I'm a film and digital wedding and elopement photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I live with my husband, dog, and two cats. Originally from Maryland, I moved to California for my BA and MA at Stanford and have called the Bay Area home for over a decade.

I believe that the best photos come from the small, sweet moments, so my approach to photography focuses on more genuine moments with natural direction rather than photos that are overly posed.

I love shooting during sunrises and sunsets, creating soft, warm, and glowy images, and am inspired by film colors and the magic created from those small, happy moments.  If you're looking for someone to beautifully capture your special moments, let's connect!

BEHIND THE LENS

  • I love fantasy and animation and am a huge lover of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Studio Ghibli. My favorite movies are Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s Delivery Service.

  • I take my film camera everywhere and usually have about 3-5 different types of cameras on me on a typical wedding day.

  • I love to travel and regularly visit Japan and Korea. I also fly back to the east coast quite often since that’s where I grew up.

  • My Korean name is 주리 (pronounced "Jurie") 

  • I love to take polaroids and putting twinkly lights everywhere.

GET TO KNOW ME

Your wedding day is about so much more than just pictures—it’s about being immersed in every joyful, heartfelt moment with the people you love. I’m here to help you experience your day fully, without the pressure to look or act “perfect.” My goal is to capture the real, unscripted magic—the laughter, the tears, the quiet glances, and all the little details that make your story unique.

I believe that true beauty is found in authenticity, not in rigid poses or picture-perfect scenes. That’s why I focus on guiding you gently when needed, but mostly letting you be yourselves. I’ll step in to offer direction that feels natural and effortless, and then step back to give you space to breathe, connect, and celebrate. My approach is all about balance: being present enough to help you feel comfortable, but never intrusive.

If you’re looking for a photographer who values genuine moments and real emotions—someone who will document your love story just as it unfolds—I’d love to be part of your adventure. Let’s create images that reflect the true spirit of your wedding day, together.

FOR COUPLES WHO WANT TO BE PRESENT, NOT PERFECT

  • TLDR: BOOK NICOLE NOW!!! You can truly tell she loves what she does. She provided such an exceptional experience from the start to end. And WOW we were in awe. She captured us better than we could have ever hoped for. My fiance even exclaimed 'Wow, we look GOOD' haha. Overall, we had an incredibly fun and awesome time with Nicole and highly recommend her. Thank you Nicole for all that you do!

    Pondy + Takao

    San Francisco, California

  • Her preparedness and easygoing personality made us feel just so relaxed. Nicole went above and beyond every step of the way.

    Diana + Kris

    San Francisco City Hall

  • I have never worked with such a talented photographer.

    Kevin + Edwin

    Palo Alto, California

  • Nicole is a gem. Not only did she go out of her way to make every detail perfect for us, she also was so fun, bubbly and professional.

    Annie + Kyle

    Sonoma, California

  • Nicole was the BEST! We worked with her for both our engagement shoot & our intimate elopement ceremony. She captured both days perfectly to the point where we literally gasped out loud when we received both albums. I cannot recommend her enough!!

    Amanda + Conor

    San Francisco, CA