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About Erika Nicole Photography

Thank you so much for taking time to visit my blog! My name is Erika Nicole, and I am an award winning fine art wedding photographer based out of Oregon and Idaho. On here you will find my most recent work, fun tips and tricks, and the latest happenings in my life. My style is romantic, chic, sexy, vintage, glamorous, and FABULOUS! Think we would be great fit? Me too! Contact me to set up your complimentary consultation today ;).

Wicked Wednesdays, Simply Beautiful {Erika Nicole Photography, Eugene Boudoir Photographer}

May 16th, 2012

As women, we are often swept away in a whirl wind or work, family, children, school, and our hobbies. We often forget how simply beautiful we are. I am not talking about model skinny or runway ready. I am talking about being simply beautiful. Beautiful in your own skin. Beautiful in your heart. Beautiful in your mind.

We get so carried away with what we don’t have… her legs, her boobs, her hair… That we miss what we do have. I challenge you to pick 5 things right now you love about yourself and say them out loud. I know, you’ll look like a loony tune, but it is worth it! Embrace your simplistic beauty. Forget about society’s standards and create your own.

Women often underestimate their power, beauty, and potential. Now is the time to stop the negative self talk and start living and loving! I mean it ;) . Look in the mirror and love yourself. And never, ever, ever give up.

I chose the following photo for Wicked Wednesdays this week, because it truly spoke to me. There is something to breathe taking  and innocent about it. It embodies being simply beautiful. No fancy accessories, no gimmicks. Just you being you.

I am super excited to announce I will be doing an outdoor {BOUDOIR} marathon in July… so mark your calendars ;) . More details to come!

This gorgeous image is from Boudoir On Film… www.boudoironfilm.com I absolutely love her work!

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo

Erika Nicole

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{FABULOUS FRIDAYS} Hollaaaaaa ;), Erika Nicole Photography

May 4th, 2012

Without further suspense… hehe ( I was aware there was none, I just like to make it seem like you have been waiting at the edge of your seat for my next blog post lol), welcome to {FABULOUS FRIDAYS.

This is where I will share an ahhhhmazing photo or two of weddings or wedding ideas that truly put a big fat smile on my face. Sometimes there are just photos that inspire the heck out of me and I would love to share them with you!

I found this following photo on pinterest from The Inspired Bride (http://www.inspiredbride.net/2010/12/01/color-palette-3/). I absolutely love everything about this photo!

The color palette is stunning. I love the combination of marigold, rose, and sage. Keep this unique color combination in mind when planning your big day! Soft colors make for glowing skin and fabulous photos.

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs ;)

Erika Nicole

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Wicked Wednesdays {Erika Nicole Photography, Eugene Boudoir Photographer}

April 25th, 2012

Oh snap!

I am pretty darn excited to launch a few new blog posts and mini series here at Erika Nicole! I always get asked where my inspiration comes from as a photographer and the types of things I most love to photograph ;) . So to give you a peek at what puts a big ol’ smile on my face I am launching a few new little weekly blog posts! As always, I encourage your feedback on my facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/#!/ErikaNicolePhoto . Let me know what inspires and moves you! What types of shoots you are DYING to do? I absolutely love working with my clients to brainstorm their perrrrfect shoot! So if you see anything you love, let’s make it happen!

So to kick this bad baby off, one of my favorite things to shoot is {BOUDOIR}. It has literally been one of the biggest areas of growth in my business over the last three years :) . I attribute it to my inability to not say outrageous comments to my clients… anyone who has shot with me knows what I am talking about… “Shut the front door! You are smokin’ momma ;) .” is just a little taste lol. I also think it has to do with the fact that I know how to make a woman comfortable… Notice that I don’t say look good. That is all them! I take no credit for a woman’s innate beauty ;) . I do however take great pride in making a woman feel absolutely stunning in front of my camera and then capturing that beauty with a editorial and high fashion flair. No outdated glamour shots here!

So to honor my love of {BOUDOIR} I will be launching Wicked Wednesdays. This is where I will post a photo that I absolutely love! It might be one of my shots, something I am dying to capture, or something new that is fabulous inspiration! So I hope you enjoy the mix up!

The first photo is a tribute to spring! I had numerous gals asking about outdoor {BOUDOIR} last year. So to get you in the spirit, take a look at this fabulous photo! Note the soft sweater, pastel colors, and bikini bottoms. I love this! I find sometimes for the outdoor shoot, the non lingerie items work best!

Let me know your thoughts!

Hugs and stay fabulous!

Erika Nicole

 

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Engagement Giveaway! {Erika Nicole Photography}

April 12th, 2012

Hello my lovelies!

