“How do I even begin? To say Nicole fulfilled all of my wildest bride related photography dreams is an understatement ”

I was lucky enough to snag Nicole for my destination wedding in Whidbey Island, WA, and I really believe that we are one of the luckiest couples because of it!  Not only did Nicole have our best interests in hand as the bride & groom, but she was also fantastic with our wedding guests. All of our communication with Nicole up until her travel date and the weekend of the wedding was a breeze!  Throughout the weekend she assisted us in more ways than I ever expected. She was present for every precious moment, but our guests were very impressed with how little they noticed her presence. The morning of the wedding she not only calmed my nerves and made me more comfortable, she helped to make sure everyone stayed on track.  

Our Photos:  I have no words!  They are incredibly beautiful, artful and creative.  

If you get the chance to have Nicole as your wedding photographer, take it!

- Cassandra Brodginski

How long have you been a professional photographer?
I started NDP in 2013 while working as a designer and product developer after attending art school.  Photography was and still remains such a passion of mine - once I started shooting weddings I found my happy place and haven’t looked back!  

How many photos will I receive
Weddings have a lot of factors, but on average it is typical to receive 60-90 final edited photos per hour of wedding coverage.

When do I need to schedule with you?

• Weddings: brides book us as early as 24 months in advance!  Peak wedding season is generally May - October, so those Months tend to fill up more quickly than other months.  

• Engagement/Bridal Session: as soon as you book your wedding, you can get your session on my calendar!  I typically book sessions on Wednesday nights about two hours prior to sunset.

Where is your studio?
My office/meeting space is located along route 487 in Benton by appointment only.  I shoot portrait sessions at a location of your choosing. I often use Ricketts Glen State Park as a ‘go-to’ option if you are unsure of the location you’d like to shoot. I have lots of little secret places in that area that I love! I prefer natural light and feel it is the most flattering light for portraits, so time of day is a huge factor in booking a portrait session with me!

What kind of equipment do you use?NDP uses Canon professional DSLRs and Lenses as well as some occasional medium format and 35mm film cameras!

For editing, NDP utilizes the Adobe Creative Suite to make each image pop!  Basic color correction, toning, and sharpening is performed on each photo. If film is shot at your wedding, images are scanned via a professional lab and delivered with the digital files.

Weddings are backed up three times both on and off site

What happens if your camera breaks?  Do you carry insurance?
NDP is a fully insured business.  We carry backup equipment to each wedding, as well as a full insurance policy to protect us (and you!).  Things happen. It is my believe that a professional photographer should ALWAYS carry three camera bodies (with dual memory card slots), and enough lenses, flashes, memory cards, etc to prevent any type of equipment malfunction issues that could arise on a wedding day.  This day only happens once! Preparation is key.

Do I need a second shooter?
Hmm, yes and no!  First, let’s establish that I should about 80% of my weddings completely solo! If your wedding has a lot of moving parts, and you’re getting married at a church and moving to a different venue for the reception, with the bride and groom getting ready at two different locations, having a second shooter is definitely my recommendation.  On the contrary, if you are having a wedding that is taking place all at a singular location, I’m often easily able to cover the entire wedding day as a solo shooter quite comfortably. You can always add a second shooter on closer to the wedding day if once we go over the timeline you determine that you want one.  

Have you ever shot at my venue before?  As a professional photographer, it is my job to evaluate the scene and get the best shots, and also use some creativity!  While being familiar with a venue can be helpful in some instances, a fresh set of eyes can often see a scene differently.  I always arrive early to a venue I’m not familiar with to do a little walk through the morning of the wedding to come up with a game plan.  It’s always my goal to provide you with images from your wedding that are up to par with my portfolio, so I will always choose spots that I know are going to provide you with gorgeous photos.  Sometimes it might be a spot you aren’t expecting to use, but the lighting might be amazing (I’m a huge sucker for magical lighting) which makes all the difference in your images. Trust me, I want your photos to be stunning and I’ll always do my best to provide you with that!  If you really feel that you would be more comfortable with me seeing the venue prior to the wedding, why not schedule your engagement session at the venue? That can be a great way to explore different options in a stress free environment with fewer time restraints!

Do you offer albums?
YES!  Albums are hands down my favorite thing to deliver to a client after the wedding.  I love tangible heirlooms, and I strongly believe that a wedding album is just that.  It’s your first legacy, and what your kids and their kids are going to leaf through down the road.  I have several different albums to choose from as well as Engagement session guest books. Matching parent albums for your loved ones are also available.  All NDP albums are custom designed.

When will I see my pictures?
Portrait session galleries are ready in 3 weeks from the session date for viewing/downloading your files.

Wedding galleries are typically ready 10 weeks post wedding for viewing & making final package decisions.  I always put a sneak peek up within week of the wedding so you get to see some prior to final delivery!