Just me

So far, I have used this blog for the sole purpose of showing some of the pictures that I have taken for friends and family. However, it occured to me the other day that I have such a full life, and I have quite a lot to say about it! So I am going to try to post more often, whether or not I have pictures to include with it.

Ever since the idea for Caroline Nicole Photography first came to mind, it has amazed me how God has provided for this vision. First, He has given me a husband who couldn't be more supportive and encouraging. He's been there to help with whatever I need, whether it is watching the baby while I go take pictures, or helping me with equipment during a wedding. He doesn't even complain about all of the equipment I have had to purchase!

As if that wasn't enough, every time I start to doubt whether or not I can do this, the Lord sends some kind of encouragement, whether it is a comment from a friend or even another opportunity to shoot. I know that by myself, I am not capable of doing this. But I feel like the Lord is opening the door for this, so I am going to keep walking through it.

Chances are, if you are reading this you have in some way been a blessing to me through all of this - and I am so grateful!

Phil and Dawn

Last month I had the opportunity to shoot a second wedding with Jason Angelini in Clearwater. The wedding was a lot of fun, and once again I learned a ton! The bride and groom were a really cute young couple, and I really admire them: the groom, Phil, is going to be deployed to Iraq in the spring.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day!

Nathan and Shalane

A few weeks ago I shot my first solo wedding for my friends Nate and Shalane. I was so honored when they asked me to do their wedding, as they knew I had never done this before. Shalane even told me that they were excited to be a part of what God is doing in my life! Seriously, the Lord has blessed me with the best friends ever!!

Anyway, I am starting to go through all the pictures, and thought I would post a few favorites. Let me know what you think!

Bedford family

Sorry it has been so long since my last post! Things have been really busy, so I am trying to get caught up. I did another wedding with Jason Angelini at the beginning of the month, and will post some photos soon. A few weeks later my neighbor Kelly asked me to take some pictures of her family during a Christmas gathering. They were a fun group, and it was good to get some practice. Here's a few from the day...

The whole family

The dogs weren't really interested in sitting still for the picture...
Sweet Olivia pretended to be a bit shy at first, but she definitely has some diva in her!

Last weekend I did my first solo wedding for my friends Nate and Shalane; I am going through the pictures now and will post soon...

Dave and Kristy

Last month I had the opportunity to second shoot at a wedding with Jason Angelini. I really had a lot of fun, and learned a lot as well. Jason is not only a fantastic photographer, but was really patient and helpful throughout the day. I think it helped that the bride and groom, Kristy and Dave, were two of the most beautiful people I've ever seen, though!

Jason was nice enough to send me a few of the images that I took that day, so I thought I'd share...

The Lewis clan...

Last weekend I went to Jacksonville to visit my family, as it would be the first time in forever that all 4 of my siblings and I would be in the same place! It was a lot of fun to see everyone. While I was there, my sister Kristin asked if I would take a Christmas picture of her, her husband Brian, and their 8 kids. Trying to get everyone to smile and look at the camera all at the same time was tricky! But they were a lot of fun, and I think some of the "outtakes" are my favorite!

Outtake #1: Check out Michael's (little guy in the front) expression!

The kids liked this one...

This one really shows some of the personalities.

My personal favorite...

While I was there, we all got together to celebrate Jessica's birthday. While we were at the restaurant, she announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Scott. We are all so excited to have him as part of the family!

It was so neat to have everyone together again. Here's me with my siblings: Jessica, Luke, Kristin, and Melanie.

Mom and Allan

This past weekend I went over to St. Pete so that I could assist another photographer with a wedding (more on that later!). I stayed with my mom and her husband Allan, and while I was there she asked if we could do a quick shoot out on the beach. By the time we got there it was getting dark, but we had time for a few shots...