The Experience, Investment & FAQ
Here’s the thing. Of course my main goal is to create beautiful images for you full of alllll the feels that you & your family will cherish for generations to come. But I have another goal. And that is to provide you with an experience that you won’t forget. To not just be your photographer, but to also be a calming presence for you, a lil ray of sunshine, an organized professional (who brings the fun, of course), a human you’re comfortable to be yourself with and a trusty guide.
I want you to walk away from your experience even more in love with your honey than when you arrived, more grateful for your beautiful family and more confident in your own skin. I want to get to know you— genuinely. In my 5+ years of professional shooting experience, I have noticed how much of a difference it makes when my clients & I have gotten the chance to actually get to know one another. You’re more comfortable and I’m better able to tell your story in a way that feels true to you. And that's a win-win if you ask me.
My clients don’t look a certain way. In fact, I want to celebrate everyone’s differences! But you do have things in common with one another (whether you’re a bride-to-be or a new mama or somewhere in between). You are kind & down-to-earth. You care about the little things & the details, but in the end you believe it’s more about the moments, the emotions, the HUMANS. You are laid-back and don’t get too worried about a little dirt on the bottom of your dress or feet (cause honey, it’s gonna happen). You understand the value of photography & desire not only beautiful images, but a meaningful experience.
Couples shoots can be for an engagement, anniversary or just because. One thing every shoot has in common is the general feeling. They’re laid-back & easy-going sessions. There’s no pressure of a timeline or being anywhere else. We can take the time to actually chat & get to know one another. And of course we're going to have some fun. :) In the end— I want the shoot to feel like YOU. Like your life. Because your life is beautiful, friend.
Oh hey, mama (or dad)! I'm so glad you're here. What a special season of life you're in. I'm so honored you're considering me to document these sweet moments for you & your family. A family/motherhood session can be anything from maternity to newborn to the first few years of life of your kiddo(s). I'm here to help you celebrate each passing season and capture it in a unique & artful way.
You’re getting married! Aaaaand if you landed here you’re maybe-possibly-hopefully considering me to document your story. That truly makes me SO excited (& grateful!). There’s just something about weddings that never gets old. The pure joy & emotion is unlike anything else. I want to freeze those sweet moments for you. I want to document your parents squeezing you so tight with love & grandpa killllling it on the dance floor. I want to capture the look on your fiance’s face when they see you for the first time. I want to bottle up all the feelings & emotions you felt on that day & give you the gift of looking back on them for years to come.
Reach out for full experience guide & availability. Also, inquire for more info on intimate weddings & elopements— I have a separate guide for that.
These are your memories. Not mine. Which is why it’s my goal to create a safe space for you to be your true & unfiltered selves with me (& my camera). I want to give you an experience and a gallery of images that feels genuine, not forced. I want to get to know you, to learn about your quirks, your likes, your dislikes. I don’t want to create a replica experience for every single one of my clients. What I do with one client, I might not do with the next. We’re all so different & that’s what makes us beautiful. So let’s collaborate, let’s lean into whatever makes you you and create an experience that reflects that.
I like to consider my approach a collaboration. Without your willingness to let me into your story AND without my ability to create a safe & welcoming space for you— the end result won’t be as powerful. We are both needed to create magic. My shooting approach is to keep things comfortable & stress-free, while giving cues & direction that will evoke real emotion. I don’t want to be in your face the entire time. I don’t want to be talking & taking up space the whole session (although I am big on words of affirmation— encouragement is a part of working with me). I want to give you the space to be with another & create real moments that I would never be able to create by overwhelming you with pose after pose.
You might think you’re awkward in front of the camera. Trust me— almost all of my clients tell me that. That’s 1000% ok (& normal!). My request from you is to simply trust me. To set your expectations aside for whatever you thought the shoot might be & just be present. To show up with an open mind. It might not happen in the first 5 minutes, but I want to get to a place where you allow me to see your quirks & vulnerabilities. I want you to feel comfortable & at ease. I want you to let your guard down & let me in so that I’m able to tell your story in a real way. Cause that’s where the real magic happens.
There is something about her energy that just makes you want to be best friends with her and that takes all the fear, awkwardness, and insecurities away.
I didn't expect how comfortable and relaxed I'd feel with her taking our photos. And let's be real here, practically making out with someone in front of a near-stranger could be VERY awkward. With Nicole, it just wasn't.
There is no one in this world I would trust more on my wedding day than Nicole. Her amazing photos speak for themselves but she made our wedding day so easy and made everyone feel so comfortable.
...she actually truly honestly CARES about you & making your day incredible.
This was the BEST decision we made, she made us feel so comfortable and truly ended up being a friend and then it was just a plus that she also took AMAZING photos!
She made us feel at ease and like she really knew us. Having Nicole at our wedding felt like an old friend had joined in on the fun, and we are THRILLED with the photos!
She has a natural ability to make anyone she works with feel completely comfortable and at ease, while at the same time infusing her creative brilliance into each and every shot.
From the first moment we met Nicole, we instantly hit it off. The conversation felt natural, sincere and true — she really wanted to get to know us as people, not just clients.
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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!