Nichole Van- Photography Genious!

I'm doing my first update in quite some time to RAVE about Nichole Van's photography genious!

I've been a long time fan and follower of Nichole's for over 3 years. She has inspired me, instructed me (I've bought BOTH of her Workshop in a Box sets and I can't say enough how wonderful they are!), I use ALL of her actions and textures religously, and I love being a part of her wonderful forum.

Nichole Van is a revolution in the photography industry. Taking moments and wishes, and turning them into romantic reality! Thank you Nichole, for the wealth that you pass on us!

Example of Nichole's action and textures:



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Beautiful California Wedding

YAY! I've been waiting to blog this beautiful session... which was more than a session... it was the beautiful wedding of Elizabeth and Steven! Ah sweet love! So timeless, so passionate! I pray their marriage will be as enduring in 50 years as it was on the day they said their vows.

Catching up in STYLE!

This has been a crazy past couple of weeks for me, finishing up some sessions, and getting ready for my trip to California for a BEAUTIFUL wedding, and a shoot with my dearest friend, Pamela Topping, but before any of that can happen... first things first!

I must blog this dynamic session! SUNFLARE! My newest love...

Come out of the shadows, lets not be hidden. Let the golden glory hit your hair. Bask in the warmth, delight in the light, let the sunflare shine! -K Weingart.

Enjoy these images and hopefully it will inspire some of you who are still nervous to jump out in it!

xoxo, Trina, www.violetrayphotography.com

I Heart Faces- Yellow!

Yellow means bright and cheery and that must mean SPRING!!!

I love yellow. The happy colour. The colour of funshine sunshine! It has a wonderful tendency to make you want to smile no matter what's going on in the daily grind of life. I hope you have a bit of "Yellow" in your life today!

Fashion Beauty

This session blew me away. This beautiful young lady knew how to work the camera, and we had ALOT of fun doing it! There was the perfect amount of breeze to give us drama and the sun gently kissed the top of her golden crown of hair. It is so hard to pick which images to share, so here's a nice collage for the blog! <3's

Operation Love: ReUnited - Helena Family

Such a joy! A Marine's Homecoming! A son has returned safe and sound. This fun family drove all the way from Helena to celebrate their son's homing with a session from me and a good old fashioned Montana Hamburger. Despite the crazy weather (Why am I not surprised??? All my OpLove sessions are tested with crazy weather! haha!!!) which included snow and wind, there was much laughter and happy moments!

I Heart Faces- Motherhood

Motherhood... something I, myself, haven't had the pleasure of experianceing (yet!) but it is definatly something that I love to share the joys of! Nothing brings tears to the eyes quicker than the sweet bond of mother and child. The simple love that God so wonderfully shows to us as well... Nestled in the protective arms, we are safe, warm and loved.

I hope that you got to spend a love filled day with your mother. <3's