Destination wedding photographers in Houston, Nicholaus Haskins. http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/ Destination wedding and portrait photographers in Houston, Nicholaus Haskins. en-us LAST POST - BLOG DISCONTINUED http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/284/LAST POST - BLOG DISCONTINUED http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/284/LAST POST - BLOG DISCONTINUED Sat, 30 May 2009 14:19:07 -0600 THIS IS THE LAST POST that will be made on this blog. It's been fun on this custom platform, but my business is growing and my blog needs to be able to grow along with me. My new blog features components from my Showit Site built right into it, and so I have a bit more freedom in what I can do there. So if you'd like...please remove this blog from your reader, and bookmark our new blog. Link is below. Thanks!

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]]> 2009 Promo Reel http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/275/2009 Promo Reel http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/275/2009 Promo Reel Sat, 30 May 2009 14:17:30 -0600
]]> The reason I breathe... http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/280/The reason I breathe... http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/280/The reason I breathe... Mon, 25 May 2009 20:52:39 -0600 ...my family. I would go stir crazy if I didnt have them in my life. Here's a fresh batch of pics from a few hours ago.

This is my new favorite self portrait.

Isnt Max getting so big?

Meanwhile...Brandi is still hawter than ever!

Look at those puppy dog eyes!

I pity the fool! ;)

Just the 3 of us.

]]> It's aight! http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/279/It's aight! http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/279/It's aight! Mon, 25 May 2009 14:01:43 -0600 Today is kind of a drag day. It's one of those days where I impatiently press F5 waiting for an email to pop in my inbox...maybe an inquiry for a wedding...maybe an inquiry for a design...but yet...it remains empty. It's sad, but it's good because I actually have nothing to do. It's sad because I can't stand when I have nothing to do. When I have nothing to do I start to think about the future, my goals, where we're heading, and then I start to worry.

Then I stumble upon a post from somebody else who also has bad days and I am reminded that...I am not alone.

He is always with me.

]]> Tahira and Sam's Wedding Slideshow http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/278/Tahira and Sam's Wedding Slideshow http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/278/Tahira and Sam's Wedding Slideshow Sat, 23 May 2009 11:52:06 -0600 ]]> FL Summer Life Session - Post #2 http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/276/FL Summer Life Session - Post #2 http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/276/FL Summer Life Session - Post #2 Fri, 22 May 2009 06:09:40 -0600 I think my peeps in FL are MIA! Where are you guys at? We officially have 2 booked slots for the Florida Summer Life Sessions; The Gray Family and The Volker Family. There are still plenty of spots open and if we can't get 8 spots filled, unfortunately we won't be able to fly down.:(

Don't delay! Clicky this linky when ready!

Refer to this post when your ready to book!

]]> Tahira and Sam's Wedding - Houston, TX http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/274/Tahira and Sam's Wedding - Houston, TX http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/274/Tahira and Sam's Wedding - Houston, TX Sun, 17 May 2009 17:57:02 -0600

I will always remember covering this wedding. I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to write this blog post, and how to explain that I had such a frikking blast! For those who read my blog regularly, I do say that often...but this wedding however...was SO awesome! The bride...Tahira...my goodness....she was so beautiful! Sam...your a lucky dude.

I have covered so many American weddings, and it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of something different. It intrigues me on how their culture carries out weddings. Although their wedding wasn't completely to tradition, they kind of mixed themes together making it their very own. East meets West...a Bollywood style wedding...complete with the reception in the historic and beautiful Majestic Metro. Tahira and Sam are big into movies, and it was only appropriate that their reception be held there.

After it was all said and done...after nearly two days and 15 hours of coverage...I...am...exhausted. I am glad to be exhausted though...because the experience was completely worth it. I have so many favorite photos to share, so be warned...THIS POST IS VERY PHOTO HEAVY!

