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.
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. With over a decade of experience in weddings, events, portraits, and the commercial sphere, Nikolai is also an FAA-licensed drone pilot.
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
“Aimee does a remarkable job of capturing the emotions of the day in the most heartfelt way."
"Her photos make me smile the biggest smile and make tears roll down my cheeks all at the same time."
Lisa Havard, Owner, Havard Events

NIKOLAI'S NOT-SO-HIDDEN TALENT
COLOR-CODED SPREADSHEETS
POST-WEDDING INDULGENCE
TACOS from SURFSIDE in DUPONT CIRCLE
NIKOLAI'S GUILTIEST PLEASURE
THE HARRY POTTER SERIES
CATCH HIM UNWINDING WITH
WHISKEY - MY DOG'S NAME (AND MY FAVORITE SPIRIT)
NIKOLAI'S UNDERRATED OBSESSION
EPSOM SALT BATHS
BY THE NUMBERS
14+
YEARS CAPTURING
WEDDINGS
2021
YEAR JOINED
TEAM ACP
29
COUPLES DOCUMENTED
ON TEAM ACP