Find Joy In The Unexpected http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog Nichole Alexandra Photography Fri, 11 May 2012 01:38:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 I’m back!!!!!…….. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=1014 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=1014#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 14:43:59 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=1014 Where the heck has Nichole been?

I’m so sorry to the people who still read this blog! I have been MIA & the blog has suffered :( If you are truly interested in keeping up with my work & what’s going on w/ NAP then my Facebook page is the place to find me! And feel free to comment, ask questions ect. cause I love it:) If not it seems I am just really talking to myself on there, LOL So I know a lot of people have asked where I have been, have I quit, run away to some far away destination?? NOPE! I have been crazy busy working on ME! These pictures & this blog post are over 2 years in the making, and I just couldn’t be more excited to finally post them. Here’s a little glimpse into my soul, why I have been so busy & why my poor little blog has gone on the back burner……….
Over 2 years ago I found myself drowning in the sea of life, it’s hard to explain but life really just had gotten the better of me! As one of my dear friends would say, “Nichole if it weren’t for bad luck you would have no luck at all”. Ah, yes indeed that was true, or so I thought. Here I was in my 20′s w/ a failing business, about to celebrate my 9 year anniversary & knee deep in debt. I had 2 young kids both of which had some sort of special need. My husband had just hit his one year mark of being unemployed, and we were one month from being completely out of our life savings, even after having to sell our dream home, car, and pretty much anything that was worth money! I was watching the last 10 years of the life that I had worked so hard to build completely fall apart including what meant most to me my marriage! I had a lot of pain & I ate every ounce of it! I hated me, I hated who I had become, & I hated who I wasn’t. I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs w/out being seriously winded & then needing sleeping pills just to end the day!
I realized something drastic needed to be done or I was going to lose it all & I realized the change had to start w/ me! Someone once told me it takes two to make a relationship work but only ONE to mess it up, and I was about to be that ONE! So I went on a journey to find myself, to heal my past hurts & to prove to the world that this was not how it was supposed to be. I realized that my God didn’t sacrifice His son for me live this crap mediocre life anymore! It wasn’t easy by any means, but if anyone knows me they know not only am I a survivor I am one strong willed fighter. As the pounds came off so did the issues that caused them. And in the midst of it all God taught me that “PAIN = POWER”! Wow, what an incredible concept right? Today I am writing to you as a new person inside & out. I am 100 pounds thinner completely medication FREE, but most importantly I am whole again. I made it through the storm w/out drowning, and I can finally walk on that water! This year my soul mate & me will celebrate 12 years and we are happier than we have EVER been. My boys are thriving, along with my business. My husband has his dream job, & we live in the most fantastic place on earth! I know not everyone makes it out of the storm, or their results maybe be different but I realized I have pretty good luck after all! So know matter what you are going through or what your goal is don’t let life win. Stare it in the face & you tell it to “suck it” & turn that “Pain into Power”!

* A special thanks to my favorite chubby buddies, the Blue team & all my supportive friends & lovies:)

Blog Templates By Alison at Happy Girl Design

After Images By Heather Byrd at Infinity Images

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1014 6 CASTING CALL!!! ~ Mt. Pleasant SC Senior Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=1001 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=1001#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:03:36 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=1001 NA Photography’s 1st ever huge casting call! I am planning a huge shoot to get new images for my all new awesome Senior Line and a special non-profit project I am working on! So if you love FREE, love being in front of the camera and looks youthful, e-mail me at: nichole@nicholealexandra.com. If you are a business interested in donating items for use such as props, prom wear, accessories, ect. please e-mail me as well to discuss all the details. So far we have an awesome day packed with 2 photographers, make-up, hair and of course some yummy food!

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1001 0 Workshop Junkie & one really bad Mullet! :)~ Mt. Pleasant SC Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=978 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=978#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:59:35 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=978 Ok so I admit it, I’m a total workshop junkie!!! One of the BEST parts of being a photographer is of course all the cool stuff you get to buy, but also all the awesome places you get to go! Attending workshops, classes & conferences are very important to me and my business. I feel like it’s one of the things that sets me apart. When you hire me you can be confident that I am investing time & money, as well as working my hardest to stay educated in my field. Whether it’s researching new hot products like I did in Vegas this year at WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) or learning new awesome lighting techniques with Blair Phillips Photography in Landis, NC! It’s like going to see your hair stylist, you wouldn’t want them to be looking online to get their education when cutting your hair or how to do a new style. I’ve ended up with some bad mullets and I have to wonder why:)~ I would much rather have a stylist who learned from the best and who continues to stay up with the trends! You should expect no less from your photographer!

I am very fortunate that I have an awesome husband who secretly enjoys when I go out of town so he can organize his baseball cards, and kids who can run wild and eat nothing but pop tarts and McD’s while I’m gone :) Plus I have the best travel partner ever Heather from Infinity Images. We met a few years ago online and we’ve been hitting the road ever since!!! Here’s a few images from some of my favorite workshops & one really bad mullet!…. or as my hubby said it was mullet meets Tina Turner! :) ~

Why are the worst haircuts when you are pregnant!

