nicholle goodnight photography

this was a very difficult week.. the most emotionally draining i've had in a long time.  as many of you know, i volunteer with NILMDTS.  A wonderful organization that helps grieving families deal with the loss of an infant.

it amazes me how life just stops.  how fragile life is.  how your whole life can change in just moments.

makes you realize how your problems are just so insignificant.. 

collin and connor :: seeing this image in my dreams lately

 

the boys mom, katy, has ordered a HUGE canvas Gallery Wrap of this and a few others.. and last night.. i just kept dreaming about this image.. they are cute as can be aren't they?  Connor, the lad in front, was waiting for me to get another imaginary light saber out... CANNOT wait for the beach session..

i will have to post a photo of the walls after these get up.. i'm hoping it looks as awesome as it did in my dream.. we also did a wall of framed portraits from a session last summer.. omagosh, those look fantastic!  i mean.. i WISH i had images of my kids like these..

prairie home companion :: pilot

totally off topic here.. but i'm sure we all remember the plane that landed in the Hudson in January.. any recollection of the crew names?

i am a huge fan of Garrison Keillor and finally have had time to listen to some of my podcasts.. this one just stopped me.. it's wonderful.. if you are on itunes, search for "pilot" by Garrison Keillor.. if not, here's a link that will get you to the same.. http://odeo.com/episodes/23908117-Pilot-by-Garrison-Keillor-and-the-Guy-s-All-Star-Shoe-Band

boutique style :: me, my clients, my family

each session i do i really enjoy getting to know the families.. i spend a great deal of time with each family during the session and after.. and i love this part... the fact that you invite me to your homes, over for dinner is just an amazing perk to this..  i just love getting to know you all.  and i feel it helps me be a better photographer of your families.  those of you who are my clients, know i will come to your home and go through your proofs, help you decide on wall collections or have you over to my home to view samples, framing options - whatever you need.  i don't want this to change - i want working with me to be a great experience from start to finish - not a "thanks for your purchase, goodbye", but more the feeling like when you shop in a small boutique. 

for those of you who do not know, i have three small children... while very rarely does my personal life interfere with my business, i want to make sure the reverse does not happen.. because of this.. and the boutique style and attention i strive to give to each of you, i am making a few changes. 

i will only be taking 4-5 on location sessions each month.. and consequently, am booking those fast!  newborn sessions i will always make room for if possible.. and i keep a waiting list if cancellations come up.

another change will be studio sessions.  and that i will have them!  Among other things, look for school portraits - and not the normal goofy grinned, hair out of place, strange background kind.. those will be offered in April and September.   

as much as i love being a part of weddings.. i just can't afford the time that goes in to wedding coverage.  i sooo enjoy every aspect of what i do and really feel that the connection with children and families is really my heart.  i know of many great wedding photographers with a similar style to mine, so please let me know if you'd like a referral.  June 13th will be my last wedding..

thank you so much for taking the time to check the blog.. i love getting your feedback be it on here or by emails..  i am so excited about the changes and am looking forward to it all..

tot to five :: program for the big guys

i tell you, this seminar i went to last week was so eye opening... i'd been seeing my business as tiny tot photography, but was totally forgetting that parents will still want their kids photographed at all those great milestones along the way.. those first five years the kids change soooo much.  my oldest turned five last year, and there was just something that broke my heart about having a five year old..  but, finally i did feel like i was officially a mom.. like no longer practicing at it, but finally a full fledged member of the mom club.. gosh, i remember the days of taking him out in the car seat and thinking, OMG how can i go grocery shopping with this baby???  and then i'd see a mom who looked so together and cute.. and her kids all cute and clean.. and I'd think.. HOW??.. now I'm not saying this is us now when we go out, but i feel like i have a good groove with the mom thing.. and it only took five years!!   (please say nothing if you see me out with my son in a clone trooper costume, or my middle daughter with 17 hair bows - just smile and think - she's making it through today!)

oh, back to this.. sorry.. i get sooo carried away sometimes.

well.. for those kids who have graduated from our babe to tot program or just found us after their little one was a bit older, we have this... and.. dude.. i am sooo excited about this!!!

