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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      

Categories: families, kids • Tags: families, family, interview

Raining Petals

February 14, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

Come Play In The Blooms We have access to a private bloom, no crowds, no trespassing, able to have all the fun we want. If you missed updating your family portrait last year, or have always wanted to get photos when the flowers bloom in the Spring, Come play with me in Central CA. It only takes 15 hours by car, just kidding more like 5 ish; ROAD TRIP!  There is a Hampton Inn hotel 10 minutes from the property: […]

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

Superhero Big Brother Backyard Family Photoshoot

January 10, 2021 by Nicole Caldwell

A cape, and some serious superhero moves, this photoshoot in the new home backyard was fun! After photographing their engagement session at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, and wedding in Laguna Beach, I had the honor to photograph their growing family.

Categories: families • Tags: family, Legacy Family

California Winter

December 15, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Celebrating Christmas in California- by the pool of course.

Categories: families • Tags: family

House of Boutros Family Photography

November 29, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Some Swords, Dragons, snow.  Winter is coming.  Also some velvet dapper suits.

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

On Vacation with the Semitsus-70’s Family Photo Theme in the High Desert

November 25, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

It was 48 Degrees, with hi winds and it was amoshing ( the kids fashion photographer speak version of “amazing”). I Have know the Semitsu’s for quite some time now. Engagement, wedding, maternity, family, and now visited on family Vacation! #LegacyFamily # Legacyfamily

Categories: families • Tags: families, family, Legacy Family

Editorial Family Photos | Joshua Tree

October 24, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Different.  Let yourself be open to move, to create, to move away from what you see everyday in family photos.  To Laugh, to experience, and to remember that experincce with the photos.  I am so lucky to have clients that break away from the mold, who want photos that are not like their friends, thank you for loving the different.    

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

Family Photos stylin’ in a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe

October 23, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Fun in the studio with this family and Isabella’s pink car!

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

Dad’s favorite time of Year #TeamMasek

October 17, 2020 by Nicole Caldwell

Fun shoot in the studio with this fab fam!    

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

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

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.

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

Classic Portraiture and Movement in the Studio

December 19, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

I love a classic portrait, in a studio environment. Shaping the light, fashion fan and formal long dresses.

Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: classic portraiture family photography, familes, family

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      

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

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

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

#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.  

Categories: dogs, families, personal projects • Tags: families, family, pet parents

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.

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

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 […]

Categories: families • Tags: families, family

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 […]

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

Maternity and 3 generations photography studio

March 3, 2019 by Nicole Caldwell

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

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

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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 […]

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"How long have you been building Lego sets? " I've been building Lego sets for about a third of my life. After seeing photos of her building the studio, Emma inspired me to do my first sit down interview, thank you Emma, #futureengineer

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