Nicole Glenn Photography Blog

I made it out to Birch Aquarium this weekend and kind of fell in love with the seahorses. The species are so distinctly different, yet equally majestic in their movement. Plus, the males deliver the babies. : )

Hope Monday went easy on ya! : )

Yes. The Agapanthus. I didn’t know it was called that until recently, but these flowers are a pretty common sight in San Diego. I really think they are purple, however mom says they are blue. So, to settle the score, we will call them purple blue, or, blue purple if we must. : )

The beginning…

Little flower fireworks!

Bloom…

Loved capturing the pollen…

This past week was crazy hot in San Diego. Luck for me the 9-5er is heavily air conditioned. : ) Sprinklers are a great way to water the lawn AND stay cool. Reminds me of childhood, and I’m not even sure that I ran through the sprinklers all that much haha.

Have a wonderful Monday and stay cool wherever you are!

Nicole

It’s kind of crazy how time flies by. Nicole and I were buddies in high school (yes, the Nicole’s hehe) and some how managed to not see a each other in years! It was great to finally see her and catch up with her and her entire family! We met up at Balboa Park to capture the Courtney’s as they are today. Newly engaged, ready to retire, with a cute new addition! Meet the Courtney family…

Tawni and Chad are recently engaged and planning a wedding for October. Vegas baby?? : )

Puppy love! Willow looks sweet, but let me tell you, her puppy teeth are sharp! Don’t let the flower fool you. : )

Beautiful family!

Here Chad is explaining how funny he is, clearly Tawni agrees.

Fierce. Enough said.

Nicole, you are gorgeous! I heart you!

Giddy with love. You two are beautiful together and have crazy chemistry!

Courtney family, it was so wonderful to catch up with you! I wish you nothing but the best!! Don’t be strangers, ya hear?!

xoxo,

Nicole

Happy Birthday to my beautiful and amazing momma!

Thank you for your unconditional love and support (Sandy appreciates it too!).  : )

Ich Liebe dich!!

I inherited a little dinette set when we moved in to our place 6 months ago, and it was due for a little sprucing up! It was a birch colored set with a neutral upholstery and I knew I wanted a little punch of color. Here is what we started with…

What we used: sander, exterior semi-gloss paint (for easy cleaning and durability), staple gun, fabric, screwdriver, scissors, and last but not least, a paint brush…

First we separated the cushions from the chairs to paint and reupholster. This part is fairly simple. Really, the hardest part is not losing any of the screws!

Next, we reupholstered the cushions with a bright yellow fabric. I think yellow is my current obsession : )

Like most tables, this one had a sealant on it. To allow the paint to adhere properly, we had to rough up the surface a bit with a little sanding….

Ok, if you don’t like painting, this part is painful! We ended up doing 3 coats to get really nice coverage. After 4 chairs and a table you are pretty over painting. Let’s just say we are so glaaaaaaad this part is done. For real.

Of course, the painting was well worth it in the end! I love how the table and chairs turned out! It is always extra rewarding when you do the work yourself. I’m sure Art is cringing at the thought of my next project haha…

Thanks mom for your tools and sweat/muscle! Art, thanks for painting against your will. : )

If you’re thinkin’ I didn’t come here to see your latest home project, then here is a little sneak peek from this weekends shoot!

Happy Monday!

Nicole

I had the pleasure of accompanying Ahmed of AAcreation to Vikki and Alluri’s Hindu wedding. The truth is, I have been dying to shoot a South Asian wedding for quite some time. The ceremonies are full of so much culture and tradition, not to mention amazing colors and details. Really, black and white images just don’t do much justice! It was wonderful to witness the various aspects of the ceremony, here are a few of my favorites…

The arrival and welcoming of Alluri and his family. Vikki’s mother attempts to pinch Alluri’s nose….

Kanya Aagaman – Vikki’s arrival. The curtain is a symbol of a traditional barrier…

I love the saris, henna, and bracelets. Love!

The way a bride and groom look at each other never gets old…

I think this is my favorite! I just adore the excitement on their faces…

Blessings from married women…

Diving for rings. I have to say Alluri took every round haha…

This part was really fun to watch. Vikki’s sisters steal Alluri’s shoes and hold them for ransom.

Ahmed, thank you for the opportunity to second shoot, and also for sharing your knowledge. It was such a joy to be apart of Vikki and Alluri’s wedding day!

xoxo

Nicole