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Monolake Negatives, Positives, Film

February 3, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Shooting the now not made anymore Fuji 100fpc pack film, one that delivers a “polaroid” for immediate results before shooting film.  Along with the positive, you can get a negative, with the help of some glass, and bleach gel. Here’s the Step by Step: Photographed with the 4×5 view camera and a polaroid back, On location in Monolake. cut negative tape negative side down on glass, cover all edges to avoid bleach on negative front 3.Use 4. Remove black paste […]

Categories: film, Weddings • Tags: film, trash the dress, weddings

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

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

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

Laguna Beach Wedding Venue| Surf and Sand Resort

September 13, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

One of my favorite photographic backdrops located at The Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach- the Bamboo. Happy Anniversary you two. “So AWESOMEE!!! We love the photos.. thank you so much! So many of the photos are so special.”- Julie

Categories: Surf and Sand Resort Weddings, Weddings • Tags: surf and sand resort, wedding, weddings

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.

Categories: families, personal projects, Weddings • Tags: families, family, wedding, weddings

Portland Wedding- Happy Anniversary to Cayla and Brady

July 27, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Happy Anniversary to Cayla and Brady who married at Castaway ,Oregon. “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 […]

Categories: Destination Weddings, Weddings • Tags: destination wedding, weddings

Cabernet, Chardonnay, Viognier… Temecula Wine Country Wedding

May 27, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

  TEMECULA, CA…  . Happy Anniversary to Pamela and Alan, who were married at the Callaway Winery in Temecula. Featured in California Wedding Day Magazine Best Of Weddings. With Sprawling rows of grapes, you can imagine yourself crushing them between your toes, in some movie, then the sweet fermented juice of the gods hitting those taste buds and wait, I’m on duty. photographing this beautiful wedding, but did enjoy that glass at the stroke of midnight after the wedding. VENDOR […]

Categories: personal projects, Weddings • Tags: temecula weddings, wedding, weddings

Happy Anniversary #ROBOTAB Flashback to Ghost Chasing | Bodi Ghost Town

April 20, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Find the Ghost. Bodi State Park is a spectacular place.  You must go there. Bodie — a town so lawless that in 1881 it was described as“ . . . a sea of sin, lashed by the tempests of lust and passion.”  The elevation is over 8300 feet- so bring a jacket. After shooting at trash the dress in Monolake last year at sunrise, wedding couple #Robotab, and I ventured to Bodi Ghost Town later that evening.   A steep 45 […]

Categories: personal projects, Weddings • Tags: trash the dress, wedding, weddings

Intimate Wedding Surf and Sand Resort

February 22, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

“These photos are absolutely amazing.  Everyone who has seen them comments at how perfectly they capture the feel of the evening.
Thank you so much for this beautiful work.” – Lisa
A beautiful setting for an intimate wedding.  Family and Friends came together to witness Lisa and Bill say “I Do.” in Laguna Beach.

Categories: personal projects, Surf and Sand Resort Weddings, Weddings

Private Estate Wedding | San Diego

January 28, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

This. This moment. Gin and Sangria. Alone. Well not really. A bright flash blinding you from a photographer who time traveled in her make believe Delorean to become a 1940s press photographer. Just two steps back and splash, drenched head to toe in the pool. The final shot of the night. Thanks you two, I love you.

Categories: Weddings • Tags: wedding, weddings

San Francisco City Hall Wedding – On Lucky Friday the 13th

January 18, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

SAN FRANCISCO, CA… “Sposa bagnata, sposa fortunata,” – A wet bride is a lucky bride, according to the Italians, fitting for this Friday the 13th wedding on the wet steps of the San Francisco City Hall.  Giulia the bride is Italian, and know the phrase quite well, she believes it, so I believe it.

Categories: Destination Weddings, personal projects, Weddings • Tags: wedding, weddings

Tacos & Churros – Just Married, Historic Cottage San Clemente

January 3, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Rachel and Matt were married at the beautiful Historic Cottage located in the State park of San Clemente, CA.

