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# Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011 7:06:13 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00) ( )
Whew! Okay, so it's been a ridiculously long time since I posted here . . . but I'm determined to make up for it, haha.

Today I have something a little different for you. Several weeks ago, I was asked to join an amazing little group of photographers who wanted to start a fun project. The idea was that once a month, we would post lifestyle images of our own families focused on a theme of our choice. Let's face it. I rarely pick up the camera to take photos of my own family. It's terribly sad but true. My mom teases my constantly because at any family event, I'm guaranteed to be the one who doesn't bring a camera to record anything. It's not that I don't enjoy having images of my own kids . . . . it's just that a camera equals work for me nowadays and I usually see family time as a get-away from "work." Does that make any sense?

But the sad reality is that my children are growing up fast and I would love to have more images of them just being them . . . . So I need to pick up my camera more and challenge myself to capture them as they really are, right now. Anyway, I'm excited for this project, because I know that I can pick up my camera for a few minutes each month to record something of my family. We have a basic topic: "What _____ Looks Like" and each month I get to fill in the blank with whatever I want it to be.

So this is my first post . . . . we spent nearly a month in Australia this summer. It was fantastic. We visited old friends and made new ones. We did workshops and some family sessions. We hung out on the beach and we hiked through rain forests. I forced myself to carry my huge camera along for a lot of it and just shoot. So here are some of my personal images from our trip. There's nothing special here, nothing amazing . . . . no pre-planned shots, no fussing with lighting equipment or flashes (though that would have helped, haha). Just some family happy snaps of our lovely time in Oz. So this is what Australia looks like to me, just taking photos of my fam down under.












Okay, so I lied . . . . her is one shot of my daughter from my pro workshop where she modeled for us . . .


And even better, click through to see the other photographers and their posts with this project! Brenda Acuncius, a Dallas/Ft. Worth Child Photographer is next. So click and see what she's done!

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Monday, August 29, 2011 7:31:55 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
Oh gosh it's been too long since I've seen your kids Nichole....I had to take a double take on your little girl!! These are awesome...and what a great experience for you to go to Australia and be able to bring your family. Next time you head over there....can you pack me in a suitcase and take me with you? :) It looks so magical over there!!
Monday, August 29, 2011 8:33:03 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
Nichole you have a beautiful family. Your kids have gotten so big! These pictures are fantastic!
Monday, August 29, 2011 10:28:18 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
What an amazing trip Nichole. Looks like such a gorgeous place and beautiful family. So glad you are a part of this group, I look forward to your images!
Monday, August 29, 2011 10:50:51 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
my friend, these are magical... so thrilled that you are in our group!! can't wait to see next month's post...
Monday, August 29, 2011 11:23:14 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
So beautifully done! Magical indeed. Love that fist image of your son in the woods....gives me chills!
Monday, August 29, 2011 11:34:03 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
hi nichole!!! LOVE all of your images and the moments you captured! i can definitely relate to not wanting to lug my big camera around but it's something that i NEED to do! thanks for inspiring me! hugs from tx!
Monday, August 29, 2011 11:42:35 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
Nichole, well done! Such a jaw-dropping setting. Thank you for being a part of this inspiring project. So looking forward to getting to know you better through the next 11 months.
Monday, August 29, 2011 1:52:13 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
Nicole! Such a great idea! I love this and am planning to do this with my family too! I can't wait to follow along and see what you do!
Monday, August 29, 2011 5:45:38 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
I don't believe I didn't know you were back here in Australia. After doing your workshop in Sydney, I have wanted to have you do family photos for me. I will have to keep my eyes open for your next visit lol
Carol Dillon
Monday, August 29, 2011 7:55:42 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
Well i made it back after doing the whole circle ... OH Nichole what a wonderful group, what a wonderful idea ! ... I so loved looking at what each did with the theme .. very inspiring ..
karen anderson
Monday, August 29, 2011 8:49:54 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
what a beautiful series of images. that first one and third one leave me breathless. just gorgeous! i can't wait to get to know your family better through this project!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:02:43 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
What a great idea! So happy to see all of you are doing this project...you've got me inspired.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:58:45 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
How did you get a Kuala?!! I'm loving this circle of inspiration, keep up the good work!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 9:03:29 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
O My! Kids look older and taller!! Glad you're having fun down under! :D
Saturday, September 03, 2011 10:05:48 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)
What a neat group of photographers! Thank you for the inspiration this is something I need to be better about.....can't wait to see what is in store for next month.
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About Nichole
Nichole

Nichole Van has repeatedly been labeled as a hot, new, up and coming photographer. As a Utah wedding photographer and a Utah portrait photographer, she specializes in turning everyday life into art. Nichole loves expressing the unique beauty of every client, creating artistic images that make people gasp when they see them.

As an international award-winning photographer, Nichole won the prestigious International 8x10 Portrait of the Year from Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) for 2007. Consequently, her international award winning photography was featured in Rangefinder Magazine in June 2008. She has also taken First, Second and Third place honors from WPPI in other international competitions for her child and family photography. Additionally, Nichole has received numerous Accolades of Excellence and currently holds an Accolade of Photographic Mastery from WPPI.

In addition to her love for photography, Nichole loves teaching and enjoyed being English faculty at Brigham Young University for nearly 10 years. As the best of both worlds, teaching photography to others is her passion. Nichole currently offers international photography workshops focusing on helping others enhance creativity and artistry in their photos. Combining her excellence in teaching with her photographic knowledge, Nichole’s Life as Art Workshops are quickly revamping industry standards for photographic workshops.

Nichole lives in southern Utah County with her husband and three children. You can see her work at www.nicholeV.com.

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