day two: beynac and marqueyssac

today we had a fun day teaching our group how to shoot portraits in every lighting situation. we first shot in the village, then moved around to a neighboring castle.










my 23 week picture (taken by candice)

we took the group down the dordogne river to see the neighboring castles. here is the view of our village where we are staying:

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48 comments:

{Emily} said...

Beautiful!

mommara said...

What an amazing photography class. ::swoon::

Paislea Elyse said...

you are gorgeous! ♥

♥ http://www.allisterbee.blogspot.com

communikate. said...

gorgeous photos of naomi and excellent photography!

looks like a splendid time! i wish i was there!

Michelle said...

sooo beautiful!!! I am dying!!!

Susy said...

I love her freckles....can I ask are you still doing that retreat in Utah this fall since you are expecting around that time? I really want to take your class! Enjoy France!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful! Wish I could be there!!

Katie said...

WOW! what an experience! totally gorgeous!

The Riebeek Family said...

Beautiful lighting! Beautiful 23week photo. Is that a maternity shirt? I love it where did you get it? I am 20 weeks and can't find any cute maternity clothes!

Brittany said...

wow, you look so radiant! these pictures are just beautiful!

molly said...

Your images never cease to amaze and delight. And Naomi looks gorgeous!

Martha said...

You are glowing! These photos are just perfect!

Lady Grey said...

oh my gosh, so so so incredibly beautiful!
oxo

erin said...

i am always in awe of your photos! always wanted to take a class with you!

Sonja said...

I found your blog through Naomi's and am I ever glad I did :o)
It's beautiful! I love your photos!

Natalie Hill said...

1. i hate my life and wish i could be there with all my fun girls.

2. nae is stunnsville.

3. real cute shirt. you look super skinny now- maybe cause your nugget dropped out?

Tifferlee83 said...

Oh I am so doing this someday! Next year?

ListenToYourHeart said...

wonderful:)

Bille said...

You look great, and your hair looks gorgeous.

Laura said...

Seriously beautiful photos!
Genius idea for a photo retreat, I'm coveting every moment I look at your posts.
and PS, your pregnancy photo is stunning.

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

What an amazing place and what amazing images... I wish I was there... :)
xxx

http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com

nicole hill gerulat said...

thank you everyone! so nice!

my shirt is not maternity --it's leifsdotter and i just bought a size larger so i could wear it now. :)

mike|amanda|elle said...

these are SUCH beautiful shots. amazing.

oh, and i am so incredibly jealous- what a fun (and gorgeous) adventure in france!

The King and I said...

Nicole--I usually don't comment, but I wanted to say you are so radiant! I hope [whenever it is] I look as lovely pregnant as you do!

Coryn said...

I absolutely love this shoot! Which lens (lenses) did you use?

Full House said...

So beautiful...all of it.

nicole hill gerulat said...

thanks, all!

i used the 24-105mm f/4 for this whole trip.

Jonalee said...

lovely! wouldn't i love to be there! and you make a beautiful preggo girl.

Stephanie said...

Gorgeous! Naomi makes the perfect model. I love her pretty freckles.

These images of the area are breathtaking...I can't wait to see the ones you take of the cottage for us!

Have another wonderful day! I can't wait to see what tomorrow holds.

Kristen said...

Both of you ladies are simply stunning. Thanks for blogging during your adventure.

Now I'm craving a banana crepe which aren't available here in Charleston, SC. Safe travels!

Carly said...

I don't normally comment, but all these shots are SO gorgeous! the first picture is amazing with the lighting, Naomi as a gorgeous model, and the little detail of the hot air balloons (how awesome!) in the background. perfect!

Rhianne said...

I can imagine taking photos of Naomi is a dream, these are all stunning!

Juultje said...

absolutely gorgeous pictures. Wauw, have to say Naomi and you are very photogenetic!! Stunning. The balloons in the back, up and close personal portraits..

Alessandra said...

you look sooo happy and all photo of naomi are simply gorgeous!

Norah Salvatore said...

Hello! I found you through naomi's blog today, and Gosh. You are immensely talented. One of the best photographers I have seen in a long long time. I've been totally stalking all of your previous entries and other photos and I am simply in love.

My favorite would still have to be that stunning close up of Naomi laughing just up on this post.

You are truly wonderful, and I thank you for sharing this with all of us here on the blogosphere. Now I have yet another place to visit and feel at home and inspired when I am in a slump.

Well done you.

Much Love,
Norah xxx
http://thislittleblogbelongstome.blogspot.com

anna kim said...

i love your portraits of naomi. she looks gorgeous. and you look so beautiful too!

Kasandra16 said...

one of these days i'm going to be able to attend a workshop of yours ... your belly shots are adorable ... thanks for sharing so much!

abby said...

you look so cute! i love your navy shirt!

Johnny and Anny said...

every once and awhile something just makes me *sigh* with adoration. these pictures are pure poetry.

you look so beautiful by the way!

Eva / Sycamore Street Press said...

Beautiful photos... would love to have taken that workshop! You look great, by the way!

Torie Jayne said...

Such beautiful pics! Have a sweet day!

Maisonette said...

Those hot air balloons in the background are just stunning!

Kristina said...

love love love your pictures. may i ask what equipment you are using? and did you participate in the course or are you the teacher?? the light in the pics is wonderful!! viele grüsse, kristina

DiamondsandTulle said...

Gorgeous pictures and you look "glowing"! What a great pregnancy memory pic!

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

nicole hill gerulat said...

Thanks for your nice comments, everyone!

Kristina, I shot with a Canon 5d Mark II and 24-105mm f4 lens --and I was the teacher. ;)

Sum said...

I saw a few of these on The Rockstar Diaries. I am so jealous of all the beautiful photo shoots, the scenery and the fact all of you were in France. Naomi is gorgeous. I would love to have you shoot for my wedding/special event one day!

Torrie said...

I just got back from vacation and am getting caught up in my blog reading:). Your pictures are absolutely beautiful.

Angela said...

What beautiful portraits! Gorgeous ladies and scenery too!
I so need to learn to take good portraits as well.