I am officially calling this gorgeous mom day on the blog. One look at these images of the stunning Nicole Atzbach and her twins Eva and James and you will see why. Nicole is not only beautiful, but she is the epitome of the cool mom. She is beautiful, wicked smart, funny, and an a great dancer too! She is the curator at the Meadows Museum, she speaks several languages, has fabulous taste in shoes, does an amazing tango and probably any other ballroom dance you want to throw her way, she knows a lot about music, and she is liable to break out in song when you least expect it. She and I have been friends for some time. I met her when I was on staff at the Meadows Museum and we have been close ever since. I count her unequivocally as one of my treasures so I’d like for you to get to know her a little better. I wanted to do this post today in honor of Eva and James’ birthday… I mean can you believe this lady had twins? 10 years ago today they were born, and actually I took these shots a few years ago, but I thought it was the perfect time to revisit them… time for some new photos my friend!

The day I photographed these three I noticed the gentle, loving way Nik was with her children… and today on their birthday I am stealing a quote from her birthday Facebook post about the kids… but I don’t think she will mind. She wrote: “They are two of the most empathetic, funny, and smart souls I’ve ever known; and I appreciate all the slack they allow me. I am so proud of them and very lucky to be a part of their journey; Eva hopes to be an artist/art teacher someday, while James goes back and forth on being a comedian or perhaps a ‘lawyer who also plays in a rock band and sells kittens on the side.’ They are my two very favorite people in the world, big or little.” There is no way I could have said it better. I just think Nicole looks so beautiful in these photos… like someone in a spread in Vogue or Town and Country. Wow lady, could you be any prettier?

These two kids are filled with so much personality and we laughed a lot on this fall day… I can’t wait to do it again.

There’s nothing I like better than photographing people who love each other… and it’s even better when it’s a dear friend. Love you Nik… and Happy Birthday James and Eva!