• Busy, Busy, Busy!

    Spring is here...the birds are chirping, the sun is starting to make some appearances and sessions are happening! There is still time...don't miss out on the spring flowers or the golden evenings of summer this year. Schedule early-slots are filling up!!

    Can't wait to get out there and make some memories with you!

    **All the photos to the left of me and my precious kids were taken by my friend and incredible photographer, Kristal of Kristal Joy Photography!! THANKS!

Stephanie | {Decatur High School Senior-Class of 2013}

decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyBeautiful girl, Stephanie!  She is graduating here in just a few weeks from Decatur High School with the Class of 2013!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyStephanie and I had exchanged emails and talked a little bit about her vision for senior photos and what she likes and doesn’t like….but, when she showed up and we started chatting, I finally pulled out of her that she actually works as a runway model!  So..for all of you that ask every time I post a gorgeous senior…YES…she is a model!!  haha!!  How fun to have someone in front of my camera that is quite comfortable from the get go!  These were just her test shots!  I could’ve had a whole sessions worth of images in 20 minutes if I wanted!  So much fun was had!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyStephanie is an all around girl, too!  An athlete, missionary, and typical teenage girl!! decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyShe easily chatted with me as we walked around Ft. Steilacoom Park….decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyAnd, of course got a lot of stares!  Or, maybe it was the fact that she is more than a foot taller then me!  :)decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyWOW!  When I got home that night I started to think of all the ‘themed sessions’ I would love to do with Stephanie…and, I don’t do themed sessions!!  So…if I ever get a slow period, watch out!  You might see some!  :)decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyShe has such a fun spirit about her….decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photography…and her laugh is gorgeous!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyIt was not hard to find the teenager inside of her….decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyShe is heading off to college in the fall…not exactly sure what part of the medical field she will be joining…but, she has a vision!  A great place to start!
decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographydecatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyWe had a little fun in the field….decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photography…and soaked up some of the bright sunshine we had for the evening!  (I am missing that sun today!)decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyFt. Steilacoom is a popular place to shoot…you can’t tell here but there are almost always at least four or five other shoots going on around you at one time….it can be a little bit hard on a subject when people are just standing there watching them pose and waiting for the spot…but, Stephanie wasn’t fazed in the least!!!  decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographydecatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyThis is my absolute favorite of the day!  I love the drama, movement of her hair, and yet, the peace in her face!!  Perfect!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyAlthough…this one took a close second!!  Such gorgeous eyes!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyWe had that great spring sun that was starting to disappear….decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photography…but, not before we captured her sweet smile…decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photography…and got a little display of that runway walk!!  I love it!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographydecatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographySo sweet!
decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyWe stopped at one more little spot before we left….decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyAnother favorite!  Just simple!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyLove the colors of her dress!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographydecatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographydecatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photographyStephanie…what a pleasure it was to chat with you, laugh with you, and to photograph you!!  I can’t wait for the next time!  Have a wonderful summer and congrats on your graduation!decatur high senior photos-chelle nicole photography

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Lisa - Wow, so many favorites! But I think your fave is mine too.

