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Nicole Goddard Photography  |  BLOG bio picture

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%.

Tag Archives: California

Sweet Wedding Testimonials

As I enter my 9th year in business (Woohooo!), I will be updating my *website* soon with PRAISE from past clients. Here are some sweet, sweet words I have received. I feel so fortunate to have such amazing brides and grooms!

Tracie & Bill | September 3, 2009 | Maui, Hawaii (See online gallery HERE)
Venue: Sheraton...

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Jennifer & Jon | Malibu Engagement Session

I am so happy with how these photos turned out from Jennifer & Jon’s engagement session at the historical Adamson House. It was a stunning day on Tuesday, December 29, 2009– the light was perfect, our background felt like we were at Villa in Italy (truly), and Jennifer and Jon were so much fun to...

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Family Portraits | Shih Family

It was a gorgeous day in Encino, CA for the Shih family photo session. It’s hard to believe that in the winter month of December, we had vibrant, colorful leaves & bright, warm sunshine as our background. Little Claire is simply adorable and has such a cute personality. Her Mom (who happens to be my first...

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1st Year Anniversary photos (reverse E-Session)

One year ago, I shot Rebecca and Zack’s wedding in Malibu, CA. We are doing things a little backwards. We did the “engagement” shoot as their one year anniversary celebration. I LOVE  this idea. Their love for each other is contagious. Congrats you two for a fun & happy 1st year of marriage!

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Commercial Photoshoot : Solar Panels Tearsheet

I am definitely a proud WEDDING & PORTRAIT photographer. However, during my off-season throughout 2009, I have traveled all over California to capture huge solar panel structures for a world-wide company called Sunpower. The global, photography production company, OnRequest Images has hired me for 8 shoots so far and I couldn’t be happier with all...

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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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Congrats Renee & Josh {4 Sweet Locations in Orange County}

Renee and Josh got married!  It was a lovely, hot, sunny day on August 29, 2009.  It all started at the Inn at Laguna where Renee slipped her gown on. Everyone was laid back and ear to ear with smiles all day long.  Josh, one of the nicest guys ever, saw his bride for the first...

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All About You Bootcamp with Elaine & Narina

The amazing trainers & co-owners of All About You! Wellness Bootcamp asked me to take some headshots and, well, we got lots of great, action shots in our session too. Little bit of yoga, kickboxing, resistance training, football, pilates and more. I had a great time catpuring them at a lovely park in La...

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