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This Hermitage Country Club wedding was a warm summer day filled with hope for the future and the intensity of true love. The bride and groom, Julia and Brad, were high school sweethearts who grew closer through a long-distance relationship while attending college. In fact, it was during their initial separation during freshman year when […]
The Estate at River Run is an exquisite wedding venue located just outside Richmond VA in Maidens. The convenient location, nestled between Richmond and Charlottesville, provides easy access for couples and their guests. Additionally, the venue is a sprawling mansion estate with a riverside terrace and ornate Georgian revival architecture. Weddings at The Estate at […]
Venue Highlight: Veritas Vineyard and Winery Are you planning your wedding and searching for the finest wedding venues that Virginia has to offer? Located just outside of Charlottesville, at the base of Afton Mountain, lies Veritas Vineyard and Winery. A sprawling 250-acre farm, vineyard, and wedding venue with the most amazing views of the Blue […]
I find myself experiencing these takeaway moments during my work as a Richmond VA Engagement Photographer. Watching the James River flow in a tide of blue-green, and finding solace in the cloudy moments of a summer day when working with Madelyn and Ben. Summers in Richmond VA are notoriously hot and sticky. But embracing the […]
Thinking about planning your wedding at Dover Hall? Below you’ll find a complete guide to help you navigate the intricacies of your best day ever at Dover Hall. About Dover Hall Dover Hall is a stately wedding venue located in Manakin-Sabot VA. Glancing at Dover Hall, you might be led to believe that the English-inspired […]
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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