I.LOVE.my.job! Photography is my calling and absolute passion. I can truly say there’s no other career I’d rather have and I feel like the luckiest girl to be able to document moments that will be viewed from generation to generation, to create ART.
You can expect personable, quality service when hiring CBN. It’s an honor to be able to provide guidance along the planning process and to be a person to turn to for advice on the big day. I want to be there that day not only as your photographer, but as a friend. I care so much about every couple and do everything with their best interest in mind..
It’s important to know that I am not a big fan of camera aware photos. You will get your traditional family formals and some looking at the camera smiling shots during portraits, but I favor photos that look more natural. I pose all of the portraits, but I do so in a manner that looks more candid. Aside from the portrait time of the day, everything else is shot with a photojournalist approach. I strive to capture true emotion & personalities which shine through best when you aren’t paying attention to a camera in the room. My priority is to document the emotion, love, & beauty of the day along with all those little details so that nothing is left to fading memories.
My style is adventurous and romantic. I avoid cheesy and the props/posing that’s popular on Pinterest.
With Photography, the possibilities are endless. I enthusiastically go into every shoot & look forward to creating something unique. I’m extremely passionate about my work and I hope that love shines through in your photos!
-Nicole Wagner
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Nicole was truly the hero of our winter solstice wedding. From start to finish, she was everything we hoped for and more—professional, thoughtful, and an absolute force of calm and creativity in the middle of a snowy, slightly chaotic day.
Her photos were pure magic—she captured the light, love, and emotion of the day so beautifully. But beyond her incredible talent behind the lens, she went above and beyond in so many ways. When our bouquets were accidentally delivered to the wrong area of the venue, she literally ran across the property in snow and ice to retrieve them—without even being asked—so we could have them for our portraits. Who does that? A total legend.
She kept us organized and gently on task, making sure we got every single shot we wanted while still letting us enjoy the moment. She even managed to handle a few delicate family dynamics with grace and finesse—no small feat! And she was a baby whisperer—our one-year-old flower girl smiled in every photo thanks to her magical touch.
Even when our timeline got thrown off by the early sunset and weather, she stayed later than scheduled just to make sure we got all the shots we needed. She was calm, kind, creative, and completely indispensable.
If you’re looking for someone who can bring beauty, warmth, and a can-do attitude to your wedding day and deliver absolutely stunning photos—you’ve found her. We are beyond grateful.
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Rachael Sent on 12/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely Perfect Photos
Nicole was an exceptional professional from start to finish- from the initial phone call to discuss options and expectations to her questionnaire to understand family dynamics and what groupings we hoped to get. She was incredibly organized, patient (with 6 little kids!), and took the lead in giving directions so our family photos felt efficient but not rushed. Nicole arrived as I was finishing getting ready and she got right to it to take photos of details , which allowed me to relax and soak up every moment. My FIL described her as a hummingbird because she was everywhere taking photos of everything while almost being unnoticed. She is so kind and makes you feel comfortable. There was also a small mishap with my name spelled wrong on one of our signs and Nicole was able to photoshop it and you would never be able to tell. The best decision we made to have the most perfect photos from our day!
Cody Sent on 10/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing!!!
This review is 5 years too late and our praise can't be overstated. We hired Nicole for our elopement, and she went above and beyond to make our day perfect. Not only did she capture stunning photos, but she was also incredibly attentive to every detail. When my wife's eyelash glue failed, she didn’t hesitate to run out and get more, ensuring everything was just right. Her dedication and care were unmatched, and we would hire her again 100 times over. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and genuinely invested in making your day special, Nicole is the one!
Brittany Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Nicole is the absolute BEST!
Nicole photographed my legal wedding ceremony (during Covid) and then came all the way to HAWAII to shoot my big wedding celebration a year later! She is now about to shoot my maternity photo's and I couldn't be more excited. Nicole is so unbelievably professional, caring, genuine and funny! All of my photo's are absolutely stunning beyond words and I will treasure them forever. Nicole goes above and BEYOND for her clients to make sure captures the perfect and most beautiful moments in their lives, in the most flattering way. Nicole is just such a lovely and positive person and a skilled photographer and choosing her will be the best decision you ever make!!!
Kelly Sent on 09/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Epic Photos!!!!
