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I am a scientist by day and a photographer by night. Follow my journey as I juggle pipettes and lenses in this crazy thing I call life.

Here you will find my most recent work and, if you're lucky, my personal ramblings about Cooper, my love of blueberry muffins, and videos of me dancing. Please contain your excitement. :)

This is the life I love.

ED + CHERIANN | ENGAGEMENT

Huntington Beach. First dates, planned first kisses and an engagement. To say Huntington holds a few memories for Cheriann and Ed would be an understatement. Their love is simple, yet abundant. He makes her laugh and she makes him comfortable. They just work, like peanut butter and jelly…errr fudge and Oreos. Documenting their love was a breeze…

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Ed and Cheriann, thank you for being such rock stars! A bigger thanks for sharing a small piece of your hearts with me. Your love is beautiful and I’m excited to spend your big day with you!! Is it May 26th yet???

xoxo

Nicole

SDC - Beautiful lighting all around. You can tell how in love they are when they look at each other. You captured lovely moments! I love all the ones where they are hugging each other.December 9, 2011 - 6:39 AM

Nicoracle Photography - Ok, there is some kind of magic in that sun flare! Beautiful job, Nicole!December 9, 2011 - 8:36 AM

Veronika - Beautiful lighting and an amazing couple, love the black and white pictures and the last one with the sign. Great job, Nicole, you are so good at this photo thing!December 9, 2011 - 12:06 PM

Cheriann - Nicole you are A-M-A-ZING! I am beyond thrilled to have found you, your eye for the moment is perfect. I love love LOVE these shots. And you made us feel so natural. Thank you thank you thank you! I can't wait until May!December 10, 2011 - 2:14 AM

ANNA | PORTRAITS

Anna. She is almost two. If she ruled the world, sticking your tongue out would mean hello, running everywhere would be mandatory, goldfish would be available in endless supply, and shoes wouldn’t exist.

Kristen and Mark, it was so good to see you! Crazy how quickly a year goes by! I’m happy to see how full of energy and independent little Miss Anna is. I adore her little personality….yes, even if it requires goldfish to keep her functioning. Can’t wait to see what the next year brings! Wish you the best!

Nicole

Veronika - My kind of girl, never liked shoes...She is so cute, so much hair and a great personality to go with it. You, Nicole got some excellent shots of Anna and her "people".November 4, 2011 - 7:27 PM

SDC - San Diego has fall? These are fantastic. It looks like she is constantly going on an adventure! Beautiful action shots!November 8, 2011 - 7:26 PM

SAM + HOLLY | ENGAGEMENT

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Sam and Holly met on a Surfliner. It may be a long story about how their first date happened, but inevitable, the train brought them together. Forever. Sam incorporated the train into his proposal and it was so wonderful to document their love where it all started. Their love is quiet, strong, and assuring. And amongst the haste and stress of planning a wedding, you can still sense the undertows of calm that they supply each other. Not to mention, they are rebels and up for anything! Apparently, shooting on the train platform is trespassing. Who knew??

Sam and Holly, thank you for being so wonderful. I absolutely adore your love for each other. Sunday was amazing, and I am so excited to shoot your wedding next year! I promise we won’t be arrested for trespassing on your wedding day. I think I hear America’s Next Top Model calling…

xoxo

Nicole


Cathy - Nicole, these are just gorgeous! You did such a beautiful job capturing their wonderfulness! My breath is just taken away when I look at Holly's face -- so beautiful is she! And that Sam isn't too bad to look at either. Your eye makes them both just glow with love! xoxoOctober 12, 2011 - 9:52 AM

Veronika - Love these pictures, the one with the gate priceless. Great job again Nicole, you captured their love, charm and good looks.October 12, 2011 - 3:49 PM

Linda Hotchkiss - WOW,WOW,WOW.....Nicole you captured the essence!! Love all the pictures especially the black and white shot from the back...."Lean on me.." and the lean is going both ways. That's what it's all about! Made my day! xo, LindaOctober 18, 2011 - 8:02 AM

SD - I also love the one by the gate! Pretty much all the ones where they are looking at each other are amazing. You captured the love perfectly!October 19, 2011 - 3:36 PM

sean - AMAZING! look at her smile, just lights up completely, i love that. awesome moments, nicole, you rock!November 21, 2011 - 1:41 AM

DAVID + SYLVIA | WEDDING


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Wow, where to begin. Words can’t explain how full my heart is. Sylvia and David, your love is contagious, and it is visible in every single person that is apart of your lives. Thank you for allowing me to not only document your special day as your photographer, but your friend. I can’t wait to see what the future brings you two, but I know it will be amazing! I love you guys!! xoxo

Special shout out to Molly Marie Williams Photography for joining me on Sylvia and David’s big day!

