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Family fun in the studio celebrating baby brother, and of course bubbles

October 29, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

A fun, relaxed family photo shoot in the studio with Newborn and Big Brother.

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

Life on the Ranch, family photo shoot, with an editorial vibe

September 15, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

“Nicole! Every single image is amazing. I love that you captured us just the way we are. Of all the times we’ve taken pictures as a family these are the ones I will truly cherish forever. You are truly gifted <3"- Talyor No Stress.  Let you hair down, let the kids be kids, dirty faces, feet, clothes.  Be Relaxed.  This photoshoot was with my wedding clients Taylor and Spencer whose weedding I shot in San Francisco, and no catching up three kiddos later.  We shot this on location at their almond farm in North Central California

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

#PetParents Studio Portraits

September 4, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

pet parentsFirst Time pet parents Lindsay and Kyle came to the studio to celebrate the new member of the family, Emma!  #Petparents It was great, Pet Dad Kyle, showed up with Emma’s dog bed, 5 of her toys, her lease, doggy bags,  and plenty of treats.  

Categories: dogs, families, personal projects • Tags: families, family, pet parents

Orange County Family Photography Studio

August 3, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

More and More clients are coming to the studio for portraits. It’s nice to see the appreciation of classic portraits resurfacing.
We can control lighting, temperature, and the best part- no other people around to distract or get in your photos.
The studio environment is far from “stuffy” it is relaxed, fun, and air conditioned.

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

A bride, groom, 3 dogs and a Cat named Puppy

July 2, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Pamela and Alan LOVE animals- so much so- their dream is to open an animal sanctuary.  They have three dogs and a cat- who could not come to the wedding- so we set up a shoot to include them in their wedding family photos.

Categories: families, Weddings • Tags: pet parents, wedding, weddings

Rio Grande Mud Bath- Albuquerque

June 14, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Family photos at The Rio Grande.  The Rio Grande bosque spanish for “forest” offers a unique environment in arid Albuquerque. Large cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive create a cool, shady forest and provide habitat for beaver, numerous bird species, turtles, and snakes.     I can tell by the look on Jen’s face, she will not be having me back for family photos.  Don’t get me wrong, we took some traditional everyone’s hair brushed, clean clothes photos, but I […]

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

Family Photoshoot Turns Garage Band / family crime syndicate

March 26, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

“For my father’s 88th birthday (which is a major milestone in Japan, where he was born and raised), we took this traditional Japanese portrait of our crime syndicate family.” – Junichi It’s ok AWESOME to be different, to have fun, for your family portraits.  The birthday boy talked about how much fun he had during the photo shoot.  That is what I want you to remeber when you look at the photos, the experience, time together as a family, with laughs and […]

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

Maternity and 3 generations photography studio

March 3, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

A classic studio black and white photography studio, three generations, and maternity

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

New Year Photo Shoots

December 29, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Come see me for New Year Photo shoots!  This was a fun family session for one of my wedding clients, whose family has now grown and they have a new puppy- CoCo! @hotcocothemaltese on Instagram. Ashley and Anthony Rockin’ out at their wedding with Flashback Heartattack.

Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: familes, family, kids photography

Smore fun

December 21, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Backyard family photoshoot with Smores by the firepit, and harsh flash, my FAVE.

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

At Home Newborn Family Photo shoot, and a dog named Pepper

December 15, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

I shot this couples wedding when they just started their family of two and now it has grown to 5.  Such an honor and pleasure.  The approach was a very casual one, at their home in Oceanside.  The pool was in the front along with toys around the lawn.  I loved to Toy area in the house and wanted that as a backdrop and Maddie says “of course that is the only place I didn’t clean”= PERFECT.

Categories: families, Newborn Photography, personal projects • Tags: family, family families, newborns

Studio Classic Black and White Family Photographs

December 4, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Studio is timeless, clean and fun, well it can get a little messy with the confetti.

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

Backyard family photoshoot morphs into Garage photoshoot for a 1989 Kawasaki KZ 1000 Restoration

November 28, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

While shooting their family portraits in their home, I saw the side project in the garage, a Kawasaki that has been the Dad’s dream project he was working on with his son.  I joked and said of you don’t happen to have a couple pairs of dickies overalls for a photo shoot do you?  He pointed to the wall and there were two hanging right there.  Mom grabbed a beer from the fridge, in amazing velvet pants and Toby the […]

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

I need a new roomba, confetti family photo shoot

October 22, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

This is the way we like it for family shoot.  No combing of the hair, no fixing of clothes, just having fun, together as a family.  Genuine smiles, laughter, and chaos.  Letting kids be kids, eyes closed, not looking at the camera, perfectly imperfect.

Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: family

Happy Campers- In a place called Happy Camp- 70’s inspired family photos vibe with OG RV

October 6, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Family photos at Happy Camp.  This was a great shoot, just letting loose, having fun and – may fave- getting shots in between the shots. Those fun, organic, takes in between poses, smiles etc, were eyes closed and laughter happens, a fun place, after all we were at Happy Camp. It’s understandable to look at pinterest for ideas / inspiration.  My Advice?  find a photographer whose style you are drawn to, then show up to the set, no expectations, ready […]

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

In Home Newborn Photography

July 27, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

A fun newborn shoot, complete with an impromptu tea party with Dad and big Sister.

Categories: families, Newborn Photography • Tags: families, newborns

Celebrate Summer Photo Series

June 30, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Penelope loves rainbows and unicorns.  So a composite of her on a unicorn was a must.  Colored hair is against the school rules, so as soon as summer hit,  her hair turned into a rainbow!  Great way to celebrate summer vacation, with the fashion fan.

Categories: families, kids • Tags: familes, kids, kids photography

Backyard family photography shoot- in the dirt

May 19, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Fun family photoshoot in the family backyard.  Mom owns Enviorments by Miko, creative design with interior plants. So it was quite fitting to have the boys involved and playing with the soil!  Mix that with water and we had quite the fun. Dad’s loving this shoot. 😛

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

In home family & newborn photography session

May 14, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

The photos are brilliant. You captured the personality of our family. I adore that shots of Kalliope and absolutely love the pictures of the family. Thank you so much,-Marika   A fun in home newborn photography session with big sister!  Newborn shoots are best done within 2 weeks, they are sleepy, and the room must be very warm. Contact us for more info on our newborn shoots

Categories: families, kids, Newborn Photography • Tags: familes, kids, newborns

Maddy Celebrates turning 7 on the 7th- with a gold theme Birthday photoshoot

April 29, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

“Just wanted to say thank you again for the pictures. They’re exactly what we were hoping for. You’re the best, thank you so much!” -Angella
We had fun with confetti and a can of gold spray paint to celebrate Maddy turning 7 on the 7th for her month long birthday celebration. There is still confetti everywhere.  Maddy’s favorite movie is the Greatest Showman so we had fun with a top hat and the red velvet curtains for the set.

Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: familes, kids photography

Newborn photography in the studio

March 29, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Newborn photo shoot are best done within the first two weeks after your little ones debut, in very warm room.

Categories: families, Newborn Photography • Tags: familes, newborns

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I was referred to Nicole from another photographer who spoke very highly of her and boy, he did not disappoint! Nicole has an incredible talent, a unique eye, and just one of the best personalities! I immediately fell in love with her and her adorable studio in Orange, CA. We discussed the wedding and she got to know both my husband and I, our story, our personalities, and we became instant friends. My husband is not always the best in […]

― A Lindsay- Destination Wedding Greece

A Real Person, A True Artist. We loved Nicole‘s work the minute we saw it in a sample album at our wedding venue. When we met her for the first time it was so evident that she truly loves her craft. Nicole cares about her work, and she made it a point to get to know us so that the end product would be something we would appreciate. She is a true professional who infused her vision with what we […]

― Ashley- 7 degrees Laguna Beach

Nicole did an incredible job covering our wedding! She is a very gifted photographer, our photos are beautiful! She was so fun to work with, and she really went above and beyond to make us feel special. The wedding photos are so unique, artistic, and they truly capture the essence of our wedding. The photo shoots she gifted us were so much fun, they were a great bonding experience, and we’ll never forget them. We highly recommend Nicole, and we […]

― Ben & Sarah Laguna Beach bride showing peace sign seven degrees wedding photographer laguna beach sparkler sendoff

Nicole is INCREDIBLE. I worked with her when I was a wedding coordinator at a venue in Laguna Beach. She was always so professional, easy to work with and so creative. When I got engaged, we reconnected and she was the perfect choice for our special day. She did an incredible engagement shoot that we are crazy about, and have the most amazing pictures that captured our all time favorite memory because of her special eye. If you want unique […]

― Cayla & Brady Destination Wedding Portland

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