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Hey, I'm Nicole! I have been a family and wedding photographer in Southwest Michigan for the past 11 years. My goal is to capture timeless imagery that feels joyful, nostalgic, and real. I am driven by light and connection. It is my absolute honor to document your best moments in a natural and intentional way. I believe photographs are heirlooms and that's why I want to tell your story in a way that can live on forever.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Nicole Bates Photography

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with and absolutely gorgeous photos!

We were trying for a while to find a photographer in the Michigan area & came across Nicole’s portfolio. Her work spoke for itself and she was so easy to talk with and she made us feel at ease.

The wedding day was a bit stressful because it was outside & it downpoured… all day. However, Nicole came in and made us feel like everything was totally perfect & we were instantly at ease. Our photos turned out so beautifully & we couldn’t be happier!

Absolutely a winner here!
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Mary Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

Nicole was SUCH a pleasure to work with. It was so important to me that we found a photographer who was familiar with our venue, and she went above and beyond the week of our wedding to scope out what areas would photograph best.

The packages she offers are great, and the flexibility to customize based on our budget was awesome too. Having her help with our timeline was an extra that was WELL worth it too! We really love all of the candid photos captured between us and our loved ones, and we are just so thankful to have had Nicole photograph our day.
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 10/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A joy to work with

Nicole was such an absolute delight to have be a part of our wedding day. She was full of ideas and had plenty of locations in town to offer me to take pictures at. She was very flexible, we didn't take engagement photos but she did come for our rehearsal dinner and take some pictures for us. She has the creativeness you would desire and the photography skills to capture all the best moments. She gave me pictures I will cherish forever.
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Erin Sent on 07/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, high-quality and personable photographer

Nicole was an absolute joy to work with! Professional, compassionate and bubbly in personality, Nicole listened to my wishes and added her own creative touch to the photos. She was very calm and flexible as my husband and I rescheduled our wedding twice due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Nicole captured not only the planned posed photos but also the private candid moments as well, providing high quality and genuine photos that my husband and our families will cherish for a lifetime.
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Cindy Sent on 05/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We adore Nicole and her work!

Nicole photographed our wedding in March 2019 and since then for family pictures. We adore her and her work! She is the perfect balance of being professional and making you feel very comfortable at the same time. Our wedding was one of the happiest days and Nicole was able to capture beautiful moments! We truly can’t recommend her enough!
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Brittney Sent on 03/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work

Nicole is amazing to work with. We could not be more thrilled with the absolute perfection of our engagement and wedding photos. We had a winter wedding and knew the weather may cause issues and it definitely did. It ended up being an absolute blizzard out but Nicole did not miss a beat (even let me wear her scarf to keep warm). She was able to capture every moment in a magical way that allows us to enjoy memories for a lifetime. We look forward to working with Nicole in the future.
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Bri Sent on 02/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Artistic, and Affordable

Nicole was our first choice for our wedding. She is caring, professional, and captures amazing photos. She worked with us to build the package that fit our wedding needs. She captured genuine and sweet photos throughout the wedding that we are so grateful to have ♡. We have used Nicole for our engagement, wedding, and maternity photos. We would highly recommend her for anyone seeking professional, artistic photos of your special day.
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Rachel Sent on 02/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Easiest Decision We Made

Nicole stepped in, last minute, when our original photographer--a friend of ours--could no longer photograph our wedding. Nicole was not at all phased by the circumstances and stepped right in to work with our unconventional schedule. Of all the decisions my husband and I made, hiring Nicole was by far the easiest and the one we were the most satisfied with. What could have been a nightmare ended up being the smoothest part of our whole day. Moreover, I am not someone who typically enjoys seeing myself in photos. Nicole managed to work around my fears and anxieties and managed to capture moments and images that I truly cherish. I'd recommend working with Nicole hands down. She's truly the best!
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Katherine Sent on 02/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We definitely recommend Nicole!

Nicole shot our wedding and did an awesome job. She is really easy to work with and approachable. Nicole’s artistic style will definitely get you some good shots!
Lindsy
Lindsy Sent on 02/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding/family/maternity photography

Nicole was an asset to our wedding day, and has now become our photographer for every important event in our lives. She handled negative degree weather with a blizzard like it was nothing on our wedding day and captured shots that we will forever treasure. She is also amazing with babies and took beautiful maternity shots for me. We wouldn’t dream of hiring anyone else!
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Nicole Bates Photography frequently asked questions

Nicole Bates Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Digital Files
Nicole Bates Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Digital Files
Nicole Bates Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Nicole Bates Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Nicole Bates Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Nicole Bates Photography is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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