@megan_nicolephoto

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I’m Megan Nicole, a North Carolina based wedding photographer with a passion for classic, joyful days and putting the meaning behind the photographs.

Nc wedding & engagement photographer

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featured: should we do a first look?

As you plan your wedding day, you may be asking yourself, should I do a first look? It has become more and more common in recent years for brides and grooms to see each other before the ceremony. The more common it has become, the more opinions there are about it! Let me share the pros and cons after seeing it done both ways.

Lindsey and Nathan had a fall wedding at The Stockroom at 230, an industrial style venue in Downtown Raleigh in September 2022. The details were absolutely gorgeous! This was one of the first weddings I ever photographed, and years later I’m here updating this post for you because it’s still worth sharing. About The Venue […]

Fall Wedding at Industrial Downtown Raleigh Venue

Top Industrial Wedding Venues near Raleigh, NC The Raleigh-Durham area has a rich history in textile and tobacco mills, but these mills are no longer needed for their original purposes. Instead of tearing them all down, there is a cool trend of turning them into wedding venues! These industrial venues are scattered all across Raleigh […]

Industrial Wedding Venues near Raleigh

Wow I so genuinely enjoyed this wedding!! How do I best describe it? Joey and Yunjoo’s wedding at the Graham Mill was beautiful, love-filled, Christ-centered, and FUN! I mean I was literally laughing along with the guests during the groomsmen’s speeches. Later, I was nearly brought to tears when a bridesmaid sang the hymn “Be […]

The Graham Mill Wedding | Joey & Yunjoo

Wedding Photography at Carver Lake Back in April, Shereen and Andrew had a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at Carver Lake in Prospect Hill, NC! The venue is just about 15-20 minutes north of Hillsborough, if you’ve never heard of the town before. The wedding venue was a beautiful barn under blooming oak trees and […]

Carver Lake at Prospect Hill Wedding | Shereen & Andrew

Topsail Island Wedding I’ve once heard it said that your wedding is a three-act play. First, you have the getting ready. Second, the ceremony. Third, the reception. As I’ve watched countless wedding days unfold from start to finish, I realized that this feels true. Today I want to walk you through the wonderful story that […]

Weddings as a Three-Act Play

Okay, I have to say, this is one of my favorite shoots that I’ve done so far! These Topsail Island bridal portraits turned out amazing, and the shoot was so much fun to do! This sunrise session was actually a styled shoot with one of my best friends, Daniella! A couple of weeks before, she […]

Sunrise Bridal Portraits in Topsail Island, NC

Hi! Welcome! I am so happy that you are here–really, thank you! It means so much that you are interested! You may have already seen my “About me” on the home page, but just to recap, some of my favorite things are Jesus, my husband, coffee, and traveling/hiking! That is a SUPER broad overview–it might […]

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alex's elopenent in Shenandoah National Park

"Her ability to capture both the big moments and the smaller ones shines."

Then, on the wedding day, Megan made everything feel natural and effortless while making sure we got all the important shots, and helped make the day move seamlessly.

Kind words from couples

jolean & Robert's wedding day

She brought so much heart and expertise.

On the wedding day, Megan’s style and personality brought such a calm energy. Her photos are bright, natural, and incredibly true to life. We know we’ll look back on them years from now and love how timeless and real they feel.

Kind words from couples

carina blanton, bride and wedding planner

"What sets Megan apart is that she connects on a personal level"

Taking the time to understand our story and relationship dynamic, she made the entire process feel personalized and stress-free. On the wedding day, she created a relaxed atmosphere that translated into beautifully captured genuine moments.

Kind words from couples

Let’s Connect

I want to hear it all, from your first time meeting to your wedding day vision. I'll probably be sitting in my office on the phone, drinking a coffee and getting excited about how to honor your love & life story.