It started on Friday night with Mehndi, and was held at the Golden Samovar here in Houston, TX. At the Mehndi, Henna is applied to the hands and feet of the Bride. This Indian/Muslim/Pakistani tradition dates back to ancient India, and usually occurs on special occasions such as weddings. Tahira's Henna took over 3 hours! It was so intricute, and so beautiful when it was finished! Ok...so onward we go!

The grand entrance.

















The bridesmaids had special dance to perform. Their culture's music...oh...my...god....SO awesome! So upbeat and vibrant...truly unique!



The day after was the actual wedding ceremony and reception. I met up with Tahira at Aeiysha's Salon to catch the final touches of hair and make up. They did such a beatiful job (although Tahira doesn't need make up for that ;)!













The boys and Sam, the groom.

The actual wedding ceremony was held at Rice University where Tahira graduated from.

Sam's reaction...priceless.

There's an exact position for the bride's hands to be in...every last detail was amazing.





















After the ceremony and all those formal fun photos ;), I met up with Tahira again in the evening as she got ready for the reception at the Magestic. Her room in the Icon Hotel was magnificent!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot!





The details...again...gorgeous!

Taking advantage of my time at the Icon.


This timing of this wedding was a photographer's dream. With a little tweaking...we had so much time to play before their grand entrance at 8:30. Main Street...Downtown Houston.





The bathtub in Tahira's room...awesome.






The Grand entrance.

Tahira's Dad.














The shot above is so funny...in defense of Tahira...those sparklers we're the real McCoy...and frikking blazing hot!

Tahira and Sam, thank you SO much for letting me be a part of your wedding! This is definitely one that I will always remember!

]]> Tanya and Victor - One Year Later http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/273/Tanya and Victor - One Year Later http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/273/Tanya and Victor - One Year Later Sun, 10 May 2009 09:43:17 -0600

Time has flown by since Tanya and Victors wedding last year in Jamaica. I can't believe it's already been a year! I sent out my usual "congrats on a year" email and wanted to know if they wanted to get together for a complimentary anniversary session. Ironically enough, right before we moved to Houston, they moved to Houston from DC! Now we are literally an hour away from them....so crazy! I've gotten to be such good friends with Tanya and Victor, and I am definitely excited to be a part of their life.

Here are a few of my favorites from last nights session.

We started off at this frikking awesome waterfall feature right in the heart of Downtown Houston. It's right by the Galleria, and there we're a ton of people there taking pictures!

Photographers Notes - F/11 - 1/8th sec

F/10 - 1/20th sec







Brandi and Max we're my assistants.


After hanging out at the galleria we headed over to Rice University for a few shots. I'm shooting a wedding there next weekend so it was cool to see how the place was laid out.


Tanya...still looking fly!












A few of Max during the session...
]]> Summer Life Sessions - Tampa, FL http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/272/Summer Life Sessions - Tampa, FL http://haskinsphotography.com/blog/index.php/post/272/Summer Life Sessions - Tampa, FL Mon, 04 May 2009 14:13:46 -0600 After getting some feedback from our Lifestyle clients, it seems that we'll definitely be headed back to to FL in July, then again in November! From here on out we'll be flying back 3x a year to hang out with our growing list of Lifestyle clients.

The dates will be July 23rd - 27th. Dates, times, and locations for Summer Life sessions are on a first come, first serve basis and can only be reserved with a deposit of half of your locked-for-life rate. More times will be opened up as these 9 spots are filled. These are...the best 9 spots available so if you want that great light...email now to book!

Please refer to the Life Sessions online calendar before emailing your requested date and time!

*EDIT - CALENDAR REVISION - 3 SPOTS GONE! *

Thursday, July 23rd

9:00 A.M - OPEN

6:30 P.M - OPEN

Friday, July 24th

9:00 A.M - OPEN

6:30 P.M - OPEN

Saturday, July 25th

9:00 A.M - Gray Family

6:30 P.M - OPEN

Sunday, July 26th

9:00 A.M - OPEN

6:30 P.M - Volker Family

Monday, July 27th

9:00 A.M - OPEN

Looking forward to seeing you guys again!

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