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Nicki Metcalf Photography

Nicki Metcalf Photography

Richmond, VA
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    Diane Sent on 11/27/2019
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    Best Decision we made!

    Nicki is wonderful! Not only is she talent and fun, she is passionate and warm and can make anyone feel comfortable in front of a camera. She shot our rehearsal dinner and wedding and I can't get over how incredible the photos are. She was a saving grace during the planning period and on the day itself she made me and my husband feel so comfortable. Not only did she capture our wedding perfectly, she also somehow managed to navigate my big messy family and get them in line. It was truly remarkable. I cannot recommend Nicki enough! We are so thankful for her and her passion for capturing the most special day of a couple's life!
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    Anthony N. Sent on 11/21/2019
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    Amazing!

    Nicki is a talented photographer. Not only is she a great photographer, but she is also a wonderful person to be with and have for your event. On our wedding day, Nicki was very punctual and her professionalism shined brightly throughout the entire day. Our pictures were of excellent quality and were beautiful. I will definitely recommend her to anyone I come into contact with. My wife and I were very pleased to have had the privilege to work with Nicki. She made our day very special and we love her :)
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    Hailey V. Sent on 11/26/2019
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    Loved loved loved!

    As soon as we met Nicki we knew that she would be the perfect photographer to have on our wedding day!! We loved how comfortable she made us feel while we were taking pictures ! Not only was she SO patient (we had a very rowdy wedding party) she was calm, organized and made us all belly laugh at the perfect times! Our pictures have turned out amazing and she got them back to us SO fast! Seriously, she’s the best! Having her on our wedding day was the best decision we made !
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    Grace Sent on 03/10/2020
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    Engagement Photos

    Nicki is not only the sweetest person ever, she is an absolutely INCREDIBLE photographer. We are still so obsessed with our engagement photos, they are more beautiful than we ever could have expected.

    Nicki came all the way from Richmond to DC to shoot our photos at 7am. She is wonderful at giving directions and made us feel so comfortable. We could not be happier with our choice.

    THANK YOU NICKI!!!!! You are a true artist.
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    Kim K. Sent on 11/09/2019
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    Beautiful photos, a joy to work with.

    Not only do I absolutely adore the bridal portraits that Nicki took and will treasure them forever-Nicki was an absolute joy to work with. She made me feel beautiful and made the picture taking process such a breeze and so much fun! I can't express how much I loved working with her. In fact, I've gone back to her again and again and gotten her to photograph both myself and my husband on many occasions since and I have been so pleased! If you're looking for an amazing photographer-look no further.

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Kim for the kind words! I absolutely adore you and your husband as well. You looked stunning in your dress!
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    Leslie Sent on 03/15/2020
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    Fantastic!

    I’m so incredibly glad that Nicki was our photographer. She was so easy to talk to and she made us feel comfortable during our engagement and wedding sessions. All of her photographs turned out absolutely beautiful and we feel so lucky to have them.
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    Barb Sent on 06/09/2019
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    Found Your Virginia Photographer!

    Nicki did an amazing job with our wedding. From our engagement session months in advance, to our photos of getting ready, the venues, and the ceremony and reception, Nicki captured the most beautiful moments that will forever remain with us.
    She is just the right blend of kindness, artistic flair, and talent. She has the warmest personality, a beautiful and good heart, and her eyes and hands work together to frame the most beautiful shots. I am so happy with her work, I would continue to recommend Nicki to my friends and I will continue to work with her in the future for any photos we want. Give this woman a call, you will not regret it.

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words Barb! You words are very sweet and mean a lot. You two were a joy to work with! If your friends are as sweet as you I'll take em all!
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    Rachel G. Sent on 12/02/2019
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    Nicki is just fantastic

    Nicki was just great. She's so friendly and open to what the client wants. We wanted more "natural" photography, like not so many posed pictures, and she was right on board. She ran around the wedding the whole time to get as many pictures as possible, and they all turned out great!
    She was also really flexible with our engagement shoot. In addition, we originally talked about a boudoir shoot, but ended up rescheduling for a maternity shoot instead. She really is amazing to work with!
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    Chris Sent on 06/07/2019
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    True Professional

    Nicki did an outstanding job and made the whole experience easier than less stressful than I thought it would be. She was pregnant during the time of some our photos, and when she wasn’t able to make one of our appointments, found another excellent photographer to step in. There were no delays or setbacks, the communication with her was excellent, and I would hire her again if I were to ever need a photographer for another event.

