nova luz

there’s beauty all around us

I simply have the privilege of capturing it

Hi, I’m Nikki.

Nova: new/star

Luz: light

an ode to my Peruvian roots and the light that ignited when I decided to start paying attention & capturing every detail that makes this little life beautiful.

& an ode to my children, Apollo (sun) & Luna (moon)

Inquire to work together
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couple photography Oregon, engagement, documentary style photography, wedding, Washington, elopement
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botanical garden engagement wedding photography session
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life & love through a romantic, cinematic lens traveling all around the world 

reach out to start planning your beautiful day.

Email: nicole@novaluzphotography.com

Instagram: @novaluzzz

Located in: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Northern Virginia & worldwide

flower field, Asheville, North Carolina engagement photographer
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editorial style elopement engagement photographer
maternity session North Carolina
North Carolina beach documentary style family photographer
flower field senior portrait photography session
golden hour sunset engagement session Wilmington North Carolina
editorial style wedding photographer North Carolina Raleigh, the triangle
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Documentary style newborn photographer North Carolina. A baby sleeping on a crocheted blanket outdoors with yellow flowers placed on and around the baby.
film style couples session blue ridge mountains photographer
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A young boy walking into a dark cave holding a walking stick, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain.
A close-up of a pond with numerous green lily pads floating on the water's surface.
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A woman lying among green plants and blue flowers, wearing a white lace bonnet and brown clothing.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair sitting outdoors in sunlight, wearing a white top and pants, looking down.
A woman with red hair, seen from behind, standing outdoors near a sunflower field at sunset.
A man holding a young child in a lush, green outdoor setting, engaging in a moment of affection.
A historic stone church with Gothic architecture, large stained glass windows, and decorative spires, with a couple smiling and embracing in front of it during dusk.
A woman in a white shirt and blue jeans sitting on brick steps in a garden with large green bushes and trees in the background.
Two women sharing a joyful moment on the beach during sunset, one giving the other a piggyback ride, both smiling and laughing.
A woman with long dark hair smiling outdoors among green trees and bushes, wearing a green sleeveless top and a gold necklace.
A couple standing in a lush, green garden filled with colorful flowers, holding hands and smiling at each other, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A person holding a small glass bottle over a baby who is lying down, with the adult pouring liquid into the baby's mouth. The background includes Christmas decorations and a candle.
Two people sitting on grass under a tree in a park, surrounded by greenery and white flowers in the foreground.
A couple standing in a lush green forest, with the man touching the woman's chin, surrounded by tall trees and vibrant plants.
A young child with curly hair and no shirt is holding a snack in their right hand while an adult, wearing a light-colored hoodie and gray jeans with a patch pocket, is giving them a high-five near a rocky riverbank.
A wedding couple standing outdoors at the base of a large tree, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, with the groom touching the tree trunk above the bride's head.
A young couple with light skin sharing a kiss outdoors during sunset, surrounded by trees and plants, with a colorful sky in the background.
Young girl with curly hair holding a butterfly, looking at it thoughtfully in a lush green setting.
A young woman and a young man sitting back to back on the grass in a park, under a large tree with bright pink flowers, during sunset.