Tyler | {Stadium High School Senior-Class of 2013}

Can I just say that for a few weeks I keep hearing things like…”Man, all your seniors are gorgeous!” and “I wish I had senior photos like that of me back in the day!”, and “Really…tell the truth.  Are they all really models?!”  LOL!!  I have to just keep saying…I am the luckiest photographer!!  I have had a crop of 2013 seniors that have not only been good looking…but, who honestly have been so kind and fun to hang out with and get to know…and a few still keep checking back with me just to say “HI!”!  I love my job…and I love these kids!  Including…Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyTyler!  Tyler is a Stadium High Senior this year and is part of wonderful group of kids that I have had the pleasure of getting to know in my own home for a couple of years now as they hang out with my oldest daughter!  I have been blown away time and time again at how kind, mature, and funny these guys are!  Tyler always has a smile on his face!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyHe is the first one to greet me with a loud “HELLO” as he walks in my house! Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyAnd…he has a great sense of humor.  Even when Tyler is not in the room great things are said about him!  A testament to how he was raised!  (Good Job, Parents!)Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyWe headed out for our session on another one of unusually warm spring nights and found some spots that I haven’t used before!  Always fun!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyLove this one!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyStadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographySometimes I hear other photographers say that guys are so much harder to photograph…but, I think they are so much easier!  It was a windy day…but, there was no wind in the hair issues with Tyler!!:) Easier!
Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyAnd, they don’t mind sitting in the dirt as much!  Well, at least some of them don’t.Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyAnd, they are a lot quicker at outfit changes!  :)  Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographySee that smile!
Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyThere is something about Tyler that I love seeing in black and white!  Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyStadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyStadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyWe headed down a little further in town and caught some more of that sunshine….and met some interesting characters, too!  You always do downtown!  Sometimes, it can help with that real smile!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyStadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyGuess where he is heading to college?!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyYEP!  Western.  He is taking his humor to college with him, too!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyStadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyBut, I know he is going to be taking that next step into the rest of his life…and he is going to be successful!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photography…and, I bet he will have a lot of fun on the way!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyOur last stop was my favorite.  We had to get a little creative getting to it…but, I loved it!!  Even had a little bit of fun with his shadow!  (one of my favorites!)Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyAnd, I had a little editing fun with this one!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyBut…even with nothing added or enhanced …it’s a great spot to get a genuine look of joy from Tyler!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyLove it!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photographyTyler!!  I have enjoyed having you around through the years!  All you guys have been good friends to Selah!  THANKS!!  And, good luck with college!  Come back and see us a lot!Stadium high senior photos tacoma chelle nicole photography

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Lisa - oh man, the girls at WWU are just going to love him!

chelle - I know, Right, Lisa?!! Haha!!

Sydney | {Auburn High School-Class of 2013}

Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnI am seriously the luckiest photographer around!!  This beautiful girl is Sydney and she was a JOY to photograph!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnSydney is a senior at Auburn High School this year and is obviously beautiful…but, even more, she is so sweet!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnWhen we first met up we had to hide from the wind for a bit…it’s been a pretty blustery spring so far.Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnBut, we decided to just step out and work it…and she DID!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnLovely!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnSydney brought along her mom and two sisters…and as I would show them the back of the camera the word of the day became, “Da-ang!!”  :)  It was quite amusing…Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnThe shoot was almost effortless for me….she is a natural in front of the camera!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnSenior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnAnd, would do anything I suggested!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnWhen we talked about what she wanted it was clear she wanted a lot of smiles in her images…which fits her personality…but, she wanted a few serious shots, too.  This one is my favorite!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnWOW!  I had a friend mention on Instagram that she didn’t look like that in high school!  I guarantee -I didn’t either! It’s good genes for sure because her sisters and mom were beautiful, too!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnCute!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnSydney is not just a pretty face though…she is heading to UW to study engineering, science, and technology!!  Following in her dad’s footsteps a little bit!  She loves math!  (which I can’t relate to!)Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnShe has stayed busy during high school playing soccer and tennis!  These kids are so amazing with their busy schedules these days!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnAnother great serious shot!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnThere are moments in a session that I know that I captured the ONE image that will be a favorite for a long time…this one was the one!  And, it got a couple of “Da-angs” from the family!  :)Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnI love all the purple flowers popping up around Chambers Bay right now….Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnThen we made the wind work for her!Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-AuburnSydney!!  You are amazing!  Thanks for such a sweet afternoon with you and your family!! I enjoyed our time together!  Congratulations on your graduation coming up!!  Senior girl photos-Chelle Nicole Photography-Auburn

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Lisa - Incredible!

Chris - What camera or lens do you use? I like the clarity of the picture!