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Look at this little family! Aren't they adorable?! I'm definitely blessed to have good looking clients :)
Anyway, below are some images from The Grubbs session. Enjoy!
~Nizar
Are you looking a keepsake from Iwakuni or Japan (in general)? What about a print of Kintai Bridge with its sakura, or Kintai Bridge with its glorious fireworks, or Miyajima with its floating Torii gate, or Wisteria tunnel!
The size is only available in 16x24 (so it's big!). The print is lustre coating and double weight matboard.
The price is $89 (includes shipping), and it'll be shipped directly to your address!
To purchase, click below...
Below is the collage of the Kintai & fireworks. It's sold individually - no collage.
Aaawhh.. These love birds! Can you feel their chemistry through their gorgeous images below??
~Nizar
The Shiflett family is absolutely beautiful!
My camera loved them! Check some pictures of their session below!
My first session on the Cherry Blossom 2017 photoshoot marathon was with The Schuch's ladies. I had so much fun working with them! They were so easy to work with, and I'm definitely a fan of Molly.
Below are some of my faves of their session.
Btw, I'll add few images of this session next month, as they have a great news to share! :)
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Now I can add more pictures, a month later! Yes, Ms. Schuch is now officially an MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)! :)
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PS: If you wonder why they have different cherry blossom blooms, it's because I did their photoshoot (and my other 6 clients) in two different days. Yes, as I offered a quick reshoot for those clients who didn't get pictures with the full bloom at their scheduled session, because who doesn't want to get the full bloom of cherry blossom in their pictures? :)
Love,
Nizar
Gosh, it's been three months since my last blog. My life has been.. let say.. hectic! :)
I have so much on my plate, from traveling, building and taking care my business back in Indonesia, and also our relocating - yep, we are coming back to the US the end of April.
***sad face***
Anyway, one of the things I wanted to do before I move back to the States is doing one of my favorite sessions, Military Father & Daughter Tea Party. I've been doing this since 2013, I didn't have this session in 2016 though due to someone (a photographer in the US) stealing and using a picture from my Tea Party sessions back in 2014 for her own profit. I was so mad, which made me not wanting to do this session anymore. I got my heart broken.
But I'm alive, life goes on, I need to move on.
Long story short I decided to have this Military Father & Daughter Tea Party sessions for the last time before I move back to the US.
Since I wanted this session to be well-prepared, I talked to Ashley from Summer Design Company who's a client, friend, and also a very talented home designer. Oh goodness, you need to see her house!
It was definitely a right decision to partner with Ashley as we had the same vision.
Below are some images that were taken for our promo shoot.
Look at all these details. Aren't they beautiful?
And we had Ryan and Summer (Ashley's husband and daughter) as our models for our promo photoshoot. Here are few images from theirs.
We immediately launched the sessions after doing the promo shoot. Man was this session popular. It was sold out within a couple hours after we posted it in our local community group. I had no complaint for that! :)
So here are some images from our clients:
1. The Nelsons
2. The Coons
Oh.. What a beautiful doll!
3. The Chamberlains
How if the Dad's on duty? Well, the mother's definitely welcome! :)
This sweetheart is just sooo pretty!
4. The Rhineharts
5. The Corrigans
6. The Shipmans
Look at those eyes! :)
7. The Hoffs
Last but not least, The Hoffs ladies. I had so much laugh during their session. Can you tell why? :)
Thank you so much for the clients above! It's been a pleasure to work with you all. I hope these moments and images will be treasured forever. Don't forget to print and to hang them on display! ;)
And I'm so sorry for those who couldn't be part of this session. My initial plan was to do more, likely a week before I leave Iwakuni, but I know my limit and really don't want to disappoint you all with super long delays of editing due to my relocating, so sadly I would not have any more Tea Party sessions. But hey, I will have this Military Father and Daughter Tea Party sessions again in the US, just keep your eyes on my Facebook page or this website, especially those who are in the Greater Seattle and surrounding areas :)
Love,
Nizar
About three weeks ago, I got a direct message on my instagram from Erin. I was so excited once I knew that Erin (and her friend, Rena) wanted a photoshoot of their coming age of day, 成人の日 (Seijin No Hi), on January 9th in Hiroshima area.
I mean, taking pictures of two beautiful girls in their beautiful-colorful-expensive furisode kimonos? Heck yes! :)
Erin and Rena's Seijin Shiki (coming of age ceremony) was held in Hiroshima Sun Plaza (across Al Park Mall), but the photo session was taken at a cute japanese garden which actually was just next to the plaza.
Check some gorgeous pictures of Erin and Rena below! :)
I started with taking Rena's pictures, while Evany (whom I invited to join this shoot) took Erin's pictures.
And these are few from Erin's!
Gah... Aren't they gorgeous?! And their kimonos are just sooo.. pretty!!!
We, of course, did their both pictures!
