Nicole's Photography

Just Me.

2009-04-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

This is me.

Taken By: Nicole Braunsdorf

Carnival

2009-04-29T10:40:00.001-07:00

Snow Cones

Cotton Candy

Caricatures

Relays 2

2009-04-27T10:40:00.001-07:00

Drake Relays 09

2009-04-27T10:29:00.001-07:00

Sand Volleyball

Easter 2009

2009-04-20T11:57:00.001-07:00

My cousin Parker and dog Sammy at Easter. Sammy was scared to death of Parker because he was so energetic, but he let Parker give him a kiss.

This is Parker's sister Autumn. She has got amazing blue eyes and is a really happy baby!

Changing Seasons

2009-04-12T22:36:00.000-07:00

I found one dandelion in my Grandma's yard, so I held it up and took a picture. Then I realized my feet were in the background, but I thought it made it look like summer/spring since I was wearing my flip flops.

I threw the dandelion on the porch as a last attempt to get Arthur to smell it, but he just kept trying to lick my camera. I love how this one turned out, though. The dandelion looks deserted, and like it is the only one left. The sunlight is making an awesome shadow, and that way you can tell it was later in the afternoon.

My Roomate!

2009-03-29T17:55:00.001-07:00

Lyn runs almost everyday. She is very active and loves running with her ipod. It was hard to get this because I couldn't focus the lens fast enough. It was close to sunset, my favorite time to take photos so the lighting is just how I like it.

Lyn loves to goof around and be outside. She is a kid at heart. Spring is her favorite season. I love the framing that the tree does, and this angle {from a lower angle} was the best of all the pictures I took. This picture best describes Lyn's personality because of her playfulness and optimism.

If you know Lyn then you know her laugh. Its infectious and loud and you can't help but laugh when you hear it. This was taken in my room because it has the best lighting in our apartment. It was also taken around sunset with the blinds shut so it wasn't too much light. I like the yellowish glow of that time of day.

Spring Break 2009

2009-03-22T22:09:00.000-07:00

Sara's shoes

Sara in the park

Erin on the train in Chicago

Erin in Chicago.

At a park in Park Ridge, IL. This deer let me walk within 20 feet of it and then started walking toward me.

Earlville Karate Club - Weekly Class. I think the two-toned colors are pretty cool. The kid is really white and natural looking and the background is yellowish. I didn't do this on purpose it just happened that way. No flash used.

Derek tying his belt - Earlville Karate Club - Weekly Class

Mr. Salow, Instructor. 3rd Degree Black Belt. Earlville Karate Club

The House of Bricks

2009-03-08T17:38:00.000-07:00

To me, the House of Bricks is all about the live music. The sound board and sound guy are essential for having live music.

The House of Bricks is a small venue, but large enough to have an energetic interactive crowd.

Lighting in a bar/venue is always important. You need bright stage lights, and dim backlights to keep the mood light and fun.

Being a small venue means fans can interact, hang out, and become friends with band members. Here a fan of Evan Taubenfeld, gets a hug. This is my favorite aspect of The House of Bricks.

More Concert Photos

2009-03-04T20:56:00.000-08:00

Sick of Sarah @ Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa 2.28.09
I love shallow depth of field.

Sick of Sarah @ Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa 2.28.09
She {Abisha} was awesome to photograph. She has so much emotion and great facial expressions when she sings.

Sick of Sarah @ Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa 2.28.09
The Mews has pretty good lighting for a small venue. It works well.

Melismatics @ Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa 2.28.09
This girl was crazy to watch. Very interesting. She was pretending to shoot people in the audience with her guitar.

Students

2009-03-02T10:43:00.001-08:00

Jenni was studying for a test, and the light from the window was right on her hand, so I liked how it made most of the picture seem desaturated, and the blue of the sticky notes stands out.

Tony was playing video games, and the light from the window looked great, so I took the close up shot of his hands and the controller.

Atasha Sosa - I like the bright colors of the balloons and the shallow depth of field. I think you can tell that it's a party atmosphere by the way her foot is casually resting on the balloon. She looks comfortable The picture was taken at a surprise party.

Objects...

2009-02-19T10:46:00.001-08:00

Icicles on a car. January 2009.

Icicles on a car door. January 2009.

People

2009-02-19T09:53:00.001-08:00

Modern Day Satire {vocals/guitar/piano} and For Now and Forever {vocals/guitar}

Child in South Africa, 2009

Jenni Drapeaux, 2009

Concert Photography

2009-02-18T21:31:00.001-08:00

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, 2009.
I love the the passion you see in his face.
I changed the color of the lighting from
red to yellow-ish orange in order to
soften his features. I love the effect it had
and I love the shallow depth of field.

The Becoming, 2009.
I like that you can't see his face
because it gives him an air of mystery.
I love the color of the tattoos as well.

The Becoming, 2009
I absolutely love the lighting in this picture. It
captures the intimate mood that this show had.

The Becoming, 2009
My favorite part about this image is the blurring
because it gives the drummer a sense of motion.
I also think the colorful lighting adds to the mood
of the picture.

Finding The Warren, 2009
It's so hard to get a good shot of drummers, and have
decent lighting, especially at a small venue like the
House of Bricks. I got lucky and fans went on stage
during the set, so I joined them and got this shot!

Tickle Me Pink, 2009

Forever The Sickest Kids, 2008

At Work

2009-02-11T12:25:00.001-08:00

This photo was taken of Atasha Sosa in a Printmaking Class. I like that it is very close up, and you can see the action that she is doing - carving - and I also like the shallow depth of field.