Ceremony: Redwood Circle
Reception: DiamondView Tower
Photography: Nicole Glenn Photography
Event Planning and Design: Carter and Cook Event Company
Videography: FortyOneTwenty

Check out the beautiful work by FortyOneTwenty!

Sylvia & David // San Diego, CA. from FortyOneTwenty on Vimeo.

Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole

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SD - I don't even know what to say ... except that I will never have enough wall space!!!!!!!!!!! You are killing us, Nicole. Thank you for honoring us with your friendship that day and always. I could not have breathed that day without you holding my hand, literally. I love you friend. And your pictures are ... wait for it ... heartbreakingly beautiful. :)August 19, 2011 - 7:15 AM

C&C - AMAZING! You captured the day beautifully and we were honored to be there....congrats SDC :)August 19, 2011 - 8:18 AM

Veronika - Wow...breathless, these pictures are stunning! Sylvia and David congratulations again, as we will celebrate our 35th Anniversary this November I will be thinking of you, as I know you will get to that milestone too.August 19, 2011 - 10:40 AM

holly - WOW. Nicole. You are amazing. You have such a special gift to photograph a day that was nothing short of spectacular and capture all the romance and magic of Sylvia and David. It doesn't hurt that you have a phenomenal couple at the other end of the camera, but you are ridiculous!!!August 19, 2011 - 4:35 PM

Molly Marie Williams - You're amazing Nicole! Absolutely love them. My favorite is the shot of all the guys. Brilliant! Love you and your photos Nicole!August 20, 2011 - 4:26 PM

joan - this looks like an amazing wedding!September 5, 2011 - 5:59 AM

Marissa Rodriguez - You are SO good!!!!! And your website looks incredible! So amazing, congrats!!! This wedding is gorgeous! I just shot there last week! Anyway, keep up the amazing work! :)September 14, 2011 - 1:20 PM

sean - oh yeah, nicole, you still got it! better than ever before. these are phenomenal - that shot of the groomsmen on the branches?! wow! super!November 21, 2011 - 1:44 AM

NICOLE | PORTRAITS

Nicole, where do I begin? I remember when we first met at the OC SmugMug 3? Yes 3, years ago. Crazy how time flies! It has been so amazing to see you transform over the past year. I’m so happy to see you reach your goal of losing 100 lbs! The world is yours, you can do anything you put your mind to. Thank you for allowing me to document you. Today. As you are. Happy, beautiful, caring, giving, playful, and just plain awesome sauce. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings you!

xoxo

Nicole

sean - awesome stuff, nicole. drop dead gorgeous images. great time of day, amazing setting, fun subject.July 26, 2011 - 8:11 AM

Jenny - These are beautiful! You totally captured her personality in these shots... Love them!July 26, 2011 - 9:07 AM

Veronika - Love these pictures, the light is unreal. Congratulations Nicole, you look wonderful...love yourself, that is really the key.The paint cans and the bike with the oranges, pure genius.July 26, 2011 - 12:01 PM

Renee - Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous girl! You did a great job of capturing Nicole's beauty and her fun personality!July 26, 2011 - 7:15 PM

SD - WOW! Beautiful pictures of a beautiful model. You are so fabulous at capturing the sunshine and people's happiness.July 26, 2011 - 8:39 PM

ALEJANDRA | PORTRAITS

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Ale, you are beautiful. Inside and out. Are sure you don’t model professionally?? Yesterday was a blast and I can’t wait to collaborate again. I heart you!

Milk and toast,

Nicole

Molly Marie Williams - amazing! Miss you friend!May 15, 2011 - 1:13 PM

Veronika - Wow she is all grown up and beautiful. Great pictures Nicole, so clear and sharp.May 15, 2011 - 2:34 PM

SD - Me gusto muchoooo! I love the one where she resembles James Dean. I know I always say this, but your black and whites are heart breakingly beautiful!May 17, 2011 - 6:57 PM

Nicoracle Photography - Ooh girl... So good!June 7, 2011 - 11:08 AM

KATHLEEN | PORTRAITS

My dear friend, Kathleen, is starting a massage therapy business (I know, I have great friends!). We picked a beautiful day to capture her beautiful spirit and passion for massage. Here are a few of my favorites…

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Kat, the sky is the limit. Dream big…no bigger! I can’t wait to see what the future brings!

Tine, thank you for being our subject! I can only imagine how difficult it was to get a massage in the woods. Tough life, hehe.