And hi-five for officially being an adult! ;)
Thank you Erin, Rena, and Rena's parents! I had so much fun during this photoshoot (I know Evany loved this experience, too!), I hope you guys like the pictures, and I'm looking forward to meet you all back in west coast! :)
Cheers,
Nizar
"So Nizar, Nizaarrr.. Why you want to do this pin up shoot? What is your reason?", Tasha, a friend who's also a photographer of this project, asked this question while Caitlyn worked her magic on my face before the photoshoot.
Yes, so why? Why I want to do this pin up shoot?!
Well frankly, it's because I want to. As simple as that.
But yes, there are another reasons/thoughts, though.
Firstly, as a photographer who takes pin up (and boudoir) shots, everytime I'm behind my camera or editing the pictures, I always wonder if I can do the pin up photoshoot, in a modest way. I mean, can I do the pin up yet still be covered? Is it weird? I mean, have you seen any woman in hijab doing pin up?
Secondly, as a woman I always questioned whether I'm good enough to do the pin up (actually any) photoshoot. As I grew up in my home country, Indonesia, what mainstream considers as pretty is far from me. Look at me! I don't have flawless skin and it's too dark. I don't have perfect teeth. I don't have pointy nose. Moreover, I have excess fat. What kind of joke that a woman like me doing this kinda photoshoot, right?
And Thirdly, as a Muslim I always afraid that I will cross the line or I will offend other Muslim women if I'm doing this photoshoot. In Islam there's a word called 'tabarruj' (revealing the beauty to men who are not their husband), which is forbidden. It doesn't mean women can not put make up or being sexy; but women can be sexy only in front of their husband. Yes, I know it might sounds weird for those who are not Muslim, but it's part of the faith that I love and believe in.
(It'll need a different conversation if you want to talk further about this. LOL)
As much as it's easy for me to do a photoshoot, those three things above kept me back and forth to do my pin up session.
Then about six months ago I decided to do this pin up shoot!
I told myself if I can photographed people in any concept or any (even without) outfit, then I'm sure darn well I can be photographed in my own concept! I, too, don't care with my skin, my nose, my teeth, and my fat. Screw them! Not to mention, there's always a magic tool called Photoshop, right? :) And about being a Muslim, I believe it's all about intention. I'm doing this photoshoot not to attract any men. I'm doing this photoshoot for me, not for others, it is not even for my husband (Sorry Brian! You know I love you so very much, though!). This is my way to proof a saying that every God creatures is beautiful! Yes, this is for me :)
So I started preparing the concept and the outfit for the shoot. I found this cheap $16 polka dot dress in one of China's retailer website with a thought that I won't feel bad if it's not fit on me. LOL When I saw the dress I already knew it'll look good with my red shoes.
It's July when I got the dress and basically everything's ready. But between I didn't want to do the shoot on Japan's summer and my traveling schedules, the shooting got pushed until winter --- and that's the best decision ever! :)
About one or two months ago, I went to Tasha and Caitlyn looking a help for this project of mine. I'm so glad they opened their arms to help me! Although, since Tasha is a super busy human and she needs her mojo everytime edit the pictures (LOL), I told her that she's the photographer yet I'll edit the pictures.
Everything was easy and settled except for ONE thing, the hijab style! #firstworldproblem
Grrrrrr!!! I do think that looking the best hijab style was the most difficult thing on this project! For those who know me know how I don't like to wear 'complicated' hijab. The hijabs I wear are simple and (most of the time) cover my chest. So it took me a while to find the hijab style that I like, which I found, but later on the day of shooting I totally forgot how to wear it, hence I went to different style. LOL
Man was some poses are difficult! Hoaaah. Yet the shoot was so much fun! I LOVE working with my perfectionist Tasha, as that's mostly how I work when I do photoshoot for my clients :)
I might gave some awkward poses or mimics to Tasha, but whatever. It's done. And it's time for me to edit them.
While editing them, sometimes I stopped editing and stared on my screen. I still couldn't believe that I was editing my own pin up pictures!
I don't think I'm that bad in pictures, in fact I think I look pretty darn good on these pictures! I love my own pictures! And it's all matter! I'm not too dark, I'm not too Asian, and I'm not weird for this pin up pictures! Like what my friend, Jena, said, "Pin up is for everyone!"
So for all beautiful women out there, if you ever want to do a photoshoot (or whatever you want to do), yet you still think that you are fat, you are too dark or too pale, you are awkward in front of camera, you are not good enough. Forget those! Just do it! If I'm brave enough to do this modest pin up photoshoot, so are you! Just do whatever makes you happy. Because in the end, it's all about YOU!
God creates everyone equally unique and beautiful. We, as humans, are the ones who need to bring that beauty out. Be smart, be kind, be confident, and let's that beauty shine!
Last but not least, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, everyone!
