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A Dance in the Sakuras: A *New* bear and Dragon spring adventure
Is it spring yet?! On sunny days like these, if you squint your eyes and don’t go outside it can almost feel like we have rounded the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jan 14, 20221 min read


Merry and Bright: A Bear and Dragon Adventure
When I first started thinking about what makes for a special holiday location, the answer was of course adventure, fun, sparkly things,...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Our family album: Field of Dreams
You might be surprised to find, tucked just off a small lane in Anderlecht, a Field of Dreams. In the shadow of Brussels and just out of...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 31, 20201 min read


Newborns these days
I simply love working with new babies and new families. Whether you are welcoming your first or fourth baby, there is something so lovely...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 29, 20182 min read


Babies these days
Joy Its hard to believe that I have been in the “new” studio space for seven months already and have seen two seasons come and go....
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 22, 20181 min read


2018 Adventure session: Botanical
La dee da I have fallen in love with the Botanical Gardens in Meise. Located just northwest of Brussels, the garden rolls out before you...
Nicole Gustafsson
Apr 30, 20181 min read


Bear & Dragon Birthday Parties: Why didn’t I think of that?
Party time! When Inna contacted me to ask if I had ever considered being a part of birthday parties, I had a literal palm to forehead...
Nicole Gustafsson
Apr 18, 20181 min read


The best places of all: Rouge Cloitre in the spotlight
Finding a great photo location can be a bit of a fine art. I look for beautiful features and shapes, easy access, not too crowded and...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 26, 20171 min read


Announcing the Bear & Dragon Fall Adventures!
The air is getting crisper, days shorter and the fall harvest in coming in. Welcome to Autumn! Autumn is my favorite season and Brussels...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 15, 20171 min read


A Sprite in the Forest
The light in the forest As usual we had an amazing time during the Adventures in the Bluebell Forest at Hallerbos. Warm temperatures and...
Nicole Gustafsson
May 29, 20171 min read


Ch-ch-ch-changes :)
Full of it Wow, what a year! Seems like a strange thing to say in August but the time until now has really flew by and now as we near the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 4, 20161 min read


In the Spirit of Things
Christmas kisses I know, I know. Christmas is already everywhere. Every shop is breaking out their holiday wares. Gold, red, green,...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 9, 20152 min read


10 more days of beautiful
Gentle – Remember when they just fit into the crook of your arm. I do After a short (eh hem) hiatus, I am happy to bring you even more...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 2, 20152 min read


Announcing our 2015 Fall mini sessions: A Walk Through Time and Sea of Leaves, part deux
Debut Part deux The air is getting crisper, days shorter and the fall harvest in coming in. Welcome to Autumn! Autumn is my favorite...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 27, 20151 min read


First look: A day of play at Rouge Cloitre
Run! Two days in a row? That’s right! I just wrapped up editing this super fun family session today and I could not wait to share....
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 22, 20151 min read


First look: A splendid harvest
A splendid harvest Its been a tad busy around here but anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE to be busy (much to the Bear’s chagrin)....
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 21, 20151 min read


Thirty days of beautiful
Simple is beautiful: Beautiful baby, bright clean color and a super smile. Simple is beautiful. Wow, a month since I last posted. That...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 2, 20153 min read


Things to do with a toddler or kid in Brussels: Splish splash in the fountains at Place Jean Rey
Splash The same words are on the tip of the tongue of all us born or adapted Northern cold-blooders. Its hot! Real hot. Like can’t sleep...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 3, 20151 min read


A look back: Among the bluebells mini session
Dancing in the sea Now in the fullness of summer, spring feels like a sweet memory when we looked eagerly for the first leaves in the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 29, 20151 min read


First look: Ieva and Mathias got married
Time stands still I can scarcely think of a greater honor that being asked to photograph someone’s wedding. Your big day, and unless you...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 3, 20151 min read
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