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Ellen P. Sent on 03/07/20245 out of 5 rating
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Nicole is the best
Nicole was SUCH an asset to my wedding day -- from her smooth communication, to her vast knowledge of different photography (and Super 8) styles. I cannot recommend Nicole and her whole team enough. Her personality is calm, cool, and casual, while still holding herself to the utmost level of professionalism. She is extremely communicative and will keep you updated throughout the entire process. She knew what I wanted before I even expressed my wishes. I know my wedding experience would not be the same without her. PLEASE book the Map and Compass Photography and Silver Thistle Events package. ALL my friends were raving about the whole team. 100000/10!!Nicole was SUCH an asset to my wedding day -- from her smooth communication, to her vast knowledge of different photography (and Super 8) styles. I cannot recommend Nicole and her whole team enough. Her personality is calm, cool, and casual, while still holding herself to the utmost level of professionalism. She is extremely communicative and will keep you updated throughout the entire process. She knew what I wanted before I even expressed my wishes. I know my wedding experience would not be the same without her. PLEASE book the Map and Compass Photography and Silver Thistle Events package. ALL my friends were raving about the whole team. 100000/10!! -
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Emily N. Sent on 01/13/20245 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Photography, helpful,genuine and kind
From the moment we came across Nicoles photography we knew we wanted to have her as our photographer for our engagement photos and our elopement.Her photography is amazing but also, her attention to detail and support went a BEYOND what we expected. She sent us helpful guides for planning our elopement, was very communicative through the whole process and most importantly genuinely supported what we wanted for our special day and took the time to understand what that was. We felt like we had a friend with us all day! We enjoyed her company and she made us feel so comfortable.
Nicole was very adamant that these photos should show who we are as a couple and should feel natural and unposed and that is exactly what we received. We are so happy with our photos and our experience with Nicole. We are looking forward to hanging our photos around our home, sharing them with friends and cherishing them for a lifetime! If you are looking for a photographer who is passionate about her work and truly cares about you and your day, Nicole is the best choice! We hope to have her capture more memories for us in the future.From the moment we came across Nicoles photography we knew we wanted to have her as our photographer for our engagement photos and our elopement.Her photography is amazing but also, her attention to detail and support went a BEYOND what we expected. She sent us helpful guides for planning our elopement, was very communicative through the whole process and most importantly genuinely supported what we wanted for our special day and took the time to understand what that was. We felt like we had a friend with us all day! We enjoyed her company and she made us feel so comfortable.
Nicole was very adamant that these photos should show who we are as a couple and should feel natural and unposed and that is exactly what we received. We are so happy with our photos and our experience with Nicole. We are looking forward to hanging our photos around our home, sharing them with friends and cherishing them for a lifetime! If you are looking for a photographer who is passionate about her work and truly cares about you and your day, Nicole is the best choice! We hope to have her capture more memories for us in the future.-
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Marissa E. Sent on 12/12/20235 out of 5 rating
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amazing experience and amazing quality!
Nicole was amazing to work with, and our day truly would not have been the same without her.
Our elopement was in Yosemite National Park which experienced flooding during our time there, which meant our plan A and plan B were not going to work for our ceremony and photos. Nicole arrived in California and went straight to the park to find us an alternative location that would be just a beautiful. The place she found was a hidden gem and made for my favorite part of the day, and some of our very favorite photos!
I decided to meet with Nicole initially because her galleries made me feel like I was in the location with them, and when we received our finished gallery we definitely were able to relive the day.
If I had it to do again I would choose Nicole without a doubt.Nicole was amazing to work with, and our day truly would not have been the same without her.
Our elopement was in Yosemite National Park which experienced flooding during our time there, which meant our plan A and plan B were not going to work for our ceremony and photos. Nicole arrived in California and went straight to the park to find us an alternative location that would be just a beautiful. The place she found was a hidden gem and made for my favorite part of the day, and some of our very favorite photos!
I decided to meet with Nicole initially because her galleries made me feel like I was in the location with them, and when we received our finished gallery we definitely were able to relive the day.
If I had it to do again I would choose Nicole without a doubt.-
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Esteban Z. Sent on 10/20/20235 out of 5 rating
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Simply amazing
We decided to elope because we wanted to have a very intimate ceremony: just the two of us (and our dog!), at the same place we got engaged.
We came across Nicole’s work while scrolling through Pinterest looking for elopement ideas and her style definitely caught our eye. She has a unique way of capturing beautiful scenic photography.
Nicole was fantastic to work with: she helped us plan the entire day of the elopement, identify locations, kept us on schedule to ensure we got the best lighting for every photo, and accommodated our requests. She candidly captured our day, allowing us to be comfortable and just be ourselves in front of her camera.
