We feel so lucky for finding Nicole to be our photographer for our wedding on 7.21.17 at Stern Grove. Things that we appreciated about her: 1. She was friendly, honest, organized, and efficient. She met with us at the venue and scoped out possible sites for us to take pictures. She also had us complete a list of what types of portraits we wanted on the day of the wedding to make sure that we were covered. Most importantly, she listened and always addressed our concerns in a timely manner. 2. She's not a cheesy photographer. We specifically chose her because she doesn't like to take overly staged pictures, instead, she captures moments at weddings and between couples. In our opinion, we think the photos turned out much more interesting that way. 3. She's extremely patient and diligent. We wanted a picture in front of our venue with all of our guests (~80) and she made that happen. She got everyone to line up and made sure almost everyone was looking at her camera in order to take the photo. 4. She sent us a 'thank you/pre wedding surprise' So sweet!! read more

43rd Ave Photography - Event Photography Near Me

It goes without saying that choosing all the right vendors to support you and your love on your wedding day is paramount. From my experience, I have never experienced an emotional rollercoaster like any other than on our wedding day - so much excitement, anticipation, and joy! Even though I was on cloud nine, I was so emotionally wound-up that I didn't have the foresight in the moment to direct the photographers to take a photo, make a grouping, etc. I am so thankful we had Nicole and Stephen to support us on our wedding day because they took initiative, directed our large wedding party and even larger family groupings seamlessly, and captured the life and mood of each moment into every shot! My husband and I shopped around (price and personality) for a few weeks for a photographer. Thankfully, we were referred to 43rd Ave. and set up a meeting time at our venue. Through the development of our conversation, we were able to learn about their approach to photography. We both really appreciated that they met in photojournalism school. This conveyed to us that they not only had the passion and love for storytelling through pictures but also the skill :) Although Instagram makes it look easy to take beautiful pictures and add a filter, we wanted a photographer who could handle different lightings (inside and outside), a rowdy group (my family is Greek!), and varied angles and settings. Additionally, we loved their spirit and zest for finding the candid shots that really embodied each moment. We couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Nicole and Stephen! They were with us every step of the day (getting ready, ceremony, first time along after ceremony!, reception, cake, the whole shabang!), and we felt like we had friends by our side supporting us through it all. Such a blessing! Also, all of our pictures turned out amazing! When my family viewed the slideshow, my mom said every picture was her favorite shot! We have so many beautiful pictures of our family and friends showing their true colors laughing, smiling, joking, crying (beautiful too :) that may have been missed with another skilled photographer. Lastly, just as a cherry on top, Nicole goes above and beyond with her special personal touches! We received our CD (no watermarks!) with all of our edited photos in a beautiful box tied with string and a personal note enclosed. Additionally, they sent us our first Christmas ornament with a picture of us at our wedding! They are exceptional people and photographers! Thank you Nicole and Stephen! Looking forward to seeing your promising career develop! read more

We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with 43rd Ave. Photography. Nicole spent the day with my family & I, and captured the simple moments we spend in our day to day lives- she was able to take the most minute tasks and make them beautiful. She captured the tue essence of our family. We now have the tangible memories of the home in which we created (we are moving out of state) and brought our son into the world - we have images to show him of how our life was in California. And the imagines are breathtakingly beautiful and special. Nicole was extremely easy to work with, she made it so easy to be ourselves and feel comfortable. I would hire her again in a heartbeat for all my photo needs. So thankful to have had the opportunity! read more

Hiring Nicole at 43rd Ave Photography was hands down one of the best wedding-planning decisions that we made. Here are just our top handful of reasons why we loved working with Nicole: + Her presence is incredibly calming. Throughout each step of the process Nicole consistently made us feel reassured that everything would be fine. Relatedly, Nicole did not ask us to do anything that seemed forced, awkward or unlike ourselves for the sake of a picture. Nicole's cues on posing were always natural and, dare I say, really fun. + She is incredibly organized and responsive. Nicole was always a step ahead of us; proactively scouting locations based on our timeline, aligning on shots we'd love, and keeping all the information we would need easily accessible via her website. + The pictures are gorgeous and speak for themselves. + Our guests love Nicole! We regularly receive compliments on how much people enjoyed interacting with her at the wedding. We recently learned that even out-of-town guests started following Nicole on instagram. + Nicole knows a lot about weddings and has great taste. On the day of, we found ourselves turning to Nicole more than anyone else for her recommendations on aesthetics or decorum. We are not so secretly looking forward to our next excuse for professional photography, so we can work with Nicole again. You will not regret choosing 43rd Ave Photography. read more

