WEDDING & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN SACRAMENTO, CA

Hi, I'm Nicola! Pronounced 'Nic-uh-la'.

I was born in South Africa, grew up in England, and am now based in Sacramento! (Unfortunately, there's no accent to be found unless I am on the phone with my parents or the drinks have been flowwwin') 

I love music that makes me feel things… Bon Iver, Angus & Julia Stone, The XX, just to name a few. I can also be found editing to some cheesy country songs and can rap along to almost any Biggie Smalls song. Humans are complex and amazing and I don’t think we can ever restrict ourselves to being one type of thing, certainly not one type of music genre. If I like a song I listen to it over and over and over again until I can’t stand it. Super cool habit.

I love the elements that make up a wedding; from the nervous jitters of getting ready, dreams becoming reality when you finally see your love at the altar, to breaking it down on the dance-floor to your favorite song, surrounded by the people you love the most.

I’m very sneaky in the way that I work. I will give direction when needed, but I mostly like to step back and let the moments unfold. I'll be with you every step of the way and when you get your photos back you'll be like what? how? when? ;)

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Elegant Palm Event Center Wedding
Elegant Palm Event Center Wedding

Sabrina and Cole met during the 2019 Stagecoach Music Festival, where they bonded over music, laughs, and shared memories with friends. Their connection was immediate, and it didn’t take long for them to start talking every day after the festival. Now fast forward to their wedding day, where they celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends at the beautiful Palm Event Center in Pleasanton.

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Sacramento City Engagement Session
Sacramento City Engagement Session

Katherine and Arnold’s love story is the perfect example of how sometimes the best things happen when you least expect it. They met on a dating app in the middle of the pandemic, during a time when everything felt uncertain. For their first date, it was actually Arnold’s first time leaving the house since the shutdown! Four years later, here they are, stronger than ever and getting ready to tie the knot.

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Livermore Winery Summer Wedding
Livermore Winery Summer Wedding

Cassidy and Jeff’s love story is a testament to the magic of fate and timing. Although they attended the same high school, Cassidy and Jeff were two years apart and never crossed paths until a New Year’s Eve party. What started as a midnight kiss quickly turned into a beautiful love story that led them to say “I do” in a dreamy June ceremony at Concannon Vineyards in Livermore. I had the privilege of capturing their engagement session and wedding day.

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Pleasanton Family Mini Shoot
Pleasanton Family Mini Shoot

Fall is a season that brings warmth, beautiful colors, and the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones. I had the joy of photographing this sweet family during their fall mini shoot in Pleasanton. With autumn’s golden glow, the beautiful backdrop of fall foliage, and little Hudson’s infectious smile, it was an afternoon full of love, laughter, and sweet moments.

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Stunning Tahoe Blue Estate Wedding
Stunning Tahoe Blue Estate Wedding

Reeny and Andrew’s destination wedding in Lake Tahoe began with a magical welcome dinner cruise aboard the Spirit Tahoe. The next day, their celebration continued at the luxurious Tahoe Blue Estate, a venue with unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains. Reeny & Andrew said “I do” with one the prettiest backdrops I have ever photographed!

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Northstar Resort Lake Tahoe Wedding
Northstar Resort Lake Tahoe Wedding

This summer, I had the opportunity to photograph the most magical wedding at Northstar Ski Resort. I've spent many winters snowboarding up here and I actually got engaged here in 2019, so it was a dream come true to be back at this venue, shooting a wedding 8,000 ft up in the sky. The couple, Jake and Holly, have such an incredible love story.

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Lovers in the vineyards 🤍 I’m booking a few more weddings for 2025, and 2026 is officially open!! If you’re interested in working together, please reach out through my website. M & J had one of those days where everything just went
Moments that felt like MAGIC ✨ A sneak peek into K & A’s stunning day at Casa Real. So much fun and so authentically them! Beyond grateful for clients who trust me completely— I’m incredibly proud of this work 😌 - Dream vend
The most fun in Folsom with these 3!! Swipe to see their kitty out in the wild. Still the only time I’ve posed a cat 😂😂 I’m now offering spring minis in Folsom April 18th and 22nd!! Link in bio for more info.
Updated headshots 🤩 Hi, I’m Nicola! I’m a wedding and family photographer based in Sacramento. I’m originally from South Africa and grew up in England. My pursuit of professional wakeboarding brought me to the States at 15, and fo
Took me entirely too long to make this, but I couldn’t resist jumping in on this trend ✌🏽 So many epic moments that make up wedding days!! #sacramentoweddingphotographer #sacramentowedding #bayareaweddingphotographer #bayareawedding
Finally posting these Valentine’s Day photos with my little love 💖 Like most creatives, it takes some effort for me to actually get in front of the camera. I know that one day I’ll be so thankful for these tangible memories of how tiny h
Here’s your reminder to carve out 15-20 minutes before sunset for portraits. It’s the perfect time to sneak away for a bit of quiet time, reflect on the day, all while capturing the most stunning photos to hang on your walls. If your sche
LOVED all the greenery & romantic details from this beautiful rainy day at @themapleswoodland ✨ When we suddenly got rain on the forecast this September day, @kendall_melissa_events did such an amazing job creating this warm + inviting dinner set
I’ve had the pleasure of capturing so many special moments for this sweet family over the past 5 years—engagement shoots, their wedding, maternity shoot with Xavier, a bunch of minis, and now this maternity shoot before baby boy #2 arrive
Timeless black and whites 🤍 - Photography: @nicolaleighphoto Planner: @zestitup HMU: @thequeensbees Floral: @byrequestus Video: @captivatingvideography Venue: @casswineryweddings Dress: @sarahseven DJ/Band: @comealiveentertainment #tahoeweddi
Impeccable vibes for S & C at @palmeventcenter ❤️‍🔥 - Photography: @nicolaleighphoto HMU: @makeupbymirav Floral: @delfordwestflowers Dress: @jaimebridal Venue: @palmeventcenter Video: @azfilmcompany #palmeventcenter #californiawedding