Another item has been crossed off of my 30 Before Thirty list! #26: Have an adorable family photo taken.
Emily, one of my facebook friends, sent me a message shortly after I posted my list. Her husband James Julius is a photographer, and he was working on building his portfolio. Would we be interested in being photographed by him? He may have been working on his portfolio but I was impressed.
You know the super adorable engagement photos that people have taken? The kind that always make me a little sad/jealous for not having photos like that taken before Brandon and I got married? Yeah, James Julius takes those. Now I have my own, but they’re even better because Eleanor is in them and we’ve got six years of marriage behind us. In fact, these photos were taken on our anniversary.
James photographed us in Austin Gardens, here in Oak Park. Isn’t it a gorgeous setting? He and Emily chose the location, and they chose very well.
Thank you, Emily, for arranging our photo shoot. And thank you, James Julius for giving us such fantastic photos of our family. We’re thrilled with them!
Now I’M jealous! We may have to do something like this…
Gorgeous photos! Wow you look beautiful!
oOoooh these are so cute! reminds me of when my girls where little.
These are so precious! Our daughter is almost a year and I can’t wait to get some family photos done! I love how Eleanor’s personality is so evident! You are blessed!
This post brought a big smile to my face. You’re such a lovely family. The pic of you two giving Eleanor a big smooch on either cheek is just darling!
i love relaxed fun REAL photo’s like these for family photos….not those stilted stiff store photo’s like I have, LOL
Beautiful photos, eliciting a sound something like “Mmnnaaaaaaw” from this viewer.
the one of the two of y’all kissing Eleanor? that has to be my absolute favorite!
1, 7, and 8 are my favorite! i love these! way to go on your list! :)
Beautiful shots! Elanor’s expression in the one you’re both kissing her is priceless!
Great pictures! Love the one where you’re sitting in the grass with the big trees in the background.
These pictures are so stinking cute! I’ve loved watching your little grow up on here, it’s a lot of fun and she’s pretty darn cute! I just got engaged and I’d love for us to have such an adorable family one day!
Wow. Beautiful photos Nicole! You just tickle me pink! (and are such an inspiration:))
Great pictures!!! love the one where you’re both kissing Eleanor! :)
They’re all terrific, but that shot of you both kissing Eleanor is exceptionally adorable.
These are amazing! I particularly love Eleanor’s faces in them! And he captured you all perfectly.
BEAUTIFUL!
Nicole you have such a gorgeous family. The pictures are AMAZING!
I think I’m too envious to say anything…
Outstanding. I need to do the same thing here pretty soon. Thanks for sharing that beautiful work with us, and my goodness, you all look amazing. Such style!
jbhat
I <3 Oak Park :)
-ashley
These photos are so amazing! I love the one of you two kissing your little one! Her expression is ALL JOY and so adorable.
PS Is this why you named James in MiY, or is that just a coincidence?
Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous family. :)
ACK!! These are SOOO BEAUTIFUL!! These are the pictures I dream about having of my own family. But….how will you pick which one to blow up and frame?????? (darn that great photographer and beautiful family for the tough decisions)
absolutely beautiful… photos look amazing,I can feel how happy you are through them. my faves are where you’re holding Eleanor,bathing in sunlight,and where you’re together,sitting on the grass.
*sigh*
These are just as sweet as those lovely engagement photos!
Love ‘em! And Happy (Belated) Anniversary to you guys too!
oh! Eleanor’s little teeth are KILLING me, they’re so cute! Love it. :)
They are fabulous!!!
What an amazing job he did!
So-so cute, it’s fun and interesting to have the vision of an artist represent what your family is,no? Love and sunshine, that’s what I see! My favourite is the one you both kiss Eleanor, the face she makes cracks me up!
Amazing shots!
These are amazing pictures…Happy Anniversary too!
And will there be 4 next year? :)
these are precious. i’m inspired to take some pictures along the Cumberland Trail down the road from our home. So, so precious!
Too adorable! I thought I recognized Austin Gardens when I started looking through these pics – I grew up a block away. They turned out amazing! I actually grew up with Brandon (Jess and I have been friends since Kindergarden) so it’s sweet to see him have his own little family now. :)
Lovely family, the photos are very beautiful.And the place looks peaceful very pretty.
so beautiful and joyful thanks for sharing
What a beautiful family and you all look so happy!
I have the exact same dress! I paired mine up with some super cute shoes from Old Navy for my engagement photos (http://tinyurl.com/23s2d99). I love the dress, mainly because it has pockets that I can put my chapstick in! XD
Anyhoo your photos are adorable! I like how you added the belt to your dress. I might try that in the future!
How adorable is your little girl! Looks like such a sweetie!
So cute! And I live just a block from Austin Gardens. I love to walk through there in the evenings.
Beautiful photos!
What beautiful family photos!! The lighting is so beautifully golden. Happy (belated) anniversary to you!