Final shots of the night on 35mm film. Cake and the couple. Handprocessed in the darkroom, and processed in Rodinal for contrast grain delishness ( just like the cake). More and more couples are loving film, and so am I. Digital is beautiful and so is the physical touch of prints. Shot at Rancho Las Lomas
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LAGUNA BEACH, CA… Love me some 35mm film! Congrats to these lovers, who tied the knot on a Friday afternoon at Laguna Beach City Hall. After signing the papers, everyone strolled past the fire station to the Water District, where they celebrated with family and friends under the big trees and the backdrop of the beautiful Spanish-style building. Planner Dragonfly events
LAGUNA HILLS, CA… Married on a Thursday & the wedding was captured on 35mm film at the Laguna Hills Civic Center, with fur babies in attendance!
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ORANGE, CA…Spent the day in the studio capturing the latest line from Matthew Christopher Bridals. His new collection is stunning and incredibly photogenic. Of course, I couldn’t resist pulling out the 35mm film camera. There’s something special about the texture and soul that film brings to bridal fashion—soft grain, light leaks, and all the magic in between. Excited to share more soon once the line launches on his new site. Stay tuned.
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SANTA ANA, CA… Can I Get a Witness doubling as a 35mm Film Photographer for My Courthouse Elopement? – 100 percent YES! I love a courthouse wedding—especially when the bride requests all black-and-white 35 mm film. On this particular Wednesday morning at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, I had the honor of being the official witness (note to self: work on penmanship).
LONDON, ENGLAND… Exciting news — Liv and James’s unforgettable Las Vegas elopement has been featured in The Financial Times London! From a hot pink suit to matching cowboy boots, their wedding was anything but ordinary, and I’m so proud to have captured it. Even more surreal? I got my hands on a printed copy, flown in via par avion! Internationally published! Best part? Sharing a plastic cup of Veuve in the Chapel Parking lot with the couple. Read the Article […]
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ORANGE COUNTY, CA…Here’s a look at how I create palladium-platinum prints on paper, one at a time. Minica and Ali visited the studio in Orange County after their wedding for a special portrait session. Using a large-format 8×10 camera, we captured their images on black and white film, creating timeless, high-resolution negatives. First, I start with a large format negative—usually 8×10 film. The detail and tonal range in these negatives are perfect for contact printing. Each sheet of fine art […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA… It’s comforting to know even Elvis gets bogged down in Paperwork. On 35mm film, their love story unfolds,Captured in monochrome, as timeless as gold. In the heart of Las Vegas, where dreams take flight, Stands a little White Chapel, bathed in desert sunllight. They exchanged their vows With Elvis sightings adding the Vegas charm, and wow!
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA… Liv and James, a couple from London, swapped vows at the iconic Little White Chapel in Vegas, for their elopement Captured on 35mm film. They rocked cowboy boots, Liv;s something blue- her knickers. Their ride? A pink Cadillac convertible.
“Nicole, Thank you for making our Kitch wedding Dreams come true”- Liv
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JOSHUA TREE, CA… On location with Hot off the press film from Italy, the new Ferrania P33 film, known for it’s ‘Dolce Vita’ aesthetic- which did not disappoint. And Of COURSE I must profess my love of Ilford’s XP2 35mm film, the sun had set and it was time for Paparazzi flash, Weegee style.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA… Beautiful day in the desert for a wedding with these lovers and ELVIS at the Sure Thing wedding chapel, Shot on 35m film. These are amazing!!!! Perfect execution of the vision. We are obsessed and in love with all of them. Can’t wait to go through them and get some of these printed!!! THANK YOU X A MILLION!!!- Allegra And Now LOVE for my FUJfilm cameraI!!!!
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