Hans and Nicole Photography

(the bride) and made the day go so much more smoothly to ensure we had the day we had dreamed of. I cannot thank them enough and would 100% hire again in the future, for things like baby portraits, homecomings etc. The turn around on the pictures was so quick and they turned out so beautiful. We will always be grateful for our choice to go with them.

Also the photographs were amazing! We requested a lot of “in betw moments” and they captured just that

, were absolutely fantastic! From the very beginning of the process, they were extremely easy to work with and incredibly responsive. They were experts on the best places to take pictures on the yard and the USNA Chapel timeline! Nichole was a calming presence in the chaos of the day and kept us on time and running smoothly. The pictures we've received so far turned out fantastic and a few preview pictures were even sent the day after our wedding! Not to mention Nichole's incredible skills in laying out a dress train so beautifully and quickly. You won't regret including them in your wedding day!

re the best photographers we could have ever asked for. They are responsive and professional, everything is so easy to accomplish from the administrative side. They helped me build my timeline and offered feedback at every step of the way in planning. I had some unique cultural moments during my wedding that I was nervous about coordinating and they were so happy to reassure me and help make a plan. Day of the wedding, we only had the pleasure of working with Nicole and a stand-in photographer because Hans had a medical situation that prevented him from working our wedding. You would think that Hans not being there would stress a bride out but I was told well in advance and when they told me, they had already remedied the situation by finding a talented substitute photographer. I wasn’t worried for a second. Nicole was easily the MVP of the wedding. I have never witnessed someone firing on all cylinders and yet be such a calming presence. She was guiding shots, shepherding my 7 bridesmaids and family, coordinating with our videographer, helping carry my train, and even bustling my dress(!) all while taking the most gorgeous wedding photos I could have asked for. We got one sneak peak photo the next day and twenty photos 3 days later. It was so nice to be able to share photos that fast. Every photo was perfect, we didn’t need any re-edited or anything. They captured every moment of the day with such ease and artistic ability that I feel eternally grateful that we chose Hans and Nicole. I can confidently say that our wedding day was made infinitely better due to our choice to hire them.

g feel super easy and helped it all go smoothly! Hans was unable to attend our wedding due to a medical issue, but their assistant that Nicole brought with her was outstanding and SO professional! Our entire wedding party was very impressed with how they made everyone feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. They knew exactly how to tell us all to pose, where to stand, look, etc. The pictures turned out AMAZING and I am so impressed with how quickly they sent our full album to us (like less than 3 weeks from our wedding!) We have received so many compliments on our pictures. I would recommend Hans and Nicole Photography to anyone getting married!

perfect ones to pick even a top 10! My husband and I are both normally awkward in front of a camera but they made taking pictures so easy and fun. They went above and beyond with helping with little things on the day of the wedding when they didn't have to. 10/10!

My husband and I were married at the US Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis in June 2021, nearly a year after our original date was COVID canceled. Reviewing the portfolios for Academy-approved photographers, Hans and Nicole were our first choice. Then through a challenging year of postponements and uncertainty, we briefly lost them and then were able to have them for our long-awaited event. Their attention to detail and experience was so important for planning and focusing on the results we wanted. Then on our wedding day, they brilliantly executed the plan. Hans and Nicole were so personable, supportive, understanding, and helpful through all the emotions and minutiae. They were prepared for several minor emergencies, from dress adjustments to pins for boutonnieres to bustling my gown. During the wedding and reception, they took their photos without dominating the scene, accomplishing one of our main goals - photos that documented the day, without having us pose constantly. And the photos! We have literally hundreds of beautiful photos, with such evocative emotions captured. My husband and I have been so thrilled, amazed, and touched by all the lovely moments they photographed. I can’t stress enough how important it is to have these photos done right and how vital that a bride and groom trust the task to experienced professionals like Hans and Nicole. We will always be grateful for their great work on our wedding day.

