Nicole Caldwell Studio Blog


Susan and Rich, intimate wedding in Orange County
December 31, 2007, 1:30 am
Filed under: Weddings

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Congrats to Susan and Rich, who had an intimate wedding at their home in Capistrano Beach.

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The couple got ready together!  Rich helped Susan into her dress and tied the sash.

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Before the ceremony, we went to a nearby park and captured some amazing romantics.

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I Love Susan’s energy!  She hopped right up on that tree and we were able to capture one of my favorite images of the day.

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This couple could not stop smiling!

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This was our second location, I love this spot, reminds me of a view you would see on the coast of Europe.

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On the way back to the car, I spotted this dirt lot- had to do a fashion shot a la Vogue.

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Group Shot!



Renee and Jeff Laguna Beach Wedding Reception
December 29, 2007, 10:40 pm
Filed under: Weddings

wedding_photography_laguna_beach_by_nicole_caldwell_photo_13.jpgCongrats to Renee and Jeff, who got hitched in Northern CA.  They had an intimate ceremony on the beach , along with 1 couple as their witnesses!  Then in early Fall, they had their private reception in Laguna Beach at Partners Bistro- Amazing food and hospitality.  We met at the Lifeguard tower and took some shots on the beach and downtown.

All images copyright 2007 Nicole Caldwell.

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The Dip!

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How awesome was the desert???? Hot fudge sundaes- you bet I had one!

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My assistant, Kristin, got this awesome shot of guests toasting the couple.

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There was an amazing Jazz band, the couple broke into a spontaneous first dance, I ran outside the restaurant to get a shot of them through the window.  The candle you see was to honor those who had past.

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Wedding Photograph in the newest issue of Grace Ormonde Magazine
December 28, 2007, 10:11 pm
Filed under: Photo Campaigns

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Grace Ormonde Magazine did a photo campaign set in Puerto Rico,  and the latest issue features the cake from Alejandra Tentaciones of the wedding I photographed in Puerto Rico at the Siesta Allegre http://www.haciendasiestaalegre.com/.   That wedding was amazing to shoot, and I was inspired to post some additional shot of Kelley and Matt’s wedding.

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When I first arrived, there where little fluffy clouds…. which turned into big ones!

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The wedding was set for outside, but being in the heart rain-forest….

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One of my favorite images of the day of Kelley

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 Matt the Clooney look alike.

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This shot was right after the ceremony, the couple walked down the isle, and at the end, turned around to wave and see all their closest family and friends cheering their union.

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Almost all of the lighting at the reception was by candle light, and the rain stopped.

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The first dance, you can see the ground is still wet from the earlier downpour of the day, creating an awesome reflection!

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Last Dance and the final shot of the night.



Family Photography Lisa, Mike, and Ava! in Laguna Beach by Nicole Caldwell
December 26, 2007, 8:26 pm
Filed under: families

family_photography_in_laguna_beach_by_nicole_caldwell_01.jpgThis was Ava’s first photo shoot!  I photographed Lisa when she was pregnant, and it was such a pleasure to meet her beautful little girl!

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Check out Dad!

All Images copyright 2007 Nicole Caldwell



Engagement Photography by Nicole Caldwell In Laguna Beach Jarett & KateLynn
December 22, 2007, 7:59 pm
Filed under: engagements

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Jarett and KateLynn are getting Married at Seven- Degrees this spring!

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Nicole Caldwell Photography Family portrait session in the Laguna Beach Studio
December 20, 2007, 12:32 am
Filed under: families

nicole_caldwell_photography_family_photos_orange_county_g_11.jpgMeet Genelle, Riley, Dominic, Mackenzie, and 4 week old Lauren!

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Wedding Photography at The Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach by Nicole Caldwel
December 14, 2007, 4:44 am
Filed under: Weddings

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 Congrats to Molly and Allen!

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All Images Copyright 2007 Nicole Caldwell

Special thanks to:

 Molly and Allen

Shannon Quinn Coordinator extraordinaire

DJ Martin for Rockn’ the house!



Brooke, Brad and Olivia! Familt portrait session in Laguna Beach Studio by Nicole Caldwell
December 11, 2007, 11:54 pm
Filed under: families

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Wedding Photography Orange County by Nicole Caldwell
December 10, 2007, 8:03 pm
Filed under: Weddings

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Congrats to Dai and Hong! 

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Every-body’s got a lil’ Captain Morgan in them.nicole_caldwell_photography_wedding_06.jpg 

This Church was awesome.  Great reflection of ambient light.

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Great Dip!

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Love this Girl!

All Images copyright Nicole Caldwell 2007



Family Photography LA by Nicole Caldwell
December 7, 2007, 9:11 pm
Filed under: families

nicole_caldwell_phtography_family_photos_la_o1.jpgThis family of 13 was so much fun!  One of the girls, Mia, I met while photographing Nicole and Sean’s wedding in 04- I was then lucky enough to photograph her again in 07 at Carli and Nick’s wedding!

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The sisters

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All images copyright 2007 Nicole Caldwell