Summer is officially here! The warm weather, the green grass and an old time tradition the rose garden at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. In June we had our annual Tip Toe Through the Roses – Limited Edition Sessions at Elizabeth Park! Over two days we had quite a turnout! I had families, babies, children and teens! Such a variety and so much fun! Below is a quick peek of two families that we had on day one!

The next Limited Edition Session is going to be in August down at the beach!

Be sure to give us a call to schedule your session time before we get filled!

We have only a select few session spots left!

xoxo nikki nic

“It was at a BBQ house warming party that Pete caught my eye. I watched him all day and later that night around the fire pit we talked. He has been supportive of not only me but my daughter as well. With Pete, we can be doing nothing or be grocery shopping … as long as I have him and my daughter Kelsey I am  fine just hanging out.” – Amy

AMY and PETE

When I first meet Amy and Pete, Amy was so excited about every little detail of her wedding day. It was so exciting to her that her and Pete’s wedding day not only is a commitment to each other but a new journey with her daughter Kelsey. The beginning of a new family. Amy really wanted a sense of the outdoors but also a contrast to the concrete jungle … also known as Hartford. So we started out our day in Hartford! I love Hartford! There are so many neat little places to cuddle, walk and run about.

After sometime downtown, we headed over to Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. Amy and Pete are marathon runners … the like to run races together … so when Amy and I talked we had to incorporated it in somehow while having fun!

Amy and Pete I cannot wait for your wedding day!

To sign their virtual guestbook and see more images sign here!

xoxo nikki nic

“He ALWAYS makes me laugh … He has a strong soul and encourages me through life … we always eat breakfast together …

and we are absolutely best friends!” – Kirstin

KIRSTEN AND BARRY

Kirstin and Barry are like two peas in a pod … like mac and cheese … like peanut butter and chocolate!

Certain things in life just belong together and that was evident about these two.

Tyler and I met up with Kirsten and Barry a week ago at their favorite place ... Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford. See Harkness is very special to the two of them … not only is it where Barry proposed but … lots of family picnics and memories are here. Since they picnic A LOT here and enjoy wine we started right near the tree Barry proposed at for a little cuddling, wine and laughter … which there was a lot of.

The next images is why I LOVE having a second photographer with me on wedding days. While I was capturing the above images Tyler was capturing the below ….

and then this moment happened …..

Kirstin and Barry we look forward to much more laughter in October!

(To see more images of love from this session head on over to Tyler’s)

xoxo nikki nic

“He will hold me close after a long day until everything else disappears. He is spontaneous and always seems to surprise me. People seem to think we are complete opposites, and that there are many differences between us. However we do not see it that way and believe we have more in common with each other than people think. Some how it all works.” – Heather

HEATHER AND DARRELL

After ALOT of phone conversations, e-mails and planning I got to meet Heather and Darrell. See they live in Washington DC and we really did not have a chance to meet prior to the engagement session. So …. this session was a getting to know you session in many different ways!

Tyler and I met up with Heather and Darrell over at the beautiful Elizabeth Park. Right now the park is in its most beautiful state. The rose garden is at it’s peak and well words cannot say how amazing it is! See for yourself!

Heather and Darrell I cannot wait for your August wedding!

until then xoxo nikki nic

Their little wrinkly skin …..

Their dependancey on you and only you …..

Their not knowing of what the world really is …….

They are newborns ……….

There is something about a newborn …. the innocence … the tinny tiny feet and hands …. the fact that they are so dependant upon you. They just melt your heart and soul. I had the pleasure of being able to photograph little baby c when she was only 7 days old! She was so calm and collected. Take a look for yourself!

Thank You Little Baby C for letting me come and play!

xoxo nikki nic

Because Sundays are ment to be simple …….

And yes sometimes they are not …..

But we need to make them be simple…….

She was  heading back on the train … He was head towards somewhere

He caught her eye … She caught his eye

She was the talkative one …. He just happened to listen

They met by chance and now are one

TASHA AND CHAD

I had the upmost pleasure of photographing the wedding of Tasha and Chad a couple of weekends ago. This wedding was so exciting because I had only talked to them via phone and email prior to the wedding. After long extensive conversations about their wedding day and what was important to them as a couple, the wedding was here!

Tasha and Chad Thank You for having us be apart of your special day!

To see more images from their day be sure to check out Tasha and Chad’s Harkness Memorial Slideshow clicking here!

To sign their virtual guestbook and be notified of when their images are online check out here!!

And do not forget to check out Tyler’s Site for his take on the day!

xoxo nikki nic

“We both attended Central CT State University and lived in the same dorm. We met in fall 2001 and started dating in May 2002. I became friends with one of the girls that lived across the hall on my floor who had an acquaintance on the guys’ floor. This acquaintance happened to be friends with Anthony. We all started hanging out, playing cards, partying, etc. Anthony and I became close right away, got along great and well liked each other. I had a boyfriend though so he just had to wait! Good thing he did!” – Danielle

DANIELLE & ANTHONY

After learning about how Danielle and Anthony had meet I knew exactly where we needed to start off our engagement session. CCSU of course! Heading back to CCSU was so much fun! Not only was it fun to hear all about the days when Danielle and Anthony attended but… it also reminded me of the days I had attended there …. well that one semester.

I also found out that Danielle and Anthony have a great love for wine! They enjoying relaxing at home watching a movie, dinner and wine for a date night. I thought it was only appropriate that we then head over the Stanley Quarter Park for some cuddling and wine.

Danielle and Anthony I cannot wait for your wedding in August!

xoxo Nikki Nic

She’s spunky

She’s energetic

She’s little

She’s my niece

KENDRA: TURNS 2

By now most of you know that my FAVORITE little subject in this entire world is my niece Kendra. She is just the most amazing little person in my life. I enjoy always hanging with her , watching her turn form a baby into a little girl. I look at her today and cannot believe how fast she has grown and that she is 2!!!! That’s right 2!!!!! Since her birthday is during the coldest part of the year I always do a second birthday session in the spring. Right now she is into music and dancing … actually she has always loved music and dancing … but she loves to twirl in my little skirts.

Kendra I LOVE YOU!!!

*On a side note …. I need your help! I am going to enlarge one image from this session for my new meeting space … which one??*

xoxo nikki nic

Last weekend I had the privilege of photographing families … high school seniors … and women that just wanted to be photographed!

This all part of our monthly Limited Edition Sessions at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.

Below is Amy, Peter and Amy’s Daughter. Amy and Peter will be marrying this October and wanted a family portrait prior to the wedding!

For more information on our Limited Edition Sessions click here or give us a call at 860.436.6937!

These sessions have a limited number of spaces and fill up quickly!

xoxo nikki nic