We were flying for our honeymoon the following day, and before we got on the plane we received several previews so we could share with our family and friends, which was a really nice detail from Nicole. The final gallery was delivered within the agreed time frame, and Nicole even made additional edits to some photos.
We are very happy and thankful we found her to capture such an important day of our lives!
Betty & Esteban - Elopement at Pedernales Falls State ParkWe decided to elope because we wanted to have a very intimate ceremony: just the two of us (and our dog!), at the same place we got engaged.
We came across Nicole’s work while scrolling through Pinterest looking for elopement ideas and her style definitely caught our eye. She has a unique way of capturing beautiful scenic photography.
Nicole was fantastic to work with: she helped us plan the entire day of the elopement, identify locations, kept us on schedule to ensure we got the best lighting for every photo, and accommodated our requests. She candidly captured our day, allowing us to be comfortable and just be ourselves in front of her camera.
We were flying for our honeymoon the following day, and before we got on the plane we received several previews so we could share with our family and friends, which was a really nice detail from Nicole. The final gallery was delivered within the agreed time frame, and Nicole even made additional edits to some photos.
We are very happy and thankful we found her to capture such an important day of our lives!
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Sam W. Sent on 07/07/20235 out of 5 rating
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Wedding photographer!
Wow wow wow! Don’t even know where to start, Nicole was the ABSOLUTE best!! She listened and boy did she deliver, all my visions were brought to life and then some!! Could not ask for a better photographer/artist to capture our special day. Everything I wanted and more and now I can relive the best day over and over thanks to the beautiful and raw moments that she captured! 10000000/10 recommend!💚💚💚Wow wow wow! Don’t even know where to start, Nicole was the ABSOLUTE best!! She listened and boy did she deliver, all my visions were brought to life and then some!! Could not ask for a better photographer/artist to capture our special day. Everything I wanted and more and now I can relive the best day over and over thanks to the beautiful and raw moments that she captured! 10000000/10 recommend!💚💚💚 -
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Alyssa L. Sent on 07/24/20235 out of 5 rating
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Melissa T. Sent on 07/06/20235 out of 5 rating
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Hire map + compass - you won't regret it
Nicole made what Bridget and I dread (taking pictures) fun and easy. We hand-picked her to be our photographer because we loved the style/aesthetic of her work we’d seen, but we got even more than expected with her service and personality. Prior to the wedding, Nicole was highly responsive and offered excellent services in the form of logistics planning, timeline prep, etc. Having significant experience in the Austin area, Nicole was intimately familiar with our venue, and planned the shots she wanted to get ahead of the day. While she had shot there before, she insisted on making our shoot unique, and she did just that. We are thrilled with the resulting photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives (literally). Photography is a critical piece of the wedding puzzle, so choose Map + Compass. We guarantee you’ll be in good hands.Nicole made what Bridget and I dread (taking pictures) fun and easy. We hand-picked her to be our photographer because we loved the style/aesthetic of her work we’d seen, but we got even more than expected with her service and personality. Prior to the wedding, Nicole was highly responsive and offered excellent services in the form of logistics planning, timeline prep, etc. Having significant experience in the Austin area, Nicole was intimately familiar with our venue, and planned the shots she wanted to get ahead of the day. While she had shot there before, she insisted on making our shoot unique, and she did just that. We are thrilled with the resulting photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives (literally). Photography is a critical piece of the wedding puzzle, so choose Map + Compass. We guarantee you’ll be in good hands. -
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Jenny Sent on 01/02/20235 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Elopement Photographer
Nicole was our elopement photographer and officiant for our special day in October 2022. Mother Nature didn't want us to get married on the mountain that morning. It was 20 degrees with 60 mile wind gusts so we went with plan B and got married in the backyard of the house we were renting. Nicole used her creative magic to make our day look beautiful and special. Her photography skills are top notch and it literally saved the day to have pictures of our special day turn out so amazing despite the weather! I am really impressed with her abilities. She was professional and engaging the entire time. I printed some pictures I was inspired by so we could re-create them and she was so great at posing us. She didn't miss a beat! She consulted with me on Zoom and helped me come up with a script and things to think about since I had never done this before. It was a true pleasure working with such a professional artist. I highly recommend her for any elopement wedding!Nicole was our elopement photographer and officiant for our special day in October 2022. Mother Nature didn't want us to get married on the mountain that morning. It was 20 degrees with 60 mile wind gusts so we went with plan B and got married in the backyard of the house we were renting. Nicole used her creative magic to make our day look beautiful and special. Her photography skills are top notch and it literally saved the day to have pictures of our special day turn out so amazing despite the weather! I am really impressed with her abilities. She was professional and engaging the entire time. I printed some pictures I was inspired by so we could re-create them and she was so great at posing us. She didn't miss a beat! She consulted with me on Zoom and helped me come up with a script and things to think about since I had never done this before. It was a true pleasure working with such a professional artist. I highly recommend her for any elopement wedding! -
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Sarah K. Sent on 08/09/20235 out of 5 rating
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Could not recommend more!
