Capturing the little moments that help tell a love story is what led me to wedding photography but human connection is what has kept me in the wedding world for all these years.
Connection has always been important to me. During my first photography class in high school, while everyone was taking photos of nature on their 35mm cameras - I was intrigued by the connection of having people in front of the camera. Moving on to college, during all of my classes for my Fine Arts degree, the same thing kept happening. I was forever intrigued by the emotions and feelings that can be captured by photographing people rather than objects. It was truly no surprise to me that after second shooting my first wedding in 2015, I was instantly hooked.
Now, almost 8 years later, my photography still focuses on the connection. Allowing myself and my couples to connect in a way that builds trust, which then allows me to focus on not only the main moments of your day but on the in-between as well. The soft touches, the unposed moments. I aim to capture these special chapters of your true love story so that it can forever be a memory that you have to look back on.
You’ll always be more than just “another client” to me. You’ll walk away from your wedding day or session as a friend.
Bri Nicole is a documentary film + digital wedding photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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It was spring 2015 and I had just finished my first year of art school. My inspiration was low and I was really trying to figure out what direction I was going to go with photography. I had been second shooting weddings with a few people as well as working for an online magazine in Cincinnati that focused on small businesses.
Whenever I had the time, I always visited my grandparents house, and this time when I got there Meme was sitting in the living room with loads of photos sprawled out all over the table. Photos from her and my Papa's life together. Photos of their life and adventures that I had never seen before. I quickly noticed though, it was always Meme in the photos as Papa was always the one taking the photo. Meme had quietly mentioned that she wished they had more photos together now that he has passed and it hit me.
I want to capture people in love.
I want to capture those special moments that they can look back on forever. That they can show to their family. That they can use to cherish those little and bit memories forever.
I landed on love stories after looking through my grandparents old photos
WHY LOVE?
In 2011, I took my first 35mm film class. We only had the option of BW film and we developed it on our own. I re-took the same class every semester for the remaining three years of high school because I was so in love. I took photos of everything and everyone.
Once I got into college I sort of got pushed out of shooting film by my professors. My inspiration for creating anything that I loved or was passionate about got dissed on because it would “never make my successful and that’s not what a true artist would do”. So when graduated college, and I was relearning what inspired me I picked film back up, and instantly remembered what I loved so much about it.
Its imperfect. It's nostalgic. It's unpredictable.
But most importantly, it's intentional. You only get a certain amount of exposures per roll therefore, you have to think about each shot.
There's nothing more special than sending a roll of film off to get developed and getting those special memories back, not fully remembering the exact moments that were captured.
Its imperfect and intentional.
WHY FILM?
- My love, Matthew. He's truly my favorite person in the world. He's my number one supporter and travel buddy.
- I'm overly obsessed with b+w photos. I love the how they require you to focus on the moment .
- Despite the fact that I drink decaf now, finding random coffee shops will forever be a favorite past-time of mine.
- Traveling fuels my soul. i've been to 49/50 states and will always choose to drive over fly.
- I have an uncanny love for the desert. Plop me down in Joshua Tree, ca and I will be forever happy.
- Twilight. Everything about it. The movies, the soundtracks, the fact that it's based in the PNW.
- Despite my love for the desert, Oregon is 100% my favorite state. We spend a few months of the year in Southern Oregon. There's just something so special about it out there.
These are the things that fuel my soul.
MY FAVORITE THINGS
In spring of 2017, I had just gotten back from my first road trip across the country and I was sitting at my favorite coffee shop in Ludlow, KY (that's sadly now closed) editing photos from my trip. This cutie came up and asked me if I took the photos and that he really liked them. I remember texting my bestie and telling her I had just met the man I was going to marry some day.
Little did I know that day, that he was in a band that was just in Cincinnati for a break on tour and he was actually from Nashville.
We became pretty much inseparable, doing long-distance for 3 years (with some month - long mixed in trips with me on tour with him and his band!), until in spring 2020 we were able to buy a house together in Nashville.
Now, three years later, we're engaged and building a life together I could've only dreamt of.
we met in a coffee shop.
