Home
About Nikki
Wedding Information
Galleries
- Weddings
- Engagements
Blog
Contact

Nikki Schell Photography

DC Wedding Photographer

Engagement: Alex & Josh (Arlington, VA)

January 12, 2020

Follow along on Instagram

Despite all the cute laughing, looking at each oth

Despite all the cute laughing, looking at each other, foreheads together photos I show on here, sometimes the simplest ones are the most special!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Definitely required: a photo where the couple is looking at me and smiling.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Not required: saying cheese because you're already so happy that you got married so you've got a permanent smile for the day!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Couple: @s_nodonly & @bdnodon Venue: @chesapeakebaybeachclub Photography: @nikkischell Videography: @corkandbannerfilms HMUA: @vintageveils

This is one of my favorite photos that I took in 2

This is one of my favorite photos that I took in 2020. Unprompted. Post-elopement. Adorableness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Couple: @anne112890 & @silverstein_scott29 |Planning: @alexandranesterakevents HMUA: @makeupbyanab Flowers: @darlinganddaughters |Transport: @rmaworldwide Music: @benshermanclassicalguitar Officiant: @dcelopements Invites: @basicinvite Dress: @bhldn

When it comes to wedding planning, the smaller det

When it comes to wedding planning, the smaller details such as finding your dream dress, picking the florals, and deciding on your dessert are all fun decisions to make. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
However, before you get ahead of yourself selecting some of those more granular details, take a step back and get a sense of the big picture. Try to determine: What style really speaks to you as a couple? What type of atmosphere do you want to create on the day? Are you going to have a theme, such as tropical, rustic, classic, etc.? You can turn to Instagram, Blogs, and Pinterest to gather some inspiration, but what I really recommend is working with a wedding planner and/or event designer. They’ll be able to take all your ideas and make sense of them, so they fit you as a couple for your big day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And also, remember, the biggest picture of them all...? At the end of the day, ya’ll will be married!!

real queens fix each other's crowns Planning & De

real queens fix each other's crowns

Planning & Design: @alexandranesterakevents
Photo: @nikkischell
Video: @eventmediaproduction
HMUA: @victoria_daily
Florals: @lovebloomsdc
Catering: @timberpizzaco
Venue: @dcfirehouse & @catholicuniversity
Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial
Gown: @kellyfaetanini
Rings: @helzbergdiamonds
Couple: @amyschutsky & @zmanschutsky with an assist from @norahenry520

Over the last 6 years, I've photographed a handful

Over the last 6 years, I've photographed a handful of destination weddings in some of the most beautiful locations. Recently, I have started getting more and more destination wedding inquiries for 2022 (*stay at home fatigue, amiright?!*), so I put together a quick and easy guide on destination wedding planning!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What am I missing?!

History has its eyes on you.

History has its eyes on you.

About Nikki
Wedding Information
Galleries
Contact

Nikki Schell is a DC wedding photographer who captures fun, colorful, and joy-filled images for laid-back and happy couples.

She photographs weddings, elopements, and couples in DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Delaware, and St. Thomas, USVI.

Arlington, VA | ‪(703) 755-0916‬
Office Hours: 8-3, Mon-Fri

Contact

hello@nikkischell.com

Connect

Copyright © 2021 Nikki Schell Photography · Theme by 17th Avenue