tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-251082752011-07-07T20:55:33.877-07:00Just keeping in touch and posting my favorite photos!Nickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294606722152972463noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25108275.post-6783404529177487592010-01-01T11:47:00.000-08:002010-01-01T11:47:36.875-08:00

Dear friends, fans and family, NiksPiks Photography is about to become ND Robbs Photography! I feel that this name change reflects a slight change in my focus. I was very priviledged to experience two conferences during the fall of 2009 that helped me see this business not just as a hobby that pays, but as something that is a passion of mine. When I began to see this as a business, I went

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Kids can be so much work, but when they smile and light up the camera, it's so much fun! This little darling has cheeks perfect for her daddy's kisses!And the little man was a hoot!From a separate session, this little Christmas Sweetie....

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Don't you love getting a super deal? I love shopping on Black Friday for the 60% off sales- and sometimes more!So this winter I am giving away a few sittings for free or deeply discounted rates. The winners the photo session AND receive a CD or DVD full of print-ready images to use at their discretion. I will be using these images to build my portfolio in certain areas, gain experience in a

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I love bathtime! Part if it is because that means that bedtime is right around the corner. But really, I do love the smell of baby shampoo, of a clean child, and the slightly damp hugs aren't a downside either!My sister and her little girls came to visit, but it was so quick that we nearly ran out of time to take any pictures at all!But while all the kids (5!) were all occupied in the tub, I

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For years I have begun thinking about Christmas cards in October!Probably since we first got married and needed to spread the joy of not only our first Christmas but also expecting our first child. And each year it is a small challenge to find a great card style that also suits our personality.Thanks to Shabby Princess this has become a lot easier! A while ago I began dabbling in digital

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I'd seen this name for a while, but hadn't bothered to check the link..... So be smart the first time and click on it!!http://thesavvyphotographer.blogspot.com/You will be glad you did!!

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This sweet little family brought the good weather and color with them! Sunny skies, sunny smiles....well, almost all the time.....Little D was a wonderful smiler and very playful for most of our session.The whole family just eeks of love and compassion, it's warming just to be around them.Even in grey. :) Thanks for coming out that day Tonia, even if the location was hard to find!!

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Living in western Washington is fraught with peril sometimes!!Just kidding, but the weather is always an issue.We got lucky and moved this session a week earlier and the sky was gorgeous!Well, the kids are gorgeous too!And that isn't photoshop, their eyes really are that beautiful!Chris and Shelly and their lovely family. Aren't they great? They're cute in any pose! The lovely couple....

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Every one's backyard is very different. Some are gorgeous gardens, overflowing with different types of flowers and foliage. Others are a place to rest after a long day, or perhaps have friends join for dinner. Ours is a haven for children. Toys and balls of various sizes! A plastic play structure, plenty of grass and one small wooden picnic table. It is functional and fun! My mom was asking when

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I love the amazing way friendships and professional networking work!When my physical therapist called me up I wasn't sure what to expect.But she knew someone who needed pictures: her very first nanny, Jenn.Jenn has since grown up and has children of her own but was here visiting the rest of her family.I caught up with them at Fort Steilacoom park on a lovely warm summer day.The kids were very

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About a month ago I was walking through a local fair with my kids and saw....these gorgeous tutus!!I just knew that my daughter would love them, and if she loved them, then all her friends would too! What a lovely hat, Melissa!! I rounded up a bunch of little girls to model these fantastic productsfrom Pearls & Pixie Dust.We had a little tea party this morningwith lots of running as well!Each

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It's that time of year again, time for nearly grown boys to don football pads and turn into gridiron gods at the local high school stadium.Boy I love this part of my job!Puyallup High School Vs. Kennedy High SchoolSeptember 3rd, 2009#2 - Jordan Grant#66 - Conor Framke #6 - Andrew Barry#22 - Zach Moffett#67 - Aaron BaileyFinal Score:Kennedy 38Puyallup 42GO VIKINGS!!

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Just a little sneak peek at JD's 1 year old portraits. He's an incredibly smiley little guy!And he can rock a serious look too! I was lucky that he isn't walking yet, and all our changes of clothes and props kept him very happy!He did get a few tastes of the letters, but no harm done to his mouth!

