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Park City Utah Wedding

April 10, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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: personal projects, Weddings • Tags: weddings

Maternity Photoshoot- Husband providing the Glamour Wind

April 3, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Categories: maternity • Tags: maternity

10 Year Celebration: Champs & a Dirty Martini

March 27, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Married 10 years. Celebrated by Diana and Andy, by photosoot, some beverages, and a dip in the Pacific.  

Categories: Weddings • Tags: anniversary, weddings

Crystal Cove Maternity Photography Laguna Beach & Newborn Session

March 20, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

   

Categories: maternity, Newborn Photography • Tags: families, family, maternity, maternity photography, newborn

Super Bloom in the Studio

March 13, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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?

March 10, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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!  

Categories: space trucker • Tags: space trucker

Maternity & it Rained Bubbles

March 6, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Categories: families, maternity • Tags: families, family, kids, maternity

Interview with Emma, Lego Set Designer Extraordinaire

February 27, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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

February 14, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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: […]

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

Monolake Negatives, Positives, Film

February 3, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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

January 24, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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

January 21, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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

January 16, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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 […]

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Superhero Big Brother Backyard Family Photoshoot

January 10, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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

January 1, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

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

December 21, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Guinness & Juliet, in the studio for a formal portrait session.

Categories: dogs, families, personal projects • Tags: classic collection, dogs, families

California Winter

December 15, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Celebrating Christmas in California- by the pool of course.

Categories: families • Tags: family

It Was All A Dream

December 6, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Space Trucker meets @poetwastaken A fantastic art piece located in the Salton Sea

Categories: space trucker • Tags: drone, drone pilot, space trucker

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