I am a scientist by day and a photographer by night. Follow my journey as I juggle pipettes and lenses in this crazy thing I call life.
Here you will find my most recent work and, if you're lucky, my personal ramblings about Cooper, my love of blueberry muffins, and videos of me dancing. Please contain your excitement. :)
Can you believe this month is almost over? What the heck!? I’m not ready for February yet. Maybe we can start with longer weekends and then work on slowing down time! I feel lucky to have some pretty rockin’ people in my life that help slow pace and make life a bit sweeter.
After a fantastic breakfast at Janet’s Cafe, my girls were finally able to come hang out at the new digs. For old time sake, we dusted off the Super Nintendo and dropped in Donkey Kong and Super Mario. Our ten year hiatus was not so kind to us. We sucked. Bad. It took us over an hour to beat Mine Cart Carnage in Donkey Kong. Oh, and the graphics were awesome. Talk about pixelation! At times we didn’t know what we were looking at. It was perfect, and I heart my Christine’s. : )
Wrapped up the weekend with a pizza dinner with other local photographers. It was really cool to ‘talk shop’ and hear stories from more seasoned professionals. Nicole, Laura, Gabrielle, and Molly, thanks for taking time to come out! I hope we can see each other more often! I wish you all the best. Hope 2010 is BIG.
So the past few days have been gloomy, wet, and cold. I know, us Californians really shouldn’t complain, but cut us some slack! We are not used to it. We melt at the sight of rain clouds and pretty much the city (at least San Diego) falls apart. Mmhmm, it’s true.
However, on this gloomy morning, there is a little ray of sunshine. Ok, a huge ray!!! I’m so excited that Amanda Young of SWOONOVERIT has featured Sylvia and David’s engagement session!! I seriously have the most amazing friends and clients. Sylvia loved the images so much, she submitted them! She is crazy. And I love her.
Head on over to the SWOONOVERIT blog and check it out. Also check out Amanda’s Calligraphy work, her hand drawn maps and addressed envelopes are exquisite!
Amanda and Sylvia, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
Until the sun comes out,
Nicole
**Sorry it was posted twice! My blog is gloomy today too. : )
Harmony Loves - Congratulations Nicole!!!!!! Partay over here!!! :)January 20, 2010 - 9:28 AM
Molly Marie Williams - Congratulations! Get the word out that Nicole is awesome.
I know its super late notice but I was wondering if you wanted to come to the SD smug Mug meeting tonight at 7. Maybe you already are. But if you didn't know about it and want to come send me an email and I'll send you the details.
Congrats again!January 20, 2010 - 11:23 AM
Nicoracle Photography - OHMYGOSH!!!! I am so excited for you!!! I hope to see you tonight so we can celebrate proper (dance party)!January 20, 2010 - 11:48 AM
Veronika - Congratulations Nicole! I always knew you would do great things.January 20, 2010 - 2:52 PM
Amanda B. Young - You are so sweet! Thanks so much for the post and the kind, kind words. I'm honored to have been able to feature your lovely images. You are quite talented. I look forward to following and seeing where you go! And, I would love to feature your work again sometime.
All the best,
AmandaFebruary 13, 2010 - 7:28 PM
Ok, not really, but I know you liked that song back in 1996! Don’t lie! I was the proud owner of Jock Jams Vol. 2, unfortunately, that song did not add one drop of fun to moving. Not one. But, the dust is beginning to settle and I am back to the grind.
Last week I mentioned my new love for the Roku, but there is really a new favorite, favorite electronic in my life. I purchased a Flip camera in December and received it right before all the moving madness ensued. I now take it everywhere. Ev. Er. Y. Where.
I have found much enjoyment in cutting short films and I am trying to find a way to co-mingle this with my photography. We shall see what happens! If you are looking for a compact video camera, definitely check it out!
Here is a short summary of the past two weeks: First visit to the new place as the OWNER, piles of boxes, nervous dogs, spending ridiculous amounts of money to fill the new place, Passion Pit, a killer mountain sunrise, and joy. Pure joy. I look tore up, but whatev. This is life.
I can’t say this enough (you may be thinking oh yes you can!)….but I would not have accomplished any of this with out my rock star parents and Art. They supported me through every tear and heartache, and were there to celebrate with big smiles and hugs. I wouldn’t be where I am today with out you. Thank you from the bottom of my full heart. Ich Liebe dich.
Sean - Hahahhaha! I owned that CD too. I'm embarrassed. Super fun video, Nic! Love it!January 18, 2010 - 11:15 PM
Molly Marie Williams - What a great video. Years from now you will look back on this video and be so happy you made it. It's a perfect little tid bit of a very exciting time in your life.
And I'm totally jealous about the flip. Jeremy and I have now sat and stared at it in the store about four times contemplating buying it.
Our will power can't hold out much longer so I'm sure I'll be joining the flip fad soon!
Can't wait to see you this weekend!!!!January 19, 2010 - 1:33 AM
Regina - I was the proud owner of that CD too! I wish I still had it.
