Meet Your Elopement Photographer!

Why I’m Here

I was on my first flight at a few weeks old, hopping around the country and seeing different places from as early as I can remember. Coming from an airline family (shoutout to Southwest!!), travel has always been something that feels like home (weird, I know). Add being apart of a family who prioritized time in the outdoors, and it’s safe to say that when I’m traveling to new places, favorite places, or just spending time outside, that’s when I feel like the best version of myself.

I used my travel benefits to explore as much of the globe as possible (while I had em!), and I still do the same (my travel list is reallllll long - anyone feel me?). When I’m standing on top of a mountain marveling at the views around me, when I’m standing in front of a roaring waterfall, when I travel to a new place and see something like an iceberg or glacier, or when I watch the sunset over the Oregon coast, I’m thriving. And that’s an empowering way to feel. Connecting with nature and the outdoors does that to us. A while back, I realized that photography allowed me to share those feelings with people who weren’t there, which was incredibly exciting, and pushed me into pursing landscape + travel photography. But then I had a thought. What if I DID bring other people there…

I’ll be honest with you. I’ve never been one to obsess over weddings. I don’t find much excitement in centerpieces or color schemes. I was never even one to dream about my own wedding.

But there are plenty of things I have obsessed over. I’ve obsessed over incredible mountain peaks, cheap flights, and awaiting adventure. I’ve obsessed over having experiences, whether they be once in a lifetime, or as simple as enjoying a bonfire, and better yet - sharing that with others. I’m obsessed with watching couples take back the power over their wedding days, being true to what brings them happiness, and for making the most important day of their lives a celebration that is a true reflection of them. And I have a feeling that you might feel the same way.

Some couples just don’t want a traditional wedding experience. And if that’s you, I’m here to tell you that that’s OKAY. In fact, it’s mega exciting that you’re aware of that + searching out something different! I’m here to guide you in realizing what IS the perfect wedding day for you, make that dream come to life, and create images that tell the story of your day. Images that will take you back to your experience and your feelings every time you look at them, and encourage you to pursue adventure for the rest of your lives.

Hi! I’m Nicole!

At this point, you’ve heard me talk about travel, so shocker… that’s a big part of my world! I've explored 6 continents, 35 countries, and about 40 states - many of which solo. The more I hop around the globe, the more my list grows. My current bucket list location? Antarctica!

I equally love the outdoors. Mountains, oceans, sunsets, sunrises, big ol' pine tree's and secluded wilderness that makes you feel like you're the only person in the world. That's probably why I love plants so much! I love bringing an element of the outside world into my inside world - although I'm still working on my green thumb...

I’m a serial hobbyist. I play lots of tennis + pickleball, I’m a watercolor feen, I turned my basement into a pottery studio and love to throw pots, I’ve played Irish fiddle since I was a wee little one, and I LOVE a good backgammon game. Or really any game for that matter!

I'm an extroverted introvert. I love people, but I thrive off of alone time. I've found that a good balance keeps me at peace.

I’m a chocolate lab mom to my 10 year old Sophie! My pride and joy. My angel!

Lastly, is photography! I've had a camera in my hand through my whole life - spending my birthday money as a kid on disposable cameras until I got a little digital one for Christmas when I was 9 years old. I took photography classes through high school and college, and it finally came full circle, 'cause now I have lots of them!