We had the pleasure of working with 43rd Ave Photography for our January 2015 wedding and relive the day every time we look at our photos! Nicole and Stephen were incredibly easy to work with - personable, organized, flexible, and ready to take on the challenge of our large families (it helps that they also shot the wedding of another family member). Their affordable pricing, high quality craftsmanship, and quick return on pictures make them the perfect wedding photographers! Many thanks to Nicole and Stephen for capturing our wedding with creativity and ease! read more

Nicole and Stephen took our engagement pictures for us in San Francisco. We met once before the shoot to talk about possible locations and what we were expecting. I had no really idea what we were looking for except that we wanted to be outdoors. Nicole assured me that they would pick out some awesome spots and not to worry. Of course, they did and we were thrilled with their picks. When we arrived to SF Nicole and Stephen were already there waiting for us and had spots picked out. They let my husband and I act naturally and never forced us into position. I was so happy that Nicole and Stephen did their homework making it so easy for us to just show up. We went to 2 more locations after that and we couldn't have been happier. Nicole and Stephen communicated with us the whole way about when our pictures would be available to look at. She even sent us some sneak peek pictures. All of the questions that I had they answered and made our lives so much easier. Looking back at our engagement pictures we are still in love with them. Nicole and Stephen really captured us in our pictures. Upon receiving the picture we couldn't be happier. We get so many compliments on the beautiful scenery and of course the great quality of the picture. I will defiantly be referring my friends and family to 43rd Ave. Photography. read more

Because we had so few photos as a couple and our families/friends are scattered on both coasts, it was important to me to find someone we could trust to capture our wedding day. I couldn't be happier that we found 43rd Ave. Photography! Nicole was super responsive and made photography service recommendations based on our relatively casual wedding - she was so organized and made every part of the process stress-free. I'm also grateful that she recommended an engagement session since it served as a way to meet her in person before our wedding and to have more natural photos of just the two of us. Our wedding photos are a perfect mix of natural/candid photos and of every group that was important to us. She also captured many of the little details that we missed throughout the day. Thanks to 43rd Ave, we now have several couple and family photos proudly hanging in our home. read more

Nicole and Stephen did an amazing job with our wedding photos. They were professional and wonderful throughout the process. I was planning from very far away and Nicole was alwasy available via phone or email. Prior to the wedding, Nicole met us at our wedding location and scoped out spots with us. On our actual wedding day, Nicole was extremely calm and organized. She made sure we got all of our "must have" shots. There are so many amazing candid photos as well. They had a great eye for both staged and candid shots. The online album arrived very shortly after our wedding. The photos came wonderfully organized and pre-sorted. I'm excited for our physical album; the example albums she showed looked great. Thank you again for everything. 43rd Ave photography comes with my highest recommendation. read more

Talented, organized, flexible, friendly, creative, responsive, punctual, and as if that weren't enough, absolutely adorable. I found 43rd Ave. when I was searching the internet trying to read up on wedding photography in general, and was captivated by the photos on the blog. I spoke to a few different photographers, but as soon as my husband and I met Nicole and Stephen we felt our wedding pictures would turn out beautifully if we put them in their hands. They were a joy to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process, and handled everything (including a photo shoot INSIDE A BOUNCE HOUSE) calmly and joyfully. Our wedding was held over two days - a small ceremony in our backyard, followed by a festival-style reception in Golden Gate Park. We are thrilled with the pictures of both, in their wildly different settings. I am recommending them often, and plotting more family events so we can hire them again! read more

I loved working with Nicole for our wedding. She was easy going and fun to be around. My family is crazy, but that didn't faze her one bit. We got hundreds of beautiful pictures just weeks after our wedding and we were able to share the link with our family members so that they could enjoy the pictures to. It was a really fast turnaround which was great because I couldn't wait to see them. I also loved how she posted some of them on her blog as a preview. I still send her blog post when they ask to see wedding pictures because it's the quickest way to share the pictures. I love her style, I love her energy, and I love her photography. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends (and folks on yelp!) for any photography needs. read more

Nicole did such an incredible job with our City Hall wedding ceremony photos. She was easygoing, professional, and knew the building so well. Our photos are absolutely stunning and it was a joy to work with her. I highly recommend booking Nicole for a wedding or any other event!! read more