I am super duper excited to announce my spring 2012 engagement giveaway! Hollerrrrrr :) .

This shoot is going to be absolutely ahhhhmazing! Here are the details baby.

What the shoot includes:

  • 1 hour engagement session with Erika
  • Full style and story consult to create the perfect shoot
  • DVD with copyright release
  • $50.00 studio credit for product
  • $200.00 off your perfect wedding wedding package

Details BABY!:

Engagement shoots are the perfect time to think about what matters most to you as a couple. Long gone are the boring ho-hum shoots that have no personality and don’t reflect your amazing personality!!! Let’s do it different my lovelies ;) . This contest is all about the most original and most fabulous idea! What speaks to you as a couple, what is your favorite location, do you love old movies, what inspires you, have you always wanted to do a Marylin Monroe shoot, do you love glamour, do you crave vintage and DIY, do you love wineries, do you love sexy modern sky scrapers and the city…???? Tell me! I would love to know ;) .

How to enter:

Please send a photo of the two of you together, your wedding date, wedding venue, and a short story telling me about you, why you want to work with Erika Nicole Photography, and what your FABULOUS idea for an engagement shoot is! Send these details to erika@erika-nicole.com and cross your fingers baby! Winners will be chosen by a combination of the best idea and most endearing  entry ;) .

You will receive a confirmation of your entry within 48 hours.  Finalists will be announced on May 1st.

 

Look at how much fun you could be having with me on your engagement shoot! Just kidding, I had to arm wrestle to get them to take this photo… Haha, not really, but I am not sure Ife shared my enthusiasm for a photo op after a 2 hour engagement session hehe.

I would love to hear more about your special day so submit away!!!

xoxo

Erika Nicole

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{BOUDOIR BEND} Erika Nicole Photography {Bend Boudoir & Eugene Boudoir Photographer}

March 22nd, 2012

I have no words. Literally. None. Blog post over ;) .

No amount of made up words or adjectives can describe this woman.

{BOUDOIR} is absolutely one of my favorite things to shoot. I love giving women the ability to view themselves in a completely different light. It’s not that I make them beautiful.. it’s that they finally realize that they are when they see the photos. It is permission to love yourself fully and completely. It is the smile you wake up with everyday knowing you are the most beautiful woman on earth. And it is certainly your partner’s reaction to your little black book!

Meet Miss S. You want to hate her, but you can’t! She is that gal who has it all together, looks fab every time you see her, and I am fairly certain never has a bad hair day ;) . Miss S. was instrumental in {BOUDOIR BEND}. Without her, the event would have lacked energy and her absolutely GORGEOUS friends!!

I cannot wait to shoot in Bend again. The response was ahhhmazing! Outdoor {BOUDOIR} anyone??? Heck yesssss!!! I can’t wait. If you are in Bend and want to put together a shoot, just let me know!!

Take a peek at this stunning woman! To DIE for ;)

Hugs!

Erika Nicole

Don’t forget to like my {BOUDOIR} page on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/BoudoirbyErikaNicole

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Eugene {BOUDOIR}, Spring Fling Marathon, Erika Nicole Photography

March 14th, 2012

Hollaaaaaaaa!

These are absolutely my FAVORITE announcements. {BOUDOIR} baby! Some of you have already heard about the fabulous upcoming Eugene {BOUDOIR} Event! I couldn’t be more excited to do this again in Eugene. Last event was a blast and sooooo much fun ;) .

The event will be held March 31, 2012 in Eugene! Packages start at $250.00 with full copyright release and rights to your images. Yup, I know… I love you too! Hehe ;) . Get in touch to book your date! Bring a friend and receive $25.00 off your package and a free 11×14″ photo!  Email me at erika@erika-nicole.com for more details.

xoxo

Stay fabulous!

Erika Nicole

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Eugene Luxe Bridal Event {Erika Nicole Photography, Eugene, Portland, and Boise Wedding Photographer}

March 12th, 2012

Shut it down right now…

Have you ever been to a cattle call…? Ahem, I mean wedding show? If your like the majority of gals, the answer is a resounding yes. Did you enjoy it? Maybe. Did you feel like a sheep being herded? Probably. Do you wish there was a wedding show that wasn’t based on the same set of standards from 1982? Absolutely.

Meet Misty of Luxe productions. Hands down, the best damn coordinator and event producer I have ever seen. Serrrrriously. This woman and her team of fabulous gals truly know how to rock a wedding event. Misty and I had discussed the lack of a truly fun, chic, and sexy wedding show down in Eugene. She hosts these fab events all the time in Portland! So it was time for her to bring her talent and vision down to Eugene ;) .