municators when planning your big day, but they both work so smoothly ON your wedding day. They know all the perfect poses and also capture the sweetest, candid shots. They were punctual, easygoing, and open to my suggestions/input. They went above and beyond my expectations in capturing all the moments that I wanted— whether small or large. 5 stars all around, 10/10 would recommend!!

thtaking photos and and have an eye for detail. Friendly, warm, positive and super eager to make your wedding night as perfect as possible. Best investment hands down, my husband and I were so thankful to have worked with such amazing professionals on our wedding day. Really appreciated the time they took prior to the wedding day to plan out the important photos. They showed up early and guided us throughout the entire night. Would 100% recommend!

id-19 and it was by far a very pleasant experience! They were fun, friendly and comfortable to work with! They were willing to do anything I had in mind and work with me to achieve my photo goals. They were flexible with looks, on site locations, ideas, etc. I would book them again in a heart beat and was overly satisfied with my experience! They do a fantastic job and will make your wedding one to remember for a lifetime!

are very organized and so helpful!! The Day of the wedding they knew exactly what to do, special photos etc, I was very relaxed! Nicole even helped me with the bustle of my dress which was pretty complex!! They are amazing, highly highly recommend them to anyone!!!

their portfolio didn’t have me hooked from the beginning, their planning and “get to know you” process made me feel very at ease selecting a photographer without meeting them in person. By the wedding day, I knew in my heart that I could not have made a better choice for photographers. For the majority of the wedding morning, I only dealt with Nicole, while Hans was with the guys taking photos. Having two photographers allowed us to have photos taken at the same time in different locations as well as multiple perspectives of the same shot, which is key in so many moments throughout the day. Nicole was more than a photographer, she took on a lot of MOH duties without me even realizing until halfway through the day. This rockstar handles emotions (there were many), had band aids, tissues, mints, you name it. I literally didn’t need anything out of the bridal bag I spent months on Pinterest curating because she was so prepared. Oh yeah the photos...AMAZING. Hans and Nicole worked with us closely before we were able to make the trip out to Annapolis and figured out exactly which poses and shots we wanted as well as a lot of their own, worked them into a timeline so the day ran smoothly. I can’t forget to include how smoothly family pictures went. They turned what honestly should have been a chaotic hour long process into a seamless rotation of family members to get all of the shots we wanted in a very short timeframe so we could get back to enjoying our wedding day. There is not a single shot that I wish was redone or that I thought we missed out on or forgot to do. All of my Pinterest wedding photo dreams came true because of this dream team. And don’t let me forget the candids...Hans and Nicole captured every single laugh, tear, crazy dance move, and intimate moment of this day. If you have ANY doubts about someone to capture your special day, turn to this team. At the end of the day, you are going to have your photos to look back on to remind you of the best day of your life and I am incredible grateful that I got the chance to work with Hans and Nicole to capture that for us.

, they checked in with us several times regarding our timeline and if we needed help with anything surrounding wedding planning. That is so sweet and we really appreciated it. On the actual day of the wedding, they made sure our day ran smoothly and on time. I never had to worry about that with them around. They also really took on the role of our day of coordinator, which was really amazing and above and beyond. We took some photos outside and I was very hot and Nicole had anything/everything in her bag to resolve the issue -- ice packs, moist towelettes, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, etc. Nicole has a bag of magic! My bustle broke and she had a mini sewing kit and sewed my dress so I wasn't tripping all night. Their photographs are also BEAUTIFUL. They are so talented and really make sure to capture your true personality, not just stuffy/posed wedding pictures. They were quick, efficient, talented, and pleasant to be around.

