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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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King Archer

November 25, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

A fun kids photoshoot in the woods, complete with Haze effects and a magenta gel.

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Addison the Astronaut on 8 x 10 film and my new love, Fujifilmx camera!

October 26, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

It’s no secret I’m a big fan of depeche mode, and visual artist Anton Corbijn. Inspired by the recent Cover Me video, the stars were created on the set using a dark blue seamless paper, and different sized pencils, to create different widths. Behind The Scenes My Cover of Cover Me Cover Me Video

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Superhero Saturday!

September 7, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

“Miss Nikki is Silly!”- Wonder Woman aka Avi Kids are only this age for so long, Let them have fun, come in character and let’s take some amazing photographs, capturing them in this wonderful place of imagination…… Cameos from Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and The Incredibles! Want to be notified of our Superhero Saturday event? Sign up here

Categories: kids, Kids Photography Orange County • Tags: kids, kids photography

Over 6,000 tickets & a Unicorn named fluffy

July 2, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

In the studio with Deagan and an 8 x 10 film portrait session with Polaroid impossible project color film.

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welcoming baby sister | fun family maternity photo shoot in the studio

March 13, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

In the Photo studio with this fun family to celebrate the newest addition, a baby girl! With a family full of boys, time for a pink theme. The boys wore their Dad’s bow ties. I wonder if they make that purple velour jacket in my size? The dad showed up in a bow tie, and slippers. It took some convincing with mom, but the slippers stayed! This image ended up as the wall portrait. It captured the spirit of the shoot […]

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Want a 20 minute break ? Bring your kiddos to the studio, closed set.

December 2, 2016 by Nicole Caldwell

Your kids will act different around you, that is why I kick you off “the set” and have them all to myself. Their unique personalities come through, plus you get to take a break for 20 plus minutes.

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