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Nicole Gustafsson
Feb 1, 20152 min read
Things to do with a kid in Brussels: Climb, roll and race at Planet Kid’s
Checking out the field Its cold, its dark but somehow these kids still demand to be entertained. The nerve! Why don’t they want to curl...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Jan 18, 20151 min read
First Look: I Love San Francisco engagement session
Soar My little sister is growing up. Crazy but true story, she is even getting married! When I heard that Lauren and her long-term love,...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Dec 18, 20141 min read
Happy birthday (merry christmas) to my little man! aka the bunny sessions
Happy birthday bunny rabbit Its better late than never, no? Second baby guilt was setting in over a month after Babatwo’s first birthday...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 13, 20141 min read
Out of the box: A little something special for the holidays
Comfort From time to time I get special requests that are out of my typical assignments. One of my favorites would have to be the special...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 6, 20142 min read
Brussels Family Resources: Brussels Childbirth Trust (BCT)
A world of good Although it seems like the obvious thing to do, somehow I have not managed to write about the BCT as a family...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 16, 20141 min read
First look: Iconic Brussels session with Tori and Beckett
On an adventure Brussels is a crossroads. People are coming and going all the time whether on short or long-term assignments. The fact of...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 7, 20141 min read
It’s official! Fall mini sessions at Marie’s Garden
Fall in Love sessions I am proud to announce that Bear & Dragon will be holding a day of gorgeous fall photo sessions on October 19 at...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 2, 20141 min read
First look: Maternity at home with Helene and Philippe
At home When Helene contacted me, she said she was looking to do a maternity session that really captured her day-to-day life as she got...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 27, 20142 min read
Things to do with a toddler or child in Brussels: Harvest at Marie’s Garden
Sprouts – obviously If you have been following along with this blog, you might have noted my almost unhealthy preoccupation with the...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 23, 20141 min read
First look: Falling in love with fall family sessions
Fall in love There are many reasons why I love my job but right now the top one is the sheer amount of time I am spending in luscious...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 21, 20143 min read
Brussels Family Resources: Antenatal and Baby
On your side So you have found yourself living in Brussels and pregnant. Date is getting closer and you realize its time to figure out...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 8, 20141 min read
First look: Balloons!
You will be mine! Marie first contacted me after she received a gift of a photo session from her partner. She had tons of great ideas on...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 3, 20141 min read
First look: Jumpin’ Jack
Hooray for sunshine! What a week! Bababoo started school on Monday and I think she likes it. Come on, they have a pet rabbit! Excited to...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 25, 20141 min read
First look: Jo and soon to be big sister Annabelle
Us three Hot off the editing table. What a beautiful duo! I loved having the feisty Annabelle and her lovely momma in the studio to...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 22, 20142 min read
Things to do with a toddler or baby in Brussels: Stroll through the forest at the Rouge Cloitre
Long light You can feel it, can’t you. The air is a little cooler. The forest a little quieter. And somehow the light has more gold in it...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 9, 20141 min read
My sister, myself
Under the flags When the Bear received a reward to do two weeks of volunteering in Nepal, I wondered if I would survive on my own with...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 4, 20141 min read
Things to do with a baby or toddler in Brussels: Sip, shop and play at Haricot Magique
Stroller Cafe. Fabulous idea! Somehow when I started maternity leave I envisioned myself frequenting cafes, sipping coffee and chatting...
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Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 1, 20141 min read
Super Dad
The protector This morning I turned the page on my calendar and there it was, a mere 15 days away, Father’s Day! Why are dads SO...
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Nicole Gustafsson
May 18, 20142 min read
Things to do with a toddler or kid in Brussels: Choo Choo on the steam engine at Parc du Bempt
All aboard! Holy blazes, spring is back on! One of our favorite things about Brussels is how many fun things are going on all the time....
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Nicole Gustafsson
May 8, 20141 min read
In celebration of momma
At play Is it almost Mother’s Day in your country? In the US and many others, this Sunday is a day to celebrate the wonderfulness that is...
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