00.001-05:002010-05-08T07:30:00.227-05:00P Family | Philadelphia Family Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Yet another fun urban family shoot! Elfreth's Alley residents probably run and hide when they see me walking up their darling cobblestone street lugging my green chair and another cute family (I pretty much make a fool of myself during sessions, including talking way too loud and making uncool sounds)! These good friends of mine are moving from Philly soon, and wanted images that say Philly. Jen and I agree: row homes = Philly. :) And these happen to be the cutest rows around. Fitting, then, to put some of the cutest little girls around in front of them and take their pictures! Jen made the girls' adorable, coordinating skirts. They were perfect for this session.<br /></div><br />First up...Lauren girl.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br />Next, twin sis Halle!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br />This picture of Halle makes me smile. And there's big sister, Olivia, on the right.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br />They are all just beautiful.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100423_59361.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100423_59931.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100423_60251.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100423_60371.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/P%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100423_60751.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks P family - hope you enjoy these as you head to greener (ok, maybe only figuratively) pastures. :)<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-60324026374739394712010-05-07T10:30:00.003-05:002010-05-07T10:35:01.443-05:00Barnwood Floor { for photographers}Heads up to fellow photogs --> barnwood floor mats are back in stock as of May 3rd. I ordered mine today and hope it gets here before we move to St. Louis in a few weeks! I didn't want to wait and have to wait another few months...<br /><br />I ordered it from Bargain Outfitters <a href="http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=227246&kwtid=205092">HERE</a>. I also used a coupon code from <a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/view/bargainoutfitters.com">RETAIL ME NOT </a>- the one I used is SB920, which is listed as expiring today. My total, with shipping, was $99.97. I wish it were $9.97, but oh well. :)<br /><br />Just wanted to give you guys a heads up!<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><strong><br /></strong>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-49047381474448439422010-05-06T07:31:00.003-05:002010-05-06T13:40:09.055-05:00C Family | Philadelphia Family Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Oh man, this was one. fun. shoot! These are friends of mine - and how cute are they? Stacia and Juan really did their homework and found the perfect outfits for the look they were going for. They also did a great job of figuring out what sort of images they were hoping to get and giving me an idea of what they were going for, all while instilling confidence in my vision to make it happen. It really was so fun. They wanted an artsy, super urban session, so we headed down to Old City and had some fun.<br /><br />Oh. And it was chilly. Really chilly. They were such troopers as we put jackets and blankets on in between shots (and poor Stacia had to endure the many looks from old ladies walking by who were telling her to get jackets on her girls!).<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_55481.jpg" /><br /><br />Siena playing peekaboo with me.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_55821.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_55811.jpg" /><br /><br />Aren't they a beautiful family?<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_55841.jpg" /><br /><br />My favorite shot of the night is the image on the right - the windswept look, the way Siena is holding onto her mama...<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_55904.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_56312.jpg" /><br /><br />We had some fun at the end of the session with some mom and dad shots. Stacia!! You are gorgeous, girl! Don't kill me for posting this shot! Really, this was just a moment caught between smiles - she wasn't posing. :)<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_56842.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100417_57001.jpg" /><br /><br />LOVE the one on the right - they are so darling.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br />This series makes me laugh every time...you guys are awesome.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br />It really was too cold to get decent shots of the girls (at least without bright red noses!) the day of our session, so we did a super mini session at my house later on.<br /><br />Qiana is one of the prettiest baby girls I've ever laid eyes on!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100421_57201.jpg" /><br /><br />Look at those perfect rose lips...<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage6.jpg" /><br /><br />And Siena is a ball to be around! So full of spunk and beauty.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/20100421_57851.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/C%20Family%20Apr%2010/Collage7.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks so much, C family! I really had a wonderful time with you. Enjoy the peek, ya'll!