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Sweet Tooth Satisfied – Bridal Soirée Fun!

March 1, 2010

Thank you so much to everyone that was able to come to the Soirée on Saturday! I know the weather was crazy, but it was a great afternoon spent meeting new people, making friends, and learning new things. I set up a little photobooth so we could all take some fun pics, and didn’t realize how much I would love it. Usually, I am behind the camera and shy away when it is pointed at me, but this was so much fun I couldn’t stop myself, and even got the dogs involved!

I want to say a big thank you to my fellow wedding mafia who participated and made the day the success that it was. Thanks to Laurel with Bella Sophia Events. The candy was ridiculously cute and so, so morish. Thanks to Craig from Pollen Botanical Designs who brought the most adorable flower designs that we were all sticking our faces in to smell all day. I managed to keep one and am walking it around the house with me when I move from room to room so I can keep enjoying it! Thanks to Laurie Zadeh, one of my fav make-up artists, who set up her little airbrush machine and gave us a demonstration. We were all smooth and polished by the end of the day and made me want to go out dancing once I was all dolled up.

Here are a few images from the day! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

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Craig’s amazing design, so organic, I love it!

Goodie boxes made with home grown organic lemons and sweet delicious honey.

Baby Antonio made an appearance, and was the life of the party! So cute!

My oldest Cayleigh, and myself, doing a little self portrait action.

Congratulations to all the winners in the raffle. I loved hearing all the cheers and screams at the announcements. Especially the grand prize winner, Amaya. I can’t wait to spend time on your engagement session soon! You are going to be such a beautiful bride.

For those that couldn’t make it, but still want to tap into my wedding knowledge I would love to meet up and help you with planning the big day. Contact me to set up a chat soon!

the fun ones | Tags: airbrush make-up * Bella Sophia Events * bridal soiree * brides * candy bar * event * goodie box * Laurie Zadeh * Pollen Botanical Design * soiree

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First Bi-Annual Bridal Soirée Event

January 29, 2010

I am excited to be Introducing the first bi-annual Nicola Borland Photography Bridal Soirée. I decided to put together a fun few hours of information and laughs to give brides in the throews of wedding planning a time to relax.

It will be a night of great information, new friends and goodies!

I will be giving you information about how to get the most from your photographer, the pros of the pre-ceremony reveal, ways to get the most from your wedding day time line and much more!

Also attending the evening will be an amazing wedding planner that I work with. Laurel, with Bella Sophia Events, will be giving away some of the secrets that she uses to run a smooth and successful event.

We will be raffling off some really cool goodies during the evening such as a wedding planning binder, a bridal essentials kit, and a $400 value personal engagement session by me! And everyone gets a goodie bag to take home.

Space is limited so reply to this email to reserve your spot for this fun night.

The Soirée will be held on Saturday February 27th from 2pm until 5pm. Don’t worry if you are not able to make the Bridal Soirée, as I will be putting on another event later in the year. And don’t forget you can schedule a Bridal Consultation with me to get more info anytime.

I look forward to seeing you there,

Nicola

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Wendy Waddell - Great pics Nicola!!! Wish I was in town for it, I am definitely going to make the next one looks like too much fun to pass. Looking forward to reading your next blog =)March 5, 2010 - 7:31 pm

The Leone Family

December 27, 2009

These are my new and most favorite neighbors. Diana sent me a little note after the La Cañada Station Fire to get to know her new neighbor, in a times when you just might need them. I was so touched by her not,e and always willing to meet new people, that I returned her note immediately, and we made instant friends. Her son, Luca, is one of the funniest kids I have met. To me he seems like he might be either a mad scientist or an actor when he is older. He does the funniest things and is super smart. Gotta watch out for him! Diana is an amazing massage therapist at The Four Graces in Sierra Madre. And Michael, working in the medical field, and studying to further his education at the same time, is a devoted dad. When he gets time off he spends it all with his family. You couldn’t ask for much more.

