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Hello there. Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world! My name is Nick and I've been a photographer for the better part of a decade. I find that I'm happiest when the camera is in front of me. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. My natural inclination is to create. I've been seen documenting everything from food to events to news to travel photography.

A bit about myself. I'm a midwest guy from Ohio. I currently live in Washington, DC with my wife and daughter, Juniper, as well as my 7-year-old boxer, Duke. I love food, music (I play drums and guitar), and traveling as much as I can! I also love extra legroom on airplanes. In my dreams, if I wasn't a photographer, I'd be playing drums for John Mayer. Either that or running a food truck making (and definitely eating) lots of tacos and chips and salsa.

But enough about me. Let's talk about you! You're probably here because you have something or someone that you'd like photos of, so let's collaborate and see what works best for you. Just click the "contact" link to get in touch with me. I'm also on Instagram, so hopefully I can provide you some inspiration. Give me a follow and some likes.

Looking forward to my next project with you. Let's make something together.

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FAQ

How would you describe your style?

I'm definitely a laid-back photographer. I like to photograph those real, candid moments as they happen, and I prefer natural light. My goal is to capture the beauty of life and the in-between moments that too often go over-looked.

How long does it usually take to get my photos?

Depends. If it's a large endeavor, like a wedding, typically 4-6 weeks. For something smaller, like an engagement shoot, probably a week. I do my best to make sure there is a fast turn-around time. I know how exciting it can be to see what photos were made. Believe me, I can't wait to get them to you! But I also want to take the time to ensure that you receive the best possible images.

Can I use the photos on Facebook?

Absolutely! All I ask is that the photo is not cropped, filtered, or altered in any way. I put a lot of work into the finished product.

What should we wear to our engagement session?

I have created a few Pinterest boards for inspiration for the ladies, as well as the fellas. This is simply meant for inspiration, not copying. Sometimes it can be daunting to decide what to wear. Shoot me a message and I'll send you the links to the Pinterest boards. People tell me I have good style. I got you.

What do you shoot with?

Typically I'm armed with a Canon 5D Mark III (x's 2), a Canon 24mm f1.4 L, Canon 35mm f1.4 L, Canon 50mm f1.2 L, Canon 135mm f2 L, Canon 70-200 f2.8 L, a few strobes, lots of memory cards, and batteries. For travel, I usually have my Fuji X100S around my neck. If you're a photographer and would like to know more about what's in my bag, shoot me a message.

Can I get the RAW files?

Unfortunately, no. The best way I believe to describe "why" is this: When we eat out at a restaurant, we don't usually ask the chef for raw, unprepared food, do we? Photos are no different. The picture taking process doesn't stop after the camera shutter snaps. Afterwards, I spend a lot of time culling images and editing them to make sure they're at their absolute finest. Don't worry. The images I send you will be the best I can deliver.

Are you looking for second shooters?

Always. Shoot me a message and we'll chat.

What if you didn't answer my question here?

Shoot me an email and I'll be all over it.

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Photographer
Nicholas Welsh
www.nickwelshphotography.com
nickwelshphotography@gmail.com



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Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
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Reviews of Nick Welsh Photography

Gabriel
Gabriel Sent on 10/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer

Nick was incredible from start to finish. The engagement shoot was great and a moment for him to gauge how to shoot during the wedding. He was relaxed and chill and was great at capturing the best scenes. The engagement photos and wedding day photos turned out great with fantastic lighting and editing. We now have a great set of photos to remember our day! To top it all off he was on time, creative, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Nick Welsh Photography for capturing your day.
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User2658215 Sent on 06/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We highly recommend Nick as a photographer. We used him for both our engagement and wedding photos. He's extremely friendly and easy to work with. We always felt comfortable in front of the camera. We would absolutely use Nick again in the future.
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User2572371 Sent on 04/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We were lucky enough to have Nick as our photographer for both our engagement session and our wedding (we bought the wedding package, which included both sessions), and he did a fantastic job! My husband and I are not terribly comfortable in front of the camera, but the photos turned out great thanks to Nick's efforts.

He also makes sure to understand which photos are important to you, and actually gives out a checklist of photos for you to fill out about a week before the wedding. It was super helpful when we were trying to figure out what we did (and didn't) want!

All in all, if you're looking for a photographer, I can't recommend him enough! I'd give more stars if I could.
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User2328840 Sent on 09/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was fantastic! One of my friends recommended Nick after he photographed their wedding. He shot our wedding just last weekend. He was incredibly professional and flexible. He made us feel completely comfortable and even worked with our unique family dynamics without batting an eye. He even impressed my - now husband - who was not crazy about having a photographer (but is now VERY glad we did). We'd highly recommend him!
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Ellen Sent on 01/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Nick photographed our engagement session, bridal portraits and wedding. He is absolutely fantastic! Not only is he receptive to the bride and groom's ideas but he comes to the table with incredibly creative and classy photo ops of his own. Never afraid to try something new or stay later for "one last shot", Nick is a true professional! His value can't be beat and you will cherish each of his photos for years to come. Our wedding photos have been featured in several blogs and in the Washington Post, a huge credit to Nick and his work!
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Rebecca Sent on 07/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Nick is absolutely fantastic! We worked with him through another company, and first met him at our pre-wedding/engagement shoot. We had scheduled a shoot with DC landmarks as backdrops. The evening of the shoot day was one of the hottest, but Nick was patient and accommodating as we walked all over the Mall taking photos. He even extended our shoot time so we could get all the pictures we wanted. Needless to say, we selected him as our wedding photographer. At the wedding, he was professional and flexible, once again ensuring he captured all the moments we requested. Nick is an awesome photographer, and a great guy. We will definitely recommend him to other couples.
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Ann Sent on 05/25/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Nick was an excellent photographer for our wedding! He was careful to get every shot that was important to us, and he had a keen eye for "perfect moments" that added a personal touch to our wedding album.

My husband and I highly recommend him!
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Andy Sent on 03/29/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We were so glad to have Nick available to photograph our wedding! He did a great job, followed our requests, and provided many ideas that we used. We are extremely happy with the results! Thank you!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 07/28/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
Nick was a fantastic photographer to work with at our recent (July 2017) wedding! From our engagement photos to our wedding photos, Nick wasn't afraid to direct us, but still was very laidback and open-minded. He has a great style (see his portfolio) of capturing the moment with minimal use of artificial looking filters. He uses light beautifully and made us look like models! His turn-around time was very quick (less than 1 week for engagement photos and less than 3 weeks for wedding pics!). He was professional, friendly, worked great with our families, just an all around great guy and excellent artist. We loved working with Nick and highly recommend him to others!
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Bridget Sent on 06/24/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
We cannot say enough great things about Nick! He was willing to work with our budget and did our engagement session before hand. One thing I really appreciated about Nick was his calm demeanor & presence, this was especially valued in those moments when nerves are definitely being felt and inevitably, stress levels are rising. He was a pleasure to work with and we can't wait to see the pictures from our day (the few we have seen so far are just gorgeous!).
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