Lapis & Oak Photoshoot Dry Lake Bed
Shoot on location at a dry lake bed? Yes please, but a massage? Even better. Lapis & Oak Spa and Salt Lounge photoshoot
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Author Archives: Nicole Caldwell
Monochrome Boudoir
Your boudoir shoot will be simple and elegant. Implied and seductive. Celebrating all that is YOU. I was beyond nervous, however Nicole made me feel so comfortable and confident in my own skin INSTANTLY. I felt like a celebrity that day and didn’t want it to end. She has a gift of capturing emotions and personalities flawlessly. The shoot was an anniversary surprise for my husband who was VERY pleased. Every picture turned out amazing- so it was very difficult […]
Categories: boudoir, personal projects • Tags: boudoir photogaphy boudoir photographer
Space Trucker Goth Vegas
Goth Industrial Galaxy, Dry Lake Bed, Nevada. How I got the shot! Behind the scenes Photo by Kip Roof
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Destination Wedding Park City Utah
Among the trees, and under the stars, outdoor wedding in Park City, Utah. Fun to be Second photographer for Kip Roof, for Erika & Scott.
Categories: Destination Weddings, Weddings • Tags: destination wedddings, weddings
10 Year Celebration: Champs & a Dirty Martini
Married 10 years. Celebrated by Diana and Andy, by photosoot, some beverages, and a dip in the Pacific.
Categories: Weddings • Tags: anniversary, weddings
Super Bloom in the Studio
Quarantine Oragami. Tulip Takeover. Come play in the flower fields. The following images were shot on Metropolis film- note the interesting color and grain. Send an email or call to book your play time.
Categories: families, film • Tags: families, family, kids photographer
Hello?
Space Trucker, stuck in the middle of Cima, CA. Dial tone? Anyone there?- you have to visit to find out! Installation by artist @poetwastaken How I got the Shot!
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Interview with Emma, Lego Set Designer Extraordinaire
600 Legos, building 1 to 2 hours a day for just under a month, Emma recreates the Photo Studio. Inspired by her grandparent’s 50th anniversary photoshoot in the studio, Emma designed and built the entire studio out of Legos. She even printed out the photographs on the walls, and of course the giant painting of Ryan Gosling. We sat down for an interview check it out! Watch the extended interview below
Categories: families, kids • Tags: families, family, interview
Raining Petals
Come Play In The Blooms We have access to a private bloom, no crowds, no trespassing, able to have all the fun we want. If you missed updating your family portrait last year, or have always wanted to get photos when the flowers bloom in the Spring, Come play with me in Central CA. It only takes 15 hours by car, just kidding more like 5 ish; ROAD TRIP! There is a Hampton Inn hotel 10 minutes from the property: […]
Monolake Negatives, Positives, Film
Shooting the now not made anymore Fuji 100fpc pack film, one that delivers a “polaroid” for immediate results before shooting film. Along with the positive, you can get a negative, with the help of some glass, and bleach gel. Here’s the Step by Step: Photographed with the 4×5 view camera and a polaroid back, On location in Monolake. cut negative tape negative side down on glass, cover all edges to avoid bleach on negative front 3.Use 4. Remove black paste […]
Categories: film, Weddings • Tags: film, trash the dress, weddings
Breakfast- Trash the Dress Poolside- shot on film
Inspired by Faye Dunaway’s Iconic “Breakfast” image by Terry O’Neil in 1977, which, after winning her Oscar the night before, pictures her early morning poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel . I set out to recreate with my bride Pamela, poolside, the morning after her wedding. Shot on 120 Film with the Hasselblad, at sunrise, she showed up in full makeup, her wedding dress, and a smile. I adore her. View the wedding feature in California Wedding Day Magazine
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Space Trucker Adventure- Amboy Crater
Halfway between Barstow and Needles- visible from Route 66. 250 feet hike to the top, about a 3 mile hike round trip. Last volcanic activity? 10,000 years. After your hike, visit the Roys Motel Cafe & gas station- cold bottled Pepsi and Oreos. Currently No Vacancy at the Motel.
Categories: drone, space trucker • Tags: drone, drone pilot, space trucker
Airstream Glamping Borrego Springs- Highly Recomend
anza night sky from Nicole Caldwell on Vimeo. Under the stars in a 1973 Airstream. Musty, cracking, but a door that locks, with lights, and plumbing. Borrego Springs is an International Dark Sky Community, surrounded by mountains and isolated, the stargazing is really something special to experience. Palm Canyon RV Resort, has 5 airstreams available for glamping. A table and chairs, firepit and bbq are provided. Down the street is Carmelitas, offering margaritas by the pitcher to go, perfect to […]
Categories: personal projects