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First look: Sea of leaves mini session
The Sea Is it already time to get nostalgic about fall? Winter is closing in and with it all the good cheer, rosy cheeks and holiday...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 23, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 13, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 6, 20142 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 16, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 7, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 2, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 27, 20142 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 23, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 21, 20143 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 8, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 3, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 25, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 22, 20142 min read
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Ciao bella
Andiamo Ahh vacation, you are sweet indeed. Just home now from our travels across Europe and down to Lake Como for two weeks of living...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 6, 20141 min read
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Things to do with a toddler or kids in Brussels: Experiment at Technopolis
Hellooo in there So, um, its supposedly summer but you really can’t tell if you look out of the window. I have been pulling every trick...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 11, 20142 min read
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New website galleries!
Well it was finally time for an overhaul so I bribed the Bear with some new artisan beers and he agreed to update the website. Yay! Lots...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 7, 20141 min read
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American Me
All the world to me Its the fourth of July. If that doesn’t mean anything specific to you, let me tell you, its the American national...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 4, 20141 min read
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First look: Newborn session with sweet Igor
These are the days Ahh the early days. Even though I have my hands more than full with my own two little ones and I treasure each...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 29, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 9, 20141 min read
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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...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 4, 20141 min read
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