hi, i enjoy your videos but i love your pictures most. There's something about stills that speak louder than motion pictures. Nina brings joy to many, thanks for sharing these moments with us.
Your videos of Nina make me want to start my own family... She's so beautiful and adorable, and she seems like such a smart, fun, happy child. She gives me hope that my children will be smart, fun and happy too.
You simply have the most beautiful child. She is precious. I never had kids but I would've prayed to have such a lovely little girl like your Nina. It's such a comfort to know there are such loving parents to take care of such a sweet, intelligent girl. You are all so lucky. <3
@katherenann Thank you! We do feel very fortunate to have Nina in our lives. You sound like you would be an adoring mother. Are you definitely not going to have children now? I was 39 when Nina was born, so it's not something you have to do while you are young.
@geofg Thank you for the compliment. To be honest, I would have loved to be a mom if I'd ever met the right guy. I was a nanny for 6 years and a preschool teacher as well. I absolutely adore kids. But, I'll be 39 this year, so it might be too late. At least I can take solace in the fact that there are good families out there like yours. :)
By the way, mind if you share something? Toddlers at her age usually get very stubborn and rebellious. How do you and your wife work on it? You guys just talk it out with a 3 yo or what? Seems to me that love is the formula in your family, would be very happy if you would share tips on teaching rules to her.
If you write book, I will be the first to buy :) Your family is such an inspiration.
This is my first comment in youtube since I were a member :)
@hbustami2004 ha ha Thanks! My wife would be better at writing a book about parenting. She reads books about it and thinks about it. I just do what feels right at the time. Of course, we scold Nina and have arguments and get frustrated sometimes. But, we try to always explain to Nina WHY we have these rules, and when Nina calms down, she usually understands. Also, we, as parents, have to admit when WE are wrong or get too angry. And, we always make up with a hug.
So that's the recipe :) My son is also a verbal one. He tries to negotiate everything from morning till dawn, cheeky and full of tricks. We also explain to him why there are rules in the house but most of the time he would answer back like : "mom, why you so stubborn telling me to sit down? i've told you 3 times i dont wanna sit and i never choke up on my food". The second you tell him not to put something in mouth, that very second he would gobble it and he makes sure u see it.
Please keep uploading the story of your family for it inspired so many ppl around the world about parenting. Touch my heart so deeply, teach me more than any kind of parenting book :) I believe Nina has the richest childhood anyone can dream of.
such a wonderful family & Nina..she's soooooooooadorable!! I keep watching many of your videos & photos which mostly made me cry with happiness, big smile & laugh. Thank you so much for sharing. It's precious & memorable.
@DarkWingDeDe haha..i am thinking of the same question too!!=) wondering how will she react when the full caring and loving attention she get now divided with someone else..
your little girl is beautiful she will be happy to see all that memories in 20 years. with ur videos my passion for japan grow up (im french and i'm learning japanese). i would have liked to have my both parents talking to me in two differents language.
@liltyss Yeah, Nina is lucky in that way, having exposure to two languages from birth. Learning a second language when you're older is much harder. (I started learning Japanese when I was 32.) Good luck with your Japanese studies!
@nytemyst09 Thanks so much! That's such a nice comment. I'm sorry your mother couldn't figure out the technology to have more of a record of your childhood. My mother doesn't have much of me, either, but I grew up in the pre-digital age, so I can't really blame her. Do you have, or are you planning to make a family of your own?
I join the art club once in a while. I've gotten so busy lately after school I haven't gone since before the holidays! But the teaching is going well, I really enjoy junior high. Most of my students are good kids : )
geoff i miss nina :( how is she?.hope your family is fine. when is the next video of nina? cant wait for it lol. i love the picturess if only i can have it hahaha..take care :* thank you for sharing..god bless..
Actually, I don't know who Jenna Elfman is, but it sounds like a compliment, so thanks!
As for software, I use a 6 year old version of iMovie that came with my old (in computer years) Macintosh. I think those transitions are all pretty dated, but I like them, and the old iPhoto is really easy to use. I tried to upgrade a newer version, but the processor on my computer is too slow, so I'm not sure how easy the newer version is to use. Do you have a Macintosh or do you use Windows?
Nina papa, you really did a good job on taking Nina's precious photos~ well done! She should be you and your wife's most precious diamond :) my friends love Nina too when i'm using her photos on my presentation! :D she's so sweet...
Funny how a different person makes the same comment as I, but in Japanese (笑) So in Japan it's known as Kiss Digital, but Digital Rebel in other in places. Kiss Digital sounds a lot nicer to be honest!