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-28875685563836895572010-05-04T22:25:00.005-05:002010-05-04T22:47:56.796-05:00Tell All Tuesday - Straighten & Fill | Philadelphia Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Okay, today's Tell All Tuesday is a quick one. Ever used the straighten tool before? I used it all the time when I had Elements 5, but when I made the switch to CS4, straightening wasn't intuitive and I didn't figure out how to do it for a little while.<br /><br />Sometimes tilting the camera is a good idea, and sometimes it's not. When there is a clear horizon line in my image, I typically like to make that horizon line straight if it isn't already. Of course, occasionally I break this rule. And when I first started, I was tilting the camera like crazy. I've heard it said that one way to pick out a new photog is by how often they tilt their cameras! Probably true. :)<br /><br />So - here are the quick and easy steps to fixing a tilted image. I'll also touch on filling in the canvas. *<span style="font-style: italic;">I learned this method from Ashley McNamara's tutorial <a href="http://www.ashleymcnamara.com/articles/2009/11/02/photoshop-tutorials-leveling-the-horizon-tutorial-%E2%80%93-ashley-mcnamara-%E2%80%93-danville-photographer/">HERE</a>.*</span><br /></div><br />Here's the image SOOC.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Tell%20All%20Tuesdays/5.jpg" /><br /><br />Find the eyedropper tool on the left palette (6th down) and change it to the ruler tool. Then click and drag to form a line along the horizon line.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Tell%20All%20Tuesdays/6-1.jpg" /><br /><br />Then head to Image --> Image Rotation --> Arbitrary<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Tell%20All%20Tuesdays/7.jpg" /><br /><br />Don't change the angle. Hit okay.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Tell%20All%20Tuesdays/8.jpg" /><br /><br />Done. Your image is straight. Now you need to crop and/or fill in those spaces on the edges. With my small "studio" space, I end up cloning out pieces of my background fairly often. You can use the clone tool, or you can use <a href="http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/29/stretching-your-canvas/">THIS METHOD</a> of "stretching the canvas" from MCP Actions. I use this a lot.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Tell%20All%20Tuesdays/9.jpg" /><br /><br />Here's the final image after filling in the missing pieces and a little Touch of Light. Oh, and getting rid of that blue tint in the blanket and diaper cover. Don't know how to do that? Read last week's Tell All Tuesday post <a href="http://danicanelsonphotography.blogspot.com/2010/04/tell-all-tuesday-color-casts.html">HERE</a>!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Benton%20Apr%2010/20100407_42741.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-31434989149910748342010-05-01T07:38:00.000-05:002010-05-01T07:38:00.420-05:00Hazel is one! | Philadelphia Child Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Miss Hazel came back to see me for her one-year pictures...and I just want to eat. her. up. I love her party dress and her sweet as can be smile. She crawls at lightening speeds, and let me tell you - this girl likes to move! Enjoy, my darling friend.<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_48311.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_48791.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_49521.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_49582.jpg" /><br /><br />Standing all by herself!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_49592.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_49761.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/Collage7.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Hazel/1%20year/20100412_51172.jpg" /><br /><br />Oh Haze honey, I'm gonna miss you!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638198378611510057.post-20202194999347870042010-04-29T07:37:00.002-05:002010-04-29T07:37:00.579-05:00Baby Josh | Philadelphia Baby Photographer<center><div style="text-align: left;">Josh was just beyond adorable, and a joy to photograph. From the start, he won me over with those huge hazel eyes and gorgeous smile. I hope you guys enjoy the peek as much as I enjoyed the session! :)<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/Collage1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_51861.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_53011.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_53031.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_53241.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/Collage5.jpg" /><br /><br />He looks like a little Ralph Lauren baby.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/Collage2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_53711.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_53871.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_54241.jpg" /><br /><br />Playing with me!<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_54071.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/20100415_54101.jpg" /><br /><br />This series is one of my favorites ever.<br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/Collage3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/danicaphotography/Baby%20Josh%20Apr%2010/Collage4.jpg" /><br /><br />Thanks so much for trusting me with your precious Josh. I had a blast!<br /></center>danicanelson.photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972755425616113911noreply@blogger.com5