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Taking a summer stroll with Ashley and Eric for their VMFA engagement photos was so fun! I seriously love it when my couples can turn their session into a laid-back good time while reminiscing, and enjoying a good laugh with me. Ashley and Eric often visited VMFA when they first started dating. At the time, […]
Kara & Jeremy’s at-home engagement photos in Richmond VA were intimate, personal, and absolutely adorable! I met the couple at what they call their first home and their forever home to capture this relaxed session, which we approached more like a lifestyle shoot! My approach to photography has always been about capturing joy. I want […]
This at-home lifestyle newborn session in Richmond, VA filled me with joy! I gathered at Katy and Kevin’s home to capture this beautiful moment with their sweet baby Leah. The season of welcoming a new baby into your family is such a sweet one. It’s also one that’s filled with so much learning and growing. […]
These fall maternity photos at Bandy Field Nature Park in Richmond are filled with love & light! Tiffini, Haider, and big sister Anaya are excited about the upcoming arrival of a sweet baby boy! And, as luck would have it, baby brother’s due date is the same day as big sister Anaya’s birthday. Isn’t that […]
This sweet at-home newborn session in Richmond welcomed the arrival of tender little Charlie-James! This tiny girl has a familial name that was passed down by her great-grandfathers. Charlie is after her daddy Stephen’s grandpa, and James is after both of mommy’s grandpa’s! What a special name for a sweet little girl! Mommy Kayla and […]
HI SUNSHINE!
I'M NICKI
I see the beauty in imperfect things. As a Christ-follower, faith is central to my life, work, and connections. I am fueled by joy, known for my bubbly and sunny disposition, and always with a warm hug. Imperfect beauty inspires my love for all things vintage, abstract art, and real love stories. I love moments full of grit and emotion; life off the beaten path; stunning views along the shore; and the juxtaposition of New York grunge and laid back Cali-vibe.
As a mother of two, I am very familiar with how quickly life’s most important moments fly by too quickly. I will calmly and seamlessly guide you through frames that will endure. I strive to capture your memories with one-of-a-kind images full of meaning. I cannot wait to connect with you!
I bring all of these elements to my time with my couples. With over a decade of experience in the industry, I know how to gently guide you through poses that are natural and beautiful. The transition into this sentence doesn’t make sense. Throughout your day, you will feel the love from those there to celebrate
you two.
When I’m not photographing weddings, I enjoy long walks in the neighborhood with my husband, my kiddos Tuxie and Sunny, and my labradoodle Hokie.. Also, I am a huge dog-lover! I’m pretty sure heaven is full of dogs. I can’t wait to connect with you, and yes, your pup is always welcome here!
RICHMOND & CHARlottesville WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
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