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Charlottesville Lifestyle Engagement + Ziggy & Christen

April 22, 2016

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Christen & Ziggy’s lifestyle engagement in Charlottesville, Virginia was nothing less then perfect and one of my favorites to date! I asked Christen what she wanted her engagement session to look like and what places were special to her. She mentioned that doing the shoot at home would be amazing. Ziggy and Christen are simple yet passionate people. They appreciate the small things in life and I knew that doing a lifestyle engagement with them would truly be beautiful. Watching them interact on their home base brought a smile to my face and reminded me that you don’t have to leave the house to find romance. True love is in reading the paper together, drinking coffee hand in hand, and or just putting on your favorite song and dancing. On top of doing all of that they cuddled with pets, and shared stories about their passion for music festivals. I asked them to pull out a record of their favorite song and they went straight for the Beatles. The way they swayed back and forth, she looked up at him, he embraced her tightly . . . I thought I was in a movie. I was temped to put my camera down and just be engulfed in their love! I am so excited my cousin found the man of her dreams. The beauty of this whole story is that Ziggy was there all along. These best friends realized that they didn’t want anyone else but each other and so they they held tight and aren’t letting go!
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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. 
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