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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!

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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The Lollipop Monsters {Cayden and Charley}

Nicola Borland — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:07:55 +0000

These two little blond haired gigglers are Cayden and Charley. They love to run, giggle, and tickle. And they LOVE being bribed with lollipops. Especially the red ones that make your mouth go red as well! We had a quick session in my home studio that was great fun and exhausting for the adults present. Namely their lovely mum and myself.

Their Uncle Taylor just proposed to their new Aunt Jamie in a very Cool way, that you can see below, and we are all very happy for them. Can’t wait for the next time with these two little ones!

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The Beauty and the Ant Squisher {Aidan and Ansley}

Nicola Borland — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:41:51 +0000

Aidan and Ansley were the first to come to my home studio for some Mother’s Day memories. In our short session we had fun throwing leaves into the pool, squeaking toys for Ansley and of course squishing ants with Aidan! I loved capturing their baby blue’s and look forward to getting mum and dad in as well next time!

Rose Bowl Engagement Session {Disia and Khmori}

Nicola Borland — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:01:06 +0000

I am really excited to be a part of Disia and Khmori’s Wedding this weekend, April 24th, in Marina Del Ray. Here is a sneak peak at some images from the engagement and the wedding images will be up soon!

We shot at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. There are so many places there to shoot and i loved the flowers at the beginning with the sun coming through. Disia looked great and I can’t wait to see her in her wedding dress.