Senior Lead Photographer
Nikolai
Quick on his feet with a goofy sense of humor, Nikolai has an innate sympathy for how his clients are feeling on camera. When not behind the lens, you’ll find Nikolai on his bike or in his community garden plot in Reston, VA.
With over a decade of experience in weddings, events, portraits, and the commercial sphere, Nikolai is also an FAA-licensed drone pilot.
Nikolai’s approach is fresh and natural, with a focus on genuine smiles, real moments, and classic portraits. He sees his job as putting the couple first and foremost, and lets his storytelling flow from there.
NIKOLAI'S ACP PORTFOLIO
YOUR LOVE STORY
BROUGHT TO LIFE
RIGGS HOTEL
Loved Ones Were at the Forefront of This Timeless DC Hotel Wedding
OMNI HOMESTEAD RESORT
Classic Meets Playful at this LGBTQ+ Destination Wedding Weekend
WILLARD HOTEL & NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
Downtown DC Classic Wedding
LITTLE PEARL
Intimate Dinner Party Micro Wedding on DC's Capitol Hill
“We would absolutely work with Nikolai again."
"He captured so many beautiful photos of our wedding, made us laugh throughout the day, and made sure that we got all of the shots that we were hoping for, while also ensuring that we had plenty of time with our guests—a top priority for us."
Christine & Denis, Married 2023
NIKOLAI'S NOT-SO-HIDDEN TALENT
GROWING PEPPERS & TOMATOS
POST-WEDDING INDULGENCE
ADVIL and TYLENOL washed down with a SELTZER
NIKOLAI'S GUILTIEST PLEASURE
FIRST CLASS UPGRADES ON POINTS
WILL NOT COMPROMISE ON
THERMOSTAT set to 62 DEGREES at bedtime.
NIKOLAI'S UNDERRATED OBSESSION
BIKES (SHOULD I BUY ONE MORE? ALWAYS.)
BY THE NUMBERS
14+
YEARS CAPTURING
WEDDINGS
2021
YEAR JOINED
TEAM ACP
29
COUPLES DOCUMENTED
AS PART OF TEAM ACP
... & COUNTING