Love,
Nizar
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MUA: Caitlyn Shaw
Photographer: Tasha Acosta (pictures edited by me)
A huge thanks for the best husband in the world, Brian, who gives me the freedom to do whatever I want as long as I still cook for him :)
Thanks also Jena as one of my inspirations, and oh Zaneta for lending me the camera charger :)
It was raining the day we're shooting. I was worried that we wouldn't get good lighting inside the house. But man was I really glad the rain stopped, the sun shined, and we got some amazing natural light.
Here are few sneak peek from The Martins' session. Isn't Ms. Jade gorgeous??? Aaaahhh...
I also got a chance to took few pictures at Ms. Jade's nursery room.
All pictures in this nursery room was taken with Fuji Film XT1 + Fujinon 23mm f/1.4. I'm pretty happy with the outcomes of my new 23mm lens! :)
Don't forget about Freddy, Jade's fur brother :) He's gorgeous and did amazing during the session, which maybe he was thinking that this session was for him. LOL
Oh, love me some gorgeous lifestyle sessions!!! <3
Last but not least, happy holidays for you all! Be safe and hope you all enjoy these wonderful times with your loved ones!
Xoxo
Nizar
Last one on my blog this time is the Mother and Son's session of Yuuka, my very own Indonesian friend in Iwakuni.
And the next up on my blog is the Saali family!
~Nizar
Still sitting at the airport to blog more sessions!
This one is the sneak peek from the gorgeous Coronados! :)
I'm currently sitting to blog this session at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand. I finally get somewhat decent internet connection now after 8 days traveling in Thailand. So I apologize if I haven't replied your messages or emails.
Anyway, I've been wanting to share Ms. Paige's session since forever, but well.. the connection was killing me. LOL
So here you go, the sneak peek from Ms. Paige's. Isn't she adorable? :)
~Nizar
I was so happy when Lisa booked this Fall session as the last time I had a session with them was two years ago, during the cherry blossom.
The girls are have really grown up, and pretty! :)
Here are some images from The Teers session! :)
~Nizar
I just realized that I haven't shared the images from one of my favorite sessions ever, like ever! :)
While the husband was meeting and learning from other jugglers at the annual Japan Juggling Festival, I as a photographer enjoyed Tokyo by taking pictures. So so many amazing and interesting subjects in Tokyo! Been there for four (or maybe five) times, but it just feels never enough. Maybe this is the sign that we need to go back to any US military Base in Japan, esp the one near Tokyo, ex: Yokota or Zama. LOL
Anyway, I met Duy and Faiza, who came from Fussa area, at the Harajuku station. As always, the area was insanely packed!
After Faiza changed her outfit to a beautiful Saree, we headed to Meiji Shrine as our first location. Well, it's of course also crowded, we somehow managed to get some empty spots for pictures, though! :)
We just couldn't leave Harajuku without taking a few quick pictures at the Harajuku street, of course!!
We, then, moved to our second location...
The most famous crossing in the world, SHIBUYA CROSSING! Say whaaaaat???! :)
Before we took pictures, Faiza told me that they are going to do the Mari Cart after the photoshoot. They basically are going to drive a cart around Tokyo in a costume! Oh my!!
I of course begged to tag along with them to the Mari Cart place!
I mean.....
I'll blog about the Mari Cart later! You definitely don't want to miss it! :)
Anyway, it was such a fun day with Duy and Faiza! I hope they enjoyed their time with me, and most of all like their pictures! :)
Cheers,
Nizar
With my crazy traveling schedule during November I'm so glad that the rain held out until this session done!
This family might be one of the most easiest clients ever, not to mention they are beautiful too!
Here are some images from The Hackworths' session :)
Nizar
I've been getting a lot of interest for kimono session, outdoor.
Saori (Explore Translation) and I are teaming up to find the best and most affordable option for this kimono outdoor sessions. It's quite a while, but I think we found it! It's still not that $100 session with a lot of digital images, but we can assure you this session is worth every penny.
So how does it work?
First, pick your option below:
• Single $120
• Couple $180
• Family (up to 4 people) $310 ($55 for each additional person)
(Kimono rental fee included!)
Second, choose your package:
1. Silver Package $165
- 1 (5x7) print
- 3 hi-res digital
- 5 proofings
2. Gold Package $185
- 2 (5x7) prints
- 5 hi-res digital
- 7 proofings
3. Platinum Package $250
- 2 (8x10) prints
- 3 (5x7) prints
- 10 hi-res digital
- 15 proofings
And we are going to give FREE 20 Christmas Cards for those who book our promo Kimono Sessions on Sunday, October 30th, only 3 spots available for this promo!
We might be the only place that doing kimono session outdoor here in Iwakuni, so it's a really rare opportunity and experience here in Iwakuni.
To lock your session, please go to this LINK. There's $150 as booking fee, please bring the balance during your session.
Thank you!!!
Nizar & Saori
PS: As of now, we only have kimono available to women size up to 14.