Author Archives: Nicole Caldwell

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 […]

Categories: personal projects

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

House of Boutros Family Photography

November 29, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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

November 25, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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

November 19, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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

November 17, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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

November 15, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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.

Categories: families • Tags: families

Maternity & Newborn Photography

November 6, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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!

November 1, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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

October 24, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

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

October 23, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Fun in the studio with this family and Isabella’s pink car!

Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: families, family

Dad’s favorite time of Year #TeamMasek

October 17, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Fun shoot in the studio with this fab fam!

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

Coffee First- Melyssa and Emily’s Australia Wedding (on a Thursday!) Feature Rock N roll Bride

October 6, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Read The feature Here: Eco-Conscious, Australian Boho Wedding with Homespun Touches

Categories: Destination Weddings, published, Weddings • Tags: destination wedddings, published, weddings

Hi Speed Sync in the California Desert

September 26, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Portrait of my mom and her 1971 Manx Dune buggy. Shot on location in the California desert. Hi speed sync, three strobes and a star filter over the lens.

Categories: editorial

Space Trucker Star filter- the making of an image

September 21, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Venture on the set with The Space Trucker, with a new 8 point star lens filter. A black seamless background and three speedlights with different color gels, and a silver reflector to bounce some more light onto that disco helmet!

Categories: space trucker • Tags: space trucker

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Author Archives: Nicole Caldwell

Breakfast- Trash the Dress Poolside- shot on film

Space Trucker Adventure- Amboy Crater

Airstream Glamping Borrego Springs- Highly Recomend

Superhero Big Brother Backyard Family Photoshoot

Landed On The Set of Pioneertown- Space Trucker

Meet Guinness, the Irish Wolfhound

California Winter

It Was All A Dream

House of Boutros Family Photography

On Vacation with the Semitsus-70’s Family Photo Theme in the High Desert

Do Not Pass Go, Do Not collect $200

Bri and Todd’s Romantic Outdoor Wedding | Temecula Creek Inn

Family Photos with a Cameo by a Dinsosaur

Maternity & Newborn Photography

Pumpkin Rock!

Editorial Family Photos | Joshua Tree

Family Photos stylin’ in a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe

Dad’s favorite time of Year #TeamMasek

Coffee First- Melyssa and Emily’s Australia Wedding (on a Thursday!) Feature Rock N roll Bride

Hi Speed Sync in the California Desert

Space Trucker Star filter- the making of an image