Nicola Borland Photography Blog » group portrait http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog Capturing The Beauty In You I Weddings, Family, Children, Babies and Pet Portraits serving the Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Los Angeles, surrounding and beyond. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:54:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Thursday’s Wedding {Jamie and Taylor} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/12/thursdays-wedding-jamie-and-taylor/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/12/thursdays-wedding-jamie-and-taylor/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:17:45 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1806 What can I say about the Williams and Price families? Well, they are pretty much some of the nicest people I have met. They make everyone feel like family. After having know Taylor for a couple of years and being able to capture the proposal and the engagement session I was eager to finish out the full hand and capture the wedding images. It was a beautiful warm October day and all 72 members (really 23 and a few children!) of the bridal party looked amazing. And Jamie…the most beautiful of them all. Not only was her dress amazing, but she was really relaxed and glowing all throughout the day. The ceremony at St Bede’s was flawless and Jamie’s dad made an appearance to officiate part of the ceremony.

The reception was at The La Cañada Thursday Club, a place with close family ties. Taylor’s grandmother used to be a member there and has a bench dedicated to her outside in the little front courtyard. The whole place was beautifully decorated by Jennifer from An Unforgettable Occasion, with the color Jamie chose that went perfectly with everything, and one of my favorite colors, purple! The cocktails were delicious, so I was told! They looked amazing so that works for me! And the food was delicious too. I think two of the best parts for me of the night were the speeches by the two best men and maid of honor. They really know and love both Jamie and Taylor and seeing that was really special. And then I think the best part was the dancing. Wow. I don’t know what to say about the dancing other than there was some stuff I had not seen before, and I have seen a lot of wedding dancing! These families really know how to party!

This was a great way for me to round up my 2011 weddings, and as they say, we saved the best ’till last. Congratulations Jamie and Taylor and I look forward to the next family event!

Ceremony: St Bede The Venerable
Reception: The La Cañada Thursday Club
Wedding Day Planner: Jennifer Feeser with An Unforgettable Occasion
Catering: Daniel Kronfli at Bacaro LA Wine Bar.

The below video is a selection of my favorite images from the wedding. Please make sure you have your volume controls working to get the full benefit of the music and sit comfortably as its a long one!


If you love these images then please leave a comment for the bride or groom or myself below!

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/12/thursdays-wedding-jamie-and-taylor/feed/ 2 I Heart Zuma {Bridgette and Julian} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/i-heart-zuma-bridgette-and-julian/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/i-heart-zuma-bridgette-and-julian/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:54:28 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1771 It was a typical Southern Californian day with not a cloud in the sky. All the family were gathered to see these two people tie the knot on the beach. Her dream setting. Julian was in his dress military uniform along with some close buddies, and Bridgette looked beautiful in her strapless gown. Bridgette best men were dressed in their casual “tuxedo shirts”. Excellent. The waves were crashing and the love was flowing. You can tell that these two are best friends. The whole day was filled with their love for each other and their families. It was honor to be a part of it. Have fun in Europe on your extended honeymoon. I’m jealous!

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/i-heart-zuma-bridgette-and-julian/feed/ 2 Baby Blue Eyes {Emma’s 1 Year Session} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/baby-blue-eyes-emmas-1-year-session/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/baby-blue-eyes-emmas-1-year-session/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:40:10 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1747 Ummm…so cutest baby in the world or what?????? I have had such pleasure watching Emma grow up over the last year with our newborn and six month sessions as part of my Belly to baby Collections. Every time I see her she just gets cuter! Those big bay blues get me every time. It was really cool to see her walking and with hair too! She was very well behaved for the session and mum, dad and grandma where excellent helpers with the singing and dancing and clapping portion of the session.

As always, with Emma, these are my new favorite images and I can’t wait to put together her 1 year collage with all her best images. She will have a portfolio better than most catwalk models by the time she is 2!

If you are a family member and wish to see all the images from our 1 year Belly to Baby Collection please click HERE to find your event.

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/baby-blue-eyes-emmas-1-year-session/feed/ 2 Sunset at the Lagoon {Ali and Brian’s Wedding} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/sunset-at-the-lagoon-ali-and-brians-wedding/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/sunset-at-the-lagoon-ali-and-brians-wedding/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:50:34 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1718 This is a hard post to write as there is so much to say! I loved this wedding. The people, the location, the design, the friends, the dress, the atmosphere, everything! We had so many images from this one it was hard to choose. Even harder when the bride is also a photographer and a friend. No pressure! LOL

One of my favorites from this year and I can’t wait to start designing the album! Its going to be a real storybook. Thanks, Ali, for asking me to capture such a special day in your life. It means a lot.

If you are a friend or family member and want to see all the images please click HERE.

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/10/sunset-at-the-lagoon-ali-and-brians-wedding/feed/ 1 Sweet Beach O’ Mine {Allison and Cory} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/09/sweet-beach-o-mine-allison-and-cory/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/09/sweet-beach-o-mine-allison-and-cory/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:18:00 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1646 This is the second time I have been able to blog about Allison and Cory. The first was from their engagement session back in December. That was a fun day, but nothing in comparison to Allison and Cory’s Wedding Day on July 16th. It was a glorious sunny Santa Barbara day and with such a beautiful private home to have the ceremony the stage was set. Allison looked stunning. I loved the vintage inspired hair style Allison had, and Cory was beach smart with his slacks and flip flops.