I do have a 300 GB external HD. I used to burn my pictures etc. onto DVDs, but my DVD burner broke. You had two HD failures in 6 months?!
As for Nina's mixed ethnicity, so far I think it is not much of an issue at her daycare. The other kids are all curious about me when I pick her up and wonder if she can speak English, but she is shy about using it around them. They treat her normally, though. When she gets older, it may be more of an issue.
beautiful photos, beautiful memories =D I love them. Nina is really growing up fast. I was wondering how you got that really pretty warm orangy glow on your photos, did you use any special attachment for your lenses when you took the pictures? Or is there any trick to it? Its just the glow I've been trying to get for these type of photos =), however I haven't had much luck.
I don't tend to use filters very much, other than maybe a polarizing filter to bring out the definition in clouds. Mostly I just play around with post-editing using Photoshop. I tend to increase contrast and warmth, while toning down the brightness of the colors a bit. Do you use photoshop or a similar program for post editing?
Sometimes I add warmth by using the "warmth" controller in my iPhoto software. I also have some filters called Nic Filters that work with photoshop that have options like "warmth". I'm not sure if they make them anymore, but they are a type of "actions", programs that utilize photoshop's functions in particular sequences to create certain effects. Some actions are free, and some you have to pay for.
Does looking at your childhood photos spur childhood memories for you? I remember very little of my own childhood, so I am hoping that these photos and videos will help Nina to remember hers.
my favorite one is yukata part! she's soooo beautiful with it. hmm,,, I want yukata,, nina's yukata is sooo stylish! my best regard for nina.. mr.geofg, I wanna learn about photography.. I interest about it this last month.. and yours is so amazing pictures.. :) do you learn by yourself?
I took a photography class in high school, but yeah, mostly I have just taken a LOT of photos and over time have figured out what I like. If you are interested in photography, just get a decent camera and start taking lots and lots of pictures and you will find your own style.
Balance of both is fine..for me, i appreciate both too. my bf is a fulltime photographer and from him, i learn to appreciate pictures as they speak of themselves. As for videos, im more of a video person because i love watching them back to reminisce.
I've been watching nina's video since i cant even remember when, i have to say she is blessed to have this family. dont mind me asking something personal, is she gonna get any siblings in the future? :D
@geofg yes. he's a fulltime photographer. Most of the times he takes wedding pictures and majority includes some media production company. Haha he always give us this quote, "how can i not love my job if its my hobby". Lucky guy isnt it.
I've said it before, and will say it again - Nina is the most BEAUTIFUL child I have ever seen! I absolutely ADORE her! This video was phenomenal! (But then again, they all are!) And, the ending photo was just priceless! Much love!
Thanks so much! It's just my humble (biased) opinion as a father, but I think the "beauty" in Nina's photos is due to the fact that her goofy, affectionate personality always shows in her expressions.
My Geofg, What a lovely girl you've got there. As always, impeccable photos. I really love the contrast in every still, and I love how you capture Nina-chan's dynamic expressions in almost every picture. Thanks for sharing~
Thanks, I always appreciate your opinions. As you know, photography is my real passion (more than the videos), but I worry people will get bored if I put up too many photos.
ahhh, sankyuu~ However, I really don't think you need to worry about that. Besides, if people do become disinterested (which I'm sure is not the case) they can always watch other videos. ;D So please, keep those lovely photos coming!!!
Beautiful photos Geof. You can really see Nina growing up in such a short amount of time. You must be really proud of your family Geof, you have such a lovely one :D I wish you and your family the absolute best. Thank you for sharing as always.
I always feel creepy watchin some other dude's kid on youtube, but she's just too freaking cute to resist. Anytime the front page recommends me one of these I am powerless to look away. She reminds me a lot of my little sister at that age.
She's still very short (4' 11") despite being 23, but just like she didn't then, she doesn't let her size hold her back. She's just as loud, boisterous and rambunctious as she was when we were kids. She easily overpowers (in more ways than one) people twice her size (which most people are, haha). Despite this larger than life persona crammed into that tiny body she's also quite a nice person. Very much a girl. In the loving and nurturing sense.
Let it be known that initially I was referring to just physical appearance. The dark hair and eyes, the overall face structure. They look very similar.
Also, from what I can gather in this video (and the others), they both seem to share an affinity for hamming it up when a camera is near.
The poses.
The comfort with being recorded/photographed.
And again, those qualities still remain to this day.