MY LOVE STORY
they encourage people to slow down. to celebrate their love. to focus on why they are here. to focus on what they love about one another. to focus on their story + journey that brought them to that moment.
to be present with each other.
capturing the stories of the people that are celebrating their love because they want to–not just because it's what you "do when you get married".
intentional weddings + elopements are what i love the most
What I love Capturing
what i love capturing
the little moments mean the most. i believe in the parts of your story that often get overlooked. the hand on the lower back. the quick tuck of a loose hair behind the ear. the secret language of bodies in love. the way they look at you from across the room. i believe in the in-between + unposed moments blended with intentional photos to tell your personal love story. nothing overlooked. all the tiny details appreciated. purely you + yours captured.
capturing the unseen and unplanned for moments.
My Why
what i love capturing
- matthew. my favorite person in the world. he's my number one supporter and travel buddy.
- i'm overly obsessed with b+w photos. i love the how they require you to focus on the moment .
- i love finding new coffee shops and antique stores more than anything.
- traveling fuels my soul. i've been to 49/50 states and will always choose to drive over fly.
- i have an uncanny love for the desert. plop me down in joshua tree, ca and i will be a happy girl.
- donuts are easily my favorite food group. Leave it to me to always fine the bomb donut shop in every town.
- i'm obsessed with the twilight series.
coffee & donuts, what more do you need?
My Favorite Things.
what i love capturing
In spring of 2017, I had just gotten back from my first road trip across the country. I was sitting at my favorite coffee shop near Cincinnati (that's sadly now closed) editing photos from my trip. This cutie came up and asked me if I took the photos and that he really liked them. I remember texting my bestie and telling her I had just met the man I was going to marry some day.
Little did I know that day, that he was in a band that was just in Cincinnati for a break on tour and he was actually from Nashville.
We became pretty much inseparable, doing long-distance for 3 years (with some month - long mixed in trips with me on tour with him and his band!), until in spring 2020 we were able to buy a house together in Nashville.
Now, almost two years later, we're building a life I could've only dreamed of.
my favorite person
my own love story
what i love capturing
authenticity
Inspired by the elegant authenticity of film photography, my main goal is to preserve the integrity of your love story. Your love story deserves to be shown in a way that is true to you two, not a fictional version.
As a creative (and someone who spend 6 years in a fine arts college) it is incredibly important to me to give every couple a unique experience and gallery. Telling your love story in a creative, artistic, and authentic way will always be a priority for me.
I value the simple things through out love story: stolen glances, soft touch's, natural interactions. I will always be sure that nothing is missed. These simple moments help tell your love story in a way that is true to only you two.
As I've said multiple times, I make sure that your story is played out in the photographs because they're more than just photos-- they're portraits that will last a lifetime.
creativity
simplicity
uniqueness
MY CORE VALUES
The little moments mean the most. I believe in the parts of your story that often get overlooked. the hand on the lower back. the quick tuck of a loose hair behind the ear. The secret language of bodies in love. the way they look at you from across the room. I believe in the in-between + unposed moments blended with intentional photos to tell your personal love story. Nothing overlooked. all the tiny details appreciated. Purely you + yours captured.
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THOSE LITTLE MOMENTS MEAN THE ABSOLUTE MOST
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When I turned 20, I told myself I would visit all 50 states by the time I turned 25. I currently have one state left (who wants to go to Alaska!?). What does that have to do with your photos?
That means ya girl has been to some pretty rad locations over the year and has been the planner for every trip.
Your story deserves to be told exactly how (& where) you want it. So whether what means on the coast of California, the desert in Joshua Tree, or at Lake Como in Italy, I'm here for you. I'll get you there. I'll capture your love in that place, Wherever that place may be.
LET'S GO WHEREVER YOUR LOVE TAKES US
2023
*if you book in one of these locations while i'm already there, travel fees will be waived*
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puerto rico
santa rosa beach
puerto rico + arizona
30a
nyc + michigan
indiana + ohio
ohio + NC
north dakota + montana
washington dc + arizona
california + oregon
arizona
30a + ohio
WE WILL BE IN THE SAME SPOT, TOO!
*if you book in one of these locations while i'm already there, travel fees will be waived*
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LET'S GO SOMEWHERE EPIC TOGETHER
MOROCCO
ITALY
SWITZERLAND
PARIS
NEW ZEALAND
BALI
GREECE
SPAIN
JAPAN
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NO STORY IS one and the same. let's capture yours in the most authentic way possible.
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