My wife and I approached Nicole with the idea that we wanted to get eloped in the mountains, with no clear plan in mind, but she helped us every step of the way to formulate our dream wedding. It was honestly like hiring a wedding planner and an amazing photographer all in one! My wife and I were so afraid of being super awkward during our photos (we're both extremely camera shy) but Nicole made us feel so comfortable that we were able to completely let our guard down in front of her. She was just amazing to work with from start to finish and truly made our elopement dream a reality. Not to mention, the photos and the location she chose were absolutely stunning! We could not recommend her more!My wife and I approached Nicole with the idea that we wanted to get eloped in the mountains, with no clear plan in mind, but she helped us every step of the way to formulate our dream wedding. It was honestly like hiring a wedding planner and an amazing photographer all in one! My wife and I were so afraid of being super awkward during our photos (we're both extremely camera shy) but Nicole made us feel so comfortable that we were able to completely let our guard down in front of her. She was just amazing to work with from start to finish and truly made our elopement dream a reality. Not to mention, the photos and the location she chose were absolutely stunning! We could not recommend her more! -
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Kaitlin T. Sent on 12/21/20225 out of 5 rating
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We LOVE Map & Compass Photography
I absolutely, 10/10, recommend working with Nicole for your wedding or special occasion! We did a small wedding with 40 people in Breckinridge, CO. I knew I didn’t want a big traditional wedding, but I still wanted a special day, unique to us, and Nicole gave us just that! As a couple, we are not great with being the center of attention, so planning and prioritizing ourselves was difficult. Nicole was able to put structure and schedule to our day, found the absolute PERFECT location less than 24 hrs before the wedding (we had an unexpected curveball with the original location that Nicole handled like a champ!) and it was the best day of our lives. I loved how Nicole handled challenges, took charge, and allowed us to just enjoy the day. We even had a preview of pictures two days later!! Every time I look at our album, I find a new gem and new favorite picture. I cannot recommend Map and Compass enough. Thank you for what you do and how you do it, Nicole!I absolutely, 10/10, recommend working with Nicole for your wedding or special occasion! We did a small wedding with 40 people in Breckinridge, CO. I knew I didn’t want a big traditional wedding, but I still wanted a special day, unique to us, and Nicole gave us just that! As a couple, we are not great with being the center of attention, so planning and prioritizing ourselves was difficult. Nicole was able to put structure and schedule to our day, found the absolute PERFECT location less than 24 hrs before the wedding (we had an unexpected curveball with the original location that Nicole handled like a champ!) and it was the best day of our lives. I loved how Nicole handled challenges, took charge, and allowed us to just enjoy the day. We even had a preview of pictures two days later!! Every time I look at our album, I find a new gem and new favorite picture. I cannot recommend Map and Compass enough. Thank you for what you do and how you do it, Nicole! -
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Chelsea D. Sent on 10/22/20235 out of 5 rating
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Nicole was nothing short of incredible!
When we stumbled across Nicole’s beautiful photography we knew we had to have her photograph our wedding. And when we met her for the first time we knew she would be the absolute best person to guide us through our elopement. Right away she understood and respected what was most important to us. From our super fun engagement photo session where she somehow made us look and feel like supermodels, to helping us plan and coordinate the biggest and smallest details of our destination elopement, to keeping us focused on our timeline but more importantly each other on our wedding day, Nicole truly was the most wonderful person to capture our elopement. Our wedding photos are nothing short of absolutely stunning and our entire experience with Nicole was more than we could have ever imagined for our wedding day.When we stumbled across Nicole’s beautiful photography we knew we had to have her photograph our wedding. And when we met her for the first time we knew she would be the absolute best person to guide us through our elopement. Right away she understood and respected what was most important to us. From our super fun engagement photo session where she somehow made us look and feel like supermodels, to helping us plan and coordinate the biggest and smallest details of our destination elopement, to keeping us focused on our timeline but more importantly each other on our wedding day, Nicole truly was the most wonderful person to capture our elopement. Our wedding photos are nothing short of absolutely stunning and our entire experience with Nicole was more than we could have ever imagined for our wedding day. -
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Lily B. Sent on 10/10/20225 out of 5 rating
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The perfect photographer for our wedding!