I was so excited when Diana asked if I was able to shoot her family portrait that we arranged it for only a few days later. We met and went off to a local park to have some fun and take some pics for their new family portrait, earlier this month. Of course, Luca we entertaining us all with his mad ideas and playful nature, and the time just flew by while we were having all the fun. I love the way these images really capture Luca’s fun side, Diana’s gentle fun nature and Michael’s role of devoted father. I can’t wait to be able to play with this gang again and am dying for my next massage with Diana. Yay for new neighbors becoming new friends! Let me know what you think!

the big ones - the fun ones - the wee ones | Tags: beauty * childrens photography * family portrait * father * group portrait * kids * mother * Nicola Borland Photography

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Suzanne Torres - These photos of the Leone family are beautiful! They are wonderful people and it shows in the photographs. Nice work! I'm keeping your website handy in my "favorites" so I can give you a call next time we need some new kid/family shots. Happy New Year!January 3, 2010 - 9:45 pm

Diana - Nicola you are a truly amazing and talented woman! Your gift for seeing the whole person is what makes all the difference in your images. Thank you for giving my family these moments to treasure forever!January 3, 2010 - 8:04 pm

The Beautiful Delta

November 24, 2009

I have never professed myself to be a horse person, but I do appreciate their beauty. I am scarred for life after a childhood incident. I was on a horse at an after school club trotting round the ring when I was about 10. I didn’t know anything about horses and so shut my mouth but the whole time the helmet was banging on my head and I ended up with a big lump on my head. Needless to say that was the last time that I was on a horse, but I have always waved at them when I’ve seen them out and about.

When my friend Kim asked me to take some pictures of Delta I was more than happy to oblige. After she gave me some tips on how to move and act around a horse I got the camera out. Delta was very curious about my camera and had a few sniffs. It was really cool for me to see her up close and see her lines. She is very well formed and has lots of muscles. We just hung out for a bit while she ran around and showed off to me. Photographically it was a first for me and I look forward to photographing more horsies in the future!

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the fun ones | Tags: eyes * Nicola Borland Photography

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Lynn Green - Thank you Nicola for capturing all our favorite parts of Delta on film. They are things that only an owner would notice from the many hours of grooming and loving on your horse. We will treasure the pictures forever.January 4, 2010 - 3:52 pm

Vicky and John’s Engagement, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England

October 24, 2009

Vicky and John are good friends of mine from England. John and I used to play Ultimate Frisbee together in Newcastle, where I lived before I moved to California. I still remember the night that Vicky and John officially got together…tee hee hee. That was almost 8 years ago now, and they have been together ever since. I was so excited when they said they wanted to do an engagement session with me. I was looking forward to walking around Newcastle and spending some low key time with them both.

It was an amazing day, the sun was out, and there were just a few clouds spotted around. We met at Grey’s Monument where we started our engagement session. It was great fun walking around and spotting cool locations, dropping everything, then running into position. Vicky was a natural, and so photogenic. It was a dream to be able to capture her beauty. I could tell that John was getting into it after a while, as well as how much in love they are with each other. That was what made it so much more fun or me. Seeing them together, enjoying each other. Thanks John and Vicky for letting me share that time with you. Let me know what you think of these images. I love them!

the marry me's | Tags: beauty * engagement * eyes * Grey's Monument * love * Millennium Bridge * Newcastle-Upon-Tyne * Nicola Borland Photography * Tyne Bridge

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Tara - These are absolutely stunning, they reflect perfectly the beautiful relationship that you guys have :) congratulations again, love you both loads xxxOctober 26, 2009 - 4:57 am

Wendy Waddell - Amazing work Nicola!! Your eye captures the true essence of beauty and you can feel the love in the air! I especially love the feet and series of candid images!!October 25, 2009 - 11:12 pm

Elizabeth Bunting - Hi, I work with Vicky and have known them for a while now. These photos are amazing and so beautiful! It looked so much fun! It is such a great thing to do and good practice for the groom! xxOctober 25, 2009 - 10:42 am

Hannah - Wow, these are amazing! They both look great, Vicky is so photogenic! I love the ones on the bridge.October 25, 2009 - 6:15 am

Helen - Hi Nicola! I'm also a friend on Vicky and John, and you've just made me well up with tears - the photos are amazing!! You've got real talent. Helen xOctober 25, 2009 - 3:37 am

Vicky & John - Hi Nic, we absolutely love the photographs they're amazing. We have enjoyed the whole experience and it was great to be able to hang out with you in Newcastle. Doing a photo shoot was a bit unusual for us but you put us at ease and gave great direction. We're really looking forward to seeing you again at the wedding in May and we'd be honoured if you could photograph our special day. Vicky & John xOctober 24, 2009 - 1:54 pm

Alexandra and Ben, Marina Del Ray, CA

September 22, 2009

Alexandra and Ben were married on August 16th aboard the Dandeana, a yacht through the wonderful Fantasea Yachts, based out of Marina Del Ray. It was a beautiful day at the marina, and close family and friends were there to share the day with them. Alex is French Canadian and met Ben while he was stationed there in the Navy. He was the charming southern gentleman that whisked her away to live in the USA. Her family and best friends flew in from Canada to be there and his from across the country. There was a small language barrier, but luckily the language of love, weddings and dancing are universal and the barriers soon came down! I think it is safe to say that this wedding had the most enthusiastic dancing I have seen in a long while! Here are a few special images from the day, and below them a link to a cool slideshow of the day, set to music. Thanks Alexandra and Ben for letting me share your amazing day!

