Author Archives: Nicole Caldwell
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
Categories: film, Weddings • Tags: film, trash the dress, weddings
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
Superhero Big Brother Backyard Family Photoshoot
A cape, and some serious superhero moves, this photoshoot in the new home backyard was fun! After photographing their engagement session at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, and wedding in Laguna Beach, I had the honor to photograph their growing family.
Categories: families • Tags: family, Legacy Family
Landed On The Set of Pioneertown- Space Trucker
Space Trucker Wishes you a Happy New Year from the set of Pioneertown! Established in 1946 as a Movie Set, Pioneertown, CA was born. Now home to a boutique motel, the main strip has the old film set facade, shops, and Red Dog Saloon- with Old Fashions to go. Home to the famous Pappy & Harriets. No drones allowed 🙁 The motel is VERY quiet. And Great sheets. Viewing chairs in your room to see the stars. It snowed that […]
Categories: space trucker • Tags: desert photographs, space trucker
Meet Guinness, the Irish Wolfhound
Guinness & Juliet, in the studio for a formal portrait session.
Categories: dogs, families, personal projects • Tags: classic collection, dogs, families
It Was All A Dream
Space Trucker meets @poetwastaken A fantastic art piece located in the Salton Sea
Categories: space trucker • Tags: drone, drone pilot, space trucker
House of Boutros Family Photography
Some Swords, Dragons, snow. Winter is coming. Also some velvet dapper suits.
Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: families, family
On Vacation with the Semitsus-70’s Family Photo Theme in the High Desert
It was 48 Degrees, with hi winds and it was amoshing ( the kids fashion photographer speak version of “amazing”). I Have know the Semitsu’s for quite some time now. Engagement, wedding, maternity, family, and now visited on family Vacation! #LegacyFamily # Legacyfamily
Categories: families • Tags: families, family, Legacy Family
Do Not Pass Go, Do Not collect $200
Space Trucker lands at Park Place Art Installation in Bombay Beach. My preferred Monopoly investment? Connecticut, Vermont and Oriental Ave.
Categories: drone, space trucker • Tags: space trucker
Bri and Todd’s Romantic Outdoor Wedding | Temecula Creek Inn
Happy Anniversary to Bri and Todd Historic Stonehouse located at Temecula Creek Inn. A beautiful outdoor venue alongside the golfcourse. Guests are escorted in to the secluded resort, so the wedding remains incredible private, and with no noise restrictions, the party can get as loud as it wants to. A chandelier hangs above the dance floor, and the reception is surrounded by Oak trees, as well as the creek, with a beautiful bridge for the bride to walk across for […]
Categories: Temecula Creek Inn, Weddings • Tags: temecula creek inn, temecula creek inn weddings, wedding, weddings
Family Photos with a Cameo by a Dinsosaur
I have know the Dihns for over 10 years now, They are a Legacy Family, Engagement, wedding, newborn, and family photo shoots. It was such an honor and pleasure to celebrate their 10 year anniversary with a photoshoot in the studio. Here they are in Engagement, Newborn, Wedding, and family studio album.
Maternity & Newborn Photography
One of my favorite looks, black and white on a seamless background, classic and clean. Then Baby Banks came to the studio for her first photoshoot!
Categories: maternity, personal projects • Tags: maternity, maternity photography
Pumpkin Rock!
Pumpkin Rock is located in Horsetown USA, also known as Norco, CA, Just North of Corona off the 15 freeway It’s a great day Trip! Take the kids on a hike, it is STEEP, so wear hiking boots. Also alot of “art” on the rocks so may be some wording not appropriate for little ones. I parked at Pumpkin Rock South- Google maps off of Vandemolen and Valley Drive, near the golf course.
Categories: drone, space trucker • Tags: drone, space trucker
Editorial Family Photos | Joshua Tree
Different. Let yourself be open to move, to create, to move away from what you see everyday in family photos. To Laugh, to experience, and to remember that experincce with the photos. I am so lucky to have clients that break away from the mold, who want photos that are not like their friends, thank you for loving the different.
Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: families, family
Family Photos stylin’ in a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
Fun in the studio with this family and Isabella’s pink car!
Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: families, family