Categories: trash the dress, Weddings • Tags: trash the dress, wedding, wedings

Destination Wedding, Australia

November 24, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Vincentia, NSW, AUSTRALIA… American Meets Australian. Back in the day when the internet was a scary place.  It was love at first sentence, for these two.  After many emails and phone calls later, They met in person for the first time at LAX, and the first date was to Starbucks.  Since then Coffee is their priority- when they have a big decision, coffee first, big event- coffee first. The couple chose to get ready together- which is BRILLIANT.  It cuts […]

Categories: Destination Weddings, Weddings • Tags: australia, destination weddings, wedding, weddings

Trash The Dress Down Under, Australia Edition

November 12, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Vincentia NSW, AUSTRALIA… After waiting years, these two were able to legally marry, and celebrated by jumping into the South Pacific Ocean in their wedding dresses immediately after the wedding. Wardrobe change for the reception. The wedding next up on the blog.

Categories: Destination Weddings, trash the dress, Weddings • Tags: destination wedding, destinations weddings, trash the dress, weddings

Good Morning Laguna Beach, Trash the Dress

November 2, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

First Shot of the day, before the sun came up 6:30 a.m., on our way to trash the dress. More like a celebrate the dress. Put it back on and not worry about getting it sandy, wet, and be free to move on the beach, get your toes sandy, and maybe dip them in the water.  

Categories: Laguna Beach Weddings, photoshoots, trash the dress, Weddings • Tags: trash the dress, weddings

Pasadena Wedding and A classic car for icing on the cake

October 18, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Peter and Patil were married in Pasadena, with reception to follow in Glendale. To transport them to the reception- they hired a classic car- my favorite part of the day. Just me, the chauffeur and the couple, documenting that magical moment of just being married.

Categories: Weddings • Tags: wedding, weddings

13.5 hours married, celebrating in the pacific ocean- sunrise- with a broken foot

October 9, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

me: “How’s Your Ankle?” “Broken, Sprained?!”

Bride: “Oh Yes, i found out today I broke my foot on the dance floor at the reception. Confirmed with X Rays”

me: “You are my hero.”

Bride ” Sacrifices must be made to get the shot!”

They showed up at 6:30 am the next morning, broken foot and all.  Matt carried her piggyback down to the beach, and around the beach, then back up the stairs, to their hotel #marriedlife.

Categories: trash the dress, Weddings • Tags: trash the dress, wedding, weddings

1930’s wedding Vibe | Yost Theater

September 28, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

From the Designer Libby Martin “The cake and the moon were designed especially for this Shoot. Some of the items are actual pieces from the 20’s and 30’s. The theme is a 1930’s Classic Hollywood Nightclub.  It took place in a 100 year old theater and the shoot was designed around the theater’s details. The couple is actually married and were very excited to have a type of second wedding.” Dragonfly Events OC Coordinator/Planner Libby Martin   Paper Moon Shoppe […]

Categories: personal projects, Weddings • Tags: wedding, weddings

Coto De Caza Real Wedding of Carissa and Brandon

August 31, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Sparkler Farewell at Codo De Caza Raquet and Golf Club, an outdoor wedding Venue located  in Southern California.The Coto De Caza Golf and Raquet Club is a beautiful outdoor wedding venue in Southern California.

Categories: Weddings • Tags: weddings

Photogenic Laguna Beach Wedding Venue, Seven Degrees

August 21, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

  Thank you Nicole! You did an AMAZING job making us look so comfortable and happy! –Trang and Mustafa I have been shooting weddings at [seven-degrees] for some time now- and I LOVE this venue.  Excited to share this real wedding of Trang and Mustafa. Second Photographer Kip Roof

Categories: Laguna Beach Weddings, personal projects, Seven Degrees Weddings, Weddings • Tags: seven degrees, wedding, weddings

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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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