Due to the on going circumstances surrounding the pandemic, I was forced to change every aspect of my wedding which was absolutely heartbreaking but Hans and Nicole were always there for us being very supportive and accommodating. Our whole wedding had to be cancelled and replanned, but Hans and Nicole were very flexible even with all the last minute changes I had to deal with. On our actual day, Nicole was very helpful in guiding my bridesmaids with what to do, helped me with my dress and even gave me her Gatorade after the ceremony because of how hot and humid it was that day, none of these things are in the contact but she did them because she is genuinely a wonderful caring person. I would highly recommend them from any wedding in the DMV area. After the wedding, we had a few of the pictures right away to show friends and family who could not make it. I was then able to see all my photos within 3 weeks, and had the prints delivered to my house about a month after. Everything was perfect and we have the most beautiful pictures to remember the day! They were very professional , responsive and accommodating. I have nothing but praises and will always go to them first for any future photo shoots.

wedding, but gave us guidance on how the wedding and reception should flow. We couldn't have got it all done without them! The photographs turned out amazing! We enjoyed going through the pictures, and were often surprised at what they captured ("I didn't know they took that photo! " "I didn't even see them there! "). Nicole was practically another bridesmaid, when it came to helping out the morning of the wedding. We got all the specific photos that we asked for, and so many candids that captured the entire event from start to finish. The photos were of the highest quality, and we would use them again in a heartbeat! Thank you Hans and Nicole!

and amazing people to work with! Our wedding was scheduled for May 30, 2020 but due to COVID we had to move our date to September and they have been very accommodating and the process of rescheduling was simple and stress free. We had our engagement photos done last fall and they came out absolutely incredible!!! We can’t wait to see the beautiful work they do on our big day.

d the tight time tables. From the beginning Hans and Nicole were so helpful with developing a timeline for the whole day to ensure we got all of the pictures we wanted. The engagement session with them was so fun and easy going, and the pictures were fantastic. On the day of the wedding Hans and Nicole were practically our wedding coordinators as well as photographers. They ensured we stayed on time and had everything we could possibly need! The photographs are incredible. I almost don’t believe it’s me in some of them! They are so beautiful and we will treasure them forever. Thank you!!!

ave some very nice shots with the sun going down in the background at the winery.

are so easy to work with and such fun loving individuals. They work perfectly as a team and capture the most beautiful pictures. They go above and beyond (and even climb through bushes!) to capture the perfect picture. I would highly recommend them for any event you want to capture and remember! Thank you a million times over for being apart of our special day!

start, flexible and knowledgeable when creating a timeline, and super (I mean SUPER) helpful the day-of. Nicole had a bag full of every single emergency item you never knew you needed on your wedding day, while Hans was calm, cool and collected throughout our entire hectic-exciting day. They truly make an unbelievable team. Not only are they a pair of fantastic people, but Hans and Nicole's work product is to die for. They were able to capture all the romantic, authentic, funny and emotional moments of the day in some of the most breathtaking photos I have ever seen. They are so beautiful that I don't even believe it's me in them!! Hans and Nicole were a pleasure to work with, and I feel blessed that I found them. Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without them.

unbelievably talented. They even wrangled our crazy family to get through group family photos efficiently. Our wedding timeline was TIGHT and not only were we on time, but we had extra time before the ceremony to take more photos! They are and have everything you need on your wedding day and worked amazingly with my planner, make up person etc. Nicole even bustled my gown. Absolute 5 stars for service, experience & final product :)

, they made us feel at ease during planning by answering all of our questions with quick, detailed responses. They made our big day such a breeze! Their experience at the Naval Academy Chapel and Officers Club was invaluable to us. They kept us on schedule before the ceremony as well as before and during the reception. Nicole was especially helpful with little details like securing my veil, bustling my dress, and coordinating the cake cutting. They followed up with preview photos just two days after the wedding and had everything complete shortly after returning home from our honeymoon.

that we are grateful! The pictures came out so beautifully, and Hans and Nicole perfectly captured special moments throughout the day. I couldn't imagine having any other photographers!

ial requests. Highly highly recommend! The photographs are even more perfect than we imagined - they were hands-down the best investment for our wedding!

o to get the best shots. They were so on the ball, people thought that Nicole was my wedding coordinator! Plus our pictures were ready just three weeks after our wedding. I can’t thank them enough for how beautiful our pictures turned out, and I highly recommend them for any occasion!