Nicole was our photographer for our wedding in July 2022 and we could not be more pleased with our photos and experience. We first met Nicole over zoom to discuss our vision and we were quickly impressed by how organized and professional she was. Fast forward to our wedding day, she was so laid back and really cared that we got all the shots we had planned on. Our wedding was running a little being schedule and Nicole happily stayed longer and we were able to pay for an extra hour to ensure she could take photos of everyone dancing at the reception. We absolutely love our wedding photos and will cherish them forever. Thank you Nicole!Nicole was our photographer for our wedding in July 2022 and we could not be more pleased with our photos and experience. We first met Nicole over zoom to discuss our vision and we were quickly impressed by how organized and professional she was. Fast forward to our wedding day, she was so laid back and really cared that we got all the shots we had planned on. Our wedding was running a little being schedule and Nicole happily stayed longer and we were able to pay for an extra hour to ensure she could take photos of everyone dancing at the reception. We absolutely love our wedding photos and will cherish them forever. Thank you Nicole!-
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Cheyenne Sent on 09/09/20225 out of 5 rating
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It was truly the best experience. She helped with ALL the planning and it was such a relaxed day.
Nicole is truly a gem and goes out of her way to make sure your day is perfect! We had originally planned on eloping in Colorado, but the weather conditions were not looking too good in May and a month before our elopement Nicole helped completely shift where we were going. She made it as stress free as possible and sent us multiple different spots to choose from in Utah. The day was very relaxed and she went along with whatever we wanted to do. I can’t say enough about Nicole and I couldn’t recommend her enough!! Her work speaks for itself!!🖤🖤Nicole is truly a gem and goes out of her way to make sure your day is perfect! We had originally planned on eloping in Colorado, but the weather conditions were not looking too good in May and a month before our elopement Nicole helped completely shift where we were going. She made it as stress free as possible and sent us multiple different spots to choose from in Utah. The day was very relaxed and she went along with whatever we wanted to do. I can’t say enough about Nicole and I couldn’t recommend her enough!! Her work speaks for itself!!🖤🖤 -
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Brittany C. Sent on 05/17/20225 out of 5 rating
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Amazing and highly recommended!
Nicole was an absolute joy to work with. We had a vision for our intimate desert wedding and Nicole was patient and understanding through our various changes and suggestions. She was always available; guiding us and encouraging us. Our wedding turned out to be more than we ever dreamed of. It was simple, authentic, and full of love, and somehow Nicole captured every emotion and genuine moment of the day. Nicole has an amazing ability to work her magic around us without taking from the intimacy and vulnerability of the moment. We felt comfortable enough to be ourselves and to be present in every moment and every feeling. Choosing Nicole to capture our special day was the best gift we could have given ourselves! We are blown away by the quality and attention to detail in her work. When we look at our album, the day just comes flooding back to us! We are incredibly happy and thankful to Nicole and her amazing talent. We will forever cherish our beautiful wedding photos. Thank you Nicole!Nicole was an absolute joy to work with. We had a vision for our intimate desert wedding and Nicole was patient and understanding through our various changes and suggestions. She was always available; guiding us and encouraging us. Our wedding turned out to be more than we ever dreamed of. It was simple, authentic, and full of love, and somehow Nicole captured every emotion and genuine moment of the day. Nicole has an amazing ability to work her magic around us without taking from the intimacy and vulnerability of the moment. We felt comfortable enough to be ourselves and to be present in every moment and every feeling. Choosing Nicole to capture our special day was the best gift we could have given ourselves! We are blown away by the quality and attention to detail in her work. When we look at our album, the day just comes flooding back to us! We are incredibly happy and thankful to Nicole and her amazing talent. We will forever cherish our beautiful wedding photos. Thank you Nicole! -
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Brian T. Sent on 05/11/20225 out of 5 rating
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Could not have done it without her.
Nicole made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. She was able to guide us every step of the way and provide her expertise while giving us the freedom to "choose our own journey". She was patient and flexible with us especially when we fell slightly schedule, but in a way it turned out for the best and she helped us see that. During the whole experience it felt like she was always willing to go the extra mile to help. Lastly, my wife and I just love her editing styles. The sharpness and colors of the photos jump out at you and always stand out and distinguish her style from others. We are recommending Nicole any time a friend of ours is looking for a recommendation.Nicole made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. She was able to guide us every step of the way and provide her expertise while giving us the freedom to "choose our own journey". She was patient and flexible with us especially when we fell slightly schedule, but in a way it turned out for the best and she helped us see that. During the whole experience it felt like she was always willing to go the extra mile to help. Lastly, my wife and I just love her editing styles. The sharpness and colors of the photos jump out at you and always stand out and distinguish her style from others. We are recommending Nicole any time a friend of ours is looking for a recommendation. -
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Rachael N. Sent on 03/15/20215 out of 5 rating
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Map & Compass Made Our Day Perfect
Working alongside Nicole in designing our elopement was one of the biggest impacts in our day being everything we dreamed of and more. Not only did she help us scout out a perfect location to avoid people and capture the scenery we love, but her photographs were inspirational, artistic, and authentic. Nicole is compassionate, flexible, organized and knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better person to be with us during our elopement.Working alongside Nicole in designing our elopement was one of the biggest impacts in our day being everything we dreamed of and more. Not only did she help us scout out a perfect location to avoid people and capture the scenery we love, but her photographs were inspirational, artistic, and authentic. Nicole is compassionate, flexible, organized and knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better person to be with us during our elopement. -
