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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: Photoshoot

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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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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Max turns 3 months one day shy of his parents 1st anniversary

Giggles ::  Hanukkah :: Christmas :: Parents 1st year anniversary :: Max had a fun filled photoshoot. Since this is his 2nd shoot with me, I’d say he’s getting used to me. hehe… This shoot with the Blunt Family is the 2nd session out of the “Year in the Baby’s Life” series I offer. His parents, Rebecca and...

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Classic, Elegant & Simple | An Autumn, Seattle Wedding Celebration | Anne + Brian

My first time meeting Brian, the groom, was minutes before he saw his stunning bride, Anne. He was calm, collective & cool; anticipating their first glance in front of the Alexis Hotel downtown Seattle. I set-up the first glance alongside the hotel making sure it was clear of people. I absolutely LOVE this moment. It’s...

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Sweet Family in the Park

Yesterday I photographed the sweet Goldstein Family at Douglas Park in Santa Monica. It was a gorgeous Sunday and the Goldsteins looked awesome.  We fed some ducks, made silly faces, climbed some trees and tried to make a cute, little baby giggle. At the end of our photo session, Aiden, 4 years old, helped me...

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La Jolla Wedding | Congrats Amanda & Rod

Mariachi Band.
La Jolla Shores Hotel.
Old Fashion style photo booth.
Tons of  bright, pink flowers (Grand Floral).
Great friends & family.
Wild, fun, huge star-shaped sunglasses.
Ocean-themed Wedding Cake.
Sweet music to dance to.
Lots of love.
Krista Romberg, Orange Blossom Events.

With all these combined + a very cool couple = An awesome wedding...

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