Local Austin Photographer

The local Austin photographer I chose is J. Noel Photography. She stands out to me because she covers a variety of themes of photography. She takes beautiful pictures of families, babies, couples, and weddings, and all are captured with beautiful lighting, and a nature background filled with simplicity, and beauty. Her photographs are always taken from a warm and nurturing point of view that makes it seem as if she is extremely close with the subject, and feels a relation to them.

The pictures never seem too placed, and are never stiff, with the people laughing, their eyes closed, and their hair streaming behind them. there is always movement, whether it's the wind, or the subject is running or spinning. All the photographs have a color that is soft, but not overly saturated, and carry a sweet and angelic vibe that is consistent throughout.

I am drawn to these because they seem so content and happy. They carry the essence of fantasy, almost fairy like. Another thing I love about her and her photography, is how in touch she is with simplicity and the wonder it is just to be alive. A series she has, called natural babyhood, incorporates a neutral palette, with no flashy or elaborate bows, patterns, or onesies, and white sheets, only to focus on the beauty and unexplainable wonder, gift, and blessing, having a child is.



Simplicity would be the rule used here, because the focus is solely on the piercing blue eyes of the baby boy. This photograph is from her natural baby series, which is using a extremely natural and simple background and pallet so that the focus is on the baby. This technique was clearly affective because when looking at the photograph, your eyes go directly to the bright blue eyes of the boy.



The rule being used could be balancing elements, because the tree in the background is balancing with the man and the women. I have been following J. Noel's photography for a while, and the story of this couple is one that is unique and special. When the couple learned that their unborn daughter would only live a few hours, after suffering from severe heart and brain complications, instead of terminating her pregnancy, the couple decided to carry to term, and have the baby, and were able to hold her before she passed away. I think the joy of pregnancy is wonderfully captured in the picture, and tells the story very well.



This picture is a perfect example of balance, as the mom and dad are perfectly centered around the boy. This picture is very cute, and captures the silliness and fun of spending time with your family.



This photograph uses rule of thirds, because the little boy and girl are moved slightly to the left of the center of the photograph.



This picture uses symmetry because in the background the square pillows are stacked evenly, creating an even and eye pleasing shape.