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Future Rangerette- in the Spirit of O. Rufus Lovett

December 27, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

At the Amon Carter museum, I picked up a book in the  gift shop and instantly fell in love.  Killgore Rangettes by O. Rufus Lovett.  Photographed on the film in the 90’s, square format. I had to have it, overtaken by the former Cheerleader in me- go Artists. This shoot was inspired by that series, photographed on film in the studio with the Hasselblad- Damn I love Square.  

Categories: film, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: film, Hasselblad

Engagement in the studio, a Bass and Viola for this musical couple

June 3, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

During the wedding consultation, I found out these two professional musicians met in college, in music class,  so photographing them in the studio with their instruments it was for the engagement session!  Shot using the Hasselblad with both cinestill color and Ilford black and white film. I like to find out about my couples- how they met, what they enjoy in life, to create something that is unique to them.  

Categories: engagements, film, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: engagement, film photography

Studio Engagement Cinestill Film

May 4, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

We received the photos and we LOVE them! SO EXCITED!!!! THANK YOU! YOU’RE AMAZING!- Jasmine Fun having Jovany and Jasmine in the studio for their engagement session with both cinestill film, ilford, and digital. Film images: Fun digitals

Categories: Engagement Studio, engagements, film, hasselblad • Tags: cinestill, cinestill film, engagement, engagements

The Center of the World- It’s in California

February 24, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

You too can travel to the Center of the World! It’s about ten minutes outside the Arizona / California border in a town called Felicity, and in that town, is the “Official Center of the World.” ( and it’s cheap only costs $3 donation, or $5 for the tour and certificate!) A few years back a Frenchman named  Jacques-Andre Istel, bought some land in the desert to retire, he named the town after his wife, Felicia ( whom I was lucky […]

Categories: hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: film photography

seven degrees wedding photographer nicole caldwell who uses film cinestill

Taylor and Tommy’s Wedding Part 1 | Cinestill Motion Picture Film, medium format

May 13, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

Grain is Good. Taylor and Tommy’s wedding at 7 degrees in Laguna Beach. Photographed with the Hasselblad  and Cinestill 120 medium format film. I saw hearts for Taylor, when I found out the bride’s signature drink was a Dirty Martini. The Groom’s tonic? Manhattan.  Here they are during Cocktail hour with their signature tonics. Film Really gives a vintage look to this wedding, which is fitting, because the bride wore wearing her mother’s wedding dress. Grain, motion blur, camera blur, light […]

Categories: film, hasselblad, Laguna Beach Weddings, Seven Degrees Weddings, Weddings • Tags: cinestill, cinestill film, seven degrees weddings, weddings

Rollei Digibase CN200 Pro 120 perris auto speedway

Hasselblad at the Demoltion Derby! Night of Destruction Perris Auto Speedway

August 26, 2016 by Nicole Caldwell

I HIGHLY recommend Night of Destruction at the Perris auto speedway They have Sangria ON TAP. The Next event is Saturday September 3, 2016. You can get there early, and meet and greet with the races and see the autos up close and personal. Shot with the Hasselblad on color negative film. Another one #inspired by the Rockford Files!

Categories: film, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: demolition derby, film, film photography, Hasselblad, perris auto speedway, personal projects

Hasselblad and Adventures at Comic Con, what a Hassle!

August 15, 2016 by Nicole Caldwell

This year at comic Con, I chose to shoot the #cosplayer portraits with the hasselblad, instead of street approach 35 mm, and what a hassle!  Boy did I miss that thing called autofocus. I used a new film for me, Rollei Digibase CN200, available through Freestyle photo.

Categories: comic con, film, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: comic con, comic con san diego, film photography, Hasselblad

Rocks of the Inland Empire | FILM

May 22, 2016 by Nicole Caldwell

Photographed with the Hasselblad.  Ilford Delta Film.

