beach lover,
summer girl, & 
travel expert

I went off to college close to home and earned my undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from Clemson University. I took one photography course in college, and I'd tried to start a photography business back in high school, but I hadn't been really serious about it. It wasn't until I did project in one of my classes that included some fashion styled shoots that my fire was sparked again and I really considered pursuing photography as more than just a hobby. As soon as I realized what I wanted, I hit the ground running. I got to work creating a logo and a blog, I made senior portrait posters and hung them all around the bulletin boards at school. I took a few courses from photographers I knew and loved about how to make my dream a reality, and I hustled! 

"As soon as I realized what I wanted, I hit the ground running."

That first year of business in 2015, I got to serve some amazing seniors, families, and engaged couples. After that I knew I wanted to get into the heart of photography with the wedding industry, so I tried to learn all I could shooting at wedding for some of the best photographers I knew. And... I hustled! I expanded my website, continued to post my images, display my work at bridal shows, but most of all, I connected with so many brides who started the #nicholelaurenbride family. To this day, I am forever grateful for the people that make my dream a reality. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to use my entrepreneurial spirit and sentimental disposition to keep your memories in place for forever, and I am thrilled to have you along for the journey, no matter when you started with me: as a senior, engaged couple, married couple, or new family! Thank YOU for trusting me with your best moments. It's an honor and a privilege I don't take lightly.

Did you know: I've visited 33 states and 17 countries so far.