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welcome to my blog!


My name is Nicole and I am extremely passionate about photography.


With a journalistic and artist approach, I strive to create a timeless and unique collection of spontaneous moments with style.


I am a careful, unobtrusive observer anticipating the moment and making the connection.


Born & raised in Seattle, I earned a BFA of Photography at the University of Washington. I am approaching my 8th year in business.  Woohoooo!!!


I am now based in the sunny city of Los Angeles, but I am available for travel worldwide.


When I am not behind my camera (or computer!), I .....

-  cherish time with my family & friends

-  practice power yoga

-  bike on the beach trails in SoCal

-  hike and go on long walks in my neighborhood of Silverlake

-  explore hole in the wall restaurants

-  go to live concerts.

-  find my addiction to peanut butter getting stronger

-  travel to new places. Last destination was Thailand! Check it out:      http://www.nicolegoddard.com/thailand 


Want to hear more? Please add me on Facebook, Twitter, send me an email, and/or call me.


My motto is 'LIVE PASSIONATELY' and I live by that 100%.

Monthly Archives: October 2009

KIDS!!! Eli, Bailey & Owen

Photographing family is always so great! During my last visit to Seattle, I went to Carkeek Park to capture my cousin’s little ones. Her youngest, Owen, was recovering from a cold, yet somehow we managed to get adorable shots of him with his older brother and sister. I think that these photos really showcase each...

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Tracie & Bill | A Maui Wedding Celebration

MAUI! One of my most favorite places on earth. There’s something so magical about Maui. It’s so hard to peel myself away from there.  Maybe one day I’ll relocate to this island?
Aaaah….. I’ll quit with my day dreaming now.  Ok…….. Here’s Tracie and Bill. They have known each other since they were about 8 years...

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McKinley Family | Autumn Colors in Seattle

I recently photographed the darling McKinley Family in their backyard during my latest trip to Seattle. What an amazing family and loved, loved all the stunning fall colors to play with. They enjoy playing croquet together, so it was a must to incorporate it in their photo shoot session. So fun! After the family shoot,...

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Yoga Studio Shoot

In 2006, I took these shots of Michel, in hopes to familiarize myself with a digital camera since I had been shooting film up until then (actually, until 2008).  Now, I am 100% digital. I do get the occasitonal film request. I’ll never turn down a film shoot!
A few days ago, Michel asked to use...

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Engagement Session at The Getty in Los Angeles

The Getty Center in Los Angeles is stunning, especially when I have very cool couple to photograph. The Getty is where Maxfield proposed to Danit, so it was very fitting for me to photograph their engagement session. It was a stunning day, full of sunshine and lots of people to dodge while shooting. I am...

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High School Senior Headshots with Max

Max has been a very popular name in my photography world. In the last 6  months, I have photographed a Maximillian, Maximus, Maxfield and Maxwell all ranging from 14 days old to 30 years old!
Below are photos during my latest senior highschool portrait session, with Max[well]. We had a great time. I loved playing with...

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Pigott Family

I have had the privilege to get to know the Pigott family over the last several years. I have actually lost count of how many times I have photographed them. When I do, it’s always a treat.  Seeing Avery, Reilly and Blake grow-up is amazing.  This particular session, we went to the beautiful Arboretum Japanese...

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Meet 14 day old newborn: Max

I photographed Rebecca & Zack’s wedding December 20, 2008. NINE months later…. their precious newborn son, Max, arrives into this world. I LOVE newborn photoshoots. Our favorite shots were the photos from the bed. Which is your favorite image?
This is the first photoshoot session out of the series, “Year in a Life of a Baby”...

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6 months old Brett giggles, “Happy October!”

The Wilson family, with Brett being the rising star, was my first out of 6 photoshoots during my recent 7 day visit to my home city of Seattle.  It was a perfect, autumn day with sweet light and vivid colors. I love this time of year in the great NW when the leaves change colors....

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Twins: Isabella & Cristiano

Getting the chance to photograph twins is always a special treat to me. The Trias-Ruiz family are so sweet. Isabella and Cristiano, 6 month old twins, are already letting the world know how different they really are. Cristiano seems to love attention and is more prone to show is smile, whereas Isabella is a little more camera...

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