Cheyanna De Nicola Photography

the whole day. Not only did she manage to get the huge amount of family photos we needed taken done ahead of schedule, she captured us and the essence of the unique venue perfectly. The day was better than we could have imagined, and now we have an incredible photo album to look back on and remember it through. Since the photos came back, we have received countless compliments on how incredible they are, and could not imagine having someone else capture the big day! If you need a photographer for your big day HIRE CHEY!

otography style. It’s not stuffy or staged in any way, and there is just a beautiful vintage, cinematic quality to it. You can really feel the emotions in each shot. We were so happy when we found out she was available on our date. From our first call with her, she was so easy to work with. She has a super calming vibe that carried all the way through the wedding. Our package included an engagement shoot with her, which we were not initially planning on doing, but it was SO helpful. We were both incredibly awkward at first, but she gave such clear directions that were super easy to follow, and HOLY BAJOLY the photos were AMAZING. I think before that photoshoot we had about 3 photos total that we liked of the two of us, and now we have so many to pick from. Our friends and family still talk about those photos today. The wedding day was so easy with her, and she captured everything so beautifully. She even entertained my wife getting into a dinosaur costume, not just once at our engagement shoot, but also at our wedding. Somehow, even with it being ridiculous, those photos are some of our favorites. Once again, we have SO many new photos that we love of the day, and we’re so thankful she captured all the moments for us to relive the day for years to come. If you’re looking for a photographer, please do yourself a favor and book Chey!!! We cannot recommend her enough. :)

ecial time in our lives! From our engagement shoot a year prior to our wedding to the weekend of, we knew we were in the very best hands. My now husband and I are pretty camera shy and hugely appreciated Cheyanna’s hands-on direction, her efforts to make us feel comfortable, and her overall fun, easy-going affect. For me personally, I can’t imagine my wedding day without Cheyanna. I already knew that I loved her photography and that she would beautifully capture the day, but she went above and beyond that. She was so kind, supportive, and really was a much-needed calming presence for me throughout the day. Not only did I feel taken care of, I for once felt beautiful and confident, which meant more to me that I can attempt to put into words. Cheyanna’s second shooter for the day, Jordan, was also fantastic and per my husband, helped to make the photography more fun. They made for a great duo! We are beyond obsessed with the sneak peeks that Cheyanna sent us (which she sent so quickly!) and are counting the days until we get to see the rest of the memories she captured. Cheyanna, thank you for everything.

ly guided us through the day, ensuring that every moment was captured beautifully. As someone who is typically uncomfortable in front of the camera, picking a photographer we vibed with was crucial! Cheyanna's warm and reassuring presence immediately put me at ease. She took the time to understand our personalities and preferences, making the entire experience feel natural and relaxed. When the rain started pouring down, Cheyanna remained unfazed, offering solutions and alternative locations for photos. Her adaptability and professionalism were truly remarkable, turning what could have been a stressful situation into a memorable adventure. Throughout the day, Cheyanna's guidance was invaluable. She gently directed us through each shot, offering encouragement and support along the way. Instead of feeling self-conscious, we found ourselves enjoying the process, knowing that we were in good hands. When we received our photographs, we were blown away by the moments Cheyanna had captured. Despite the rain, each image was filled with warmth, love, and genuine emotion. Cheyanna had managed to turn the unpredictable weather into a beautiful backdrop for our love story. Thank you, Cheyanna, for your talent and for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!

ld have made. From the start, Chey was incredibly accommodative, kind, fun, and professional. She even rescheduled without thinking twice when a bad haircut initially delayed our engagement photos. She made us feel so comfortable and captured the most beautiful, intimate moments during our engagement shoot and wedding. There’s no cookie cutter formula – she makes sure that your wedding photos are truly yours. I would recommend her over and over (and honestly already do whenever I have the chance). She also got our gallery back SO quickly! We absolutely loved her and had a blast with her (and so did our friends!). She was amazing! Wedding planning is stressful, but every step with Chey was joyful and fun. Would recommend her for ANY of your photography needs!

ase. She captured our wedding weekend perfectly and we are so ecstatic with the way the photos turned out. I highly recommend her and am so grateful that we will have these memories to look back on forever.