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Erin B. Sent on 12/03/20205 out of 5 rating
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Incredible
Nicole did an absolutely incredible job for our wedding. She worked so hard to make sure the day went exactly the way we wanted it to. She listened to our concerns months ahead of time, and even when unexpected things came up (including a pandemic) she handled it in the blink of an eye. Nicole is organized, responsive and professional. She was a trooper even through touch and go rainy weather, went above and beyond for our day after session, and thought of every little detail. We really enjoyed her company and she made the whole "picture taking process" a breeze. She did a great job distracting us and making it actually fun to be in front of the camera, coming from two people who don't particularly enjoy being in photos. She has a calming presence and brings confidence to any situation, which put our minds at ease. We are thrilled with how our pictures turned out- she not only captured our special day (and day after) with the beautiful scenery, she also documented the memories in a very candid, genuine way. We can't say enough good things about Nicole. We promise you won't be sorry if you hire her!Nicole did an absolutely incredible job for our wedding. She worked so hard to make sure the day went exactly the way we wanted it to. She listened to our concerns months ahead of time, and even when unexpected things came up (including a pandemic) she handled it in the blink of an eye. Nicole is organized, responsive and professional. She was a trooper even through touch and go rainy weather, went above and beyond for our day after session, and thought of every little detail. We really enjoyed her company and she made the whole "picture taking process" a breeze. She did a great job distracting us and making it actually fun to be in front of the camera, coming from two people who don't particularly enjoy being in photos. She has a calming presence and brings confidence to any situation, which put our minds at ease. We are thrilled with how our pictures turned out- she not only captured our special day (and day after) with the beautiful scenery, she also documented the memories in a very candid, genuine way. We can't say enough good things about Nicole. We promise you won't be sorry if you hire her! -
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Helen R. Sent on 01/24/20215 out of 5 rating
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Creative and artistic
Nicole is a tremendously talented photographer and a gem of a person. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience working with her. From our first consultation, I knew we had found a great photographer for our wedding. She took the time to get to know us and find out our priorities. Like so many others, we had to change our wedding plans multiple times due to COVID, and she helped this exhausted bride think through the details of our wedding day and scouted amazing locations for portraits that I would have never thought of. And boy, did she deliver. The photos are works of art and my husband and I could not be more thrilled with how they came out.Nicole is a tremendously talented photographer and a gem of a person. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience working with her. From our first consultation, I knew we had found a great photographer for our wedding. She took the time to get to know us and find out our priorities. Like so many others, we had to change our wedding plans multiple times due to COVID, and she helped this exhausted bride think through the details of our wedding day and scouted amazing locations for portraits that I would have never thought of. And boy, did she deliver. The photos are works of art and my husband and I could not be more thrilled with how they came out. -
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Kerry O. Sent on 10/19/20215 out of 5 rating
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Genuine, Calming, Experienced and Fun!
We were incredibly lucky to have Nicole not only for our big day but for someone so supportive to our unique and intimate season in our life! We chose to step out in faith into a season with so much surrender to our plans and as we worked through the process of prepping to be married, Nicole was right there ready to adjust her role and process accordingly. We knew right from the start that Nicole’s genuine personality and he excellent relational skills would be nothing short of a pleasurable addition to our big day and everything that transpired leading into our adventure. The way she reassured me during the process and the way she molded her role to the atmosphere and vibe we were hoping for was truly a blessing. Nicole knew how to capture a majestic experience and made the adjustments accordingly, by putting her excellent skills and experience to great use. I would highly recommend Nicole to everyone! Thank you Nicole for being so flexible and such a breath of fresh air!!We were incredibly lucky to have Nicole not only for our big day but for someone so supportive to our unique and intimate season in our life! We chose to step out in faith into a season with so much surrender to our plans and as we worked through the process of prepping to be married, Nicole was right there ready to adjust her role and process accordingly. We knew right from the start that Nicole’s genuine personality and he excellent relational skills would be nothing short of a pleasurable addition to our big day and everything that transpired leading into our adventure. The way she reassured me during the process and the way she molded her role to the atmosphere and vibe we were hoping for was truly a blessing. Nicole knew how to capture a majestic experience and made the adjustments accordingly, by putting her excellent skills and experience to great use. I would highly recommend Nicole to everyone! Thank you Nicole for being so flexible and such a breath of fresh air!! -
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Ellen S. Sent on 11/02/20215 out of 5 rating
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Nicole is the absolute best
Nicole is an incredible person with an amazing gift in photography. We initially chose Nicole because of the quality and timelessness of her photographs, but after our FaceTime conversations and wedding experience with her, we knew she was the perfect photographer for us. She made our day go so smoothly because of her organizational skills and calm presence. Nicole was invested into our story and did such an amazing job capturing the intimate, pure, and candid moments throughout our day.