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Hi Chris!!
    Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so gracious for your understanding during that time when I had to step away from a session during pregnancy. But we made it happen and you got double the pictures! Hope you are enjoying married life. I hope to work with you all again!
    Best,
    Nicki
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    Lexie Sent on 12/01/2019
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    5 star review!

    Nicki did a great job with our engagement and wedding photos. Her sweet and energetic personality helped us to feel comfortable with taking photos during our engagement shoot and eased our nerves on our wedding day. She made good use of the scenery and posed us in ways that looked authentic and natural. On our wedding day she did a great job at efficiently getting all of the bridal and family photos done and kept everyone right on schedule. Would definitely recommend her as a photographer!
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    Niki Sent on 09/20/2018
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    Nicki was a dream to work with. From our first glance at her online portfolio, we were captivated by her documentary style and the way she captured the energy of each shot, both in black and white and in color.

    We connected quickly and easily with Nicki first over a FaceTime call, and then by email and text. She was super sweet, extremely responsive, asked great questions and was flexible and compassionate when we the weather forced us to change our venue at the 11th hour to a place none of us had been before. She didn’t miss a beat and scoped out a new first look spot and set up the space for our family portraits.

    We are super pleased with our engagement photos where she guided us in posing as well as captured our natural style, and shot a few fun ones where we were dancing. She also shot our rehearsal dinner and turned the photos around quickly! We are so thrilled with those and know that if they’re an indication of the wedding pics, we are going to love them!! We cannot wait to see the full online gallery, and are so excited for her to create our bound wedding album.

    Thank you, Nicki!!

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Hi Niki!
    From one Nicki to another- you all were amazing! Also, I can't tell you how much it touched me you bought my little man a book from San Fran - we read it all the time! Your wedding was beautiful and if you are ever in the area again I would love to see you all! Thank you for the kind words!
    Best,
    Nicki
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    Hayley Sent on 06/21/2019
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    Bride- Hayley

    Nicki did a wonderful job on capturing our wedding day. We have received a lot of compliments and can’t stop looking at all our pictures. We highly recommend her for your wedding day!

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Hi Hayley! Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so glad you are happy with your photos! Best, Nicki
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    Shooter M. Sent on 12/01/2019
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    Gorgeous photos. Even better to work with.

    I really cannot say enough good things about Nicki. Her photos are BEAUTIFUL. She really has a way of capturing the essence of a personality. But even more than her ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS PHOTOS, working with Nicky was a PURE GIFT! She had my back, and regularly went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, my husband was comfortable, and that we were getting exactly what we asked for. Nicki is exactly the kind of person you want in the mix of your family/friends/wedding party. She may be tiny, but that girl can wrangle any crowd. She gets it done and you will have a BLAST working with her. She will also make you feel like the most beautiful human in the world. Nicki is one of the best gifts you can give yourself on your wedding day! Seriously! Nicki was newly pregnant at our FREEZING OUTSIDE WEDDING/RECEPTION and handled herself like a BOSS! Not one detail was missed. What are you waiting for? Call her. Go. Now. Do it.
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    Emma Sent on 01/11/2018
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    My husband and I are so very lucky to have found Nicki to photograph our engagement shoot and wedding. We were nervous about wedding photos, because we don't particularly like getting our pictures taken, and don't find ourselves to be very photogenic! Therefore, feeling comfortable and relaxed with a photographer was extremely important to us. Before booking Nicki, we met her for dinner and instantly felt connected. Besides being extremely talented, she's one of the kindest people we've met! Nicki was great to work with during our engagement pictures (which I highly suggest doing with Nicki before the wedding so you both can get used to each other's styles beforehand). She made us feel comfortable and relaxed, and captured some of our favorite pictures of us, and was able to turn around the pictures quickly! On the day of our wedding, Nicki and her husband Dre were amazing. Our wedding party even commented on how fun they were to work with. Nicki and Dre were professional, efficient, and comforting. Nicki was able to turn the pictures around quickly, and we couldn't be happier with the results. They are stunning, and such a great way to capture the memories of our special day. Nicki's photography style, which I'd describe as romantic, soft, and "vintagey" were what originally drew me to her. Our pictures definitely lived up to her beautiful work!

