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

North Carolina based elopement & destination wedding photographer

life & love through a romantic, cinematic lens traveling all around the world 

What does my process look like?

Simply put, I’m a storyteller with a camera & a whole lot of passion for this.

Every wedding, elopement, engagement, family, and branding session is different. I’m here to plan, notice, & capture what makes you & your session unique.

My flow is tailored to everyone’s individual vision:

  1. Inquiry form

    This is part where you tell me all about yourself & your dreams. Part of my work includes ensuring that my style aligns with your aspirations.

  2. Zoom Call

    For weddings & elopements. This is a casual call to help me understand you better, hear about how you envision your beautiful day going, & lastly for me to go over my strategy + work flow.

  3. Email Coordination

    For engagements, family, branding, etc., we communication over email & start brainstorming on how to bring your Pinterest board goals to life.

  4. Session

    The fun, relaxed, and surprisingly tiring part. You’ll probably need a nap after.

  5. Sneak Peeks

    I get these out in 48-72 hours so you can get an idea as I start to work on the rest of the gallery.

  6. Digital Gallery

    You receive a digital gallery & I get to feel your joy when you see your beautiful story come to life.

more info about my process

reach out to start planning your beautiful day.

Email: nicole@novaluzphotography.com

Instagram: @novaluzzz

Located in: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Northern Virginia & worldwide