Their words.
The greatest compliment I receive isn't a five-star review - it's a woman telling me she finally feels seen. Here's what some of the women and families I've had the honour of photographing have shared - from maternity and newborn sessions to family, couples and empowerment photography, captured across Sydney, the Northern Beaches and North Shore.
We’ve had the most wonderful experience with Nicole this week. She’s not just talented but a wonderful soul altogether. She made us feel super comfortable during the shoot and gave amazing instructions. Our almost 3yo daughter was fully engaged and Nicole kept it fun an lighthearted. Thank you so much Nicole! We can’t wait to see the pictures! 😊
— Romy, Maternity & Newborn Sessions
We recently had our second family photoshoot with Nicole, and once again, it was such a beautiful experience. The first time she photographed us was during my maternity session, and now, over a year later, she captured our little family again with our son - which made it feel even more special.
Nicole is an incredibly talented photographer, but what truly makes her stand out is how professional, kind, and genuinely empathetic she is. She has such a lovely way of making everyone feel comfortable and completely at ease. There’s never any pressure, and the whole experience feels natural, relaxed, and even playful - especially when little ones are involved.
Rather than feeling posed or forced, Nicole creates such a warm environment that allows genuine moments to unfold beautifully. We felt so comfortable throughout the entire session, and that really shows in the photos.
We’re so grateful for these memories she captured for our family, and we truly hope we’ll have the chance to work with her again in the future. Highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly skilled, but also makes the whole experience feel effortless and special.
— Tania, Maternity & Family Sessions
We absolutely loved working with Nicole for our first family photo shoot with our baby girl. She is very professional and personable. On the day she was incredible, she was the perfect combination of friendly and relaxed while giving us direction and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her photography style is beautiful, she captures unique perspectives and really focuses on genuine moments rather than posed shots. We highly recommend her for your family photo shoot!
— Sophia, Family Session
I recently had a maternity shoot with Nicole Reine Photography during my fourth (and final) pregnancy, as I really wanted to capture the end of such a special era for our family.
Nicole originally suggested a waterfall location, and having worked with her several times before, I trusted her completely. I absolutely fell in love with the idea and was so excited counting down the days. Unfortunately, due to complications in my pregnancy, my anxiety around being too far from the road and hospitals became overwhelming. I reached out to Nicole in tears, and she handled it with so much care and understanding.
We explored a few alternative options, but in the end, my anxiety was just too high for anything remote. Without hesitation, Nicole came to my home—and as always, she was pure magic.
She brought such a calm, grounding presence, effortlessly working around the chaos of my other children, the lighting in our home, and everything in between. She made me feel beautiful, supported, and completely at ease. I never once felt like I was “missing out”—she made sure of that.
One day we’ll make it to those waterfalls, I’m sure. But for now, I’m so incredibly grateful. I’m eagerly (and excitedly!) waiting for my gallery, and I already know it will be something truly special.
— Renay, Maternity, Newborn & Family Sessions
Nicole is an incredible photographer, she makes you feel so at ease in front of the camera and all of her portraits are STUNNING! I had a dreamy romantic vision for the shoot and she took my idea and made it even better than I could have imagined. I can't wait to work with her again.
— Lila, Empowerment Session
From the very first personalised Instagram message, I knew I wanted to book with Nicole. Her communication leading up to the shoot was amazing, and she was so flexible with timing, which made everything so easy. My partner and I were a little nervous, but Nicole instantly made us feel comfortable — and she was absolutely wonderful with our toddler. It was such a special experience having her capture this beautiful chapter of our lives before three become four. The whole process was relaxed, natural, and full of warmth. We’re so grateful to have these memories to look back on — I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
— Mary, Maternity Session
Nicole is relaxed and fun to work with. She helped us create dynamic and nostalgic maternity photoshoot memories that we absolutely adore! It was exactly the right style that we wanted. Highly recommend :)
— Natasha, Maternity Session
I had such a wonderful experience working with Nicole. She is incredibly professional, organised, and made the whole process feel easy and enjoyable.
From the beginning, Nicole was fantastic at gently directing me, especially in moments where I felt a little awkward in front of the camera. She chose the perfect location to match the exact vibe I was hoping for and was so thoughtful and hands-on in helping me move between different shoot spots, which I deeply appreciated at 36 weeks pregnant.
Nicole was more than accommodating with specific shots I had in mind, while also bringing so much creativity and great suggestions of her own. The final photos turned out beautifully, I’m so happy with the outcome.
I couldn’t recommend Nicole more highly and would absolutely work with her again.
— Shanti, Maternity Session
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