Much love,

Nicole

Kathleen Rose - Love it!! Thank you so much Nicole! You are amazing and I'm so glad that we are friends and have been for a very long time. I had a blast. Thanks to you too Tine!April 27, 2011 - 11:37 PM

Veronika - Nicole great collage of the "little girl across the street"...all grown up. Wish you all success Ms. Rose! I'm so proud of all of you, you know who you are.April 28, 2011 - 8:11 AM

Mary Lou - Nicole, You are a beautiful talent and you bring out the best in all your subjects!April 28, 2011 - 9:32 AM

Kathleen M - Kathleen! So pretty! Thanks for sharing these. I think you are wonderfully photogenic and Nicole is incredibly talented.April 28, 2011 - 10:30 PM

SD - Beautiful! I love the contrast with the flowers. You bring out the best in people!April 30, 2011 - 9:34 PM

SEBASTIEN + TINA | WEDDING

It was a cool and quiet day at Levyland Estate. Sebastien and Tina celebrated with family and friends arriving from as far as France. The day was perfect, filled with love, laughter, and butterflies. Perfect.

It was a pleasure to join Ms. Gabrielle Fox to document the festivities. Here are a few of my favorites!

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Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo

Nicole

SD - Wow, Nicole... These are so amazing! I can't pick a favorite. They are lucky you were there to document such a beautiful day!!!April 11, 2011 - 6:18 AM

Sebastien - Great pictures! Thank you.April 11, 2011 - 8:47 AM

Floral Occasions by Janna Hatch - Beautiful details, Nicole. Everything looks perfect and peaceful. Thanks for the great closeup of the bouquet!April 11, 2011 - 10:04 AM

penelope obradovich - Tina is our daughter!!! These are so beautiful!! We are reliving the day as we look at the photos!!1 You did a wonderful job along with Gabby! Quite a team! Thanks for helping to make Tina's and Seb's dream day last forever in these photos...cannot wait to see MORE!!!April 11, 2011 - 3:35 PM

Veronika - Wow, beautiful people, love the pictures so much, black and white are my favorite. Great shoots of the flowers too.April 12, 2011 - 9:28 PM

sean - nicole, you are so special and have so much talent. these images are unreal, they're perfect. best yet.April 17, 2011 - 10:00 PM

Lei Lei - Absolutely beautiful! Great job capturing their special day :-)July 11, 2011 - 9:05 PM

MACRO MONDAY | FOR SYLVIA

Kind of a hodgepodge of images, but nature is incredible. Always. Weeds, flowers, succulents, all of it.

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For a dear friend that pushes me when I need it the most. Love you!

Hope your week is perfect!

xoxo

Nicole

Sylvia - Beautiful. Perfect. Girl, you have so much talent. Thank you for sharing it with the world instead of keeping it to yourself. The universe thanks you. LOVE YOU!March 6, 2011 - 7:16 PM

Molly Marie Williams - I love your Macro Mondays. They are all so gorgeous as alwaysMarch 6, 2011 - 8:17 PM

Veronika - Wow, love each and every shoot. You see the beauty in nature, that we sometimes miss...thank you for bringing back Macro Monday. We will have a wonderful weer, because you bring joy to our life's.March 7, 2011 - 8:41 AM

Beth - I love them all, but the dandelions are my favorites! Simply gorgeous.March 24, 2011 - 10:30 AM

SD - More pictures!!!!!! :)April 8, 2011 - 12:59 PM

Carola - Great shots. So lovely.October 23, 2011 - 1:48 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, I LOVE YOU

SF, I love you.

Girls, I love you. So thankful you are in my life.

xoxo

Nicole

Molly Marie Williams - GORGEOUS! You're so goodFebruary 11, 2011 - 12:01 AM

Jason - You need to stop visiting SF without telling me!February 11, 2011 - 11:08 AM

Veronika - Love the picture on the bench...I just keep wondering why all of you are not 7 years old anymore. Love you all, VeronikaFebruary 11, 2011 - 12:26 PM

sean - i might be crazy, but i'm pretty sure this post is why i love life. it's everything. what a lucky - it's nothing to do with luck, woman you are, nicole. i have so many favourite images, but the silhouette in front of the window is ridiculous. your talent is breathtaking.February 14, 2011 - 2:22 AM

Valerie Siegel - These are just lovely, Nicole. You really caught the essence of the experience! ValFebruary 19, 2011 - 4:24 PM

Alex - These photos are gorgeous. Love them!February 21, 2011 - 1:45 AM

Sylvia - How fun! I LOVE the one of Christine in the cafe. Your black and whites are always my faves. And of course your sexy pose picture is beautiful. Working it as usual.February 21, 2011 - 12:41 PM