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Emma,
    I feel that I was very lucky to find you all! You all are very photogenic whether you know it or not! I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to be part of your beautiful day! Give your puppy a kiss for me and thank you so much for the kind words!
    Best,
    Nicki
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    Karyn Sent on 12/27/2017
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    When I first heard of Nicki Metcalf it was as a referral from my wedding hair and makeup stylist, Emily Artistry. Nicki Metcalf photography was an excellent choice for our wedding and engagement photography. Nicki is extremely artistic and has an excellent eye for balance in each photos composition. She caught stunning images in the most difficult lighting situations and we could trust her on all levels: discretion, talent, thoroughness, fairness, timeliness among other things. Nicki was patient, kind and a delight to work with. She really congealed with the whole wedding party and we all enjoyed the photography process which was swift and seamless.

    When I think back to my wedding and engagement shoot, my memories are gladly accompanied by the images that Nicki and her husband captured for my husband and I on those days. My husband and I are so blessed by the countless artistic and sentimental photos that Nicki was able to give to us. She's fantastic. We especially love the candid shots!

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Karyn,
    Thank you so much for the kind words. It means so much. You and Jorge are such beautiful individuals and are filled with so much joy. I will never forget the special moment in the house when your daughters were receiving their gifts. I certainly teared up and it was an honor to document that emotional moment. Hope you all are well!
    Warmly,
    Nicki
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    Haley Sent on 12/08/2017
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    Nicki was one of the BEST choices I made on my wedding day. She is fun, energetic, passionate and was able to keep even my big Irish family in line during family pictures. From the moment we did our engagement shoot we knew we made the right choice. Nicki make even my camera shy husband enjoy our time together. Our pictures were breathtaking and I am forever grateful for the job her and her husband (Drew) did. They catapulted all the excitement, love, details and fun that made up my wedding day!

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Hi Haley!
    How did I not know your family was Irish!?? I love that! Well they were all amazing and I loved your wedding. Thank you for the kind words!
    Warmly,
    Nicki
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    Andrea A. Sent on 11/19/2019
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    Love LOVE Nicki and her work!!

    Nicki is not only an incredibly talented photographer but she is a joy to be around!! She is energetic, fun, bubbly and really creates such a pleasant experience in working with her. She knows what poses and angles will reflect well through photographs and makes sure to create beautiful imagery. We loved working with Nicki and cherish the photos she took of our wedding! Would highly recommend her!
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    Catherine Sent on 12/13/2019
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    So Thankful for Nicki!

    My husband and I are so grateful for Nicki! From our engagement photos, our wedding, and now our newborn/family photos she has helped us capture some of the most meaningful moments in our lives. She is so patient, understanding, and talented. She really listens to what your vision is and finds a way to make it happen. She is also excellent at dealing with difficult family situations. This was so key to our wedding! I cannot stress enough how thankful my husband and I are for Nicki—she is such an incredible photographer and artist! You simply won’t regret booking her.
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    Shahana Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Amazing!! Nicki was perfect

    Nicki was AMAZING and so were all of her photos of our wedding. We ended up booking her 2 weeks out from our wedding because our previously booked photographer went AWOL. I wished we had found her from the very beginning. I really appreciated her organization, especially compared to the first photographer, and she worked with us a bit on pricing. She even got our photos to us way earlier than she said she would, which was awesome. Also, don't be fooled by her size, she knows how to get a big rowdy group together in a flash and knows how to put her foot down when it's necessary! Amazing, all around.

