Naomi Costales Photography

Picnik Is Closing

2012-01-21T20:49:00.003-07:00

I have used Picnik for many photo edits and will miss them

and their services when they close this April. The above photo

was an edited photo I did just today. Thank you Picnik.

Heavenly Father...

2012-01-05T22:19:00.004-07:00

Pray for your children daily. Pray for your husband daily.

Place them and their needs at the feet of Jesus.

Candy Canes and Snow

2011-12-19T12:22:00.002-07:00

I love the snow! What a beautiful picture of God's

hand in creation!

20 years and counting...

2011-11-23T11:37:00.001-07:00

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!

Festival of the Cranes

2011-11-20T22:20:00.001-07:00

Beach Love

2011-11-14T18:59:00.001-07:00

I love the beach! The smell of the salt water....the waves...

the creatures...its so beautiful. God is so good!

Road Less Traveled...

2011-11-06T20:51:00.001-07:00

Folly is the joy to him who lacks sense,

but a man of understanding walks

straight ahead.

~Proverbs 15:21~

My Familia

2011-10-29T11:08:00.001-06:00

Fall 2011 by the river.

Balloon Fiesta 2011

2011-10-04T19:36:00.002-06:00

Autumn is here.

2011-10-03T14:02:00.002-06:00

Curiosity

2011-09-17T07:58:00.002-06:00

She couldn't keep her hands off the ducklings...and she always

picked up this little guy. I think she had a fondness for his soft black and white feathers.

Beautiful Age

2011-09-13T13:12:00.002-06:00

Our Seniors All Stars Team

2011-08-23T14:06:00.000-06:00

These boys move my heart. So thankful to be their team mom.

Silhouette Sunset

2011-08-15T19:30:00.000-06:00

Taken by my home. Gorgeous, huh?

Desert Sunset

2011-07-27T14:31:00.000-06:00

Sittin' Pretty

2011-06-25T23:48:00.001-06:00

It speaks for itself. :o)

The Wall

2011-06-25T23:42:00.000-06:00

I love this pose!

Do Not Grow Weary

2011-06-20T21:39:00.000-06:00

Have you not known? Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,the

Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his

understanding is unsearchable.

Isaiah 40:28

Woman In Light

2011-06-09T21:08:00.000-06:00

This is my beautiful niece.

Safe!!

2011-05-16T18:32:00.002-06:00

My son coming in safe at 2nd. He eventually scores a run. :o)

Self Portrait 3... I miss him

2011-05-13T17:54:00.001-06:00

I think of my son every day. I miss him and my heart aches.

Self Portrait 2 ... It is well with my soul

2011-05-13T13:34:00.001-06:00

Jeremiah 29:11. His ways always are better.

Self Portrait 1... My Bible

2011-05-13T13:13:00.001-06:00

My Bible is a source of joy, comfort and peace. My day is incomplete
without it.

His Ways

2011-05-05T16:16:00.000-06:00

This butterfly is no bigger than an inch but in this shot you wouldn't know it.

Reminds me of how the Lord's ways are not always what I perceive them to be. N~

I am blessed...

2011-04-10T18:42:00.001-06:00

...that my eyes have beheld such beauty in creation.

Green Mountain

2011-04-09T19:44:00.019-06:00

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness,who publishes salvation,who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." ~Isaiah 52:7

Life In Hyperbole by elite Dance Studio

2011-03-13T22:01:00.002-06:00

Flowers = Spring

2011-03-13T20:22:00.000-06:00

It was one of those March days when the sun SHINES hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.

~Charles Dickens

Let it snow!

2011-02-01T13:37:00.001-07:00

Psalm 51:7

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow

Various Shots in January

2011-01-21T11:29:00.004-07:00

Isn't he fuzzy and cute? Sitting there posing for me. :o)

Taken at a beautiful bed and breakfast, Hacienda Antigua Inn.

Warm fire in a beautiful bed and breakfast.

One of my berry plants lightly covered in fallen snow.

Already missing the holidays...

This is me using the timer on my camera for the first time. No one was around

to take our picture as we headed home from our late anniversary getaway.

We stayed close to home but it did feel like we were on a mini-vacation.
I LOVE my husband!

Dancing Gals

2011-01-01T21:07:00.002-07:00

These were some of my favorites. These girls are wonderful dancers and they
made taking their pictures a blast for me. They were performing in a production that shares the birth of Christ through dance. N~

Let it snow

2010-12-17T14:02:00.001-07:00

The view from my windows. Beautiful! God is good to shower us with such beauty.

My dog, George Bailey, loves to eat the snow Just sharing this sweet photo.

On Point!

2010-12-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

This is just a teaser. I had a blast shooting my friend's daughters in their dance

attire for a production they're in. I just love this shot. N~

Beautiful Cranes

2010-11-26T00:10:00.000-07:00

I took these photos last year around this time. They are a precious reminder of

God's incredible creation. N~

Just COOL!

