Nicoli Productions is a boutique studio, nestled on beautifully landscaped grounds in Escondido.

Dawn Nicoli, owner and operator, has prided herself on the personalized approach she takes with all of her clients.

"When family, children or engaged couples come onto our grounds, it's like an afternoon in a park like oasis, rather than a photo session."

Dawn specializes in environmental portraiture, creating a pictureque scene in all of her images.

Combine that with a background in photojournalism for NBC and you have the makings of great storytelling albums, which Dawn designs herself.

Nicoli's lifestyle/fashion techniques can be viewed in some of her recent published editorial spreads in New Image Magazine, San Diego Bride and Groom Magazine and TV Guide.

I've been in the wonderful world of photography since i saw my first image appear in the darkroom.

Yes, that's right. I'm from the old school where we mixed chemicals and stayed up all night developing photos and breathing in the fix!

I started back in 1980 as a documentary photographer for channel 8.

I helped promote the feature stories used in TV Guide with my creative imagery.

From there I started Nicoli Productions and toured the United States shooting corporate photography for annual conventions.

I've been told I have a natural ability to put people at ease

and i love to tell stories with my images.

Wedding Photography blossomed.

After going digital about 7 years ago, I've never looked back.

The amazing changes that have happened in this industry

has left me more excited than ever about creating images.

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