Ava Moore Photography

the most difficult and challenging years with Covid? Nicole is the kindest, most genuine, and thoughtful professionals that I have ever had the chance to work with. Being an out-of-state bride, working with Nicole from afar was so easy. The booklet of tips that she sent us for a smooth running wedding was really helpful, and there were a ton of golden nuggets that helped me not only in the photography aspects but in other parts of the planning process as well. We had never met prior to our family shoot the day before our wedding, and it’s like we were old friends. She made it feel so natural and easy, and that’s coming from a brand new mom with a 2 month old at the shoot and wedding day! She was so incredibly patient with my son; she gave us time when he was fussy and we ended up with the most magical family photos because of her talent, diligence and patience. During the day of our wedding, the timeline of events helped with knowing what to do when and who we needed for the photos that we really wanted. Nicole gave us some sneak peaks of the wedding that had me dying to see more, and she prepared our portfolio well before the promised return time. Every single interaction and detail that involved Ava Moore Photography was easy thanks to Nicole’s experience and professionalism. This was the best decision I could have made for our dream Charleston wedding. Nicole and Ava Moore Photography will be your favorite part of your wedding!!!

work with. We hired her based upon previous reviews and her comprehensive overview of what she can provide and how she works. We didnt get to meet until a few months before our wedding when we did our engagement shoot with her. She was such an awesome guide, as neither my husband or I know how to pose or take pictures without looking awkward. She walks you through every step and even took the time to give my daughter a few shots on a pirate ship because she wanted to be cool. We were already impressed with her at that point but it was on our wedding day where she shined even brighter. She made everyone and I mean everyone in our family and guests feel included and welcomed in the photos. She knows all the great areas to take a photo and captures the best lighting she can on your day to make your photos standout. She will even push a boat of drunk people out of the shot in order to get you the photo you want and need!!! She works really fast and gets you previews of your photos shortly after the wedding and before you know it, you have your photo album ready! Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous and it had everything to do with how she has perfected her craft over the years. Do not even think twice about hiring her, she is who you want and need! we cant wait to renew our vows because she will be the photographer we pick again and again.

process she was so organized and thorough. She put all my worries at ease, and went above and beyond to make sure that all my dreams were turned into a reality. We first got our engagement pictures done with her and we were completely blown away with how talented she was. I knew that if our wedding pictures were anything like our engagement pictures I would be thrilled. Not to mention, she was THE sweetest soul. She made you feel so comfortable. Even my (now) husband didn’t have a complaint despite taking pictures in the middle of a HOT July day because of how wonderful she was. On the day of our wedding Nicole arrived early and got started right away. She and her crew were so sweet and put this bride’s mind at ease immediately. Nicole was able to be direct without being overbearing and organize a large wedding party with ease. Our large families and long list of shots we wanted didn’t bother them a bit. Every single moment of our day was effortless, organized, and enjoyable. Her and her crew blended into our crowd so easily that we would often forget they were even there or we were being photographed. We were able to completely enjoy our entire day without feeling the pressure of a camera. THEN… we received our sneak peek and WOW… she completely blew us away. As we scrolled through our preview we smiled, we laughed, we cried… we got to relive our day! I truly couldn’t ask for anything more! I cannot wait to see the rest and to be able to start decorating our house with our pictures. Choosing the right photographer was so important to me and I know from the bottom of my heart we chose the best choice when choosing Nicole with Ava Moore Photography. We are so incredibly grateful for her and her crew! Thank you all! We love y'all!!

first phone call, I felt that she totally understood what my husband and I wanted for our wedding day, and based upon her experience even helped to make suggestions for how to achieve that vision. She helped to build out our day-of timeline based upon what was most important to us - the whole day I was able to remain present and in the moment because of her - I felt in good hands and trusted her. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say Ava Moore captured our wedding in a way I didn't know possible and surpassed any expectation I could have. We are grateful that she was a part of what made our wedding experience so amazing!

er our initial phone call, I found out that she was booked on our date. I immediately called all of our vendors and asked if they were open the next weekend, and then changed our date so we could hire Nicole. During engagement photos, bridal portraits, and the day of the wedding, she was so calm, kind, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! We have the best photos from our wedding, and already have them all over our house. I'm still frequently flipping through all of our photos, and reliving the best day. If you're considering her, HIRE HER. It was one of the best decisions we made during planning!

