Haynes Family

Dinkins Family Shoot

People sometimes ask me...

People sometimes ask me what type of pictures I like to take the most. My answer to that would be Pregnancy pictures. It is definately a moment in time that you can't re-do. There is a certain connection between the mother, father and the unborn that can be captured. The unknowing love of what is about to come. Pregnancy pictures are your first pictures of you and your baby...of your family.

Crafton's Family Shoot

Sunset on the Gulf Shore

I took these consecutive pictures of the same sunset in Englewood, FL a few years back.

You would think it was a watermelon eattin' contest!

So my husband and I had some of our neighbors over for a cook out last month. And of course you have to have watermelon in the summertime! These pictures were shot in our backyard but just the expressions of a child are priceless!

Which One??????

Okay so if you have read the post prior to this one you know I have to submit a new photograph. Well I thought I would get some opinions from the people that support my photography...YOU! So here are my top 5 picks. Leave me a comment for the one you like the best.

CHECK THIS OUT!

I am pleased to tell you that you have been selected to appear in this special edition . . .
THE BEST PHOTOS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS OF 2007

Library of Congress ISBN 0-7951-5306-6

Congratulations on your accomplishment, Nicole.

Only a small percentage of individuals whose photos we have examined were selected to be part of this distinguished group of outstanding photographers.
And that's not all . . . To honor the accomplishment of this elite group of talented individuals, we have established a separate contest with over $4,500 in prizes to be awarded. You will automatically be entered into the final competition, but you must submit a new photograph (if you have not already done so). Prizes will be announced this winter, with an anticipated publication date of December 31, 2007. (This is a tentative date. More information will follow.)
The Best Photos and Photographers of 2007 will be among the finest quality books we have ever published, so your photography will be presented in the most elegant way possible. Every aspect of publication and design will convey the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that will go into the production of this special edition. The coffee-table quality book will feature a deluxe cover and spine. Quality typography will be displayed throughout on a fine-milled, acid-free paper stock that will last for generations.
Best of all . . .
This special edition will feature a new, unpublishedphotograph by Nicole LaPointe!

Sutton's Bay, Michigan

My husband is from MI and has been wanting to move our family there for as long as I can remember. Well I have always been up for it, but Michigan really caught my attention when we found this place. This is where we want to live. It is absolutely beautiful.

St. Augustine Flower Expo 2007

I took my daugther to the Flower Expo here is St. Augustine. It was a beautiful day and it made for some beautiful pictures.

My Glow

I regret that I didn't document my pregnant belly when I was pregnant with my daughter. So when I was pregnant with my son I decided to do a 2 photoshoots. One photoshoot was of my husband & I and the other one was with my daughter. She was young to understand what was going on with my growing belly but at the same time she found it interesting to see it move and feel the kicks. It made for wonderful pictures that I treasure. I know that some people feel that seeing a pregnant woman's belly is inappropriate but I feel like it is a beautiful thing that should be embraced and shown. Everyone says a pregnant woman has a "glow" about them. Well here is my glow. Most of these pictures were done on a tripod, other's were taken by my husband.

Welcome my son

I LOVE these pictures! I wanted to show the tenderness of a new baby while welcoming him to our family. I can't take all the credit for these pictures though. My husband took the ones of me and the kids.