2010-11-17T21:29:00.001-07:00

I took these shots on my vacation to California. I absolutely love them. N~

Pretty White Flowers

2010-10-30T23:47:00.000-06:00

Trying out a new photo editing program online to see if I like it. This is one of my trial runs. N~

Loving Autumn!

2010-10-19T22:24:00.000-06:00

This photo was taken last year on a hike our family took through the mountains. It's beautiful reminder of God's creation. N~

Dance

2010-10-15T00:02:00.001-06:00

My niece is so at ease in front of the camera. This is probably one of my favorite shots of her. I took this for fun at a shoot I was invited to participate in. Lighting courtesy of Guadalupe. N~

Autumn is here!

2010-10-01T13:45:00.002-06:00

Autumn has arrived! I love this time of year! You feel the coolness of the air and the sweet change of creation to prepare for winter. It romances my heart....

She's all mine!

2010-09-29T00:47:00.005-06:00

Well....she's God's first then she is mine....I'm humbled He blessed me with her

life. He IS a good God!

elite FUN!

2010-09-12T21:41:00.014-06:00

I was invited to a photo shoot at the last minute and had so much fun shooting these talented dancers just being themselves. These are just candid shots for fun. N~

Becky & Russell

2010-09-04T21:21:00.011-06:00

Russell & Becky's wedding was magical! They are the sweetest couple and made my time with them unforgettable. Here are some black and whites (for Russell!) and more to enjoy. N~
**Don't forget to click on the photos to see them bigger.

Nature....

2010-08-14T21:39:00.005-06:00

....I just love it! Makes me smile. N~

Baby Love

2010-08-09T23:08:00.002-06:00

Gotta love his laughter! N~

Sunflowers!!!

2010-08-03T12:56:00.002-06:00

Oh I love those sunflowers....so big and bright!! N~

Russell and Becky

2010-08-02T11:36:00.008-06:00

It was such FUN! to spend the evening with Becky & Russell. They are just too cute together! I'm looking forward to the 28th!! Congrats you two! N~

PS....go ahead and click on the photos to see them a little bit bigger. :o)

He's 15 and mine!

2010-07-21T13:07:00.005-06:00

I'm blessed to have this handsome boy in my life. Happy Birthday Son! N~

New Website!

2010-07-19T18:06:00.005-06:00

Yes! I am working a new website. That explains my "vacation" from posting here. But here are some new photos to enjoy. Blessings! N~

2010-05-20T12:07:00.001-06:00

My handsome boy. N~

2010-05-01T21:38:00.003-06:00

Isn't she lovely? N~

2010-04-27T20:59:00.002-06:00

Camera fun. N~

2010-04-27T20:52:00.004-06:00

Sophia's Flowers. N~

2010-04-06T16:32:00.004-06:00

Baseball's Opening Day. N~

2010-03-31T16:01:00.000-06:00

Precious..... N~

2010-03-25T21:27:00.001-06:00

A day of shooting gave me these. N~

2010-03-24T08:39:00.004-06:00

A beautiful morning! N~

2010-03-18T23:01:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday Shante! Love you much!

2010-03-18T21:24:00.003-06:00

Flowers really brighten my days. Enjoy these! N~

2010-03-16T19:01:00.004-06:00

I just had to share this picture with you. I love living in the mountains!

Flowers

2009-11-02T20:51:00.010-07:00

When I see a pretty flower I can't resist shooting it. These are a few I've taken and love. Enjoy!

Asher Love

2009-10-29T21:32:00.010-06:00

My nephew is so adorable! I believe he was made for my camera. :o) Love ya sweetie.

Creation

2009-10-29T20:37:00.007-06:00

These were taken at different locations. I just had my camera with me, as usual, and the photo happened. Creation is just so awesome!

Shante's Senior Picture Shoot

2009-10-28T20:11:00.006-06:00

My neice, Shante, is just so playful and fun. We spent an afternoon shooting and laughing. She is a charm! Love you sweetie! Taken Oct. 2009.

Eric & Aly

2009-10-26T23:18:00.034-06:00

Eric & Aly were so wonderful for this shoot. I absolutely loved sharing the morning with them and getting some awesome shots. They were just so relaxed and made what I do even more enjoyable. Love you both. Taken Oct. 2009.

Newport Beach, CA

2009-10-26T00:01:00.012-06:00

Our trip to Newport Beach, NM in September 2009. It was so much fun!

I'm ready!

2009-10-25T23:45:00.008-06:00

Here I go! I'm taking the plunge! I'm going to have fun doing it, too. If you are interested, I would love to photograph you. Since, I'm just starting out, I'm pretty affordable. Email me!

Hugs,
Naomi