Nichole and Doug’s Wedding – Montgomery, TX
Nichole and Doug had such a beautiful wedding last week! They were married in a darling little wedding chapel in Montgomery, Texas right after Valentine’s Day.
I love the emotion in this one! Aren’t they a beautiful couple?
A loving moment…
Sharing a laugh
Ethan jumped up and gave me a hug after this. I love that kid!
Tickle-fest!
Crystal and Chris
Hiding tattoos… 
I love this kid! Avery is a total darling!
He wanted me to get a picture of his shoe while waiting for all the girls to get ready.
Shooting their wedding made me fall in love with weddings all over again. This was my first wedding of 2008, and I hope to have a very fun and full year!
I just finished editing the photographs; I wanted to hurry up and get them done partially because there were so many that I wanted to put up on my website! (Go take a look. They’re all over there under “Weddings.” http://www.kellyniemannphotography.com/)
I got to use my new 5D for the first time, which made the whole event even more exciting (well, for me, at least). Chad assisted me throughout the ceremony and reception and second shot the ceremony from the back of the church. I really enjoy working with him as a team (and I hope I can talk him into doing it again! lol)
Happy Birthday to a Couple of Really Special Gals…
I’m really beginning to despise school and the amount of time it is consuming in my life…
No real worries, although.
The reason I mentioned it is because this year, school got in the way, not only with daily blogging, but celebrating my Mom’s birthday with her. It’s okay because she truly is an amazing woman, and always understands when I have conflicting priorities (which is, like, all the time!). Even though she will admit she’s not perfect, I think she is a lot more perfect of a mom than she will give herself credit for! She’ll drive across town if I need her to, help me put up “Lost Dog” signs at midnight in the rain, talk to me for hours to help me solve a problem, help me with school work, or just to listen…
Even though she is a little kooky and crazy at times, she’s still one of the most sensible, kind-hearted, selfless and caring people I know, and I hope she forgives me for posting this two days after her birthday!!! I love you Mom!
This picture is from Christmas 2007. Santa left the hat in my stocking (he got it at the dollar store). It just happened to match my sweater.
Sharing a birthday with my mom, is one of my best friends, Ashley. She is the jazziest flight attendant in the world, and an awesome asset to Continental Airlines. In September, I jetted off to Denver with her for 9 hours, and earlier this month, Chad and I zipped up to Minneapolis with her for 32 hours! We sampled the local bars, tried some of the best pizza ever, and had the greatest view out of our hotel room. (Pictures are coming!)
I didn’t get to celebrate her birthday with her because she zipped off to London for the week! Ashely, I hope you had the jazziest 20-something birthday! You deserve it!
This shot is from October when we to a (private) neighborhood park for a photo shoot (oops). We later went to an elementary school and Ash rolled around in wood chips.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I hope everyone had the most romantic Valentine’s Day yet!
In honor of couples, love, and everything else romantic, I am offering a lovely promotion! I want you and your special someone! Recently engaged? Do you want some new photographs of you two lovebirds? Want to try me out before your wedding?
With the standard $150 engagement session sitting fee, which already includes up to two hours of shooting at multiple locations of your choice, I’m also throwing in a $100 print credit! The print credit can be used for practically anything including a high resolution disc, an assortment of prints, “coffee table” style books, or even canvas prints!
If you want in on this great deal, please contact me and book by St. Patricks Day, March 17th, with the sitting scheduled by May 1st.
Okay, I’m cheating here, but you get the idea… 
My new toy…
For an early Valentine’s gift (well, I’ll let him call it that so he won’t have to worry about flowers or chocolates this year), my dear Chad got me one of the best gifts I’ve ever received.
It’s a brand, spankin’ new Canon EOS 5D DSLR camera. I know, I know, it’s not the camera that takes great pictures, but having a totally awesome camera never hurt, right!?!
Here I am opening the box… getting excited about the battery charger. You should have heard me squeal when I pulled the camera out of the box!
There she is in all her glory…
I have yet to name her. I want to make sure it’s a name as beautiful as she is. (Yes, I’m a dork and I know it!)
On a related note, stay tuned! I’ve got a special I’ll be announcing on Valentine’s Day! I’m “sharing the love”… 
More on Rebecca and Huan’s Engagement
Look at all that food!
Rebecca and Huan cutting their cake
Cheers!
The Groom’s family
All the sisters! And Mom!
Tiramusu cake… sooo good!
Goodness! There was so much good food!
Yes, that is a real pig. Roasted. Almost the whole thing.
I found out it is a Vietnameese traditon for the groom’s family to bring the pig as a gift to the bride’s family. The bride’s family in return gives the head and the left hind shank (I think) back to the groom’s family to show that they appreciate their gift, but they want to share since they will all soon be one giant family!
Homemade eggrolls!
The “guys” table in the game room. They were getting a little rowdy!
And that’s not even the WHOLE family!
Some of my favorites photographs from Rebecca and Huan’s engagement party… (you can tell I had trouble selecting my favorites) What am I saying? I loved all of them!
I must say, this had to be the most fun that Chad and I have had shooting! It started out crazy. The ceremony was held at Rebecca’s parent’s home and even though they have a big home, it wasn’t meant to hold 70+ people!
There was so much food and so much of it was made from scratch! I must admit, I was a little timid to try some of it, but what I did try tasted fabulous. (I can highly recommend the bar-b-que quail and curry chicken with french bread at the Chateau de’ Nguyen.)
I took a lot of photographs of so many people and their kids, their families, and their extended families. How often do you really get that big of an family together? Not until this December when Rebecca and Huan tie the knot! Congratulations guys!!!