I can't wait to see the video. Of course I'm at work and it won't show here. Darn government job. lol.January 19, 2010 - 6:01 AM
Christine - LOVE IT! i can't wait to see the place. Hold on...were you eating sushi??January 19, 2010 - 7:54 AM
Veronika - Awesome video...you are so talented! So very proud of you and I just know you will find a way to incorporate the video (shooting/editing) skills into the photography passion.January 19, 2010 - 9:39 AM
Nicoracle Photography - That is so cool! I love the video and the new place! Do you get to keep the dogs??January 19, 2010 - 10:16 AM
ashleigh - back in 96? i still love that song! especially the madagascar movie version!!! lol
love the flip phone & the video!!! very cool!January 19, 2010 - 10:22 AM
Harmony Loves - this is sooo cute! I'm begging my husband for a flip or a bloggie from sony...January 19, 2010 - 10:36 AM
Mandy Jill - I love that Passion Pit song. Painted my bedroom to it when I moved in last summer! However, I didn't own Jock Jams Vol 2. Just vol 1, 3, 4, 5...Kidding, seriously!February 8, 2010 - 9:28 AM
TOUCH OF COLOR » Nicole Glenn Photography Blog - [...] moving in to the new place we are set on all the major items like couches and tables, but have had little time for the little [...]March 22, 2010 - 1:15 PM
This little box is amazing. UHHH. MAZ. ING. This may be old news to you, but it’s news to me! Art recently purchased this little beauty and I love it, AND we actually use it regularly. Well, as regularly as a few weeks can get! If you have a Netflix account you can stream anything from the Watch Instantly section. Anything. For example, the other night I jazz danced off the inches. It was ridiculously hilarious, but laughing and dancing IS a good work out. Try it, for real.
If jazz dancing is not your cup of tea, you can stream music via Pandora! Create a station by choosing your favorite artist and it will throw in similar music from other artists. It is a great way to find new music addictions. There are other features that we haven’t utilized yet, anything you recommend??
Alright, here is another installment of Macro Monday! From my post last week you know that I recently purchased a townhouse. I clearly have been consumed with all things home-ish, so you will have to forgive me for the next month. The good news is that the boxes are dwindling down and furniture is in place. Still need to add a few pieces of art and decor to finish off the personalization, but it already feels like home. Home, sweet home.
The keys!
Welcome to our humble abode…
Vital for hanging pictures and other decor…
Vents on the door encasing the water heater…
Hose faucet…
A perk to a) living by the mountains, and b) leaving early for work…..GORGEOUS sunrises from the backyard. This is SOOC, I don’t lie!
Yeah, I left late and hit traffic to document a sunrise. I’m special. I hope Monday treats you as well as Friday!
ashleigh - oooh so beautiful nicole!! congrats on the house!!! :)January 11, 2010 - 1:50 PM
Mandy Jill - Congrats on your townhouse! Must be nice to almost be settled in. Love the details you chose to capture. The vents look like lace in that photo.January 11, 2010 - 3:30 PM
Veronika - Love the picture of the sunrise, awesome!January 11, 2010 - 4:50 PM
Sean - I hope we're going to get a tour of your new home once you're all unpacked ;) Love these uber macro shots! Insane details, Nic!January 12, 2010 - 1:46 AM
Alexandra - Beautiful post! Wow!January 12, 2010 - 8:08 AM
Nicoracle Photography - Woo hoo Miss Homeowner! I love that macro lens. My Aunt has always forced me to take pictures of all of my apartments and I love being able to look back at the places I have lived. So I am looking forward to seeing your "real estate photography" skills once you have everything in its place!January 12, 2010 - 9:59 AM
Brianna Phelan - I love these shots - what an awesome idea for posts.January 12, 2010 - 5:55 PM
Harmony Loves - yea!! congratulations girl! love the photos :)January 13, 2010 - 9:15 PM
Erica M - Hey Nicole! Your work looks great! Just wanted to let you know I was here :)January 13, 2010 - 9:32 PM
Virginia Vo - Congrats on the house! Got to love the macro lens!January 26, 2010 - 6:38 PM
kristen holly - Hello, I am DROOLING over your macro shots!!! Must.Buy.New.Lens....January 29, 2010 - 7:38 PM
I was so excited when David emailed me asking if I could take engagement pictures for him and my good friend Sylvia. I was even more excited when we were all in town at the same time. Yes, staying longer than 48 hours has it’s perks David!
They met while studying at Cornell University and have been best friends for the past 6 (almost 7!) years. Their love is honest, quiet, and true. You can feel it in their presence. Hopefully these pictures convey just that.
I love these gnarly trees…
Love, love, love…Sylvia’s smile is as warm as the Cali sun. True story.My favorite…I seriously can’t believe the weather last weekend. California is blessed with the most beautiful ‘winter’ light.Ok, seriously? How do you guys get to be so good looking??!The SDC.
David and Sylvia, thank you for allowing me to document this moment in your lives. I am so honored to call you both friends. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Did I convince anyone to move to California? Anyone? I heart you two!!