The Eugene Luxe Bridal Event was held at the Hult Center for Performing Arts on February 24, 2012. (Yes, I am a slower blogger these days, jeepers!!) This is hands down one of THE best wedding shows I have ever been a part of. Misty nailed it without a flaw. The feedback from the event was sensational! Everyone loved the music, the party atmosphere, the bar, and best of all, meeting the best of Eugene’s wedding pros!

Take a peek at the event!

Hugs!

Erika Nicole

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Eugene Luxe Bridal Event {Erika Nicole Photography}

February 15th, 2012

Ohhhhhh snap kiddos…

It’s almost here. Like a week away… I have been waiting for  like, almost a year for this event!!!!

I met Misty of Luxe Productions last year up in the Pearl District of Portland. She was hosting the Luxe Event in the Pearl, and I almost died! It was hands down the most fabulous and luxurious event I have ever seen ;) . I am serious! I got a free drink voucher too, and lord knows I love a good vodka tonic ;) .

When I met Misty, I was absolutely blown away. She is one of the most generous, boisterous, gorgeous, loving, to the point, intelligent, and kind women I have ever met. I immediately fell in love and decided we should be best friends ;) . I mentioned the fact that Eugene was lacking such a luxurious and sexy production! Not that I don’t enjoy the cattle call line of most wedding shows, but I looooooved the design and layout of her show. She asked if anyone in Eugene hosted a show of this nature, I said heck no, this is Eugene we are talking about!

So with a little inspiration and a whole lot of planning on Misty and her fabulous team’s part, The Eugene Luxe Bridal Event was born. I could not be more excited to be the sponsoring photographer!! You heard me! SPONSORING PHOTOGRAPHER! If you are looking for luxury wedding services in the Valley, you must come! If you are in Portland and want something fun to do, there will be a dj and a full bar! If you are a new bride and looking for a photographer, come see me baby! I would love to meet you ;) . I have set aside some appointments this week just special, so I would looooove to set something up!

If you want to get into the event for free, click on this pretty little box below my lovelies! And I will hook you up!!!!

Obviously, you are coming ;) , there is just no other option! The Eugene Luxe Bridal Event will be held February 23rd, 2012 at the Hult Center’s main atrium from 5-9pm.

I can’t wait to see all of you!!

xoxoxo

Erika Nicole

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Crab + Wine = Perfection, King Estate Crab Fest {Erika Nicole Photography}

February 10th, 2012

If there are two things you need to know about me, these are them: 1. I like crab, like a lot, I will even catch it myself. 2. I love wine, like a lot, specifically King Estate Chardonnay. When you combine the two, you might not see me for a few days, as I am transported to a dungeness and wine coma ;) .

When King Estate contacted me to shoot this annual event, you might imagine the abnormal level of excitement I experienced… I might even have done one of my signature dance moves. Yup. THAT happened. Your telling me I get to take photos AND eat crab? Say whaaaaat?!? Obviously I did something fantastic in my previous life! ;) .

If you have never been to the King Estate Crab Fest, shame on you ;) . It is literally the most fabulous event this side of the Mississippi! Executed with King Estate’s fabulous service, immense knowledge, graceful efficiency, and delicious menu, this event is literally perfection.

Here are some fun photos for the event!

Hugs!

Erika Nicole

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Zesty… Questionable Vocabulary and The Wedding Chicks! {Erika Nicole Photography}

February 7th, 2012

It is not every day that you get to meet your dream team wedding duo… I mean for realsies! My love for the Wedding Chicks borders on girl crush and complete stalker-dome… Yes, I just admitted that on my blog. Hollaaaaaa ;) . I literally check their website EVERY morning (and so should you!). They are the absolute go-to on any and all things wedding related. So needless to say when I was invited to meet with them to kick off their Wedding Chicks Happy Hour for vendors up at The Nines in Portland, I couldn’t believe it! Dreams do come true!! Well, not my dream for a 78′ Trans Am, but that will happen soon enough, I can feel it! ;)

I am happy to say they are just as sweet as can be too! Jocey literally greets you with the biggest and most genuine smile you have ever seen, and it made me want to give her the biggest hug! However, fearing for a potential restraining order, I refrained… And Amy, don’t even get me started! She is the statuesque fox of a gal and her eyes absolutely light up when she says hello! It was seriously such an honor and a blast to have been invited to meet them! I had such a spectacular time, I even forgot to take photos ;) . Me, without my camera? OUTRAGEOUS! Hehe ;) .

Thank you so much ladies for a phenominal evening! You even liked my random vocabulary and questionable use of sensational words, and for that, I adore you! It was a blast to get to know you and to hang out with other fabulous Portland wedding vendors!

Hugs!

Erika Nicole

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