When joining two families together there always seems to be an adjustment period, but seeing as Allison and Cory have been together forever it was hard to tell these families apart. The whole day was very family oriented and they made myself and my second photographer Natalie feel very at home. We were both exhausted at the end of the night after a long day of shooting, but it was a satisfying exhaustion after a day well spent. In fact I have more images from Allison and Cory’s wedding than any other so far. I am looking forward to sharing in one of their favorite pastimes pretty soon. Is it legal to swap photography services for UCLA games? Hint hint… :)

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/09/sweet-beach-o-mine-allison-and-cory/feed/ 0 Malibu Love {Maile and Justin’s Wedding} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/09/malibu-love-maile-and-justins-wedding/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/09/malibu-love-maile-and-justins-wedding/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:26:27 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1604

You can just see the love that was around at this wedding without even having been there. I am so happy for both Maile and Justin and look forward to spending many more special events like this with them both! Love you!

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/09/malibu-love-maile-and-justins-wedding/feed/ 1 My Wee Man {Corey and my Sis} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/my-wee-man-corey-and-my-sis/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/my-wee-man-corey-and-my-sis/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 00:40:46 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1490 Well I am probably not going to write too much here as it will make me start to cry.

Here is the short story: my family came for 5 weeks and now they are gone. It was a very happy time and now I am a little sad. BUT I have the cutest images of Corey and my sis, and they are going to be going up in my home studio pretty soon!

Love you wee man

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/my-wee-man-corey-and-my-sis/feed/ 1 Spring Into Love {Amber and Anthony} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/spring-into-love-amber-and-anthony/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/spring-into-love-amber-and-anthony/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 03:38:16 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1440 Well, what can I say about Amber and Anthony? The phrase “a crazy love” comes to mind. A whirlwind meeting and romance. And what did that lead to you ask? Well a huge melting pot of east coast meets west coast and one hell of a party!!!

They say “what happens in Jersey stays in Jersey” (where Anthony is from), but I have to say that the same goes for those Northern California folks (where Amber is from) as well. I was privileged enough to know a bridesmaid in this wedding (the blonde one!) and procured a ride up north from Pasadena for this wedding. In doing so I also got myself included in the rehearsal dinner which was a blast. It was great being part of the rehearsal dinner as I got to spend some time with not only Amber and Anthony, but also their families as well. It was great to get to know the people I would be photographing the next day. I was included as if I was part of the family and loved that. Once you have a connection with someone it is always much easier to get an even better image of them as you know what makes them tick, and how to make them laugh.

The wedding day was slightly overcast which made us change our photography plans a little for the family and couple portraits, but I think it worked out even better with the location we ended up with. Seeing Amber getting ready and being able to capture her on her wedding day was truly an honor. I love love love the first image below. Just pure beauty. After the family portraits there was a brief pause and then on with the show. A family friend served as the officiant for the nuptials and I have to say that I was very moved by his heartfelt words. And afterwards, well that when the true party started! The dancing pictures below are only a small selection of the fun that was had. After my hours shooting where finished, and the camera put away, I joined in with the party until the wee hours of the morning.

It was so much fun hanging out with this family it didn’t feel like work at all! Congratulations Amber and Anthony, thanks for an amazing weekend!

If you are a friend or family that wants to see all the images from this special day click HERE and enter Amber’s maiden name, all lowercase, as the password.

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/spring-into-love-amber-and-anthony/feed/ 6 Where to take the woman who has everything? {Mother’s Day} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/where-to-take-the-woman-who-has-everything-mothers-day/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/where-to-take-the-woman-who-has-everything-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 04:40:57 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1434 Just kidding, she doesn’t really have everything, but where should we go? The tricky part is that it is her birthday on May 6th and Mother’s Day in the UK was about 4 weeks ago. But now she has heard on the T.V and radio about Mother’s Day here and is naturally requesting another one. She is visiting me here from Scotland along with my sister and her 2 1/2 year old son, my nephew Corey. So we have to pick a place or activity that can be done with a small, very cute, but squirmy restless typical boy’s boy who likes mud and dirt. Then of course my sister is a mum as well and if you could fur kids I am one too. So many mums in one place!

A special request has been made for seafood, a big family favorite. I know of a few places in Pasadena where I live, but was looking for some activities that Corey would like and would not make us exhausted! So what opinions do you have for activities?

What about presents? Do I need to get something for both? Can I offer my photographic services or is that an expected item anyway? Would you give the gift of photography?

Leave some comments and help a lassie out!

Here is my mum. Can you see any resemblance?

]]> http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/05/where-to-take-the-woman-who-has-everything-mothers-day/feed/ 2 Before Jaxson {Nicole and Emile’s Maternity} http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/03/before-jackson-nicole-and-emiles-maternity/ http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/2011/03/before-jackson-nicole-and-emiles-maternity/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:28:05 +0000 Nicola Borland http://www.nicolaborland.com/blog/?p=1318 I just finished this slideshow and love it and really wanted to share before I blog the still images. Let me know what you think!


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