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Geofg, its time for u to make some money dude..i see those nina photos after u edited and i realize something- why dont u make small business maybe like calender year 2010 or even a poscard for Nina's fans? put a link to order for us to purchase. Why? I dont see why not??!
this video reminded me of how brave nina is. I know that I wouldn't be able to how a crawdad or a grasshopper like that without looking terrified when I was her age! The best thing about the pics in my opinion is that she looks genuinely happy in most of the pictures. Oh, and that last pic really put a smile on my face. (=
Ha ha. You CAN see some tension in Nina's face in both of the pictures where she is holding small creatures. She's trying to smile, but in both cases, she was telling me to hurry up as I tried to get the focus right, etc., especially with the crawdad, which kept trying to reach back and pinch her. After that photo, a friend of hers got pinched by a crawdad and cried, so I'm not sure if Nina will ever hold one again.
idk if it's just youtube, but my comment wouldn't show up, so I tried a couple more times, but nothing happened (at least I don't think so..?) so I might've spammed a bit.. it wasn't my intention though =P
Only this one message got through, so no spamming to worry about. I've had other people tell me they couldn't leave a message here as well. I don't know if that's a glitch in YT in general, or something about this channel.
With the music, this video is indeed an emotional one. Watching Nina grow is such a joy! At some point in the future, I'm sure that Nina chan would be 'ureshi' to have all of these beautiful moments in her childhood documented by mum & dad. =)
Ha ha. Yeah, there's certainly no lack of documentation of Nina's life so far. I can hardly remember my own early childhood, but I think Nina will be able to remember hers quite well.
What kind of lens do you use? I love the photos!
mustlove10000puppies 3 weeks ago
@mustlove10000puppies Thanks! I have a Canon EF 24-70 lens.
geofg 3 weeks ago
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Love her beautiful brown eyes
cittacandra 5 months ago
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cittacandra 5 months ago
WHY ARE YOUR PICTURES SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! i never take pretty pictures :(
vuckyoulah 6 months ago
Wonderful photos! Last one made me tear up!! What camera do you use?
Agaettis 7 months ago
@Agaettis Thank you. I have a Canon Eos Rebel.
geofg 7 months ago
omg! she looks like my baby! shes really cute ^^
Bluselle87 8 months ago
She wears nice clothes. ^^ Fighting Nina. ^^
TheFriendship19 9 months ago
hi, i enjoy your videos but i love your pictures most. There's something about stills that speak louder than motion pictures. Nina brings joy to many, thanks for sharing these moments with us.
Ncode3 10 months ago 5
@Ncode3 Thanks for that! Even though Nina's videos get more attention, taking pictures is my real passion, so it's nice to get a comment like yours!
geofg 10 months ago
geof ..more than nina i want to meet you ..i have a feeling i will learn a lot just by talking to you :)) !!
You videos have changed my lens for life in more ways than one :)
latinopapita 10 months ago
@latinopapita ha ha Thanks! That's nice to hear! But, actually, I am not so interesting in person ; )
geofg 10 months ago
shes so cute!
prettymoii 10 months ago
Your family is so romantic! So beautiful watching you guys :) full of love.
sherarindra1601 10 months ago
Your videos of Nina make me want to start my own family... She's so beautiful and adorable, and she seems like such a smart, fun, happy child. She gives me hope that my children will be smart, fun and happy too.
rik90 11 months ago
She is so cute!!! Wish to have a daughter likes nina san ^^
rinaim8988 11 months ago
1:30 Epic moment. lol
lisadalia 1 year ago
You simply have the most beautiful child. She is precious. I never had kids but I would've prayed to have such a lovely little girl like your Nina. It's such a comfort to know there are such loving parents to take care of such a sweet, intelligent girl. You are all so lucky. <3
katherenann 1 year ago 3
@katherenann Thank you! We do feel very fortunate to have Nina in our lives. You sound like you would be an adoring mother. Are you definitely not going to have children now? I was 39 when Nina was born, so it's not something you have to do while you are young.
geofg 1 year ago
@geofg Thank you for the compliment. To be honest, I would have loved to be a mom if I'd ever met the right guy. I was a nanny for 6 years and a preschool teacher as well. I absolutely adore kids. But, I'll be 39 this year, so it might be too late. At least I can take solace in the fact that there are good families out there like yours. :)
katherenann 1 year ago
hey your are good man so that you have a good family
25mostafa25 1 year ago
@25mostafa25 Thank you!
geofg 1 year ago
are you planning to get another wonderful child like Nina? :D
NightdarkLP 1 year ago
This is so wonderful it made me cry xD and im a guy oh my oh my love your videos
NightdarkLP 1 year ago
@NightdarkLP Wow, thanks!
geofg 1 year ago
You are a very good photographer and a very loving dad! Congratulations also to the beautiful Nina! From Italy, Francesca
Fuyuko520 1 year ago 5
@Fuyuko520 Thank you, Francesca!
