Second Shooting 101

Last week I got a surprising email from Pete Nagy of Peter Jonathan Images that he was looking for an assistant for a wedding on Friday.  Of course I have been hoping for some second shooting opportunities so I jumped at the opportunity!  I had nothing to wear, so I went to every store in town and finally settled on a tunic dress with leggings so I could still move, yet look wedding appropriate.  I packed my bags, reformatted my cards and I was off.  The day was just about as perfect as it could be for a wedding.  Sunny with just enough clouds to diffuse the sun, and about 75 degrees.  The day went so smoothly, the venue was perfect. Hair and make up done at Salon 2000 on the circle, and the ceremony and reception was all held at the Mavris downtown.  Of course, the bride and groom were stunning and so in love.  Meaghan was fighting back tears at pivotal moments all day long.  This was a great wedding,  great wedding party and family, and a great photographic opportunity for one rookie photographer!  I am so honored to have been trusted with this job, and so happy to have been a part of Meaghan and Chase's big day.  Thanks to Pete for letting me keep my images and posting them here as my own.  Please enjoy the Haller/Klem wedding - from my point of view!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calling all Seniors: Class of 2012 Senior Portraits

Here's a quick little slide show I put together.  Please enjoy and tell your friends.  It's a great time of year to start thinking about your Senior Portrait session.  Senior year goes by so fast and there are so many things taking up your time.  Don't let senior pictures be the thing you forget to schedule.

Adrienne Nicole Photography | 317-902-6998

It's Easter!

Very Simply: We had a great Easter egg hunt with the family and ate way too much food and candy.  Enjoy the bright colors despite the somewhat gloomy day.  It's always exciting to see the fun of the hunt through the kids eyes.  Growing up, we used to have Easter egg hunts through  most of the month of April to prepare for the big day.  The eggs were much simpler then, and we used Leggs pantyhose eggs, and they worked just fine! 

 

Ella Marie: Newborn Session

Little Ella Marie did a beautiful job posing for her first photo shoot this weekend!  Ella was just 9 days old when these were taken.  My first true newborn shoot, and a very sweet addition to the blog I think.  Her big brother Max had his pictures up here on the blog in the Fall.  He is really growing up and is going to be a great big brother.  Ella's mom, Lori, had great props for us to use.  The little bracelet has apparently been in the family since she and her sister were babies.  And what newborn shoot is complete without the huge flower hat?  I had a great time getting these photos and catching up with old friends as we did the session.  Can't wait to watch these little ones grow up!

Ladybugs and Grass Seed

Spring has sprung on the Pfaffenberger homestead - what little of it there is.  Recently I have spent too much time cooped up indoors.  So today I forced myself to grab my camera and see what I could find outside - despite the clouds left from the morning storm.  Our neighbors have cute little dogwood trees - at least I think that's what they are. I found some nice new buds opening up across the street.  My husband planted grass seed a little over a week ago in the patches that our dog likes to dig up, so he was excited to see the new blades of grass popping up today after our overnight rain.
I always enjoy how photography forces one to be patient - wait for the wind to stop blowing.  And to be more observant - can you spot the little creature in the photo?  I wouldn't have known that ladybug was there if I wasn't taking the time to shoot today.   Nature photography always makes me wish I had a macro lens.
I hope you enjoy the few glimpses of Spring out there today.

BUTLER and Rhinestones

So unless you've been living under a rock you may have heard about a little thing called the NCAA basketball tournament.  Now, I am not a huge sports fan, but living in Indianapolis you have to follow basketball, especially when it's in your own back yard.  I did not go to Butler University but let me just list off those that I know who did:
My sister, my cousin, my sister in law, several ladies I've coached, etc.  So suffice it to say, I've jumped on the bandwagon.  So I went to campus, waded my way through the throngs of people in the bookstore and grabbed this T-shirt.  I took it home and got a little crafty to make it more fun!  Here's my Butler support!!  I wore it on Saturday for the Win, and I'll be wearing it again today - hope the luck has stuck!
GO DAWGS!

McKinley Cotton Tail: 4 months

If this little guy looks familiar, it's because baby McKinley previously graced the pages of this blog last Christmas.  Once again, Jen and Richard have allowed me to photograph their family and their precious little guy.  This week it was McKinley's 4 month as well as Easter session.  Mom is very proud of his two Easter bunny outfits.  McKinley was the perfect model - even though he's still not sure about his costumes.  Happy Spring, and Happy Easter!!

 

 

 

 

 

Danielle & Bryce: Engagement

OK, I have to stop editing or I will give away too much in this post!
Today I met with Danielle and Bryce to plan their engagement and wedding photography.  We started the day discussing their upcoming July wedding and we finished by shooting their engagement session.  The weather was not wanting to cooperate, and Danielle was only in town for an extended weekend, so we had to make it work.  After about 3 other plans we settled on a local shoot in Zionsville.  Luckily the weather held out for us, despite the cold, and we were able to have a great time in downtown Zionsville - where Bryce is from.  I have to say, that this ended up as the perfect location for these two.  They were so open and willing to be creative, and sneak in little alleyways off the beaten path.  Thank you guys so much for trusting me.  I can't wait for your summer wedding.   I hope you enjoy your sneak peeks!  I had so much fun working with you.

Ring, Ring!!

A Sweet Country Wedding

    The snow was coming down heavily on the wedding morning as Daisy and Brad arrived to the church to get ready for the ceremony.  Daisy was slowly becoming more nervous and excited than she anticipated.  Their two little boys ran around the sanctuary in a frenzy of excited energy.  She carried a bouquet of bells of Ireland, gerberas, and winter thistle.  Brad waited eagerly as Daisy made her way down the aisle with her father and son.  The two exchanged classic rings of silver and gold.  Just as the pastor announced them husband and wife, the clouds parted and the sun shined down on the newly fallen snow.
     I heard it described as a sweet country wedding.  The quaint chapel was the perfect size for the intimate wedding.  The whole family participated in bringing the wedding to life.  Daisy and Brad were both holding back tears as they opened cards from their parents afterward.  The focus of the day was family and joining together two families who care very much for one another.  In fact, their wedding photography was a gift from family.  Carrie was frantically looking for a photographer after the one who was previously booked became unavailable.  Through a series of events, she found me, and luckily I was available, and excited to shoot the event!
   I had less than 24 hours notice to plan for the wedding, but was glad that I could help out in a "pickle," as Carrie said.   Brad and Daisy, I hope that you and your families are happy with the photographs from the day.  I thoroughly enjoyed my day with you.  I wish you all the happiness and joy in the world as you begin your married life together.  Please enjoy the following sneak peeks.

 Phaelen and Ryland goofing off before the ceremony

 The whole family

Decorations and reception courtesy of a family's love