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Expectation Just a little sneak peek at Kristin's maternity portraits!The happy couple are both radiant; one with the glow of pregnancy, the other glows with pride and hope!Who enters the room first?Baby does!For another week or so, anyway!Kristin's little nook on the couch.Baby Kyla's first photo!Just a classic. I never get tired of that!

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Fairfield, WAYou might want to check Google maps for it!It's a charming town full of brick buildings, lively colors and things that have aged beautifully.Sarah has a great story about this very unique Trash The Dress session, I hope to post it very soon.Sarah wanted an edgy look: a little antique, a little modern, a lot of fun.Sarah is definitely full of spunk!And funk!And.... uh... did we run

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This little darling was welcomed to the family six weeks ago.... And clearly she is very very loved! I was fortunate to spend an afternoon with the happy family.And get to play with a beautiful little pink princess... Welcome to the world little Amelia!!

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You know a trip is going to be fun if you get to hang out with David and Rachael.... My brother picked a great wife, huh??This is my second Trash The Dress session and I love it!They've been married a few years, two children, she made the dress fit again.You'd never know it though, she looks fabulous!Special thanks to Sarah Moss - Hair and makeupBen Ramsey - video and second photographerDavid

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I know first hand how hard it is to get three kids to pose for a picture. My own kids are not thrilled when I pull out the camera and start moving everybody around.But they always do well for somebody else.Thankfully, I get to be that somebody else for other people! Nicole and Kevin have three great kids and the youngest recently turned one. Sounds like a great time for a picture! And what

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First of all, can you believe I'm posting so frequently?!Okay, back to the good stuff... Another photographer - KPhil I can't decide if she is welcoming the sun or the water. :) Either way it's cute!Her beautiful motherA 9 year old's eyes - so wise and innocent at the same time!Perhaps a future Trash The Dress bride??

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Trash The Dress is the newest creative side to wedding photography. I've been imensely inspired by other photographers and the creative videos on youtube. It just took nearly a year to discover that my own sister-in-law was willing to trash her dress! Mike and Elyse scouted their own locations. We used pilings under an onramp, Seattle Pottery Supply, some empty loading docks, and the beach

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Lauren and Lance's wedding on June 13, 2009also happened to be my first wedding of the year.There was so much love in this couple and group of friends, it was a joy to be with them all day The men were gentlemanly but playful,the girls all had a fun and wild side that was easily tapped for pictures. The groom never showed his nervousness.The bride glowed the entire day.I got a sneak peek at the

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I last saw this family in April when little Kiana was just 6 weeks old. Now she has become a smiley little thing.Well, smiley sometimes!Her mother told me she smiled all morning, so she must have been all smiled out.Still a great face!Here is big brother Kayden!He is always a ham for me!And he doesn't mind showing off a little....He loves his sisters and is always eager to help with the baby.Big

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We've had great sunsets in Graham and I was quite excited to take advantage of the beautiful soft light! We've lived next door to this fun family for 5 years now. It's amazing how the girls have grown up! Aren't they beautiful?? There are many more pictures to come. I couldn't wait to get these up!

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I was hanging out at my favorite photography forum and ran across a post entitled "The Business of Photography" and running a home-based photography business. I won't quote the entire thing but I think a few people may be just as encouraged as I was by these few points. Thanks to Josh Hudson for everything!"You want to know how to do it and feel like you are in control. You don't want to feel

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Nothing too fancy. Just want to keep it simpleAnd yet interesting.And of course my silly girl has eyes that were begging for a picture!But seriously now... :) The weather is becoming more beautiful every day and I am itching for new faces to photograph! The kids and I recently scouted out the light at South Hill Community Park and trails. It was just perfect there between 5 and 7 pm!I am looking

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Thanks to a pointer from Leah Jent, I have a new layout that will allow for much bigger pictures! Yippee!! So please bear with the odd spacing of previous posts, I am really excited to post all new pictures here and include more of the journey. So here are a few of my silly girl. She's such a hoot and usually an agreeable model. :)

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Time to break out the camera in pursuit of amazing eyes! We had a sudden surge of great weather and of course enjoyed every moment!Man, what work in full noon day sun!I've also been busy on a great photography forum and was feeling challenged.