geofg 1 year ago
Beautiful !!! I will make sure that my future children will a beautiful childhood...This is so sweet (T_T)
erycha82 1 year ago
who is this nina?!
i saw so many videos but i have no idea who she is!
poetjsw 1 year ago
could make a calendar with those :D it would probably make $
o0LARCenCiel 1 year ago
nina wa daisukiiii!!!!!!MUAHH!!
kusanagikyo1 1 year ago
I LOVE NINA
mojizmojiz 1 year ago
By the way, mind if you share something? Toddlers at her age usually get very stubborn and rebellious. How do you and your wife work on it? You guys just talk it out with a 3 yo or what? Seems to me that love is the formula in your family, would be very happy if you would share tips on teaching rules to her.
If you write book, I will be the first to buy :) Your family is such an inspiration.
This is my first comment in youtube since I were a member :)
hbustami2004 1 year ago
@hbustami2004 ha ha Thanks! My wife would be better at writing a book about parenting. She reads books about it and thinks about it. I just do what feels right at the time. Of course, we scold Nina and have arguments and get frustrated sometimes. But, we try to always explain to Nina WHY we have these rules, and when Nina calms down, she usually understands. Also, we, as parents, have to admit when WE are wrong or get too angry. And, we always make up with a hug.
geofg 1 year ago
@geofg
So that's the recipe :) My son is also a verbal one. He tries to negotiate everything from morning till dawn, cheeky and full of tricks. We also explain to him why there are rules in the house but most of the time he would answer back like : "mom, why you so stubborn telling me to sit down? i've told you 3 times i dont wanna sit and i never choke up on my food". The second you tell him not to put something in mouth, that very second he would gobble it and he makes sure u see it.
hbustami2004 1 year ago
@hbustami2004 ha ha Your son sounds like he knows how to push your buttons. Nina doesn't like to sit when she eats either.
geofg 1 year ago
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hbustami2004 1 year ago
Please keep uploading the story of your family for it inspired so many ppl around the world about parenting. Touch my heart so deeply, teach me more than any kind of parenting book :) I believe Nina has the richest childhood anyone can dream of.
hbustami2004 1 year ago
@hbustami2004 Thank you! I wish all children could have rich, safe, loving childhoods, like Nina.
geofg 1 year ago
I love Nina..T T
stoptopagain 1 year ago
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your photos are superb! u must be the professional photographer....
i like the way u took it...
a lot of stories behind it..
nice~
and the music AWESOME!
purplekristal 1 year ago
your photos are superb!
u must be the professional photographer....
i like the way u took it...
a lot of stories behind it..
nice~
and the music AWESOME!
purplekristal 1 year ago
@purplekristal Thanks! No, I'm not a professional. ha ha I just like taking photos as a hobby and Nina is a good model!
geofg 1 year ago
Gawsh ShesSo
Beautiful
Shes going to grow up to be a fantastic , intellegent, young woman! ^__^
I guarantee You
JapanOtome 1 year ago
@JapanOtome Thanks! I hope so!
geofg 1 year ago
aw.. wonderful. =) i feel so much LOVE while watching your family especially Nina. :)
..im just wondering, :) what camera are you using? those photos are superb! =) kudos!
niqueablao 1 year ago
@niqueablao Thank you! I use a Canon Eos Rebel DSLR
geofg 1 year ago
such a wonderful family & Nina..she's soooooooooadorable!! I keep watching many of your videos & photos which mostly made me cry with happiness, big smile & laugh. Thank you so much for sharing. It's precious & memorable.
Completely fall in love with her... :)
Keep up.. great papa & mama. cheers!!
simplymeandteddybear 1 year ago
@simplymeandteddybear Thank you! We feel very blessed to have Nina in our lives.
geofg 1 year ago
You have such a beautiful family! Do you and your wife plan on giving Nina a baby brother or sister in the future?
DarkWingDeDe 1 year ago
@DarkWingDeDe haha..i am thinking of the same question too!!=) wondering how will she react when the full caring and loving attention she get now divided with someone else..
barnabazz 1 year ago
@barnabazz : She would be soooo cute as a big sister!!