My wife and I got married in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in July 2022. We planned the wedding 2 months prior and had no idea where to begin, so we joined a Facebook group for Intimate Weddings and Elopements. We asked the group for photographer recommendations. As you would imagine, we received hundreds of suggestions. One that popped out to us as our favorite was Custom by Nicole Photography. We contacted her and she immediately responded and the dates were available. She was extremely responsive and very easy to communicate with. We setup a call and reviewed what we were looking for. She was very accommodating to our needs, as my wife has a lot of health problems, so she asked if Nicole would covid test on the day of the wedding and she had no problem doing so. During the wedding, Nicole was very professional and also personable/easy going. We felt super comfortable with her. She gave us a sneak peak of our wedding photos a few days after the wedding and we were absolutely floored at how amazing they were. We had a vision in mind of what we wanted for our wedding photos and she went above and beyond our expectations. A month later, she gave us the entire portfolio. We were so happy with how they came out. We can't thank her enough for capturing every single moment from our wedding. We would 100000% recommend Nicole as a wedding elopement photographer. She is incredible, not only as a photographer, but as a person. I hope we can hire her again in the future to do some more epic photos.
Tori Sent on 09/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Nicole is incredibly talented
My husband and I got married in October 2021. We are so thrilled we hired Nicole to photograph our wedding. She was professional, kind, and extremely prepared. Her work is absolutely beautiful. She met with us at the venue a few months before the wedding so we could walk through the day and understand where we'd like certain pictures taken. That meeting actually helped us plan the whole day, she was ahead of our own planning! She was a wonderful presence on the wedding day. She kept the focus on us and captured some beautiful moments. We are so thankful we'll be able to have these gorgeous photos to remember a very special day. I highly recommend Nicole for any special event, she is very talented!
Jenn Sent on 04/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Beautiful work
Nicole recently shot our wedding adventure photos and they were absolutely amazing. She was clearly very experienced and knew exactly how to pose us so that we'd look natural. Her compositions and editing were top notch. We've had so many people go out of their way to compliment the photos. I'm so thrilled we went with Nicole!
Colleen Sent on 10/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Beyond all expectations!
There is no one who puts as much passion into their work as Nicole. She truly cares about every angle and capturing every experience. She is exceptional as what she does. When I hired Nicole it was for our wedding the photos were so perfect that we hired her again for our maternity shoot then again for our new baby shoot. Every shoot exceeded expectations. She will make you look good no matter what day you are having. I believe she cane to my house within two weeks of delivering my baby and the photos were fabulous! I have worked with many other photographers before and let me tell you NO ONE holds a candle to the type of work she does. Nicole is destined for greatness!
Deanna Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Bear Mountain Elopement
My husband and I are from Chicago but wanted to do a small ceremony with just our parents and siblings at Bear Mountain. Because of COVID we we relied on Bear Mountain Inn's preferred vender list. We could not have had better luck with finding Nicole. Our pictures are amazing. I would honestly travel to New York just to use Nicole again. She knew great locations to go for photos and when it was too foggy to take photos at the top of the mountain she was able to come up with alternate locations quickly. I honestly couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out and all our family and friends keep raving about how good we look. I 100% recommend Nicole.
Brittany Sent on 05/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Simply the best!
Nicole is truly gifted. My fiance and I booked her for our engagement shoot at Minnewaska State Park after stumbling upon her work while searching for a creative photographer with a non-traditional style. Nicole delivered that and so much more. She made us feel very comfortable, helped with posing/ facial expressions, and the shoot flowed effortlessly. Nicole braved a downpour and still managed to get stunning photos of us after the rain had passed. We love every single photo we received and cannot wait to share them with guests on our wedding website and frame our absolute favorites to put on display in our home. Nicole will absolutely be our go to photographer for all future special occasion shoots in the tri-state area.
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It is always a pleasure to work with Custom by Nicole Photography. Nicole has a unique, creative style that she brings to capturing a couple's big day. Highly recommended! -- DJ Bri
Beauty By Nicole Wedding Hair & Makeup
I have worked with Nicole on multiple occasions. She has supplied me with tons of images for my portfolio and her images are my favorite. She is a true talent. I have noticed that every wedding she does is tailored to the couple she is photographing which shows how creative she is. Not only is she talented at taking pictures, but she is a joy to work with too. Friendly, polite, and fun, I would recommend her to every future bride I have.
flower ME events Wedding Florists
Nicole is truly an amazing photographer. She has an artistic eye, and is very easy to work with. The clients I know who have used her are so pleased with the outcome and I can see why. She is very talented and I highly recommend her.
Custom By Nicole Photography frequently asked questions
Custom By Nicole Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Custom By Nicole Photography offers the following photography styles:
Contemporary
Photojournalism
Custom By Nicole Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Custom By Nicole Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Custom By Nicole Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
