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At UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY, we are a passionate duo with a shared love for capturing moments through photography. Nina Thomas is the main photographer and Jamal Lawson is the second shooter. We specialize in documenting the raw and candid emotions that unfold throughout your wedding day. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the unique elements that shape your love story, we bring a lively and vibrant atmosphere to your special day, ensuring you feel at ease and relaxed in front of the camera. Let us freeze the fleeting moments and create timeless memories for you and your partner.

Services Offered

Our comprehensive range of services includes:

  • Wedding portraits.
  • Destination wedding packages.
  • Day-after sessions.
  • Engagement photoshoots.
  • Second shooter availability.
  • Photo albums.
  • Multiple location photoshoots.
  • A digital photo library.

Based in Newark, DE, we are dedicated to providing exceptional photography services that capture the essence of your love story. Contact us to learn more about our wedding packages and how we can make your special day even more memorable.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs
Save the Date

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Nina is a talented, professional, and friendly photographer who makes clients feel comfortable and captures natural, emotional engagement and wedding photos. Reviewers praised her patience, attention to detail, flexibility during day-of hiccups, and uplifting, supportive presence. She is highly recommended.

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Nina is a talented, professional, and friendly photographer who makes clients feel comfortable and captures natural, emotional engagement and wedding photos. Reviewers praised her patience, attention to detail, flexibility during day-of hiccups, and uplifting, supportive presence. She is highly recommended.

Tameka
Tameka Sent on 06/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excited and Amazed

I so so love the photographer… Very professional, friendly and just an awesome person to work with…
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So professional and Timeless photos

I cannot recommend Nina enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was amazing. She made me feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and her attention to detail was absolutely incredible. The photos turned out even better than I imagined—beautifully captured, natural, and full of genuine emotion. It was such an honor to have Nina capture my Boss Babe photos.
Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also professional, patient, and truly passionate about her work. Every image tells a story, and it’s clear they put her heart into every shot. If you’re looking for someone to capture special memories that you’ll treasure forever, this is the photographer to choose. Thank you for creating photos I’ll cherish these for years to come! Can't wait to book my next session
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Jackailyn Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding wouldn’t have been complete without her

Nina not only took beautiful pictures of our engagement and wedding but she MADE our engagement and wedding beautiful. We shared with Nina when we met her (long story but God’s hand was in it) that we were a Christian couple and Nina prayed over our marriage at our wedding and her prayers for us have been heard. Our wedding day would not have been complete without her being our hype girl. My friends were even asking for her info for their future weddings because she was so friendly and comfortable to be around!
Zachary
Zachary Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience with an Amazing Photographer!

My wife and I loved working with Nina! She was so easy to talk to and get along with, and her bright personality made the photo shoots very enjoyable. There were a few moments on the wedding day that did not go to plan, and Nina did such a fantastic job at being flexible and making things work to get the photos we wanted. We are so glad we chose her to be our photographer and are very satisfied with the many memories she captured from our wedding day.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A God Sent!

Nina, captured all of our favorite memories and moments not only for our wedding but engagement photos as well! Nina was the most patient photographer I have ever worked with! You will absolutely love her personality and kindness. She is awesome at what she does and we are just so grateful that we have met her!!!
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Alyvia Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing artist!

Nina is so incredibly talented. Nina took our engagement and wedding day photos. She knows exactly how to work a crowd and create beautiful photos. We absolutely love the photos from our wedding day. We highly recommend Nina for all your photography needs!
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Victoria Sent on 07/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nina is the best!

Nina had such a wonderful personality. She did our engagement and wedding photos. She made us feel comfortable right away. Her photos were phenomenal and she did such a great job. She is the best!
Deidra
Deidra Sent on 07/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Nina took our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures and I am so happy with both!! She made both experiences relaxing and fun. I love all the details and extra random happy moments she captured and she was great at taking pictures of groups which was important to me. Also her editing is perfect, the pictures came back sharp and beautiful! I felt that her price for covering our wedding was very reasonable. I for sure will be checking with her next time I am looking for a photographer!
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Angela Sent on 05/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Awesome!

We are so glad to have found Nina of United & Free Photography! She is so kind and talented. She was able to capture the emotions and expressions of everyone in such a way that you could tell they were having a great time. My wedding party still comments that we had the best photographer ever!
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Jen H. Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, experienced, and passionate photographer

Nina was the BEST! When I was worrying about everything else she was the only part that went so smoothly! She spoke and met with us multiple times to make sure she got to know us and exactly what type of moments we want captured. Then the day of the wedding she was there early and stayed late to make sure we were more than satisfied. She captured all of the best details and knew the perfect poses based on our story. Not to mention we were her first official wedding, such a blessing! Many years later and she’s our only photographer we go to. Great prices and such a passionate person, Nina was the best decision we made out of all of our vendors. It was so hard to decide but these pictures were my favorite and even though we have the traditional poses, these photos are what make Nina different!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY frequently asked questions

UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
UNITED & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
UNITED & FREE 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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