About Nicole—

the one you can find behind the camera
(& petting any puppy that walks by)

Let me introduce myself

Hiii! I’m Nicole. I am genuinely so happy you found me. (virtual hug!) I’m a wedding & lifestyle photog based right outside of Minneapolis, MN, but I’m guessing you picked up on that already. So let me tell you a bit about me as a human. Cause it’s important that you not only connect with my work, but that you connect with me.

So here goes. I am a firm believer in the power of kindness. I feel energized & inspired by being in nature, traveling to places I’ve never been and spending quality time with those I love most. I am a free-spirited gal who has always loved creating. As a kid I would write & illustrate stories any chance I got. And although my spelling has improved (hahah) and the stories have evolved, the storyteller in me has remained. Journaling has been a huge part of my adulthood & I love looking back on them. I smile a lot and do my best to see the good in everything. I love Jesus & do my best to spread the love & grace He gives us. 

I definitely don’t have it together all of the time or even most of the time (let’s be real- none of us do...), but I am truly excited about the journey that I’m on (and super duper grateful). 

I am also a wife, a mama & a dog-mama. My husband’s name is Nick (yes, we are Nick & Nicole!) and I am more in love with him today than I was on the day we got married. He is a handy-man with a heart of gold, a humble spirit & the best laugh on the planet (for real). We have a daughter named Millie, who is our absolute JOY. Motherhood is the biggest gift. Millie & our dog, Pete, keep us on our toes. Life is *good*. :)

There is so much more I could tell you, but I gotta save some fun facts for when we meet IRL. In the meantime, continue exploring & reach out if you think we’d be a good fit or if you want to learn more.

Let’s be real- some people find weddings & photoshoots to be super stressful. I truly believe they don’t have to be. In fact, they shouldn’t be. 

Soul

Food

My precious babygirl, Millie June

Traveling to new places

My co-worker & BFF, Petey (my pup)

My angel baby, Julian Adam

Thunderstorms &
the pouring rain

The Office 
(Michael Scott is my hero)

Allllllllll the puppies!

Fishing in the summer w/ my husband

The sound of the ocean

Being a dog mama & an auntie

Handwritten notes

Bonfires by the lake

Trying new things

Looking through old photos & videos

Sweatpants & no bra. Amiriiight?

Smells that deliver memories

F.R.I.E.N.D.S
(duh!)

Shooting hoops. 
Horse anyone?

Chocolate. Wine. Peanut Butter. Ice Cream.

Dancing! (even though I'm terrible)

A weekend with no plans

things I love

From the minute we met her, it was like spending the afternoon with one of our best friends. Her adventurous soul and easy-going personality made our session SO fun and comfortable!

-Jasmin d.

"...call me ASAP as possible."
-Michael Scott

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I am a Minneapolis, Minnesota wedding, family & portrait photographer, kindness spreader and storyteller for laid-back, free-spirited souls who are looking for an adventure— no matter how big or small. Browse my site to learn more. I can’t wait to meet you!

@nicoleashleyphoto