Welcome …

I'm Nick Abadilla, and I work as a professional photographer based in San Diego, California. Here's a quick snapshot (pun intended) of my life …

I've been happily married to my lovely wife Nance for over 18 years, and together we raise our beautiful and vibrant ten-year old daughter, Sophie who gives us reason to smile and laugh each day. We've traveled the world as a family, and are all the better for it. This year's destination – Anhui Province, China.

I started my business in 2002 following 20 intense but rewarding years in the graphic design industry. With corporate life behind me, I found myself doing a lot of really deep soul searching, ultimately realizing it was time to honor my long-time passion for photography. So with my wife's blessing, I wholeheartedly embraced it as a profession and haven't regretted it for a second. Working from a cozy 900 square foot artist studio in downtown San Diego's Little Italy section, I specialize in distinct wedding photojournalism, custom portraiture and assignment photography. My love for the craft will be evident once you step inside.

With this blog I give you a glimpse into my life behind the camera. I hope you find the posts interesting, entertaining, and maybe even inspiring from time to time. Your comments are most welcome and encouraged. And don't forget to check out my main site at abadillaphoto.com!

New Blog, New Studio, New Direction

Friday, March 6, 2009

Welcome to my new blog everyone! For quite a while I’ve hungered for a more professional, more flexible layout that would allow the posting of larger, better quality images. After all, I’m a working photographer and awesome imagery is the norm, the expectation. But whoa there faithful blog readers, sometimes we can bring the bar down a bit. Oh the pressure. Just like you, I whip out a point-and-shoot every so often and grab a quickie snapshot, and I could care less whether or not it’s a perfect image. This is a blog. Shoot and share. Spread the love …

You may have noted New Direction in this post title. I’ll still maintain my focus on wedding and assignment work, but 2009 is the year I finally add custom portraiture into the mix. Up to now I’ve been going about it very casually with no set structure, albeit with professional quality results. The portfolio I’ve built from these sessions is just exquisite. I have a particular passion for creating communicative portraits and look forward to promoting this segment of my business. Stay tuned …

And finally, below are a few pics of the studio transition last weekend. There’s still more work to be done, but you get the idea. The old studio will be missed, but the additional 300 square feet I’ve gained is a huge plus. A very heartfelt thanks to my always supportive wife Nance, my super Dad, and my good bud Brian for all the help. And there were heaps of it.

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