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Shahana,
    I wouldn't let you go without a photographer & I am so glad you found me because you two were a delight! Thank you for the kind words!
    Warmly,
    Nicki
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    Have Nicki capture ALL your special moments!

    I have had the pleasure of admiring Nicki’s photography for many years and you know what I LOVED about her photos? She captured people… the glint in their eyes, the curves of their smiles, their hidden beauty sometimes unseen by the rest of the world. Sure, many photographers can snap your posed and group shots, but Nicki captures beauty, captures that perfect moment in time, captures what is sometimes missed in the busyness of the day. It’s like she has the ability to slow time down to an exact moment and capture what no one else is able to see. Then she shares her gift with the world, and it is… gorgeous, stunning, and breathtaking! She made my wedding day easy and effortless. We had a small hiccup in getting her items for the flatlay (our mistake, not hers) and she rolled with it, still got pictures that were needed and I was the oblivious bride, able to enjoy the day, detail and stress free! We even had the awkward separated family photos but she was kind and sensitive to the needs of all the family members. Communication is easy, turnaround is fast and website for photos is user-friendly. Highly recommend this investment into your big day!
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    Kali Sent on 11/19/2019
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    Beautiful wedding photos and so fun to work with!

    Nicki was an absolute joy to work with from the very start. She is extremely responsive and very friendly, not to mention the photos she took were absolutely incredible. She listened to what my husband and I were looking we were blown away by the final product. I HIGHLY recommend Nicki for your photography needs.
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    Katie M. Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Timeless Style and Professional Execution

    Nicki is excellent at what she does! The moment we met with her, we knew we wanted her to photograph our wedding. From the engagement session to the ceremony and reception, Nicki always made us feel comfortable and shared a vision for the style we had in mind. We’ve been able to display her work from those sessions in our home and know the images will remain timeless. Nicki’s dedication to her clients and the eye she has for photography is second to none!
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    Danielle Sent on 08/21/2018
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    Nicki photographed our small, intimate wedding two years ago and our whole family still talks about how much we love her. In addition to the taking fantastic photographs, she is a joy to be around, was super accommodating, and turned the photos around almost instantly. We knew that for our next big life event we would want Nicki there to photograph it too, so we were overjoyed when we were able to take maternity photos with Nicki! Again, the photographs were beyond beautiful and we enjoyed every moment with Nicki.

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Hi Danielle!
    I will never forget that wedding. That one touched me deeply and I was beyond grateful to be part of that moment. You & Robert's family are very special and dear to my heart. Hope mommy life is treating you well!
    Warmly,
    Nicki
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    Whitney A. Sent on 11/19/2019
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    Fun, Professional and Great Photos!

    Nicki was a great engagement AND wedding photographer for us! She was very flexible and upbeat, making those sometimes awkward shots so much fun - and Beautiful, too!
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    Megan Sent on 08/15/2016
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    Nicki is hands down the best photographer we could have asked for for our wedding. She is so easy going and made us feel relaxed during both our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. Our engagement photos turned out so well that I couldn't wait to see what our wedding photos would look like. Nicki is so flexible, professional, friendly, responsive and just overall AMAZING. We were so glad her husband Dre was available to be her second shooter during our wedding day. He was able to capture some wonderful photos of my husband and his groomsmen getting ready. Photography is one of the most important aspects of a wedding, in my opinion, and Nicki hit ours out of the park. We hoped for sun and ended up having to deal with rain, but Nicki was prepared and we were able to capture all of our formal portraits before the rain started. I can't rave enough about her! I will always cherish our wedding photos and I will be forever grateful to Nicki for capturing our day so beautifully.

    Nicki Metcalf Photography's reply:

    Hi Megan!
    You and Grady's wedding was such a special day! Thank goodness the sky's parted and we were able to have your wedding outside amongst the gorgeous mountains. Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you are well!
    Warmly,
    Nicki
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