Sean - Nicole Glenn, you are amazing. I think these photos feel entirely as you described their love to be. So calm, peaceful & extraordinarily content. Love the B&W of her smiling with her eyes closed. Fantastic.January 8, 2010 - 12:21 AM
Christine - I love the B&W of them in the cave. These look so great!January 8, 2010 - 7:43 AM
Nicoracle Photography - Beautiful my dear! I am in love with #8!January 8, 2010 - 9:11 AM
Veronika - Love all the pictures, but you are right, # 8 is special. It did help to have two beautiful people to shoot, Sylvia you have grown up.
Nicole, these are your best work yet!January 8, 2010 - 10:35 AM
Mandy Jill - I'm sitting here on my lunch break, trying to shake off the stress of the day, eating leftovers and checking out blogs. The usual.
Nicole, I saw #8 and my heart fluttered a little and nothing else here at work mattered anymore. To be wrapped in light like that...Divine. Just divine! Wonderful job on this set. Thanks so much for sharing.January 8, 2010 - 12:47 PM
Sylvia - Nicole - You are such a stud. I told you the sun does whatever you want it to. We have gotten calls, messages, texts, etc. about these pictures. People are super impressed, but I just say "told ya so!" like the brat I am. Thank you for capturing our youth (it is fading!), our love, and of course, my stubby, chubby law school doesn't let me go to the gym anymore legs. David and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.January 8, 2010 - 3:01 PM
Robin - These are amazing! :) I agree I am very happy to have gotten the opportunity to meet David and Sylvia, they changed my life, you guys are awesome!January 8, 2010 - 3:29 PM
Megan Garrison - We do NOT get gorgeous light like that (most days!) in the winter. The 4th one down just captures their love so nicely!January 8, 2010 - 7:05 PM
alex.kruk - I do love living in California ! Weather is awesome and ocean just 5min away. Beautiful shoots !!! Love them all !January 9, 2010 - 3:20 PM
Alexandra - Wow! Number 8 is my favorite :) hands down. I LOVE these! Thanks so much for sharing. You are very talented :)January 9, 2010 - 3:21 PM
Jasmine Marie - We are SO blessed to have such wonderful Cali light all year round. :)
Love the shots! Were you up by UCSD?January 13, 2010 - 7:14 PM
Ala - These are so super fabulous! I love watching you define your style! xoxoJanuary 13, 2010 - 8:49 PM
Harmony Loves - oh my, they are too cute. I love the light and you are just really finding your style- I love it!!January 14, 2010 - 9:17 AM
DAVID + SYLVIA | ENGAGEMENT » Nicole Glenn Photography Blog - [...] are probably thinking they look familiar, and well, you are right! I took engagement pictures for Sylvia and David almost a year ago and here we are again. Originally, I was apart or Sylvia’s bridal party [...]December 28, 2010 - 1:38 PM
This past week has been a blur. After 9 months of looking, 30 days of financial questions, 3.2 trillion signatures, and a touch of grace, I, Nicole Glenn, am a homeowner. Whoa. Feels like a dream. I am truly in love with my new home and can’t wait to be completely unpacked and settled. I am insanely grateful for all the encouragement from my friends and family. My parents are amazing. I will never be able to fully communicate how appreciative I am for all their love and never ending support. I want to write more, but my head is spinning from exhaustion and cleaning chemicals.
I will close with a picture from the fireplace mantel. One of the few things in order…
I hope you all had a fabulous New Year’s celebration! I am so lame. I passed out at like 10:30…slightly embarrassing, but moving is tiring, ok?
Much Love,
Nicole
P.S. This post is brought to you by my new neighbor’s password free internet, thank you hehe.
Sean - Congratulations, Nic! How awesome is this! Haha, I used to steal internet from my neighbours too! Love your fireplace!January 4, 2010 - 12:45 AM
Molly Marie Williams - Congratulations! I have sea-stars in my living room too. How exciting for you. I can't wait to feel that sense of accomplishment some day.January 4, 2010 - 1:58 AM
Alexandra - Congratulations! Must be an amazing feeling :)January 4, 2010 - 3:33 AM
Veronika - You are awesome and I'm so very proud of you. In a few weekends the boxes will be all unpacked and you can enjoy that piece of drift wood and the starfish.
Wishing you well!January 4, 2010 - 4:34 PM
ashleigh - CONGRATS!!! that's so huge!!! i wish you much happiness in your new home!!! :)January 4, 2010 - 6:25 PM
Mandy Jill - WOW! So happy for you! Moving is EXHAUSTING, so don't feel lame! When you have a minute to relax and take a break from cleaning, just think... YOU DID IT!!! YOU stole your neighbor's internet! Juuust joking! Now, seriously, congratulations! Can't wait to see some pics of your new place. xoxoJanuary 4, 2010 - 6:40 PM
Sylvia - Best part about your new home = not too far away + plenty of room for sleepovers. Get some rest and enjoy your new home friend. xoJanuary 5, 2010 - 9:03 PM
Wrapped up the weekend with a pizza dinner with other local photographers. It was really cool to ‘talk shop’ and hear stories from more seasoned professionals. Nicole, Laura, Gabrielle, and Molly, thanks for taking time to come out! I hope we can see each other more often! I wish you all the best. Hope 2010 is BIG.
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