THE WEDDING & ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE

You deserve an authentic experience, tailored to capture the unique heartbeat of your wedding day. That’s why I've crafted wedding and elopement packages that cater to your every desire. While weddings can be costly, I believe in the timeless value of quality over quantity. Your wedding photos will be among the few tangible treasures you'll hold dear decades from now, imbued with an intangible magic. When you choose me as your wedding photographer, you're not just investing in me; you're investing in yourself and the beautiful love story you’ll cherish forever.

With that investment in mind, I want you to know exactly what to expect from me so that if you choose to work with me, you can be confident that you’re making that choice with intention.

Unposed + Authentic

My style is focused heavily on capturing authentic moments. I don’t force poses or make you stand in front of the camera with a fake smile. I provide an experience of custom prompts to bring out the most genuine emotion, whatever that may be. If you’re looking for a photographer to show up and get the typical posed, smiling “perfect-looking” shots, we might not be the best fit.

Connection + Comfort

I value my relationship with you, and making you feel the utmost comfort because that is how I create my best work for you. My main focus is that you’re having a good time. Most of my couples show up saying, “Sorry, we’re not photogenic and we’re awkward,” or “We’ve never had our photos taken before,” but by the end of it all, they can’t get over how fun and easy it was. Trust me, getting your photos taken doesn’t have to be awkward, and I’ll make sure you have the best time!

Love is Love

Every love story deserves to be told, and I don’t discriminate against anyone who might connect with my work. I strive to create an inclusive and safe space no matter what your story is or who you love.

Invest in Your Memories

I want photography to be so much more than something to check off on your list while planning your big day. You don’t realize it now because you’re booking vendors and staring at budgeting spreadsheets all day long, but your photos are the only thing that will last past your wedding day.

The number one thing I hear from couples who went cheap on photos for their wedding is how much they regret it. Photographs and their value will only increase over time as they continue to be passed down for generations.

I’m passionate about capturing couples who believe in and want to value the authenticity of their legacy together.

I’m Happy to Help You

You’ve probably never been engaged before, so you’re figuring out all this stuff as you go, but that’s where I come in. I’ve been involved in hundreds of weddings including planning my own, so I know all the little details. I know the do’s and dont’s, how to get the most out of your time with vendors, how to create memories with your loved ones, how to plan, prepare, save extra money, and all kinds of other info on how to get ready for your wedding and everything in between.

I’m happy to help in any way I can to ensure that this is a stress-free experience for you!

PACKAGES

Take a look at my starting prices for your once-in-a-lifetime memories. Upon inquiring, I will send over my Pricing Guide with all of my package details.

If you’re looking for a session type that isn’t listed, don’t let that stop you from reaching out. I offer all kinds of photography!

ELOPEMENTS

Starting at $1500

  • Up to 3 hours of coverage

  • A minimum of 200 fully edited digital images

  • An online personalized gallery available no later than 8 weeks after the elopement date

  • Free high-resolution images with unlimited downloads

  • Copyright release for personal use of images and printing rights.

WEDDINGS

Starting at $2500

  • Starting at 6 hours of coverage

  • A complimentary 1.5-hour engagement session

  • A minimum of 400 fully edited digital images

  • An online personalized gallery available no later than 8 weeks after the wedding date

  • Fee high-resolution images with unlimited downloads

  • Copyright release for personal use of images and printing rights.

My Process
1

Respond to Inquiry

Every inquiry receives a personalized email, and we can hop on a call to make sure we’re a good fit.

2

The Booking Process

Once you’re ready to book, I’ll send a booking info email with the contract and invoice, walking you through the next steps.

3

Pre-Wedding Planning

I’d love to offer a helping hand during your planning process! I’ll send a questionnaire to get to know you better and understand what you want your big day to look like. I’m also available to help with the timeline and offer vendor recommendations. All wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session, so I’ll send over my availability, and we can pick a time and place!

4

The Big Day

The day is here! I’ll be a wallflower and capture all the authentic moments as they happen, and for the more detail-oriented parts of the day, I’ll guide you with prompts for candid posing.