we will always cherish and be able to relive over and over! We have been married a year now and her images bring us so much joy. Nicole is organized, conscientious, and makes miracles happen even when weather conditions are not ideal! She is creative and tasteful! She really took the time to get to know my husband and I as a couple before our first photo session and throughout the wedding planning process she was an absolute angel with a thorough day of timeline, yet so flexible for in the moment! I’m so grateful! She is simply the BEST!

os and I cannot even tell you how many people have already told us “these are the best wedding photos they have ever seen”. Nicole is amazing to work with and she truly has a talent behind the lens. If you are looking for a photographer BOOK NICOLE! You will not be disappointed. If you need us, we will just be looking through all of our wedding photos until the end of time! Xoxo!!

eed full of timeless, beautiful film photos), I knew that my husband and I had to work with Ava for our wedding day. She was so interested in the story of us from the start and my vision for the wedding, and ensured that her photography style was aligned with my wedding day vision. A few months after hiring her, Ava contacted us saying it was time for engagement photos. My husband and I were not married to location for them and were open to Ava's suggestions. After she learned of our Paris engagement and my love with the city, she suggested the Biltmore for our session. She could not have suggested a better spot. The photos were FLAWLESS and she made my camera shy husband (sorry sweetie), look like a natural. However, the engagement photos were just the start. Ava worked hand-in-hand with our wedding planner to develop a day-of timeline that worked best to allow us to spend as much time during the wedding with our family and friends, which we prioritized above all else. Our planner even commented several times on how organized and knowledgeable she was! When the day finally came, Ava could not have been better. She arrived early to capture getting ready photos, ensure she had enough time for beautiful detail shots, and arrive at our wedding location before we arrived. She made our first look so comfortable and was somehow everywhere, at every moment. Flash forward to a month later, when we received our gallery. Each and every photo was INCREDIBLE and allowed my husband and i to relive one of the best days over and over again. She somehow managed to get the beautiful film photos i have always oogled over on instagram and catch all the sweaty, fun moments from our reception that we never want to forget. My husband and I are so grateful that we hired Ava for our photographer, and would do so over and over again. If you are even considering her, do not hesitate. I promise it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make for your wedding!

os were a breeze and a great way to get comfortable in front of a camera. Once wedding day came she arrived early and started photos immediately. She kept the schedule but also made sure I was comfortable and took great photos. It had rained and was wet outside but we worked around it and made it fun. You cant even tell in the photos. She made our couple photos so easy by giving us little tricks but also ignoring us at times to let us be ourselves. It didn't feel awkward or forced, we just had fun with it! As far as the reception goes she and her assistant were all over the dance floor and captured all kind of fun. Our dance floor was pretty packed but they still made it work! All in all she is the best and I HIGHLY recommend!! Thank you SO much!!

w awesome is that? Even before we booked Nicole the communication was great, so I knew she was the right choice. I was planning our wedding from out of town so she even gave me some recommendations on videographers in the area as well. I absolutely love her style of photography-all of our photos look natural and she has a way of capturing you in the moment. If you're still looking for a photographer book Ava Moore Photography. Our only regret is that we couldn't do our engagement photos with her as well!

r new date work. She arrived more than early which was wonderful because it allowed for some buffer time, was exceptionally responsive leading up to our big day, was great for advice when I needed an opinion, and her calm and gentle demeanor on our wedding day helped to calm our nerves and put us at ease! My only regret is that we didn't have more time with her! I feel like the day went by so quickly and I wish we had had more time just to chat with her! She had a sneak peek ready for us just a few days after our wedding, and they are absolutely stunning! Everything I wanted brought together in one image. I would recommend Nicole to anyone for any occasion, but especially your wedding! She takes her job seriously, but is fun and gentle on a day when you need to minimize stress! She also produces the most magical and incredible photos - which was the most important thing to me on our day!

ew York for a photographer I just couldn't find someone who I felt did as good of a job as her. When I contacted Nicole just to see if it was possible for her to come to NY she did not hesitate for a second. There was no way she was going to miss my wedding even if it meant flying in for the weekend! Nicole was amazing to work both before and during the wedding. She is so professional and truly loves what she does. She made sure everything was ready before the wedding and had our timeline set perfectly. Nicole was such a breath of fresh air the day of our wedding. She was willing to make changes when necessary but kept everyone in the right place at the right time. Our pictures came out amazing and we got them back quicker than I could have ever imagined! We still to this day received compliments on them and we get to spend our weeks reliving our special day thanks to her!