DarkWingDeDe 1 year ago
she is lucky.All this nice memories will be remember for a long time
endre1996 1 year ago
your little girl is beautiful she will be happy to see all that memories in 20 years. with ur videos my passion for japan grow up (im french and i'm learning japanese). i would have liked to have my both parents talking to me in two differents language.
take care of all ur family
liltyss 1 year ago
@liltyss Yeah, Nina is lucky in that way, having exposure to two languages from birth. Learning a second language when you're older is much harder. (I started learning Japanese when I was 32.) Good luck with your Japanese studies!
geofg 1 year ago
this is such a beautiful video, and it made me cry in a happy way.
when i grew up my mother couldn't figure out how to use a digital camera so i have almost no pictures or my childhood at all.
nina is adorable and she is so lucky to have such a loving family.
nytemyst09 1 year ago
@nytemyst09 Thanks so much! That's such a nice comment. I'm sorry your mother couldn't figure out the technology to have more of a record of your childhood. My mother doesn't have much of me, either, but I grew up in the pre-digital age, so I can't really blame her. Do you have, or are you planning to make a family of your own?
Good luck to you!
geofg 1 year ago
Couldn't help but cry. You have a very lovely wife and an extraordinary daughter. Wonderful family indeed :)
magicalfaye 1 year ago
@magicalfaye Thanks so much! I'm pretty happy with both of them.
geofg 1 year ago
hi i really like nina! she's so adorable, intelligent and really pretty! :) i love watching her videos. I hope my daughter would be like that! :)
faeganda 1 year ago
awesome pictures of an awesome kid! what camera do you use?
mglsotto 1 year ago
@mglsotto Thanks! I use a Canon Rebel.
geofg 1 year ago
1:04 is the best pic. One happy family :)
chuchuwalulu 1 year ago
your family is so beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing!
wertyuiop567 1 year ago
Aw omg this make me cry in a happy way!! i Sub by da way :D so cute, beautiful daughter you have there :)
divahoney2001 1 year ago
@divahoney2001 Thanks!
geofg 1 year ago
sweetttttttttt ! :)
MsCindyAngelica 1 year ago
very well!
maulanarizal 1 year ago
yeah, great photographer and of course great model :)
sauron1grenoble 2 years ago
wow this almost made me cry
babimelayang 2 years ago
you take amazing photography , its beautiful , And nina is such a beautiful girl! =) it is crazy how she is growing up so fast!! -sigh- =)
wuviez 2 years ago
Thanks, thanks, and yeah, she's growing up way too quickly!
geofg 2 years ago
what a precious video! I love the photo collections! great job!
willowwolff 2 years ago
Thanks! How's the teaching going? Did you end up getting involved with a club?
geofg 2 years ago
I join the art club once in a while. I've gotten so busy lately after school I haven't gone since before the holidays! But the teaching is going well, I really enjoy junior high. Most of my students are good kids : )
willowwolff 2 years ago
Hey ,Nina I hope you and the family doing fine
and I always thought that her face change
a little bit in each video . by the way nice photos.
what a happy family!
thank you for sharing
HillOfHeavin 2 years ago
wow.. ur photos are really great! nice photography =)
bluedancer7 2 years ago
great video.. great photoshot... nice ! and lovely family,,
buleakonk 2 years ago 10
she's so energetic and natural.
i love seeing her in Yukata.
that's nice!
you did great in taking all those pics.
versaJean 2 years ago
She's too cute as a kid...hehehhe...anyway, nice captures geofg!
versaJean 2 years ago
the video is sooo cuute i love it <3
s0o0ul 2 years ago
geoff i miss nina :( how is she?.hope your family is fine. when is the next video of nina? cant wait for it lol. i love the picturess if only i can have it hahaha..take care :* thank you for sharing..god bless..
TheJoy0919 2 years ago
Ha ha. We are fine, just a bit busy. I have a vid almost edited, so maybe in the next two or three days I can get something up.
geofg 2 years ago
Beautiful video!!!
janinhalima 2 years ago 8
what i like mostly about nina, is that she's very natural, and i really like the finger to finger photo between u and nina.. <3
tanyabirkiv 2 years ago
Thank you! The other fingers in the picture of Nina's fingers are her mothers.
geofg 2 years ago
ehi geofg!
how sweet is nina with that big sunglasses!! ahaha she's a diva!
and your wife really remind me of jenna elfman :D not blonde of course
don't you think so??
i was wondering.. could you please tell me what software do you use for this slideshow and also for your usual videos?
the effects between the photos are really nice
hope you'll answer here or wherever you can (if you can :P ) !
kisses to the sweet sweet sweet nina
lifemango 2 years ago
Actually, I don't know who Jenna Elfman is, but it sounds like a compliment, so thanks!
