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50th Wedding Anniversary photoshoot

September 9, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

While wearing the exact Kimono she wore for her wedding, Sunai showed up to the set like a boss. Bob also brought his a game in a rented white tux. Bob and Sunai were married 50 years ago, and their daughters wanted to give them a photo gift for their anniversary, and try to recreate images they shot in the studio. We shot some 4×5 film portraits, here are the proof sheets, and printing video.

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Henley The Great

August 27, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Flight time with Henley the Great and the family. Cheers to Chelsea & Jon, who just celebrated 5 years as a married couple! Here they are on wedding day.

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Welcoming baby Aiden

August 24, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

In Home maternity session welcoming Baby Aiden.

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Maternity Photos in the Studio

August 19, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Maternity photos for the beautiful Miller family. It was an honor to photograph Pamela and Alan’s expanding family. They were married in beautiful wine county and now are expecting their first child.

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Lola and Bryan

August 14, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Fur and fun in the studio with these two rescues, both hard of hearing, and such loves. And of course, the most amazing human, and fur mom, Gina.

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A Day at The Beach, Family Photographs

July 21, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

This is the goal of the family photograph, this image.. Seconds before the little one to the right was posing behind Mom and Dad, then decided we got the shots and off she went. Genius. For Safety we stayed one “Zebra” distance away- brilliant reference for the kiddos. I wore a facial covering the whole time, as the family did walking to the spot and back. Thank you! These girls are so fun. Looking forward to working with you again. […]

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Classic Family Studio Portraits and of course, Bubbles.

February 25, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

“You’re the best Nicole, we absolutely love working with you.” – Nayeli I LOVE a classic portrait in the studio, simple, no props, well one prop, The bubble machine. It seems more fun for the parents than the kiddos, or perhaps I have the most fun, but the point is, it’s fun. I want the experience to be fun, so when you look back on the photos, you remember that time with your family, how FUN it was.

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Gourmet. “Every child is a natural born actor”

February 16, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Gourmet. Inspired by photographer Weegee the Famous. ” Don’t try to make the child do what you think he should, what he does naturally will be much more interesting. Every child is a natural born actor.” – Weegee

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#3 for this dapper Dude

February 15, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Birthday Photoshoot. It rained. We puddle jumped. The parents hate me. “As always love them! Puddle jumping worth it! He is still talking about it to this day. ” -Kev

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Classic Portraiture and Movement in the Studio

December 19, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

I love a classic portrait, in a studio environment. Shaping the light, fashion fan and formal long dresses.

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Ode to the 70’s photographed on 35mm film

December 7, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Tiffany loves the 70’s. We shot this series on Dubble Bubblefilm, which is hand tinted and “has been pre-exposed to achieve their unique effects. “

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To The Moon

December 5, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

“I absolutely love your photos. As always you nailed it. Thank you so much” – Kat In the studio for a vintage paper moon black and white photoshoot. Behind the Scenes on the Set

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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.

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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

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#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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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