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 19 years, and together we raise our beautiful and vibrant 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. Egypt, China, Japan, France, New Zealand ... hmmm, where to next?

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 1,000 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 sites at nickabadilla.com and abadillaphoto.com!

USD Viewpoint Photo Shoot

Friday, March 6, 2009

Now with the studio transition nearly complete, it’s about time I barrel forward and catch-up on my blog posts …

Since December, I’ve been working on an ongoing assignment with project manager Marcy Alyn, focusing on the profiles of five outstanding undergrads specifically chosen to represent the University of San Diego experience. Scheduled for inclusion in USD’s upcoming publication, Viewpoint, the project has been a blend of student interviews, DVD production, and now photography. I’ve been thrilled with the resulting images, but it pays dividends to work with great subjects. The personalities and enthusiasm of the big five – Henry, Matt, Kiera, Jade and Gia – would’ve made any parent proud, and I applaud their cooperation.

Here’s a few pics from the day we photographed Henry with the USD crew team. Once the project is completed, I’ll follow-up with samples from the other sessions.

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