As for software, I use a 6 year old version of iMovie that came with my old (in computer years) Macintosh. I think those transitions are all pretty dated, but I like them, and the old iPhoto is really easy to use. I tried to upgrade a newer version, but the processor on my computer is too slow, so I'm not sure how easy the newer version is to use. Do you have a Macintosh or do you use Windows?
geofg 2 years ago
Oh Jenna Elfman is the beautiful girl in Dharma & Greg (one of my favourite telefilm!)
very very nice ^__^
and I have windows xp, not a mac, but i think iMovie is for windows too...mumble mumble..
i'll find out!
thank you so much, and dont worry.. dated or not dated, you video and photo looks really really nice and so pretty to see!
thanks again! bye bye mister geofg!
lifemango 2 years ago
OK, I know that show. She seems like she has a fun personality, so that's a nice comparison.
I think any decent movie editing software will have various transitions and effects to choose from. I just like iMovie because it is easy to use.
Good luck!
geofg 2 years ago
holding the grasshopper like a blunt... that a' girl. lol jk
xxjacobxx3 2 years ago
*sigh .....so beautiful =)
yukyttam 2 years ago
Nina papa, you really did a good job on taking Nina's precious photos~ well done! She should be you and your wife's most precious diamond :) my friends love Nina too when i'm using her photos on my presentation! :D she's so sweet...
natsukishan 2 years ago
Thanks! What's your presentation about? Didn't you mention it to me before? I can't remember.
geofg 2 years ago
素敵な写真ですね。カメラは何を使っていますか？？
izumomo 2 years ago
どうも！使ってるカメラはカノンのキスデジタルです。
geofg 2 years ago
Funny how a different person makes the same comment as I, but in Japanese (笑) So in Japan it's known as Kiss Digital, but Digital Rebel in other in places. Kiss Digital sounds a lot nicer to be honest!
ashfury 2 years ago
Ha ha. Actually, I feel kind of funny using a camera called "kiss", so I like calling it the "rebel". （笑）
geofg 2 years ago
I felt like I was gonna cry!!!Shes soooo cute!!!Shes so lucky to have parents like you guys!!
asianmusic365 2 years ago
I do have a 300 GB external HD. I used to burn my pictures etc. onto DVDs, but my DVD burner broke. You had two HD failures in 6 months?!
As for Nina's mixed ethnicity, so far I think it is not much of an issue at her daycare. The other kids are all curious about me when I pick her up and wonder if she can speak English, but she is shy about using it around them. They treat her normally, though. When she gets older, it may be more of an issue.
geofg 2 years ago
beautiful photos, beautiful memories =D I love them. Nina is really growing up fast. I was wondering how you got that really pretty warm orangy glow on your photos, did you use any special attachment for your lenses when you took the pictures? Or is there any trick to it? Its just the glow I've been trying to get for these type of photos =), however I haven't had much luck.
mycotoxin 2 years ago
I don't tend to use filters very much, other than maybe a polarizing filter to bring out the definition in clouds. Mostly I just play around with post-editing using Photoshop. I tend to increase contrast and warmth, while toning down the brightness of the colors a bit. Do you use photoshop or a similar program for post editing?
geofg 2 years ago
thanks for your input =)
whats your way of putting that warmth in? Yes I do have photoshop
mycotoxin 2 years ago
Sometimes I add warmth by using the "warmth" controller in my iPhoto software. I also have some filters called Nic Filters that work with photoshop that have options like "warmth". I'm not sure if they make them anymore, but they are a type of "actions", programs that utilize photoshop's functions in particular sequences to create certain effects. Some actions are free, and some you have to pay for.
geofg 2 years ago
5 stars for a lovely photo album ^_^ ~♥
lamagamorgana 2 years ago
those are such beautiful pictures. You take a lot, just like my dad when I was nina's age. He chronicled everything.
likelullabiesx 2 years ago 2
Does looking at your childhood photos spur childhood memories for you? I remember very little of my own childhood, so I am hoping that these photos and videos will help Nina to remember hers.
geofg 2 years ago
Aww..kawaii~ it has been a long time since i last saw her video..all grown up...am the one with the same name =D
dnahk2483 2 years ago
Hi Nina from Brunei! Yeah, Nina is growing quickly!
geofg 2 years ago
my favorite one is yukata part! she's soooo beautiful with it. hmm,,, I want yukata,, nina's yukata is sooo stylish! my best regard for nina.. mr.geofg, I wanna learn about photography.. I interest about it this last month.. and yours is so amazing pictures.. :) do you learn by yourself?
mejikuhibiniu12 2 years ago 2
I took a photography class in high school, but yeah, mostly I have just taken a LOT of photos and over time have figured out what I like. If you are interested in photography, just get a decent camera and start taking lots and lots of pictures and you will find your own style.
geofg 2 years ago
Olala, I wish I had the same camera! I takes amazing pictures! The one of Nina with her yukata is definitely my favourite! Yukata is so elegant!