During our time getting to know each other, we realized that Nicole was not just going to be our photographer, but she would become a lifelong friend. She truly became a huge part of our day and was loved by our whole wedding crew! We can’t say enough great things about her as a person, and her gifts as a photographer! We would highly recommend Nicole to anyone!!
Nicole is an incredible person with an amazing gift in photography. We initially chose Nicole because of the quality and timelessness of her photographs, but after our FaceTime conversations and wedding experience with her, we knew she was the perfect photographer for us. She made our day go so smoothly because of her organizational skills and calm presence. Nicole was invested into our story and did such an amazing job capturing the intimate, pure, and candid moments throughout our day.
During our time getting to know each other, we realized that Nicole was not just going to be our photographer, but she would become a lifelong friend. She truly became a huge part of our day and was loved by our whole wedding crew! We can’t say enough great things about her as a person, and her gifts as a photographer! We would highly recommend Nicole to anyone!!-
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Carolina T. Sent on 11/25/20215 out of 5 rating
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Stunning Photography!
Nicole is such a talented photographer and overall just a lovely person! We had an indoor wedding but Nicole scoped out some outdoor locations around the venue for our group photos - they honestly look like pieces of art, they are so beautiful! She was so organized and captured everything we wanted throughout the day and night. We postponed our wedding and made some changes, and Nicole was super easy to work with which we really appreciated. Would highly recommend Nicole for your event! We are so grateful she captured our special day.Nicole is such a talented photographer and overall just a lovely person! We had an indoor wedding but Nicole scoped out some outdoor locations around the venue for our group photos - they honestly look like pieces of art, they are so beautiful! She was so organized and captured everything we wanted throughout the day and night. We postponed our wedding and made some changes, and Nicole was super easy to work with which we really appreciated. Would highly recommend Nicole for your event! We are so grateful she captured our special day. -
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Kendall B. Sent on 06/22/20215 out of 5 rating
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Nicole was a key part to the best day of our lives!
Nicole made our elopement a breeze. My husband and I had never visited the place we eloped and it was just us two making the trip, so it was essential that we had a photographer that could provide tips, tricks and advice. Nicole did just that and more! She arrived on time and stuck to a schedule the entire time we had her booked, which made me feel at ease with not missing any important shots as the sun set. Weeks before the ceremony, she provided a timeline as well as a check list and both helped tremendously. I can say I was not stressed one bit and it was entirely because of Nicole’s help! Nicole has the right personality for photography – she keeps you on schedule while making it seem fun, you can trust her with anything. She suggested different angles so that we looked our best for each shot, as well as provided instruction on how to relax and just be natural with each other. We highly enjoyed chatting with her as well, she is very personable and makes you feel at ease. Within 24 hours we received about 20 photos, which was particularly important because we used them to announce to the world our elopement! We received the rest of the pictures exactly 1 month after our ceremony and I cried reliving the day through her beautiful images. 10/10 – we will never forget everything she’s done to ensure our memories were captured on one of our most cherished days.Nicole made our elopement a breeze. My husband and I had never visited the place we eloped and it was just us two making the trip, so it was essential that we had a photographer that could provide tips, tricks and advice. Nicole did just that and more! She arrived on time and stuck to a schedule the entire time we had her booked, which made me feel at ease with not missing any important shots as the sun set. Weeks before the ceremony, she provided a timeline as well as a check list and both helped tremendously. I can say I was not stressed one bit and it was entirely because of Nicole’s help! Nicole has the right personality for photography – she keeps you on schedule while making it seem fun, you can trust her with anything. She suggested different angles so that we looked our best for each shot, as well as provided instruction on how to relax and just be natural with each other. We highly enjoyed chatting with her as well, she is very personable and makes you feel at ease. Within 24 hours we received about 20 photos, which was particularly important because we used them to announce to the world our elopement! We received the rest of the pictures exactly 1 month after our ceremony and I cried reliving the day through her beautiful images. 10/10 – we will never forget everything she’s done to ensure our memories were captured on one of our most cherished days. -
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Eshton L. Sent on 07/07/20215 out of 5 rating-
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Why wouldn't you want the best elopement possible? Hire Nicole
Not seeing a lot of reviews from Grooms on here, so I wanted to chime in. As a guy who tinkers around with cameras and creates stuff in my own time, there are a few things I wanted to say about Nicole and what she has created with Map + Compass.
Buckle up, family.
