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Chemistry Geeks {Mary and Alex’s Engagement}

Nicola Borland — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:23:49 +0000

Well, obviously we did not shoot these images in a Chemistry class, but that’s where Mary and Alex met almost 10 years ago! I really enjoyed hanging out at their upcoming nuptials location and getting to know them better before the big day. We explored the location and decided on where to shoot the formal family portraits and had fun playing around. I am really excited about shooting their wedding on September 5th, and know they are both gonna look amazing!

The Sunshine in Skye {Senaida and Skye}

Nicola Borland — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:10:30 +0000

Skye was one of my first clients as a solo photographer a few years ago. Her mother Senaida, is an amazing esthetician that is the only one who touches my eyebrows! She works out of a cool salon in Old Pasadena called Salon Sessions, so be sure to call her next time you need any beauty treatments are a relaxing massage.

Skye started off the session at my studio a little shy, but as we progressed her inner America’s Next Top Model can out and she was the one directing me around the shot. She is a very smart and funny girl and it was great to hang out with her and her mother again. I just know she is going to grow into a beautiful young lady and I can’t wait to be there to capture it.

The Hottest Stylist I Know {April Ray}

Nicola Borland — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:50:02 +0000

April is one hot mama, and I think you’ll agree! This was a really fun relaxed shoot and I am so excited about what it resulted in! I especially love the ones with the blue background. It’s actually an old beat up truck that stopped to haul away some trash. I know what you’re thinking. I take my clients to the classiest places! I know, but how cool are these images?

April has a really cool and funky hair salon in Montrose, CA. It’s called April Ray Salon. As you know I have really curly hair and have had many a bad poodle cut in my day, so when I found April I was overjoyed. If any of you need a great new hair style, or gentle color that lasts and isn’t full of amonia, then April is your gal!

Thanks for letting me take some amazing headshots of you, April, and I can’t wait for my next style!

A Hot English Wedding {Vicky and John’s Nuptuals}

Nicola Borland — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:16:43 +0000

Wow…this was a really hard one for me. Not in a bad way, but a good way! You may remember Vicky and John from their cool engagement session around Newcastle. They are friends of mine that go way back, and I was honored to be able to shoot their wedding. The only problem was that Vicky is so gorgeous, and the wedding so well thought out, and with such detail that there are just too many images to choose from!

The day started with a trip to the salon for all the ladies, and then they got themselves presentable at a local hotel in Newcastle. The ceremony and reception were held at a beautiful place called The Alnwick Garden, in Alnwick. It was the first day of summer, and a really hot, perfect one. Their close friends and family were gathered in all their best gladrags to witness the ceremony. I found it difficult to keep shooting and not get caught up in the emotions of the service.

After the service, champagne was served and I managed to drag the family and bridal party away for some formal portraits… and fun ones too. I love the ones in front of Alnwick Castle. It makes them look so regal. The wedding breakfast was served in the most excellent Hansel and Gretal styled Treehouse. This place is like a wooden grotto, with lots of hidden nooks and crannies. It was so cool being under the tree canopy and gave the light a little green hue. During the breakfast her father gave a very heartfelt speech, that almost had me in tears, again.

The party bus moved back to Newcastle for the dancing portion of the evening. The Biscuit Factory is an art gallery, cafe, shop and generally cool place to be. John had a friends band play some funky music and everyone got to hang out and enjoy the love of John and Vicky. I had a great time hanging out with all our mutual friends, tasting the cake and of course lets not forget the most amazing and giant sticky toffee pudding I have ever seen. Mmm mmm mmm. I love all these images and am so happy for them both, as well as being super jealous of their honeymoon trip to Italy. I hope you both had a great time and thank you for letting me share in your day!