Categories: 500 c/m, black and white film photography, film, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: film photography, Hasselblad, personal projects

Tastee-Freez Perris | the most intact A-frame location

April 4, 2016 by Nicole Caldwell

Photographed the last remaining TASTEE FREEZ

Categories: film, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: film photography, Hasselblad, personal project, personal projects

Blossom Trail | Film Shoot

March 3, 2016 by Nicole Caldwell

I shot this series on film at sunrise in Frenso on the Blossom Trail Route.  The scent from the almond blooms was worth the trip alone, and also waking up before the sun at 2:00 a.m. The petals look like snow on the trees and ground, and quite beautiful when they fall to the ground.  Also stumbled upon the twig house belonging to one of the three pigs, no sighting of the wolf.The spots and imperfections you see are the […]

Categories: film, hasselblad, personal projects

Pit Stop in Baker California | Arne’s Royal Hawaiian Motel Skeleton

June 22, 2015 by Nicole Caldwell

Photographed with the Hasselblad, on Fuji black and white film.

Categories: black and white film photography, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: black and whit film photography, Hasselblad, hasselblad 500 cm, nicole cadlwell, royal hawaiian

Film Shoot Trifecta 8 x 10 Impossible Project|4 x5 and | 2 1/4! Expired type 55 Polaroid

April 30, 2014 by Nicole Caldwell

Calling all large format photogs, these are the final days to make your pledge for the type 55 kickstarter project Using the 8 x 10 C1 Calumet beast, and the 4×5 reducing back, luckily the camera moved a bit on the tripod while the 545 holder was placed. contact print of 4 x 5 polaroid type 55 neg on ilford warmtone fiber paper The impossible project 8 x 10 film Contact sheet shot on the Hasselblad Ilford HP5 film   […]

Categories: 8x10, black and white film photography, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: 8 x 10 impossible projcet, black and white film, boudoir photo shoot, contact sheet, film photography, Hasselblad, nicole caldwell photography, nicole caldwell studio

Motorcycle Engagement Session

April 18, 2014 by Nicole Caldwell

Motorcycle Engagement Session, shot on location near the Orange Photo Studio.  by Nicole Caldwell  

Categories: Engagement Studio, engagements, hasselblad • Tags: black and white engagement phtography, engagement photography, motorcycle engagement pics, nicole Caldwell, old town oarneg photos

Bombay Beach |Salton Sea | Film Photo shoot

February 23, 2014 by Nicole Caldwell

Sunrise at Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea.  Shot with the Hasselblad on Ilford Delta 100  Nicole Caldwell  

Categories: Fine Art, hasselblad, personal projects • Tags: bombay beach, Hasselblad, ilford, Landscapes, nicole Caldwell, salton sea

Tattoo Magazine Cover FILM! Hasselblad Camera Featuring model Bernadette MAcias

June 14, 2013 by Nicole Caldwell

   Above photos shot at Nicole Caldwell Studio   Thank you to Tattoo Magazine , Sullen Art Collective and Bernadette Macias

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Alice in Wonderland Tea Party | Engagement Photography Theme

May 30, 2013 by Nicole Caldwell

Her name really is Alice.  Her concept was  “Tea Party Alice in Wonderland Vintage.”  As soon as I heard vintage,  visions of  Hasselblad  danced in my head, film it is.  Makeup by Tiffany Briggs BridalRouge Alice in Wonderland Tea Party | Engagement Photography Theme

Categories: Engagement Studio, engagements, hasselblad, orange county engagement photographer, vintage engagement shoot • Tags: alice in wonderlnad, craetive engagement photographer, creative engagement ideas, engagement sessio, engagement sesssion, engagement shoot, film, Hasselblad, nicole caldwell photography, nicole caldwell studio, orange county engagement photography, orange county photographer, tea party, vintage engagement shoot

Maternity Photo Shoot Film Hasselblad

April 25, 2013 by Nicole Caldwell

   

Categories: hasselblad, maternity, orange county engagement photographer • Tags: film, Hasselblad, laguna beach maternity photography, maternity photogaer, maternity photography, nicole caldwell photography, orange county maternity photographr, orange county photographer, pregnancy photo shoot

Boudoir Photography Album

April 4, 2013 by Nicole Caldwell

Coffee Table Album for my beautiful clients husband to be.  

Categories: boudoir, Boudoir Photography Orange County, hasselblad

Get A Room. More Images from Viceroy Hotel Shoot.

November 2, 2012 by Nicole Caldwell

#hasselblad

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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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