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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Engagement | Erin & Andrew

Erin & Andrew’s engagement session at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was nothing shy of playful and full of love! As soon as I met them I was so excited to show Andrew my chair (if you haven’t experienced my chair I’ll have to show you). It’s a little kid’s chair and I only bring it […]

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Little Theater, Raleigh North Carolina, Engagement Session | Whitney + Curtis

“They were officially introduced at a friend’s wedding back in 2010, however, were lucky enough to meet again in Las Vegas the following year when Whitney was there for spring break from Mizzou and Curtis was there to visit his friends while stateside from Okinawa. That trip was over too soon, then Curtis returned to […]

Engagements

UNC Chapel Hill Engagement | Lindsay + Clay

I was super excited to travel to Lindsay & Clay’s UNC Chapel Hill engagement! Now this is truly sad but I have never been to the inner part of North Carolina. I’ve been to the beaches down there a million times but never have I been to the cities. LET ME TELL YOU- I get the […]

Engagements

Charlottesville Lifestyle Engagement + Ziggy & Christen

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. […]

Engagements

Monument Ave, Richmond, Virginia Engagement Session, Katie + Justin

Can I just say I am loving all these FANTASTIC bride and grooms coming my way?? Katie & Justin are one of them, and we had a blast shooting their engagement session on Monument Ave, in Richmond, Virginia. We stopped by the Branch Museum (I love the architecture) then headed down to Monument Ave and ended […]

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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!