Aw, and the one in the park (with the yellow flower) it reminds me of a picture of myself when I was four, almost exactly the same! O_o
Jusdepommerose 2 years ago
Did you have a flower in your hair in your 4 year old picture as well?
geofg 2 years ago
Hmmm I think it was a white and ellow one! A daisy, maybe!
Jusdepommerose 2 years ago
Nina could be a little model, she is so pretty, I love the photo at 1:11
qendu 2 years ago
Nina is SO adorable and she looks just like her mama. I love her yukata picture-- she's so cute.
OhMySavy 2 years ago
its wonderful! i love this video you made.
lcathy 2 years ago
That was SO sweet! :D
~Cindy! :)
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CindyBradyTooh 2 years ago
so precious <3
KaxyzKoi 2 years ago
Balance of both is fine..for me, i appreciate both too. my bf is a fulltime photographer and from him, i learn to appreciate pictures as they speak of themselves. As for videos, im more of a video person because i love watching them back to reminisce.
I've been watching nina's video since i cant even remember when, i have to say she is blessed to have this family. dont mind me asking something personal, is she gonna get any siblings in the future? :D
gracesupang 2 years ago
What kind of photos does your bf take? Does he make a living doing photography? I'm jealous!
As for siblings, unfortunately we can't have any more children unless we adopt, but Nina keeps us plenty busy.
geofg 2 years ago
@geofg yes. he's a fulltime photographer. Most of the times he takes wedding pictures and majority includes some media production company. Haha he always give us this quote, "how can i not love my job if its my hobby". Lucky guy isnt it.
gracesupang 2 years ago
Wonderful! Such a lovely child and so blessed to have you and her mom as her parents.
mcs1775 2 years ago
Thanks, Cai. BTW, saw some new pictures of Keira on FB. She's growing so fast, and turning into a beauty, like her mother! ; )
geofg 2 years ago
Once again, I am verklempt! Just lovely! Nina and mom and dad! Adorable!
mohjoh1947 2 years ago
I'm happy I could once again produce a verklempt inducing video! Ha ha.
Thanks.
geofg 2 years ago
Those are some beautiful photos. What camera equipment do you use?
ashfury 2 years ago
I use a 6 year old Canon Rebel digital SLR camera. And, thanks!
geofg 2 years ago
oh she looks adorable in her yukata!! :) im so happy to see that she's enjoying herself @ school!~sugoi!
porshyflo 2 years ago
I will forever be in debt to Victor for telling us about your videos. Every time I watch them I smile.
usaverageguy 2 years ago 2
We're all in debt to Victor in one way or another. One day, Victor is going to come collecting and then...
(Anyway, thanks!)
geofg 2 years ago
ahhhww she looks SO adorable in a yukata <3
DaisoLover 2 years ago
Nice job;special collage!
Tells a sweet,six mos in the life of Nina story... sans words.
Perfect ending pic!
MajiePurpleOne 2 years ago
Thanks. I like that last picture, too.
geofg 2 years ago
I loved theese photos. She is adorable.
You guys are such great parents to Nina :)
AjikanPanda 2 years ago
She has amazing parents I must say :) I'm certain without doubt, that Nina will become a really intelligent woman. Well she already is :)
Sunkan86 2 years ago
I've said it before, and will say it again - Nina is the most BEAUTIFUL child I have ever seen! I absolutely ADORE her! This video was phenomenal! (But then again, they all are!) And, the ending photo was just priceless! Much love!
sherribabe 2 years ago
Thanks so much! It's just my humble (biased) opinion as a father, but I think the "beauty" in Nina's photos is due to the fact that her goofy, affectionate personality always shows in her expressions.
geofg 2 years ago
Beautiful video.
I remember seeing some of these shots in past videos. So you also have video to give some context to the pictures. Very cool.
6663000 2 years ago
Your love shines through those amazing pictures and magical music. I wish, one day, I will have such a beautiful family myself ^__^
WoodGirl14 2 years ago
Thanks, and good luck making your own beautiful family!
geofg 2 years ago
My Geofg, What a lovely girl you've got there. As always, impeccable photos. I really love the contrast in every still, and I love how you capture Nina-chan's dynamic expressions in almost every picture. Thanks for sharing~
♥
zeroarashi 2 years ago
Thanks, I always appreciate your opinions. As you know, photography is my real passion (more than the videos), but I worry people will get bored if I put up too many photos.
geofg 2 years ago
ahhh, sankyuu~ However, I really don't think you need to worry about that. Besides, if people do become disinterested (which I'm sure is not the case) they can always watch other videos. ;D So please, keep those lovely photos coming!!!
zeroarashi 2 years ago
Beautiful photos Geof. You can really see Nina growing up in such a short amount of time. You must be really proud of your family Geof, you have such a lovely one :D I wish you and your family the absolute best. Thank you for sharing as always.
seiyaodango 2 years ago
Thanks for always leaving such warm messages!
geofg 2 years ago
Really love the 'posing photo' of Nina with you! And the sportsday photo's are too cute!!
