I asked a ranger once how often the mountains of sand shift shape so much that it become noticeable. She said they change daily but that it becomes more obvious after weeks and months and, of course, years. And I couldn't help but relate this
Before I met Nicole I had never really considered that lingerie wasn't just meant for the *bedroom.* My relationship with lingerie has changed so much over the last two years. I used to think that it was only ever meant to be worn for someone else’s viewing
One of the things I love so much about what I do are the honest and gritty conversations I have with the women (and men) I work with. Being so open about my history with anorexia and self-injury, it's not uncommon for many to share
I may not shoot couples that often but I love it! Especially when the husband reaches out to me, with a handwritten note, after, gushing about how he LOVED seeing his wife glow during their shoot. "I can't describe the shoot itself as anything less than
Every single time you do something, it is such a different experience. We are always growing and everything around us is changing, which means no experience will ever happen twice. Going into my second boudoir, I kind of expected it to feel the same, and
L'ampur triomphe de tout. Love conquers all. ________________________________ Ready to book your Lilac & Fern experience? Reach out to me and let’s chat. It’s never too soon to start pushing your own limits and try something new. We can shoot as conservative or as raw as you like;
“She wins who calls herself beautiful and challenges the world to change to truly see her.” -Naomi Wolf, “The Beauty Myth” "When I did my first photoshoot with Nicole back in April, I had just gotten out of a terrible relationship about 5 months before. I won’t
Well there you have it— My first SIGNATURE OUTDOOR shoot is officially in the books! The experience is one to write home about (or blog about, I should say) but I think you readers would benefit from a breakdown of what expect. As a serial boudoir
“I fell in love with your work on Instagram. I’ve been wanting to do boudoir for about a year now and originally was looking at groupons for it. SO HAPPY that I didn’t go that route. You get what you pay for and Nicole is
Lingerie: Lilac & Fern Closet (Elizabeth) and Client’s Own Accessories: Client's Own (Judy&Madeleine, Moonward Dreams) ____________ If you’re ready to book your Lilac & Fern experience, reach out to me and let’s chat. It’s never too soon to start pushing your own limits and try something new. We
"Going to take a quick mom-moment: I have been learning to embrace myself and show my girls a strong mother in the face of unforeseen circumstances that just happen(life). I want them to remember me as confident and brave even though I rarely feel like
“Be scared and do the damn thing anyway!” -Miss M herself! What can I say? See Part I of Miss M at the Sand Dunes HERE. ____________ If you’re ready to book your Lilac & Fern experience, reach out to me and let’s chat. It’s never too soon
"Be scared and do the damn thing anyway!" -Miss M herself! Where do I begin with this boudoir session except to say that choosing what to share was such a task, I decided to break it up into TWO posts so I could share more. When Miss
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. Hair & Make-Up: Behrens Artistry Lingerie: Lilac & Fern Closet (Cosabella, Elizabeth) and Client’s Own ____________ If you’re ready to book your Lilac & Fern experience, reach out to me and let’s chat. It’s never too soon to start pushing your
For so many of us, aging is a negative thing. But, in true Nicole fashion, I fight the waves and choose to embrace birthdays and I know I'm not alone. Today, my sister and I are celebrating our 35th and I have to say, it feels