(Image taken by the talented Joyce Smith) Me & the fabulous Cheryl Muhr! Heather & Me w/ Blair & Suzanne Phillips 

 

 

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=978 0 Beautiful Beach Bump!!! ~ Mt. Pleasant SC Maternity Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=952 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=952#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 16:24:07 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=952 I was so excited to book this session, not only is this couple completely sweet and gorgeous they are having identical twin boys!!!! I LOVE maternity sessions but I have to say I am just so excited to meet those 2 little boys this summer:) We had to reschedule due to some crazy carolina thunderstorms but when we did we ended up having the perfect southern evening:)

Also NEW to NA Photography are these awesome slideshows! Enjoy:)

 

 

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=952 1 Me, oh my! ~ Mt. Pleasant SC Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=903 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=903#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:42:25 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=903 First of all I want to say thank you to all my wonderful clients I had no idea!!! As in I had no idea how stressful it can be to plan your own session! Last year I came across the amazing talent of Kristen Weaver of Kristen Weaver Photography based out of Orlando, FL and instantly fell in love with her work. After a quick inquiry I decided to hire her to come shoot a couple session for me and my husband’s 10th anniversary, and since she was already coming out I got her to do a family session as well! So you are talking about alot of outfits to pick out!

After months of shopping, checking out locations and going to the gym the day had finally come. It almost felt like I was getting ready for my wedding with all the anticipation. I lost a total of 77 pounds for the pictures, found the perfect feathered hair piece and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Kristen was awesome and I highly recommend her if you have an up coming wedding. I guess I shouldn’t be recommending other photographers but I just love our pictures that much, LOL Enjoy some of my favorites;)

 

 

 

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]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=903 7 The “NEW” headshot! ~ Charleston SC Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=882 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=882#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:47:10 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=882 NA Photography has been doing something a little new, headshots! All of a sudden I have had a ton of requests for headshots, and I love shooting them. So much of photography is spent running the backside of it. So for me it’s so exciting to hear about other people’s businesses and help them create the image they want to reflect in their own business! We all need them so why not get something that you really LOVE! I’ve created some new custom collections to meet the needs of a professional looking for a fun and updated image…….. contact me for all the details!

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=882 0 Matilda Jane Clothing!!! ~ Mt. Pleasant SC Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=874 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=874#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:14:37 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=874 What a great way to start the year………………… This weekend I received an e-mail from Matilda Jane Clothing informing me that my photo had been chosen, and I had made it to round two of their “Photo Love” contest. OMGosh I feel so honored and especially when I found out only 50 photographers were chosen! If you have never seen Matilda Jane clothing I encourage you to go check them out! I imagine that if I had a little girl this would be my weakness, so for now I get to stick to the awesome woman’s line! So wish me luck, round two consists of MJ sending me one of their gorgeous outfits to photograph! My head is just spinning with ideas, can’t wait:)

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=874 0 Goodbye 2010!!! More to come………… http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=865 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=865#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:16:24 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=865 Goodbye to 2010!!! I am so sad to see this year go. What an incredible year it has been. Yes, for my my business I have learned so much, and have had the opportunity to work with some amazing people! But this year has been a truly transforming year for me personally. I can’t wait till slow season is upon us so I can take some time to catch up on my much needed blog. I have some awesome sessions to share, some personal victories and updates, as well as some very exciting news for 2011! So have a blessed New Year and stay tuned:)…………………….. Enjoy a few shots from some of my holiday sessions!

]]> http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=865 0 Happy Thanksgiving & Beautiful Couple! ~ Charleston, SC Photographer http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=843 http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=843#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:27:03 +0000 admin http://www.nicholealexandra.com/blog/?p=843 Happy Thanksgiving my faithful blog readers, I am so thankful for each one of you! It’s a warm year this year with an expected 75 degrees on turkey day and I can’t wait:) Here’s a few shots from a session I did last month at Folly Beach, SC. It’s just amazing when it’s warm enough to do a beach session at the end of October! I just totally loved this newlywed couple they were awesome and too cute! So enjoy and have a great holiday. I might be MIA for a couple of weeks, with this being the craziest time of year for my family. Today I counted and I have 40 days to celebrate Thanksgiving, all 4 of our birthdays, our anniversary 10 yrs yay:), Christmas, New years and in the middle of all that we are moving, but only down the street:)

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I am so excited to be apart of Images for a Cure again this year. Images for a Cure is an incredible charity where photographers from all over have joined together to donate 100% of their session fees for a select number of sessions to go towards breast cancer research! The amazing and talented photographer Kristen Weaver from Orlando FL made this all happen! Next month I get the privilege to meet Kristen when she flies out her to take our family portraits!!! YAY:)

So here’s the details from now until OCTOBER 31st you must BOOK & PAY for your session,  however you can book a date anywhere from now until the end of the year!. Sessions will be 30 min. & you will have 8-12 images in your gallery to choose from. 100% of session fees will be donated directly to the foundation. Session fees will be $100 for one person, or $150 for a family. NAP will also be offering some awesome deals on prints & products up to 50% off, which is a incredible value!!! So if you would love to be apart of this awesome cause and get some beautiful images then grab your mini session now!

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