he would make us feel during our special day. She had so much grace and kindness in directing our photos, allowing us to have fun and feel confident. Her efficiency in timing got all the shots we wanted/needed, and made that part of the day enjoyable rather than a chore. Most importantly, the work speaks for itself! I can't stop staring at these photos, and they're only the sneak peeks! Thank you Cheyanna for your magic talent!

eaks for itself. She's an extremely talented photographer, and honestly just a joy to be around. During our engagement shoot (on the crowded staten island ferry) she not only kept her cool, but managed to direct us, stylizing our movements and poses, and how we interacted with the background to produce some incredible photos. On our actual wedding day, she effortlessly managed lots of different personalities and shot our wedding party and family photos so quickly and precisely that we managed to get a whopping 40 minutes to relax ahead of our ceremony. She has also mastered the art of making her presence known when she needs to get "the shot", but also blending seamlessly into the background to capture stunning candids. I cannot recommend her enough!!!!

inute you meet her, she is so warm and friendly. She is also extremely patient and easy to work with. She was quick to respond & help us with whatever we needed from the minute we reached out to her to shoot our wedding. Our engagement photos were absolutely stunning and our wedding sneak peaks are beyond incredible. The turn around time was unbelievably quick but that is not at the expense of the end result. Her work is simply magical and really shows the love between two people. Randi was our 2nd photographer on our wedding day and she was also so sweet, helpful and talented. Cheyanna and Randi are a dynamic duo & you cannot go wrong choosing her for your photographer. You will be blown away by her creativity alone. Thank you Cheyanna for being such a huge part of our day, for your patience, your kindness & for making everyone feel absolutely beautiful. We adore you and we couldn't have done it without you!

o made us feel completely at ease & organized on our wedding day. From helping us plan our timeline, to keeping us on time and on-schedule, to rolling with unforeseen weather and timing adjustments, and working closely with our planners, Cheyanna was such an incredible addition to our wedding, and I cannot imagine the day without her! It is people like Chey that you want surrounding you during your wedding – she’s even-keeled, level-headed, and fun. And, importantly, Cheyanna’s style is unique in that it’s not stuffy, overly traditional, or uptight – it’s the perfect blend of modern, intimate, and edgy. She captured us in exactly the way we were hoping for – our photos are natural and authentic – not too posed or formal. I know I’ll look at back at these photos for years to come and be grateful for Cheyanna’s vision and skill. HIRE HER!!

style is so unique and was perfect for what we wanted. I can't recommend her enough.

nd he wanted to capture the real, candid, documentary esq feel (not oversaturated or cheesy). Cheyanna was the perfect blend of both worlds and we both felt like we won. Beyond getting stunning shots, she had the perfect energy and made the entire day more fun. My biggest worry for our wedding day was rain and low and behold, it came down hard right when we were starting our first look. With any other photographer, I really think our photographs would have suffered but Cheyanna used the rain to her advantage. She also brought perfectly adorable umbrellas for us and stayed upbeat and positive throughout the initial stress. It was a magical day in big part to Cheyanna and we could not recommend her highly enough.

ecember 2020 Wedding and it was such a pleasure working through all the details and timelines with her! The package included engagement photos which was such a nice way to get acquainted with each other prior to our wedding day. We ultimately needed to cancel our reception due to Covid. Cheyanna was flexible, understanding and provided great recommendations for hosting just the ceremony. Let me tell you, our photos ARE ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! She blew us away! Friends and family cannot stop raving about them as well! Cheyanna was so great to have with us on the day, she was a calming force on what can be a bit of a hectic day! We also got a sneak peak the day after our wedding to hold us over until the full gallery was ready! We can’t recommend her more!

incredibly glad we found her. She traveled to Durango, Co for our winter wedding, and despite many travel hiccups she was never seen without a smile. She made the day so much better, and the photos she delivered are beyond beautiful. I have recommended her to all of my engaged friends, and I will recommend her to anyone else. I can’t express enough how much we love our engagement and wedding photos. She was even able to capture our sweet scrappy pup.

night of our wedding, we were head over heels happy. She guided us when we needed help deciding details such as timeline, setting, etc. and was so much more than just a photographer for us. Her work speaks for itself, and we were beyond pleased with every photo we received back from our big day, as well as our engagement photos. We cannot recommend Cheyanna de Nicola enough, and actually already referred another couple to her who has already booked them for their 2019 wedding.

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