Bride in white dress holding a bouquet on a rooftop with a city skyline behind her.

Intimate Wedding & Portrait Photographer

LONG ISLAND, NYC & HUDSON VALLEY

Smiling family of four embracing and laughing together in a sunny park surrounded by golden autumn trees and fall foliage.

Intimate Wedding & Portrait Photographer

LONG ISLAND, NYC & HUDSON VALLEY

Laughing couple embracing outdoors with vibrant pink cherry blossom trees in the background.

Intimate Wedding & Portrait Photographer

long Island, NYC & Hudson Valley

Two brides in white dresses celebrating joyfully as they exit a building with confetti.

INTIMATE WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

LONG ISLAND, NYC & HUDSON VALLEY

Winter beach wedding ceremony with couple, officiant, and two children in snow near a pier.

Intimate Wedding & Portrait Photographer

LONG ISLAND, NYC & HUDSON VALLEY

My philosophy

Lasting memories through honest, soulful photography

Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom sharing a first dance at their wedding reception.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss while holding an adorable Corgi dog with a pink bow tie, seated in a flower garden.

My philosophy is simple: create an experience that feels easy, comfortable, and real. When you're relaxed, your personality shines through — and that's where the magic happens.


I photograph intimate weddings, elopements, engagements, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, proposals, and portrait sessions throughout Long Island, New York City, Northern New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley. Every image is crafted to be timeless, honest, and full of life — pictures that bring you right back to exactly how it felt to be there.

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Two smiling children in cream sweaters sit on a white sofa beside a decorated Christmas tree with gold ornaments and glowing lanterns.
Two children sit on a white sofa in a living room decorated with flocked Christmas trees, silver ornaments, and lanterns.

Christmas Minis

15 mins, 15 images, $275

One or both backdrops

Studio in Halesite, NY

Only 2 dates - 11/15 & 11/21

Hi, I am nikki

Let's get to know each other

Smiling woman with long black hair holding a Canon camera, wearing a blue shirt against a white background.

I'm a Long Island-based photographer, a mom of two wild and wonderful little boys, and a lifelong lover of real, unposed moments. Whether it's an intimate wedding, a milestone celebration, or a portrait session, my goal is simple — to make you feel comfortable enough to just be yourselves, so your photos feel like you. I'd love to be part of your story.

 

Selected works

 

Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through a mountain meadow, bride in white gown holding bouquet, groom in black tuxedo.
Bride and groom share first kiss at ornate church altar with marble columns, candles, and white floral arrangements.
Couple smiling at each other on a balcony with exposed brick wall backdrop, man in navy suit, woman in white dress.
Happy couple embracing outdoors, woman in floral dress smiling, man in white blazer hugging her from behind.
Three women dancing and laughing together at a bar venue with brick walls and a chandelier.
Happy Asian family sitting on outdoor steps, parents smiling at toddler son in plaid shirt amid lush garden.
A couple in white attire shares a romantic moment outdoors, smiling at each other in golden sunlight.
Two brides in white gowns share an intimate moment, one holding a white floral bouquet, in a warmly lit indoor setting.
Close-up of a couple holding hands, woman wearing a diamond engagement ring, man in a navy blue suit.
Bride and groom walking along a scenic waterfront path on a sunny day, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Couple embracing on brick steps before white colonial doors, framed by blooming pink crepe myrtle trees.
Groom whispers to laughing bride in lace gown during romantic outdoor wedding portrait.
Happy family of four smiling outdoors in autumn, parents holding two young children in a warm, sunlit park setting.
Happy newlywed couple embracing, bride showing wedding ring, groom with tattoos in white shirt.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand down outdoor aisle on waterfront deck, guests applauding in celebration.
Newlyweds kiss on a golf course holding a custom pennant flag reading The Salaways, bride in white gown with bouquet.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing first kiss in church aisle after wedding ceremony.
Family of five in white and neutral outfits sitting together on a sandy beach dune at sunset, smiling with golden light behind them.
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Testimonials

"The photos she took left me speechless! She had the perfect vision for our shoot and as a couple who has never done professional photos before, she walked us through a bunch of different pose ideas and was so fun to work with during the shoot. I am so glad my fiancée chose Nikki and I will cherish these photos forever!"

Kristina

Proposal

"She was an absolute delight to work with and was so lovely to get to know-having her there for such a special moment only added to the day, we loved having her with us! She made everyone feel comfortable, which was really key to getting great shots."

Ati

Courthouse Wedding

"Nikki gave us just the right amount of direction while still allowing everything to feel natural and authentic. The way she captured the city backdrop with our love story was unreal. Every photo feels so romantic, timeless, and full of personality."

Charis & PReston

Engagement Shoot

Testimonials

"Nikki was an absolute pleasure to work with! Nikki went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.  She suggested a beautiful location .. and made us feel so comfortable. She is not only amazing at her craft but also an amazing individual.  Thank you so much Nikki!"

Marcin

Engagement Session

"I cannot recommend Nikki enough. We are in complete awe of our photos.  She handled our entire family with ease. She gave the perfect directions and her smile made all of us smile. Nikki is an amazing human and talented photographer.  Thank you, Nikki! We will treasure these photos forever!"

Melissa

Extended Family Portrait Session

"We had a wonderful experience with Nikki as our photographer! Nikki made it so easy and enjoyable, with so many lovely photos to choose from at the end.  She got our 1 year old to laugh and smile.  Reasonable price point for a dedicated one hour session, would highly highly recommend Nikki to other families"

jess

Family Portrait Session

Black and white photo of a couple on a wooden pier with sailboats and calm harbor waters in the background.

 

 

Let’s Connect

 

 

Whether you're planning a small wedding, a milestone celebration, or a portrait session, I'd love to hear about it. Reach out and let's make something beautiful together.

 

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