I imagine that every couple that elopes or plans their wedding out in West Texas or some other remote location does so because they are dreaming of a unique experience that they and their families will cherish forever. Those of us that end up running with this idea are so incredibly lucky that Map + Compass exists. Nicole not only glides into your life, coming alongside you to help visualize and plan your wedding from the jump -- she then has the audacity to show up PERFECTLY on time on your big day, fill in all of the gaps, make sure everything moves along smoothly (at the exact right time), only to go on and capture the best day of your lives with such genuine artistry, care, and grace. Nicole isn't just an amazing person to work with -- she is an incredible photographer and creative with a keen eye that allowed her to ruthlessly blow out every single expectation we had for our wedding photos (and she sets them high from day 1).
We booked an adventure shoot with Nicole the day after our 3-day wedding weekend in Terlingua. Both exhausted and excited, we crawled into Nicole's car at 11am to kick off the most epic day of shooting. While we only had her booked for 3 hours, Nicole graciously spent a handful of extra hours with us, exploring and getting other-worldly shots we could never have imagined, using her deep knowledge of the park and landscape for our benefit. We knew we would have a great time, but I can say with complete honesty and gratitude that our day with Nicole was one of the most memorable parts of our weekend -- and it was a HELL of a weekend.
We are generally pretty comfortable people in front of the camera, but this was our first time doing a shoot together as couple. We forgot that about 5 minutes in, as I imagine Nicole could make even the most awkward, emotionless couple feel like working models through her natural style and direction. Look I'll just say it: Nicole will make you feel and look like the hot piece of ass you never even knew you were. You can quote me on that.
Topping it all off, we received our sample images within a week, and the full gallery about a month later -- ahead of schedule. What more could you ask for? Nicole is so intentional, undeniably skilled, and professional in everything she does for her clients, and still manages to be so genuinely fun to work with. This is what likely sets her apart from other shooters in the space. Nicole just feels like a friend. There were multiple moments from the weekend where I couldn't remember if she was our old friend from back home, or our badass wedding photographer we had met only a few months prior. By the end of your weekend, I'd be willing to bet that you and your spouse will consider her both.Not seeing a lot of reviews from Grooms on here, so I wanted to chime in. As a guy who tinkers around with cameras and creates stuff in my own time, there are a few things I wanted to say about Nicole and what she has created with Map + Compass.
Buckle up, family.
I imagine that every couple that elopes or plans their wedding out in West Texas or some other remote location does so because they are dreaming of a unique experience that they and their families will cherish forever. Those of us that end up running with this idea are so incredibly lucky that Map + Compass exists. Nicole not only glides into your life, coming alongside you to help visualize and plan your wedding from the jump -- she then has the audacity to show up PERFECTLY on time on your big day, fill in all of the gaps, make sure everything moves along smoothly (at the exact right time), only to go on and capture the best day of your lives with such genuine artistry, care, and grace. Nicole isn't just an amazing person to work with -- she is an incredible photographer and creative with a keen eye that allowed her to ruthlessly blow out every single expectation we had for our wedding photos (and she sets them high from day 1).
We booked an adventure shoot with Nicole the day after our 3-day wedding weekend in Terlingua. Both exhausted and excited, we crawled into Nicole's car at 11am to kick off the most epic day of shooting. While we only had her booked for 3 hours, Nicole graciously spent a handful of extra hours with us, exploring and getting other-worldly shots we could never have imagined, using her deep knowledge of the park and landscape for our benefit. We knew we would have a great time, but I can say with complete honesty and gratitude that our day with Nicole was one of the most memorable parts of our weekend -- and it was a HELL of a weekend.
We are generally pretty comfortable people in front of the camera, but this was our first time doing a shoot together as couple. We forgot that about 5 minutes in, as I imagine Nicole could make even the most awkward, emotionless couple feel like working models through her natural style and direction. Look I'll just say it: Nicole will make you feel and look like the hot piece of ass you never even knew you were. You can quote me on that.
Topping it all off, we received our sample images within a week, and the full gallery about a month later -- ahead of schedule. What more could you ask for? Nicole is so intentional, undeniably skilled, and professional in everything she does for her clients, and still manages to be so genuinely fun to work with. This is what likely sets her apart from other shooters in the space. Nicole just feels like a friend. There were multiple moments from the weekend where I couldn't remember if she was our old friend from back home, or our badass wedding photographer we had met only a few months prior. By the end of your weekend, I'd be willing to bet that you and your spouse will consider her both. -
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Morgan H. Sent on 03/21/20215 out of 5 rating
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Highly recommend!
