Vendor of the Week: Courtney Nicole Photography

Highly sought after local photographer Courtney Nicole Photography is this weeks Vendor of the Week!  Read more below...

How did you get started as a photographer? 
I began as a family photographer back in my (former) home-state of California. About a year into my career I was asked to photograph a wedding, and after my first I was hooked! I began to eat, sleep, and breathe wedding photography. After five years my husband, Josh, joined the team and a year ago James joined us. The rest is history! ​

How many years have you been in business? 
I’m 7 years and two states strong.  ​

What types of photography services do you offer? 
Besides weddings, I offer family, maternity, and newborn photography. Josh and James offer commercial photography.​

Tell me about your wedding packages? 
​We offer everything from elopements to full day coverage. All of our packages include artistically retouched digital images, with our top packages including canvases and wedding albums. Because we're a team, we're able to offer packages with two photographers and a videographer.​

What type of camera/equipment do you use? 
I’m a Pentax shooter which often comes as a surprise to people. I specifically chose it because, besides being a high resolution full-frame camera with amazing dynamic range, it is extremely durable and weather resistant - so important for our Florida weather. So when it rains I'll still be front and center, no need to take cover.  At a wedding I’ll typically have a 24-70, 70-200, and an 85 lens in my bag. Josh uses Sony for videography.​

What programs do you use for editing? 
I edit all photos in Adobe Photoshop. Josh edits videos in Adobe Premier Pro. ​

What sets you apart from other photographers? 
I’m very professional yet very personable. I have a commercial studio where I meet my couples and all my contracts and invoices are done online, in a very user-friendly program. I take the time to get to know my couples and usually helping them plan their special day. Whether it be the timeline or giving them vendor information I like to not only provide beautiful photographs – but a beautiful experience.  A lot of my brides end up returning a year or so later for their maternity and newborn photos, so I end up creating special bonds as I watch their story unfold. ​

Has your work earned any awards? I’ve earned Top 10 Photographer on Summerana, I'm a Thumbtack top pro, and have been acknowledged by various photography forums.   ​

Where has your work been featured? 
The Sun Star newspaper interviewed me about the local wedding industry, I’ve been on ABC News Channel 7 for an interview in my studio, and I’ve been published in Grandeur magazine.  ​

Do you have any special offers or promotions? 
Yes! I bundle with the highly sought after All Event Entertainment. He offers DJ and a magic mirror photo booth. When bundled with him I take 10% off any photography session, and I offer a bundle package when adding on videography.  ​

How can you be reached? 
Check out my website www.courtneynicolephotos.com and I have multiple ways of being reached. Thanks!