Nicole Kim is a wedding & elopement photographer based in San Francisco, California, capturing genuine, in-between moments for all couples who are dreamers and adventure seekers.

nicole j kim photography

Capturing the small, special moments.

MY style and approach

I believe that true beauty is found in authenticity, not in rigid poses or picture-perfect scenes. That’s why I focus on guiding you gently when needed, but mostly letting you be yourselves. I’ll step in to offer direction that feels natural and effortless, and then step back to give you space to breathe, connect, and celebrate. My approach is all about balance: being present enough to help you feel comfortable, but never intrusive.

For couples who want to be present, not perfect.

2) Sign the contract, pay the 50% deposit, and your date is officially booked!

1) Fill out my contact form, and I’ll reply within 1-2 business days to confirm availability and chat about your vision.

The Process...

4) A month out, I'll send your Wedding Day Questionnaire and we'll finalize all logistics and questions prior to your wedding day.

3) If you booked an engagement session, we'll get to planning right away! Not sure on a spot? I'll provide location recommendations.

6) You'll receive some sneak peeks within 3~5 business days and your full gallery within 6~8 weeks!

5) We have a blast on your wedding day!

"Nicole is a gem. Not only did she got out of her way to make every detail perfect for us, she was also so fun, bubbly and professional."

-Annie + Kyle

Absolutely! I am always keeping an eye out for weather updates and will keep you updated if there is expected rain on your session date. Some months, like January and February, have a higher chance of rain in the Bay Area, so I always recommend clients who are booking those dates to have a 2nd and 3rd option on hand that we'll mutually block off. Don't worry, we'll make it happen.

+ If it rains, can we re-schedule?

The turnaround time is around 2~4 weeks for engagement and portrait sessions and 6~8 weeks for most weddings, depending on the season. And of course, I send my clients their photos as soon as I finish them!

+ How many photos will we receive for our wedding?

For an 8-hour wedding, you may expect 320+ photos, however your final gallery count will depend on your package, number of hourly coverage, and how many magical photos we get. I don't have a max number of photos, so you can be sure that every great photo will be included and in general, you can expect ~45 images per hour of photography coverage.

+ What is the turnaround time?

Yes I do! I currently am based in the San Francisco Bay Area and am available for hire in all of California and destinations. If you are having your wedding outside of San Francisco, reach out and I'll provide you with my out-of-state and out-of-country package offerings.

+ Do you travel for weddings?

Frequently Asked Questions

"From our initial consultation call, I felt like we really clicked and that she genuinely cared about what our special day would be like. Nicole made the entire session feel so effortless! I absolutely loved the photos that we received in the end and will cherish them forever. :)"

-Lilian + Finn

My wedding collections start at $4900, and the average client spends between $5600-$8000.

Full wedding pricing is available upon inquiry. I'd love to chat further to make sure I'm the best fit for your special day! 

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