Inspirations

Fall: Family Portrait Sessions

Christina Nichole Photography — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:17:38 +0000

September and October were busy months for portraits! I had a blast with some of my favorite families as we created some wonderful portraits together! During the last month I held photoshoots in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Denver. Here's just a peek into some fantastic sessions!

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Dreams of Colombia

Christina Nichole Photography — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:14:59 +0000

Caleb and Brittany: Preview

Christina Nichole Photography — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:49:07 +0000

Aren't they just the cutest couple ever?!?

I can't wait to post more of the lovely Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Snoberger! (Wait till you see the loveliness of this Portland, OR wedding!)

Christina

New Beginnings

Christina Nichole Photography — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:37:01 +0000

I think that I am far more artistic than I have previously thought.

I decided to start investigating this suspicion, starting with drawing, and then painting, and then song writing.

I have to confess - I absolutely enjoy painting more than just about anything else. I've never done anything that can express emotion through art in this way before. I love photography, but with taking pictures, we create from what is already before us. Painting you create out of nothing.

There is something incredibly powerful about beginning wiht a fresh canvas.

So, drumroll please! Here is my very first painting!

June Contests!

Christina Nichole Photography — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:45:56 +0000

Really exciting things starting up this June! For the last 10 days of the month I am holding two contests for PRIZE PORTRAIT SHOOTS! Drum roll please!!!!

Cutest Baby Contest!!!

And the Grand Finale!!!! The Cutest Couple Contest!!!

I can't wait to see your pictures!!!

Christina

Unspoken Glory

Christina Nichole Photography — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:01:05 +0000

I don't have many words these days.

So I'll speak in photos instead.

"The heavens declare the Glory of God..." - Psalm 19:1

Colombia Reflections: Of Hearts and Hands [pt 1]

Christina Nichole Photography — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:45:42 +0000

I'm not sure if you've ever found a place in the world that opened up your heart and set it free; A place where you felt like the home you were always looking for; the place that made you come alive and cause your soul to sing.

Before March, I can't really say that I ever had that experience. I think I saw glimpses and shadows throughout my life, but this was different.

This was a place of cement floors and drafty ceilings; Of plain rice and meat for meals; A place of dirt, of lice, and the most basic of basics you have ever seen. But in this place, should you ever go there, you will find that you'll hardly notice those things.

What you will notice - what will capture your eyes and your heart and your soul - is the most breathtaking kind of beauty you'd only thought was reserved for heaven. A place full of those who are completely and utterly enveloped in the heart of God.

Lardee. Elisabet. Jose. Estevan. Camilla. Laura. Phillipe. Andrea. Alejandra.

These names I hope to never forget. They are the names of my little Colombian orphan friends.

Skin the color of chocolate or honey. Hands ready to take your own. Faces glowing to receive your life and love. Eyes intense to read every expression. Arms quick to reach up and be held.

Overall, they have nothing. A couple sets of clothes at best. A toy here or there. A bible. A worn out pair of shoes. A houseful of "brothers and sisters" bonded into a family not made by blood.

I wish I had the words to accurately describe every precious trait of each of these lives. Vibrant personalities; creative artistry; friendly warmth. What they were looking for from us was very simple: They just wanted us to be their friends. And somehow, in a period of just minutes, that is what we were.

In a very mysterious way, age, personality, nationality, and language were completely bridged. It didn't matter that we could not speak with our words; we could speak with our hearts, because the love of God poured out between hands in hands and fierce embraces; between sitting in silence or a game of tag; between animated hand motions or self portraits.

Even now, 6 weeks after coming home, I still don't have the words to really convey the depth of what took place in that little orphanage in Colombia. All I really know is that this place, full of those priceless little lives touched my heart unlike anything I ever expected or experienced before. There is literally not a day that goes by that I do not think of these little ones; my true, dear, and loving friends.

Perhaps the experience was so deep because I learned something of the intensity of the heart of God for His children. Perhaps it touched my heart so profoundly because I found a place to which I will return as absolutely often as I can. I really am not entirely sure.

But this one thing I do come home with certainty, and I hope to impart this to you: There truly is no other way to express the pure love of God than as James 1:27 describes, "Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress..."

I can say from the deepest parts of my heart: few things in my life I look back on as having such priceless worth.

I think I really did leave my heart in Colombia.

And I hope that one day very soon I can go lose it there again.

Christina

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A Breath from Colombia

Christina Nichole Photography — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:57:33 +0000

I literally cannot wait to go back to Colombia...

I think I left my heart there.

The blog post of a lifetime is coming soon...

Emily: Antique Styling

Christina Nichole Photography — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:42:52 +0000

My little sister Emily is a wonderful and fabulous 15 year old. She loves taking care of dogs and is one of the most go-getter people that I know.

We had planned Emily's photoshoot for a long time, and when I took a long weekend out to see my family the first part of March we were finally able to complete it!Emily planned her photoshoot of the character from one of her favorite books, Cecile from the series Girls of Many Lands.

We have many more lovely photos, but here is a sneak peek for now.

Serving Denver and Beyond

Christina Nichole Photography — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:36:21 +0000

There was a time when portraiture composed the core work of my photographic business. Before I built my wedding business as BrideInspired, I focused on making connections with individuals. I saw the power of of making a connection with portraits - making someone feel special and unique. Every portrait session I photographed, I wanted to bring my art and make things distinctive for each client.

Now that BrideInspired has become what I hoped it would be, I want to take some time to build my portrait business. Centered around the same theme I originally created for my portraits, LifeInspired is about celebrating my clients stories. In every session - band shoot, children's, styled, E-session, etc. my clients shoot will be authentic to their story.

I just love that.

LifeInspired will be taking Denver by storm. I hope you all are as fascinated by their stories as I am.

In honor of the LifeInspired launch, I have a lovely baby shoot to feature. Adeline is a gorgeous and personality budding little girl. I photographed Adeline in the Christmas season with lights all around her (check it out here). We had accessories and hats and balloons - and this is the highlight I am absolutely in love with...