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Here is little Kiana, just 6 weeks old. She started out asleep but she was a very calm baby even when awake.

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***********This event has been rescheduled, I will post the new date shortly ************Spring Portrait Playdate!When: Wednesday, April 8th, 2-4 pmWhere: Fairway Village South in Graham, WA (194th & Meridian)What: A super fast, child friendly portrait sessionWhy: Take those birthday, easter or just-because-new-clothes pictures!Cost: $10 per family, prints will be $4 per sheet on the websiteIf

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My booth, sorry you can't see the sign, I expected a full wall...Just down from me was Flying Tomato Catering And then the fashion show courtesy of The Wedding Bell...It was a really good day! I had lots of good feed back, booked a few weddings and had lots of interest in events beyond this year! David even was around half of the day to help me out.

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I'm preparing for the next wedding season but feeling a little rusty. A few phone calls (and a long drive) later I've got my sister modeling my sister-in-law's dress! Her living room was perfect, even with 5 kids running around we got some really great photos!

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Wow can you believe it?? You can now find a fan page for NiksPiks Photography on Facebook!Leave a comment and I'll email you the link!

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I am: recovering, but tired of itI think: I'm going to turn over a new leaf!I know: that I want to change some thingsI want: my children to feel betterI dislike: slow shutter speed!I miss: being completely independentI fear: not enjoying lifeI hear: children everywhere. :)I smell: dinner cookingI crave: soda pop and pizzaI cry: at most moviesI search: for wedding planning websitesI wonder: when I

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There's certainly no good way to start this post. My family was in a rollover accident on December 17th as we travelled home from an early Christmas in Spokane. The kids are all fine and David suffered a bump to the head that looked awful but was not serious. Unfortunately, I fractured one vertebrae and I had surgery to fuse it to the next one under it. I'm going to be in a neck brace for at

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It took several different tries but we finally have a card we both like! Here are the others I tried...

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AGT Thank You dinnergroup composite photo individual photosFit for a Cause 2 FinaleWinner Mark Lobell! Wins a Bow Flex home gym, courtesy of Willow GardensBaby Steven Ripley, 6 mo portraits

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Baby portraits this evening!FFC2 Finale tonight!Corporate Dinner Wednesday night!FFC2 books available for presale!FFC1 books discounted! I'll be at Experience Church tonight to enjoy and photograph the finale. After 12 long grueling weeks, this group of contestants has lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 600 pounds! I can't wait to see who the winner is and also how much money they've raised

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I recently emailed my very first business newsletter. A bit modest and simple this time, but it was also breaking news and I couldn't sit on it!Dear friends and customers of NiksPiks Photography,It is time to get ready for the Holidays and I have a few ideas up my sleeve I’d like to share with you!Fast and Frugal Family PortraitsFor the minimal sitting fee of just $30, get a family portrait!

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Everyone at FFC is working so hard. I truly get tired while capturing their workouts. This is a really committed group and they are SERIOUS about losing weight! See more or purchase any of these photos at my gallery, http://www.nikspiksphotography.com

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Time to clean out some files!Here is Kimberly, my very first senior portrait! Here is Marcus just a few months ago at his 9 month portrait. We just took his 1 year old portraits last week.This is my own daughter at 1 year old. She's now over 3!This is Tyler, my most recent senior portrait session. All good memories must be moved eventually. Off to burn a bunch of CDs for archival...

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August 14thThree conference rooms were bursting with energy and excitement. Over 40 people, both contestants and business owners were there to witness the launch of Fit For a Cause 2. Wow, I hope these pics give you just a little taste of what was going on!

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I am currently posting all new material on Flickr (bothh business & family) and putting everything else on NiksPiks on Myspace until the new website is up & running.

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Just wanted to put these out there. Please do not "right-click" and ruin all my hard work.

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Just trying out some sort of watermark to protect my pictures... I guess the middle one is too small. Look closely, it's in the lower right hand corner!

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Hello World and Welcome to my new place!Welcome to the birth of NiksPiks Photography and Design!While I do maintain several blogs, all devoted to different aspects of my life, this one will be strictly professional. Periodically I will post my work or any business related news or discoveries. Thanks for visiting!

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