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Sneak Peek {Vicky and John’s Wedding}

Nicola Borland — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:35:22 +0000

Mommy and Her Muscle Man {Natalie, Wyatt and Baby Zane}

Nicola Borland — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:15:34 +0000

Even though she is due in only 22 days, Natalie still decided there was time enough before the big day to capture some special moments, with Baby Zane still in her belly and Big Brother Wyatt by her side. They both came to my home studio in Pasadena last week for our session. Wyatt was a little shy at first, but after some funny face pulling we were getting along fine and Wyatt was a testament to his parents love. He was so well behaved and he listened to my direction so well I was amazed.

Wyatt has such a sweet smile and I know he will make a great big brother in a few weeks. I am very happy for Natalie and Michael as well and look forward to meeting Baby Zane soon!

Playing With Seaweed {An English Family Portrait}

Nicola Borland — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:09:18 +0000

Hannah and I have know each other for about 10 years. I know I can’t believe it either! Whenever I go to Newcastle to visit my old friends there, I get to impose on Hannah, and Play, and stay with her. It’s like going to a fully stocked mini hotel. I get all the snacks and drinks that I need, a room to myself, a comfy sofa with all the TV channels, yummy vegetarian meals cooked to order, and the best part is, I get to hang out with the coolest person and a best friend. We go out dancing and have a great time, but I love just hanging out and watching TV with her, chatting about old times, and how cool the guy is that worked at Kathmandu.

When she asked if I could take some family portraits for her I was delighted. Her parents drove up from York and we all went down to the beach. It had been nice and sunny in the morning, but of course as soon as we got there it clouded over and got a bit blustery. But being the no complaining about the weather Brits that we are we soldiered on, and had a great time. Dad, Ian, was finding strings of seaweed as tall as Hannah and having a little munch on them, as you do, while the rest of us were trying to staying warm. I had a great time shooting their portrait and miss them dearly already.

I have your room ready for you here when you make it across the Atlantic and there will be a bowl of soup waiting, not stew, but soup.

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The Making of a New Little Man {Antonio Gael’s Baptism}

Nicola Borland — Fri, 07 May 2010 07:26:39 +0000

I have been lucky enough to take images of Antonio from 7 days old and was so happy to be a part of this milestone in his life. All his family were gathered on this special day to see him become a part of their faith. Antonio was not quite aware of the importance of the situation as he was laughing and giggling throughout the service at St John Eudes Catholic Church in Chatsworth. He did really well with the poring of the Holy Water on his head, as did his Godparents, Hector and Ester.

After the service we all went back to his new Godparents house for some family time. Antonio had a great time with his big cousins on the bouncy castle. I think he liked the colors and the not being on solid ground part. All the friends and family that were there loved seeing him in his little white suit and with the coolest little white chucks as well. I am loving being a friend of Antonio and being there for all his big days. Next big, 1 year old!!!

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The Three Little Lovelies {Hudson, Channing and Keeten}

Nicola Borland — Fri, 07 May 2010 05:26:01 +0000

These are the last little ones of my Mother’s Day specials to come to my home studio. Hudson is a great big brother, listens well and holds his little brother just right. Channing is a cheeky little one that loves, loves, loves getting tickled, and Keeten, is the little brother with the big blue eyes. I had great fun with these three. Especially holding Keeten as the end of our session while mum got the other two ready to go. His little legs are so cute and chubby!

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From Wedding Bells to Tiny Feet {Linda and Zeb’s Maternity Shoot}

Nicola Borland — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:17:08 +0000

Linda and Zeb are one of my favorite wedding couples and I am so happy to be able to capture their first maternity images together. Not only was it a great wedding, (I added my fav from their wedding first below), but they have become friends and my extended American family for Thanksgiving celebrations for the last 3 years running!

They know they are having a boy but are keeping the name secret until his arrival. I know that its fun, but its kind of torture for me and the rest of the family! I think they should use a good strong Scottish name, in my honor of course, like Hamish or Douglas. After all, its all about me…isn’t it? Either way I am looking forward seeing the little boy arrive! Congrats you two!

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