If you click HERE you can view a slideshow of some of the images from the day set to music. Let me know what you think, leave a comment!

the I do's | Tags: boat weddings * Dandeana * Fantaseas Yachts * Los Angeles * marina * Marina Del Ray * Nicola Borland Photography * sea * sea weddings * Wedding

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Maria Tinoco - Nicola, these pictures are BEAUTIFUL!! You are so talented!!October 7, 2009 - 4:41 pm

Wendy Waddell - Nicola, the images look amazing!! You captured the night wonderfully=) Looks like it was a great time!!September 24, 2009 - 12:44 pm

Happy Anniversary Linda and Zeb!

September 20, 2009

It has been exactly one year since I had the honor of capturing Linda and Zeb’s happy day. It was a lovely day with clear skies, blooming flowers and an amazing couple that are so happy together. Linda and Zeb have recently been able to purchase their first house as husband and wife, not far from me, and a move in date is expected in the next few weeks. I love being able to turn a client into a friend and will be helping them move soon! Here are a few highlights from their wedding last year. Let me know what you think!

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the I do's | Tags: Altadena weddings * anniversary * garden weddings * Nicola Borland Photography

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Beautiful Brooklyn

September 8, 2009

Brooklyn is so cute I can’t handle it. She has the most perfect skin and her eyes are amazing. Camille, her beautiful mother, and I have know each other for about three years. In fact she used to be my boss before I went solo! And she was one of the best bosses I have had. We had a lot of fun working together, and it was great to see her again and hang out with her little Brooklyn. I can’t wait to watch her grow!

the wee ones | Tags: baby * Brooklyn * eyes

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Hannah - Wow, what a cutie! These pictures are amazing, they really capture a happy time.September 11, 2009 - 3:45 am

Michael - I love the pictures of the babies, they are very natural and that little bit different. MichaelSeptember 9, 2009 - 9:54 am

Amaya’s Pregnancy Shoot

September 2, 2009

I was so excited when Amaya told me she was pregnant. We have know each other now for about 3 years, since I moved to LA. She used to be my personal trainer before we had to stop training together. She is an amazing trainer, but we got on so well that we ended up talking more than training! She is a very close friend still and I was so happy to take these images. I think she looks amazing and can’t wait for the little one to get here!

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Ilona Borland - Lovely pictures Nic - nice to see a glowing lassie.September 7, 2009 - 9:57 am

Kimberlee - These pictures are so cute Nic! Look Great!September 4, 2009 - 4:06 pm

Jennifer and Alastair’s Wedding Guest Book

September 1, 2009

I loved, loved, loved this wedding! The Scottish theme was perfectly executed and not cheesy or over the top at all. Alastair is from Scotland, not far from where my family live, and Jennifer grew up in England, but has been a California girl for a long time, although her heart remains in the hills of her new love, Scotland. (Who wouldn’t love it?!?) They met whilst both playing their bagpipes in their respective backyards. The could hear each other and followed the sound until the found each other.

The were married in a private home in Altadena, CA, on August 19th, 2009. It was an extremely hot day. I mean really, really hot! It may have dampened our shirts, but it did not dampen our spirits! It was a very personal service, with friends singing, reciting poetry and even a female barber shop quartet!

The highlight of the evening was the Ceilidh dancing (Scottish country dancing),with the live band. We then moving into the Llama LLounge, a actual old hut that used to hold Llamas, that was made into a bar, complete with beer on tap and a dart boards. The evening was ended among special friends, singing and laughing together, just the way Jenn and Al will continue their marriage.

Below are some images from their wedding that I made into a wedding guest book for them to take to Scotland for their relatives, who couldn’t make it to the wedding here, to see what their special day was like, to get the feel. They also wanted it with space available for their Scottish relatives to be able to sign and write some thoughts. That way they can bring it back here and have it close. I am so happy with the way it turned out and would love to know what you think.