My husband and I got engaged right at the beginning of Covid and Nicole was there from the beginning. We had to change our wedding plans about 3 times and Nicole was a major support throughout all of it. She was extremely understanding, flexible, and had great experience and advice to offer - whether it be on location, the flow of the day, or just general wedding planning stuff that I had not even thought of. Ultimately we eloped in Moab and we both couldn't have been happier with how it turned out! It was a smooth and seamless day, personal and intimate while incorporating family and friends even though they weren't able to be there in person. Nicole and Hereafter films were extremely skilled in capturing us and our dogs in a natural and beautiful way. It also helped that they were just all around great people to hang out with in general! I cannot recommend Nicole enough and have already been recommending her to friends interested in eloping or trying something different for their wedding.My husband and I got engaged right at the beginning of Covid and Nicole was there from the beginning. We had to change our wedding plans about 3 times and Nicole was a major support throughout all of it. She was extremely understanding, flexible, and had great experience and advice to offer - whether it be on location, the flow of the day, or just general wedding planning stuff that I had not even thought of. Ultimately we eloped in Moab and we both couldn't have been happier with how it turned out! It was a smooth and seamless day, personal and intimate while incorporating family and friends even though they weren't able to be there in person. Nicole and Hereafter films were extremely skilled in capturing us and our dogs in a natural and beautiful way. It also helped that they were just all around great people to hang out with in general! I cannot recommend Nicole enough and have already been recommending her to friends interested in eloping or trying something different for their wedding. -
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Bailey B. Sent on 12/16/20195 out of 5 rating
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One of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding.
Hiring Nicole Thomson (Map + Compass Photography) as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process. We had prioritized photography in our budget because it was extremely important to us, and it was well worth the investment.
From the beginning, Nicole was a huge resource for me as I navigated through planning a mostly-traditional 113-person wedding in the hill country of Austin, Texas. We hired her because we loved the way she captured moments big and small, and I honestly didn’t think I would need much of her “planning” help. I was wrong. Nicole helped me think about things I would have otherwise dismissed or overlooked. She helped simplify for me what was actually important to us and let that drive the decisions we made. She listened to all my concerns, scheduled check-in calls regularly to work through our photography timeline, created a mood board for me when I was really struggling with overall design cohesiveness, and even sent me helpful articles when I couldn’t pick a dress color for my bridesmaids. I cannot overstate how valuable she was to me in this area.
When we finally met Nicole at our wedding, it was like seeing an old friend. She scouted out beautiful portrait locations at the venue we didn’t even know were there, directed our 22-person wedding party with ease, and made sure we didn’t miss any specific pictures that we had highlighted as “must haves.”
While we were on our honeymoon, she sent us about 30 preview pictures to have. I’ve never even heard of a photographer doing that, and ALL my friends were extremely jealous I already had some amazing photos just a few days after the wedding. Those preview pictures helped tide us over until we got our full gallery, and again I was surprised that she offered something I didn’t think I needed, yet valued so much!
When we received our gallery, we clicked through the pictures with huge smiles on our faces. She captured our day exactly how we remembered it, and that was the most important thing to us. We didn’t want our pictures to be overly-staged or unnatural. We just wanted to be able to look back on our photos and see in print what we experienced on that day. She nailed it. It was also so easy to share them with our family & friends, and the number one comment we keep hearing back is “your photographer did an amazing job.” We completely agree and are so thankful she was there to capture such a special day for us.Hiring Nicole Thomson (Map + Compass Photography) as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process. We had prioritized photography in our budget because it was extremely important to us, and it was well worth the investment.
From the beginning, Nicole was a huge resource for me as I navigated through planning a mostly-traditional 113-person wedding in the hill country of Austin, Texas. We hired her because we loved the way she captured moments big and small, and I honestly didn’t think I would need much of her “planning” help. I was wrong. Nicole helped me think about things I would have otherwise dismissed or overlooked. She helped simplify for me what was actually important to us and let that drive the decisions we made. She listened to all my concerns, scheduled check-in calls regularly to work through our photography timeline, created a mood board for me when I was really struggling with overall design cohesiveness, and even sent me helpful articles when I couldn’t pick a dress color for my bridesmaids. I cannot overstate how valuable she was to me in this area.
When we finally met Nicole at our wedding, it was like seeing an old friend. She scouted out beautiful portrait locations at the venue we didn’t even know were there, directed our 22-person wedding party with ease, and made sure we didn’t miss any specific pictures that we had highlighted as “must haves.”
While we were on our honeymoon, she sent us about 30 preview pictures to have. I’ve never even heard of a photographer doing that, and ALL my friends were extremely jealous I already had some amazing photos just a few days after the wedding. Those preview pictures helped tide us over until we got our full gallery, and again I was surprised that she offered something I didn’t think I needed, yet valued so much!
When we received our gallery, we clicked through the pictures with huge smiles on our faces. She captured our day exactly how we remembered it, and that was the most important thing to us. We didn’t want our pictures to be overly-staged or unnatural. We just wanted to be able to look back on our photos and see in print what we experienced on that day. She nailed it. It was also so easy to share them with our family & friends, and the number one comment we keep hearing back is “your photographer did an amazing job.” We completely agree and are so thankful she was there to capture such a special day for us. -
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