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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%.

Tag Archives: Lifestyle

Liz + Casey Engagement Session | Edmonds, WA Waterfront

HELLO, hello, hello!!! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a photo blog entry. I am absolutely thrilled to have Liz & Casey’s engagement session to be my first big blog post of the year.  We went to my old stomping grounds of Marina Beach in Edmonds, WA to capture the love they have...

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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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Sweet Baker Family | Mercer Island, WA

Reading Dr. Suess books to toddlers is so much fun, right!?!! Well, I think so. I especially like taking photos of their reactions when their parent read to them. Below are a bunch of photos doing just this. This shoot is my 4th session with the Bakers. The first two shoots were their engagement shoot...

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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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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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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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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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