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"Growing up, we are told to "Do What We Love." Nothing could be more true for me..."

Hi! I'm Nicole Bichsel, owner // photographer // of Orange Anchor Photography -- I cannot wait to meet you!

Everywhere you turn there is so much love, emotion, and wonderment at the joining of two lives together. I cherish each and every little moment of your unique celebration as if it were my own, which is why I focus on the emotional, candid, and personal aspects of the day. Your wedding photos should make you smile at a fond or silly memory. Your wedding photos should bring joy to your heart and carry you back on those precious memories. I believe that the best memories are ones that are caught in a glance or an uncontrollable laugh; they are candid and capture the true essence of the moment. These are the moments that are important; the ones you'll want to remember. These are the moments I strive to capture.

Based out of Seattle, Washington | Available to photograph Weddings Portraits in the PNW Area, as well as Northern IL and the Dubuque Iowa area. Planning a Destination Wedding? OAP travels worldwide and seizes every opportunity to do so.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Prints

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Orange Anchor Photography

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Alyssa Sent on 09/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole was absolutely sensational for our engagement photos. My fiance wasn't sure about getting pictures taken, but he totally relaxed after Nicole joked around with us and made us feel more comfortable. Her location was PERFECT for us - golden hour, so romantic <3 The sneak peeks were up really fast (less than a week!) and the rest of the proofs followed close behind. My family and friends love the photos and so do I. Nicole joked about wanting to "wallpaper" our house and at the time I laughed, but after seeing the photos I'm seriously considering it LOL!

I can't WAIT to spend the day with her on our wedding day!
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Sarah Sent on 06/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole is AMAZING. She knows what to do and when to do it. I am not a planner, and I had no idea when to do pictures. Nicole gave us a sample day of the wedding schedule to go off of that helped us so much. Nicole is extremely professional. She showed up on time with a big smile on her face ready to document the most important day of my life. Her pictures are always so breath taking. I get more compliments, likes, and comments on my pictures than I know what to do with! Her photo editing is unlike any other photographer's I have ever seen. She can make anybody look absolutely stunning. If you are thinking about having Nicole take pictures for you, don't hesitate. It will be the best decision you ever made!!
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Sarah Sent on 01/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole's work is absolutely breathtaking--my husband and I could not be happier that she was there to capture our wedding. Her photos are vivid with color, unique, clear, and she's a pro at editing. Our wedding day was rainy and I was worried that our photos would lack that bright color OAP is famous for, but Nicole worked her editing magic and brightened and lightened them while still maintaining a beautiful, natural look. I'll admit I'm not big on getting my photos taken but Nicole made everyone in my bridal party feel relaxed and comfortable. We have gotten so many compliments on our photos. We definitely recommend Orange Anchor Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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Brittany Sent on 12/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Orange Anchor photography captured many special moments for my family and I. I would recommend her to capture any and all of your special moments!.
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Chelsea Sent on 12/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I can't even tell you how much I adore Nicole + Orange Anchor! My now husband hired Nicole for a surprise engagement at the Mines of Spain while were on vacation from Georgia -- Not only was I completely blown away with surprise, but having a photographer there secretly to capture it all? Over the top! It was amazing! Nicole was so professional and wonderful! She made me feel SO special on my "big day"! The lengths she went to capture the best possible shots were outstanding and the final product was AMAZING. I love everything about our OA images! Every time I look at them I feel giddy all over again! Having those pictures lets me re-live that amazing, special day and there is no one else I could have imagined to capture it! Love, love, love OA!!
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Where do I start..... My wedding photos taken by OAP were beyond perfect! When I first saw the final pictures I cried and laughed all over again. Nicole is so easy to talk to and she has the most creative ideas that I have ever seen! I am not much of a person who likes getting their picture taken but she made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. She did a phenomenal job and I highly recommend her to every future bride and groom out there!!!
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Danielle Sent on 12/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole did a fantastic job as our destination wedding photographer! She had great ideas that captured exactly what we were looking for. The photos exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be repeat customers!!
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Michael Sent on 12/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole was a life saver. She heard that we were getting married and even though it was such short notice offered to do our photos. They turned out amazing! We couldn't have been happier with them.
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Sarah Sent on 12/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I love Orange Anchor Photography! Nicole is so talented and so great to work with! I have been a huge fan since I first discovered her work. I was so relieved when she was available and able to do our wedding. She put me at ease from our first meeting and was great throughout the whole process! She was especially awesome the day of! She offers all the options and services you could ask for (we also did the photo booth!), and most importantly all the photos turned out AMAZING. We've gotten so many compliments and I couldn't be happier with our photos and our experience with Orange Anchor.
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Lauren Sent on 12/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole does beautiful work! I had a winter wedding and she was even able to be creative and make some beautiful outdoor shots! She is extremely innovative and will not be afraid to try new things. You won't be sorry with her taking pictures for you.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Orange Anchor Photography frequently asked questions

Orange Anchor Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Orange Anchor Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Orange Anchor Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Orange Anchor Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Orange Anchor Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Orange Anchor 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.
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