I’ve landed in Joshua Tree Space Trucker
The high desert at sunrise.
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Destination Wedding, Australia
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 […]
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Go to Australia
I fell in Love with Australia. I was lucky enough to document a wedding full of love, and able to do a bit of sight seeing too. The Russel Hotel is a small boutique hotel in the historic Rocks located in Circular Quay. There is a small winding hallway, and if you get thirsty, there is a classy pub on the first level. You can see the Opera house, and it’s a nice walk along the waters edge to it. […]
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Trash The Dress Down Under, Australia Edition
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.
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Space Trucker I’ve landed at Roy’s
Roy’s in Amboy. They are having a sign restoration lighting November 16th. It’s a fun road trip. Get your kicks.
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Good Morning Laguna Beach, Trash the Dress
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.
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Family fun in the studio celebrating baby brother, and of course bubbles
A fun, relaxed family photo shoot in the studio with Newborn and Big Brother.
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Mademoiselle | Boudoir
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Space Trucker I’ve Landed at the Apple Boulders
A LA MODE, CA… The Apple Boulders Roadside attraction along Highway 74 in Southern California. The rock art was The painted by artist Neil Larson, in 1983.
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Pasadena Wedding and A classic car for icing on the cake
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.
Miss Independent
“Don’t you want to be in the family photos” “No thanks, I’m good right here.” #missindependent
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13.5 hours married, celebrating in the pacific ocean- sunrise- with a broken foot
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.
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1930’s wedding Vibe | Yost Theater
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 […]
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Space Trucker, I’ve landed at the Salt Flats, Utah
Adventures with Space Trucker, in the stunning Salt Flats of Utah. Iv’e landed in the salt, now where’s my margarita.
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Life on the Ranch, family photo shoot, with an editorial vibe
“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
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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#getnoticed Photos for BMG advertising
With a new hashtag and new look for the website, for Newport Beach based advertising group BMG came into the studio to create some new a fresh headshots. I love creating GIFS for my clients, they are so fun and great for social media. When reading Kelsie’s featured bio on the new website- it stated she drinks 1 gallon of water a day- so I asked her to bring the water jug as a prop for the shoot. I […]
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Photogenic Laguna Beach Wedding Venue, Seven Degrees
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
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Boudoir Photography Studio | Black & White Classic
There is something so elegant and classic with black and white images- especially for boudoir photographs. This bride came in for some images as her husbands wedding day gift, a beautiful custom album made just for him.
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