5

Post-Wedding Workflow

After the wedding, I’ll transfer all RAW images to two external hard drives on the same night. I’ll start the culling process and send sneak peeks within 24-48 hours.

6

Finalize & Deliver Your Photos

I’ll edit the gallery over the next 8 weeks, keeping it in my editing queue with a due date. I’ll export and upload final images to the gallery and share the gallery with you, explaining how to download, share, access prints, etc. Cuddle up with your partner and enjoy reliving your day!

Love Notes

Nicole is so wonderful to work with, can’t recommend her enough for wedding photography. She is an incredible artist and equally incredible business owner. From the first time we reached out to inquire about booking with her, she was quick and enthusiastic with communication. My husband and I didn’t meet Nicole in person until the wedding day, but through our phone calls and emails I knew she’d be a calm and easy-going person on the big day, and she absolutely was. She is very organized and so helpful with creating a timeline to keep the wedding day running smoothly (she definitely thought of details I never would have thought about). She also was kind enough to step in to help my mom with things that were totally above-and-beyond, like steaming and bustling my dress. With extended family and the bridal party she kept things moving very efficiently since she knew it was our priority to spend time with our guests and get to our cocktail hour. She was also so respectful of our wishes and priorities throughout the day. And WOW the photos are stunning. I already knew I liked her editing style but seeing our own photos is even better than I expected. She got such incredible shots (even with some restrictions within our venue). I’d recommend Nicole Denae Photography to anyone – she’s incredible!

-Kevin + Emma

I thought you’d like to know…

  • I’ve been a photographer for 10 years, and went into the wedding industry in 2020!

  • I was born and raised in Colorado and am now based just south of Denver, but don’t let that stop you from hanging out with me in the mountains or plains! I am totally down to travel to you, whether we meet up for coffee or hang out taking the cutest pics of you two!

    I travel all over the state, from Crested Butte to the Rockies to FoCo and everywhere else in between!

    For couples inquiring from out of state, I offer custom packages just for you! I love to travel, and I’d love to capture your special day no matter where you are!

  • The turnaround time depends on how much I shoot, how busy I am, my travel schedule, and the holidays! Typically I deliver session galleries within 3 weeks, and weddings within 8 weeks. I do everything I can to get your images back to you as soon as possible, while still giving each on the TLC it deserves. For sneak peeks, I try my very best to get them to you 24-48 hours after capturing your session or wedding!

  • I deliver all my photos through a personalized online gallery called PicTime. You can view your images digitally right away, download your favorites or the whole gallery, share them on social media, buy prints, and more! You can view and download your photos on your mobile device and laptop. Don’t worry; I’ll walk you through all of it!

  • Each package varies in the amount of images delivered, but I promise I always include plenty of what I capture. I don’t like giving a cutoff number because I don’t believe in withholding your image to try and make more money. These are your memories; I promise I will capture them fully and authentically!

    My wedding gallery minimum is 400 fully edited digital images.

    My session gallery minimum is 50 fully edited digital images.

  • Yes, I offer payment plans. For weddings, I require a 30% retainer to secure your spot in my calendar, and the remaining 70% is due the week before your wedding. You can select one of my 3 payment plan options after inquiring to help make it more affordable. I’m happy to work with your schedule!

  • I don’t offer discounts, but I am sure we can create a custom package that works with your wedding budget!

  • I am a strong believer in positive body image and self-love. I know it isn’t always easy, trust me, but my hope is that throughout our time together, I can help you see yourself in a whole new light. I will not alter how you look other than temporary things like acne, bruises, a scrape, etc. If there are specific blemishes you would like removed, like a scar, just let me know ahead of time. If you are self-conscious about something, just let me know, and I will be extra aware of that as I pose you.

  • No, I believe that half the reason you hire a photographer is because you love their editing style, not just their posing. Without this huge step of editing your images, they are only halfway done. I promise I never leave out any photos that you’ll want or need, and if you feel like you’re missing one, just ask! I am more than happy to take a look through your images again and send it your way. I won’t lie, I still make mistakes and am human! I promise I won’t let you miss out on your memories!

  • I have a What to Wear Guide that I will send your way. Don’t worry, I won’t leave you hanging!

Let’s Tell your One-of-a-Kind Love Story