Author Archives: Nicole Caldwell
Balloon Fiesta on 35mm film ( plus Tips for your trip)
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO… Over 2500 photographs over the span of 4 days- still wanting more.
1.Leave your house/ hotel no later than 4:00 a,m,. Do the park and Ride $25 pays for parking, and entrance. Plus you get to ride a SCHOOL BUS. Get coffee, Brekkie Burrito and wait for Dawn Patrol.
Backyard Wedding on 35mm film | Airbnb Temecula
TEMECULA, CA…. Intimate backyard bash on 35mm film with a custom Just Married Pizza Pie in (lieu of cake), and catered by the mother of the bride. Ceremony topped out at under five minutes, with the brother of the groom officiating. The groom hanging out with his bride getting ready, no stress, fun moments, and of course tequila shots, and an adorable pup named Noodle.
They ended up in the pool ( thanks tequila shots!)
Categories: film, trash the dress, Weddings • Tags: 35mm film, wedding, weddings
Space Trucker visits Bombay Beach ( again) 35mm film
BOMBAY BEACH, CA… It’s like wildflowers in the desert- new art springs up and your eyes have fun ( your nose is not as happy with the scent).
Exploring the desert art scape with the Leica c3 and rolls of film, and a tripod.
Light leaks and all.
Categories: film, space trucker • Tags: 35mm film, space trucker
Modeling Portfolio Shoot | Orange County Photography Studio
ORANGE COUNTY, CA… IN the photography studio with Malia shooting three looks for her modeling portfolio, classic white backdrop- historic exposed brick and the famous Orange Alley ( steps from the studio!) Makeup by Kat Chandelle View other modeling shoots here.
Homemade Camera | My interview with Ethan
Message on Instagram, (from Ethan’s Mom). Ethan says he’s going make something- sprints up to his room, and appears with this, a homemade camera, and asks his mom to send me a picture of it. Like the Grinch my heart♥ grew three sizes. I have to see this in person, so Ethan agrees to an interview here in the studio. ( the bow tie was his idea). I bring out my Not homemade Polaroid, and with imagination ( plus the […]
FILM 8 x 10 palladium printing gold leaf in the Darkroom
The “rolls royce” of darkroom printing. Wedding Portrait Shot on Ilford 8×10 black and white film. We shot in the photostudio with the 8×10 camera. Then off to the darkroom to print on both watercolor and vellum with gold leaf. The gold leaf has a bit of a learning curve, and I am partial to the traditional printing on papaer.
In the studio part 2, 35mm Film photoshoot
Black and white 35mm film classic 1990 on the white seamless backdrop.
Categories: engagements, film, personal projects • Tags: 35mm, engagement, film
Film Fun in the studio | vintage Polaroid & 35mm film
These two are getting married. Fun engagement shoot here in the studio with the polaroid- the rest if the film is off to the lab for processing- stay tuned!
Categories: engagements, film • Tags: engagement, engagements, film
35mm film *Dance-Party-Barbie-Bride-Ensemble*
BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN… On location with 35mm film for this wedding *Dance-Party-Barbie-Bride-Ensemble* . Married in an elopement in Joshua Tree, then threw a huge pizza party for family and friends. 1980’s limo drove the guests- it was great!
Categories: film, Weddings • Tags: 35mm film, film 35mm, wedding, weddings
35mm film Wedding at the Hacienda
Film for the film makers. Lauren & Kade were looking for 35mm film film for their wedding at the Hacienda. Lauren wore white gloves for a touch of hollywood glam, and treated guests to an outdoor movie theater showing Casablanca, with Popcorn!
Categories: film, Weddings • Tags: 35mm, 35mm film, film, wedding, weddings