ur choice for a wedding photographer!

during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. They also get kudos for working in the pouring rain for our engagement photos and the snow for our wedding! They are both fantastic and we couldn't recommend them more highly. Do yourself a favor and hire them - you'll be drooling over your wedding photos for years to come!

dding. From the first emails exchanged back and forth all the way through to the weeks following our wedding, they were a joy to work with. Their photography was exceptional and professional. Our photos were delivered quickly after the wedding, within just weeks, with sneak peeks provided the next day. I lost my voice the day before my wedding and Nicole kept lozenges in her pockets the whole day, keeping me calm and walking me through every step of the day. They went above and beyond the call of duty and told us where to be and how to pose at every turn. The day ran seamlessly, largely in part to their efforts! Their work is worth far more than what we paid - they have super competitive rates! Every picture I wanted was taken and they checked in with us frequently before, during and even after the event. There were lots of little touches and we really became good friends through the process. They were the full package and the photos were amazing- still obsessed with sharing them on social media!

day of timeline to maximize photo opportunities without making us feel rushed the day of. They maintained excellent communication in the months leading up to our wedding, and really made an effort to get to know us personally. The day of, they arrived exactly on time and already knew what they wanted to photograph while we were getting ready. I really loved the husband/wife team feel they had, it made all the family shots run smooth and efficient. I mean it when I say they saved the day multiple times - from pinning boutonnieres, to lending a helping hand, and even having iced water available when midday temperatures rose into the 90s. I can't emphasize enough how glad we are to have had them there on our wedding day! Numerous guests complemented us on how they stayed out of the way yet still managed to catch the perfect shots. Our photos were sent to us just three weeks later and we are in love! If you are getting married at the Naval Academy I would absolutely inquire about having Hans and Nicole as your photographers.

ompletely above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect. We had so many questions throughout our planning process, and they had all of the answers. They are very prompt in responding to emails, usually within a few hours, which was awesome. Furthermore, their work is stunning! We really appreciated their attention to detail, and all of our pictures turned out beautifully. Their photography style was exactly what we were looking for, and we could not be happier with the results. I HIGHLY recommend this amazing team, you will not be disappointed.

phone and email to help us with anything we needed. When my mom and I traveled to Annapolis for a quick weekend planning trip, Nicole arranged her schedule to be sure she could meet with us while we were in town. On the wedding day, Nicole was always available, offering us water, bug spray, and advice on the cake cutting, sparkler exit, etc. She made sure to run off and grab our readers before the reception so we could get a picture with them - something that had slipped our mind earlier in the day. Hans and Nicole were a great team and you could tell they had tons of amazing experience - they knew what to do in every situation and were extremely well prepared. We ended up way ahead of schedule because they were able to coordinate our family, wedding party and couple photos so efficiently! We received our pictures just one week after our wedding and they are absolutely beautiful! They captured every single moment of the day (over 1600 photos!) and we loved seeing pictures of our guests having a great time. Thank you Hans and Nicole for helping to make our day so perfect and giving us beautiful memories that we will treasure forever! We cannot recommend them highly enough.

nly two weeks and they all look amazing. I could not be happier.

ading up to the wedding they were helpful with timelines and other details, and on the day of the wedding Nicole helped me stay calm, made sure my dress looked fantastic in photos, and even bustled it for the reception. Plus it was nice to be able to have a woman there while I was getting into my dress! When the plan for the sendoff had to change due to high winds, they adjusted easily and got great photos of our guests sending us off in a tunnel. We cannot recommend them highly enough!!

with ideas and patient when the bridal stress kicks in before the reception. I will recommend them to anyone and everyone.

nstantly surprised us with their generosity and kindness! We did engagement photos with them as well which was such a fun day! They are sweet, loving, fun and professional photographers and I would recommend ANY couple using them. They are worth every penny and will make your experience the best!