• Welcome to the Nicole Angelo Photography Blog!

    I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Southern California and absolutely love what I do! I am also a Kindergarten teacher, and my youthful spirit and childlike enthusiasm radiates through my photography.

    Thank you to all of my past and future clients. I feel blessed to be a part of your lives and share in your smiles, laughter, and special moments. Thank YOU for taking the time to view my blog and celebrating my love of photography. Please check out my website, too!

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Anna and Olivier Wedding

I was introduced to this fabulous couple through my friend Katie… Katie and I played travel softball together (and against each other on rival high school teams!), and I was so excited and thankful to be reconnected with her.:)A huge perk of being a “young” photographer (I know I’ll get a few laughs after that comment…) is being reconnected with old friends, especially at this age when so many are either getting engaged, married, pregnant, starting families, starting new jobs, etc. and need photos. Since this is my second job and I (thankfully) don’t need to advertise (with the exception of posting on Facebook if you want to call that “advertising”) all of my clients are referral-based and I get to see people I haven’t seen in a really long time… Awesome!

Anna and Olivier. This adorable couple met while working at nearby wineries in Northern California… Olivier is from France, and their ceremony was half in French as a large number of their guests did not speak English, which was a completely amazing and unique experience. These two are different, and yet also very similar, and their similarities and differences simply add to the obvious magnitude of their relationship. Their love is completely real. I absolutely adore you two and am so thankful to have met you and share in your perfect day!:)

Side note, one of my second shooters (not for this wedding) Leslie is getting married this year at Maravilla Gardens… When a wedding vendor chooses a site as their own venue, you know it’s a good one!:)If you are looking for a place for your ceremony and reception in Ventura County, add this one to your list of must-see locations!



























Welcome 2012

I had originally planned to do a recap of 2011 blog post including all of the weddings and engagements that I haven’t had a chance to get up on the blog over the past year until I read this quote earlier today and decided to keep it simple. Instead of a resolution this year, I am just going to be thankful everyday. This quote is great advice for the new year for everyone; This thinking is what led me years ago to pursue teaching and photography instead of choosing another career path, and this is what I wish for everyone this year. I am extremely lucky to have 2 careers that make me happy and although I am always busy, I never feel burdened by either of them.

“Focus on your strengths and make sure that you are not missing out on your destiny because you are always getting involved in something that doesn’t come naturally. When you are truly in your destiny, it is not a constant struggle. It just feels right.”




Happy 2012! I am looking forward to working with all of my amazing current and future 2012 couples! Hopefully more blog posts coming in the near future, I have over 30+ to share from 2011! Please head over to my Facebook Fan Page which includes many of the weddings and engagements that have not yet made it up on my website or blog!

Jami and Scott Engagement

I have known Jami for a long time and when she asked me about shooting her wedding, we decided it would be better if I could just be a guest instead!:)SO EXCITED!!! We also decided that I would still shoot her engagement session so I could be involved in the process in some way, and then I referred her to Brian at ABM Wedding Photography for her photographer and to Maryann and Aubyn of Taylored Occasions for her coordinators. What a group of professionals!!! Jami, you are one lucky girl! I can’t wait to see you and Scott soon, and I REALLY can’t wait to hit the dance floor with you two at your wedding!!!:)









Two classic ABM shots… Figured we needed to include these since Brian is shooting their wedding!





















Nicole and Myk Wedding

Nicole and Myk were married back on April 1st at Walnut Grove, Tierra Rejada Ranch in Moorpark, CA. It was a simply gorgeous day with a couple very much in love, and I felt so privileged to be a part of their special day! I’m going to let the pictures speak for themselves.:)










I love, love, love Nicole’s expression!































Matt and Amanda

I adore these two, plain and simple. I have known Matty for about 8 years now, and I remember when he and Amanda met and first started dating. When you know two people are meant for each other, it is very clear. I was so honored and happy to be there for you two on your wedding day; it was perfect. Thank you so much for allowing me to document your day and to be a part of your lives. I love you both!:)Wedding pictures and more about their special day coming soon! For now, here are some of their very (blog)overdue engagement photos:)