DaKirztah 2 years ago
How adorable! <3
UchihaOrnit 2 years ago
tres belle
qchome 2 years ago
Very heartwarming!!
Brokenslipper 2 years ago
Aaw! You have such a beautiful family, good job Mommy & Daddy on helping Nina be the wonderful person she is! ^_^ great video! ^_^ [x]
crimsonigloo 2 years ago
I always feel creepy watchin some other dude's kid on youtube, but she's just too freaking cute to resist. Anytime the front page recommends me one of these I am powerless to look away. She reminds me a lot of my little sister at that age.
MisterVish 2 years ago 3
Ha ha. That begs the question: What is your little sister like now?
geofg 2 years ago
Well let's see...
Not too much has changed.
She's still very short (4' 11") despite being 23, but just like she didn't then, she doesn't let her size hold her back. She's just as loud, boisterous and rambunctious as she was when we were kids. She easily overpowers (in more ways than one) people twice her size (which most people are, haha). Despite this larger than life persona crammed into that tiny body she's also quite a nice person. Very much a girl. In the loving and nurturing sense.
MisterVish 2 years ago
Let it be known that initially I was referring to just physical appearance. The dark hair and eyes, the overall face structure. They look very similar.
Also, from what I can gather in this video (and the others), they both seem to share an affinity for hamming it up when a camera is near.
The poses.
The comfort with being recorded/photographed.
And again, those qualities still remain to this day.
MisterVish 2 years ago
Ha ha. You're right that Nina is a ham. Your sister sounds like a powerful, but nice little lady, so I'm flattered by your comparison of Nina to her!
geofg 2 years ago
So very lovely.
12oranges 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Geofg, its time for u to make some money dude..i see those nina photos after u edited and i realize something- why dont u make small business maybe like calender year 2010 or even a poscard for Nina's fans? put a link to order for us to purchase. Why? I dont see why not??!
Cheers Geofg..u are a good man :)
Haliqhamal 2 years ago
haha 6 people rated me down. Guess this people must have misunderstand me - what i was trying to say is for Nina's own saving
Haliqhamal 2 years ago
adorable.
platonicmojo 2 years ago
Great shots as always Geoff! ^_^
macross5000 2 years ago
Yes. Wonderful!
Gimmeaflakeman 2 years ago 3
You will have a wonderful childs too victor..and i bet maggie will jealous with them! now the question is when???
Haliqhamal 2 years ago
Yeah, Victor, WHEN? We got asked that so much before Nina was born. And, then after she was born, it was, when is number two coming? Ha ha.
geofg 2 years ago
wonderful.
pavolpi 2 years ago
this video reminded me of how brave nina is. I know that I wouldn't be able to how a crawdad or a grasshopper like that without looking terrified when I was her age! The best thing about the pics in my opinion is that she looks genuinely happy in most of the pictures. Oh, and that last pic really put a smile on my face. (=
loegdberg 2 years ago
Ha ha. You CAN see some tension in Nina's face in both of the pictures where she is holding small creatures. She's trying to smile, but in both cases, she was telling me to hurry up as I tried to get the focus right, etc., especially with the crawdad, which kept trying to reach back and pinch her. After that photo, a friend of hers got pinched by a crawdad and cried, so I'm not sure if Nina will ever hold one again.
geofg 2 years ago
idk if it's just youtube, but my comment wouldn't show up, so I tried a couple more times, but nothing happened (at least I don't think so..?) so I might've spammed a bit.. it wasn't my intention though =P
loegdberg 2 years ago
Only this one message got through, so no spamming to worry about. I've had other people tell me they couldn't leave a message here as well. I don't know if that's a glitch in YT in general, or something about this channel.
geofg 2 years ago
With the music, this video is indeed an emotional one. Watching Nina grow is such a joy! At some point in the future, I'm sure that Nina chan would be 'ureshi' to have all of these beautiful moments in her childhood documented by mum & dad. =)
revorichie 2 years ago 2
Ha ha. Yeah, there's certainly no lack of documentation of Nina's life so far. I can hardly remember my own early childhood, but I think Nina will be able to remember hers quite well.
geofg 2 years ago
Beautiful photos!:)
Trinitymurder 2 years ago