 

tot to five :: $200

five sessions total :: for 18 months, two year, 3 year, 4 year, and 5 year..

as a gift at the completion of the 4th year, four 5x5 portraits -one from each session.

after the 5th year, an 11x14 wall portrait.

10% off orders from these sessions

your child may be up to 3 years old and still enroll in this program. 

tiny and senior packages :: changes you'll LOVE

and who does not LOVE lower session fees!!!???  well, me.. but i have done a lot of thinking and this is just best for my customers.. so here you go..

these are my most popular session requests.. and I love doing them.. and am looking forward to doing more..

tiny :: $100

2-3 hours dedicated to your newborn
**within baby's first two weeks**
25 custom baby announcements

senior :: $100

2-3 hour senior session with up to two locations
customized to you and your personality
32 wallets - choice of up to four images

the changes to the babe to tot package are here..

emma :: a doll as usual

i love photographing this little girl.. emma has the most gorgeous clothes - i mean, really, i need her mom to shop for me.  emma takes a while to warm up to me, but now that i know her love for my little pony, i think i have it figured out!  i loved seeing her smile this time.  our last session there were so many gnats and commotion we had a very serious looking session.. this one was full of genuine smiles (thanks to mom and dad's knowledge of my little pony songs and other tricks).. there are so many to choose from, here are a few...

 

 

i love this one..

 

and l.o.v.e this one 

hope you love Emily and Keith! 

off to watch Survivor with my big wonderfully behaved children

babe to tot program :: MUCH revised

check.this.out... I am one to admit mistakes (yeah, not really).. but i will this time.. my babe to tot package (can check out the old one here)  well, it really was not the best thing for my clients.  while i had a lot of things in there that my clients wanted, i also had things that i thought were wanted.. and it made the package really expensive..

so here is the deal.  after this awesome seminar i attended this weekend.. i realized, the best thing for my clients is to offer an AWESOME program for them to take part in that is a great deal.. and you can get what you want - not what i want you to get!  and then you can add just what you want.. with a bit of a discount...

the babe to tot program :: $150

3 month, 6 month and One year session (3 separate sessions)

complimentary newborn session (babes first two weeks) with purchase of the babe to tot program

10% off orders from these sessions

24 custom birth announcements

and as a gift at the completion of the program, three 5x5 portraits in a gorgeous frame - one from each session.

there then would be four sessions total if you join the babe to tot program before your babe is two weeks old... all sessions must be completed in child's first year.

I am soooo excited about this program.. tell your friends.. even if you are not yet a client of mine, tell me that you told your friend about this program and if they sign up, you'll receive a $25 referral credit!

are your kids already too old for this program?  guess what.. ?????  yep, a graduate program is headed your way.. details in a day or so.. (18 months - 5 years)..

also.. if you check my website, under sessions and then programs.. you will see that i've updated those as well..

much to post :: but am a dork and can't

guess who has a TON of stuff to post.. (me).. and peeks to share (me).. and guess who can't do much at all because she gave blood and is a dork and didn't think that she would need the arm for editing!  (yep, me)  I give every 8 weeks and this happens each time!  it is always chilly on the bus and I always choose the side that is warmer.. and that means my right arm is my giving arm..

i will work on getting my babe to tot plan up tonight, but editing is going to be out of the question.. maybe.

little st. patty's babe :: avery and her bro

finally my kids are well - actually that is not true - but they are well enough for me to catch up on posting some peeks...

little Avery here.. well, she is a graduate of our babe to tot plan (to be revamped in two short days so stay tuned.. ).. she will be turning one on St. Patty's day.  I was fortunate enough to be at the hospital the day she was born, but this little lass gave me a run for the money and decided to spend the first 12 hours or so in the NICU.. to be true to form, she gives me a tough time each time i photograph her - i adore her and her little 'tude.  Her brother, Aidan, on the other hand.. LOVES me.. and it's mutual..

 

had to enlist help from big bro..