Category Archives: Weddings

Bianca & Enrique Part II Laguna Beach elopement on film

August 4, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Photographed on Lomography Metropolis medium format film, with the Hasselblad. Wanted to try this film out on the beach. “This film comes with a unique chemical formula specifically developed in the Lomography film manufactory, which desaturates colors, mutes tones and makes contrasts pop.” Icon Los Angeles traditional proof sheet, process & scanning

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Laguna Beach Elopement- at Hi Tide- a Surf & Sand Resort Wedding

July 31, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Bianca and Enrique minutes after marriage. Sun Setting almost hi tide, a pictureque backdrop in Laguna Beach for the elopement of Bianca and Enrique. They had quite a long kiss, “because they could!”

“Thank you so much for everything, we are going to look at all of our wedding pictures tonight and can’t wait, the preview you sent were the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen of us. Better than anything I could have imagined. I will have my tissues ready when we look at the rest for sure! I can’t thank you enough for giving us those amazing pictures to treasure forever!!”- Bianca

Categories: Surf and Sand Resort Weddings, Weddings • Tags: elopements, wedding, weddings

Courthouse Wedding | Shot on 35mm film | Laguna Hills Civic Center

July 3, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

“We received the box of photos! They are perfect! Thank you so much! ” – Sabrina
Sabrina and William wanted their intimate courthouse wedding photographed on 35mm film, add some polaroids into the mix, with Dad as witness, videographer, and purse holder – a beautiful Wednesday Wedding at Laguna Hills Civic Center.

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Destination Wedding Park City Utah

April 10, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Among the trees, and under the stars, outdoor wedding in Park City, Utah. Fun to be Second photographer for Kip Roof, for Erika & Scott.

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10 Year Celebration: Champs & a Dirty Martini

March 27, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Married 10 years. Celebrated by Diana and Andy, by photosoot, some beverages, and a dip in the Pacific.

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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

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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 […]

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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 https://vimeo.com/user25389962 https://vimeo.com/user25389962

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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

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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