ut also a wonderful person. We will use her in the future for any photography needs we have! We absolutely love her!!

utiful pictures. She also did my bridal portraits and they all looked great and she did a good job of posing me without too much movement so I wouldn’t mess up my dress before our wedding day. On our wedding day, she did a great job of staying organized and directive so we could get all the photos we wanted. We received our photos back well before the contracted date and had 1300 photos to choose from (we chose the option to have a second photographer). She’s awesome to work with and created beautiful, classic photos. We highly recommend her as a wedding photographer!

ith and makes you feel so comfortable in the skin you are in. Our wedding day was extremely hot and we had a very BIG wedding party, she was so easy to work with and she always had a smile on her face. She is so professional and extremely talented! You can really tell she loves what she does. Look no further for a photographer in the Charleston area! Thank you so much Nicole for everything! You are amazing! Kristin Stewart

y special moments at our wedding and we could not be happier . We highly recommend her!

up and ready, sure! Well, now I cannot imagine them being any where else! It is impossible to choose my favorites out of my engagement and wedding pictures because they are all so perfect! We had a list of set pictures we wanted from the wedding, but the ones where she posed us around the venue or took candidly are better than we could have even imagined! She is so talented and I would recommend her to every single person out there wanting a great photographer!

zed and truly passionate about her work. Nicole not only took the time to listen to our vision for the day and find out what was important to us, she actually cared! She worked with our wishes to create the most perfect, detailed photography timeline for our big day. She was so patient throughout the planning process as we had to make a few changes to the timeline to suit all vendors, family schedules, etc. not once did I feel I was bothering her or annoying her with questions or change requests. Nicole accommodated my bridal party and I by coming to the 'Bridal House' where we got ready and she arrived over a half hour early and started shooting right away! She was independent and just took charge of gathering the items she needed for the photos (i.e. my dress, shoes, jewelry, etc.). She fit right in with all of us girls! It began to rain shortly after she arrived and she didn't show one bit of stress about the bridal party pictures that we originally wanted to take outside. She picked the best spots for us to work with on the porch of the house and the pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. I still can't get over her keen eye for matching the background with our wedding colors. I swear these pictures could be in a Charleston wedding magazine! If you're in the market for a photographer anywhere around the Charleston area, I HIGHLY recommend booking Nicole for your next event! She is a kind hearted, charismatic and talented photographer! She's all about you and your wishes and I have no doubt she will capture your day as perfectly as she did ours!

day one! She helped me pick out my outfit for our engagement shoot, she got excited about all the little details of our day, and she even text me encouraging words when the stresses of wedding planning were pretty high! She made sure we were prepared to have an amazing day despite the rain by making suggestions about hair styles that would photograph well and told us it was a good idea to get umbrellas just in case when the forecast wasn’t in our favor(thankfully we didn’t need to use them). The day of went absolutely perfect and we are thankful for the good mixture of formal & candid pictures to remember it by! There were so many pictures that captured the sentimental side of the day as well as pictures that we couldn’t stop laughing at! We would recommend Ava Moore Photography & will be using her again if we stay in the area! -Stephanie & Jerry Patton

customer service that goes above and beyond all your expectations! She was quick to answer emails and follow up on the wedding details, and even visited our venue before the wedding. We had such great time having our pictures taken, she made us feel at ease and even my husband, who doesn't like taking pictures, really enjoyed it! The photos were absolutely amazing!!! Nicole is so talented and dedicated to delivering the best experience on such an important day of your life, we were amazed! She captured all the emotions and feelings perfectly, all our families and guests were blown away by her work! I recommend Nicole to everyone who wants THE BEST for their wedding celebration!!! :)

so comfortable. I recommend Ava Moore Photography to anyone and everyone. I will definitely be using her for future photo moments such as maternity and when we have children. She is the BEST!!!!!

I through so last minute requests for additional family shots she made it happen. She had the best ideas for additional locations to shoot and had backups when one of those fell though. I cant wait to have her do our anniversary photos next year!

very sweet, easy going, and great to work with. 2nd, and even more importantly, the quality of her work was fantastic.The way she was able to capture the details was exceptional and she did a great job with editing them and making each picture special. I would highly reccomend her to anyone...in fact my sister is getting married in December and has booked her already!