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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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Ode to the 70’s photographed on 35mm film

December 7, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Tiffany loves the 70’s. We shot this series on Dubble Bubblefilm, which is hand tinted and “has been pre-exposed to achieve their unique effects. “

Categories: families, film, personal projects • Tags: families, family, film

To The Moon

December 5, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

“I absolutely love your photos. As always you nailed it. Thank you so much” – Kat In the studio for a vintage paper moon black and white photoshoot. Behind the Scenes on the Set

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Family fun in the studio celebrating baby brother, and of course bubbles

October 29, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

A fun, relaxed family photo shoot in the studio with Newborn and Big Brother.

Categories: families, Newborn Photography • Tags: families, family, newborn

Life on the Ranch, family photo shoot, with an editorial vibe

September 15, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

“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

September 4, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

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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Orange County Family Photography Studio

August 3, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

More and More clients are coming to the studio for portraits. It’s nice to see the appreciation of classic portraits resurfacing.
We can control lighting, temperature, and the best part- no other people around to distract or get in your photos.
The studio environment is far from “stuffy” it is relaxed, fun, and air conditioned.

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Rio Grande Mud Bath- Albuquerque

June 14, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

Family photos at The Rio Grande. The Rio Grande bosque spanish for “forest” offers a unique environment in arid Albuquerque. Large cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive create a cool, shady forest and provide habitat for beaver, numerous bird species, turtles, and snakes. I can tell by the look on Jen’s face, she will not be having me back for family photos. Don’t get me wrong, we took some traditional everyone’s hair brushed, clean clothes photos, but I […]

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Family Photoshoot Turns Garage Band / family crime syndicate

March 26, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

“For my father’s 88th birthday (which is a major milestone in Japan, where he was born and raised), we took this traditional Japanese portrait of our crime syndicate family.” – Junichi It’s ok AWESOME to be different, to have fun, for your family portraits. The birthday boy talked about how much fun he had during the photo shoot. That is what I want you to remeber when you look at the photos, the experience, time together as a family, with laughs and […]

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Maternity and 3 generations photography studio

March 3, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

A classic studio black and white photography studio, three generations, and maternity

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Smore fun

December 21, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Backyard family photoshoot with Smores by the firepit, and harsh flash, my FAVE.

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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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Backyard family photoshoot morphs into Garage photoshoot for a 1989 Kawasaki KZ 1000 Restoration

November 28, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

While shooting their family portraits in their home, I saw the side project in the garage, a Kawasaki that has been the Dad’s dream project he was working on with his son. I joked and said of you don’t happen to have a couple pairs of dickies overalls for a photo shoot do you? He pointed to the wall and there were two hanging right there. Mom grabbed a beer from the fridge, in amazing velvet pants and Toby the […]

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Happy Campers- In a place called Happy Camp- 70’s inspired family photos vibe with OG RV

October 6, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Family photos at Happy Camp. This was a great shoot, just letting loose, having fun and – may fave- getting shots in between the shots. Those fun, organic, takes in between poses, smiles etc, were eyes closed and laughter happens, a fun place, after all we were at Happy Camp. It’s understandable to look at pinterest for ideas / inspiration. My Advice? find a photographer whose style you are drawn to, then show up to the set, no expectations, ready […]

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In Home Newborn Photography

July 27, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

A fun newborn shoot, complete with an impromptu tea party with Dad and big Sister.

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Backyard family photography shoot- in the dirt

May 19, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

Fun family photoshoot in the family backyard. Mom owns Enviorments by Miko, creative design with interior plants. So it was quite fitting to have the boys involved and playing with the soil! Mix that with water and we had quite the fun. Dad’s loving this shoot. 😛

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Mud & Fun, family photography in the High Desert

February 10, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

What do do for your family photographs? Get Messy and Imperfect. A photo shoot in the high desert with an awesome family. Thank you Robynn, Scott, and the whole Brady Bunch for agreeing with this vision, getting in the dirt, and going for it. As a photographer , It’s really important to me that photo shoot should be a fun experience for you. so when you look at the photographs, you remember what a fun time it was with your family. Do […]

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Family Photography in the studio

January 3, 2018 by Nicole Caldwell

“We were thinking of black and white dramatic pictures with high contrast, in the studio and around Orange circle. Coming back full circle from our engagement photos.” – Nat and Avo. My ideal shoot- studio and black and white.

The above image is Nat and Avo on their wedding day. Just seconds before we were having fun in the photo booth, I then asked them to show how they really felt ( as they were about 12 hours into the event at that point) and this is what they gave me. It hangs in our studio wall as one of my favorite wedding images ever taken.

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Classic Family photo shoot in the studio

November 28, 2017 by Nicole Caldwell

We photographed a classic black and white for the dressy look, and color for the casual. After the fun classic shoot, the family changed in our private wardrobe room and we did another look on our exposed brick set! They chose great tones, and fun colors.

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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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Classic Family Studio Portraits and of course, Bubbles.

Gourmet. “Every child is a natural born actor”

Ode to the 70’s photographed on 35mm film

To The Moon

Family fun in the studio celebrating baby brother, and of course bubbles

Life on the Ranch, family photo shoot, with an editorial vibe

#PetParents Studio Portraits

Orange County Family Photography Studio

Rio Grande Mud Bath- Albuquerque

Family Photoshoot Turns Garage Band / family crime syndicate

Maternity and 3 generations photography studio

Smore fun

Studio Classic Black and White Family Photographs

Backyard family photoshoot morphs into Garage photoshoot for a 1989 Kawasaki KZ 1000 Restoration

Happy Campers- In a place called Happy Camp- 70’s inspired family photos vibe with OG RV

In Home Newborn Photography

Backyard family photography shoot- in the dirt

Mud & Fun, family photography in the High Desert

Family Photography in the studio

Classic Family photo shoot in the studio

King Archer