Authentic & Timeless Wedding Photography
$3,995 starting price
Connecticut, out-of-state and destination weddings as well!
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Nick Cinea
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
BRIGHT, BOLD & VIBRANT Authentic & Timeless wedding photography for passionate couples! I learn as much as I can about the two of you and your relationship so I can personalize your wedding coverage, and create heirloom photographs that reflect the unique connection you share.
On your wedding day, I'll capture both the posed and candid moments and everything in-between. Your "posed photos" will feel and look natural and candid, true to my authentic & timeless style. But most importantly, my biggest priority is making the both of you feel comfortable throughout the entire experience. I treat all of my couples like friends, and that's exactly what I hope we will be by the end of our experience together.
Prices start at $3,500+. The majority of my couples invest between $4,500 and $5,500 on their wedding photography experience.
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Nick Cinea
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I'm a photographer, entrepreneur, and an artist. I believe in pursuing your passions, working hard, and enjoying life. I love photographing a wedding day because it's like a story from start to finish: the moments of anticipation when you're getting ready, the first reactions when you see each other, and the celebration with family and friends. As a Connecticut native and UCONN grad, I take great pride in pursuing my passions within my home state. I've worked on hundreds of weddings and a variety of wedding venues within and outside of Connecticut.
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5.0
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Nick received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples for his photography services at their weddings. Couples appreciated his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. He was praised for his responsiveness, organization, and quick turnaround time for delivering high-quality photos. Reviewers highlighted his talent in capturing emotions and special moments, as well as his helpfulness in planning and coordination on the wedding day. Nick's dedication, expertise, and personalized approach were commended, making him highly recommended for wedding photography services.Review photos
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Trevor M
5.0
12/24/2024
We had Nick do our engagement & wedding photos. He was nothing short of spectacular! All of the photos turned out so so good! He is super detailed and really listens to you. Our wedding day could not have gone smoother. You will not regret choosing him to be your wedding photographer!
response 12/26/2024
Thank you so much, Trevor!
Chelsea D
5.0
12/04/2024
We are so happy that we had Nick as our photographer. From the first time we met with Nick on zoom, we knew we wanted to work with him. He took the time getting to know us, asked lots of questions and made great suggestions to us! He sent us sample pictures of other weddings he had photographed at our venue which was extremely helpful. During our engagement photoshoot Nick made us feel comfortable, kept us smiling naturally and gave us poses to stand in. The pictures turned out incredible and we knew we would be in the best hands on our wedding day. Nick was always quick to answer my numerous emails with questions and helped us create a plan for our wedding day photography to make sure we captured every detail that we wanted. He kept us on schedule and kept everyone focused to make sure we got all of the pictures we needed and didn't run over on time. We got our sneak peak pictures back within 24 hours after our wedding! Our full wedding collection was beautiful and we have incredible photos that will last us a lifetime! We loved working with Nick!
response 12/04/2024
Thank you, Chelsea! This was a nice surprise today. I really appreciate your detailed revi...
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Kayla T
5.0
11/04/2024
From the first meeting we had with Nick, my husband and I knew we were going to be in great hands choosing him as our wedding photographer! Not only is it apparent how knowledgeable he is, Nick made us both feel comfortable from the start. He took the time to get to know my husband and I and answered any of the many questions we had, not only at the beginning, but throughout our planning process. During our engagement session, Nick went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, and carried that to our wedding day as well. We truly felt that he did a phenomenal job prioritizing us on our wedding day - from making sure we got all of the shots we hoped for and personally paying attention to what we needed. We couldn't be happier with how our pictures came out. They were excellent quality and will be timeless photos we will enjoy for years to come. We will not hesitate to choose Nick for any of our future photography needs!
Katherine F
5.0
10/29/2024
We hired Nick for our wedding and engagement pictures!! Nick was absolutely amazing and very professional we would recommend him to anyone and everyone!! He knows what he is doing! Nick helped us with our timeline for the first look, knew the best places to take pictures, was amazing with lighting, organized, and posed everyone perfectly. We got all the shots that we asked for and more. We have so many pictures of our guests and it was great to see everyone dressed up in their masks. My husband and I got married on Friday the 13th and had a masquerade themed wedding. Nick was open to all of our crazy Friday the 13th ideas.
response 10/29/2024
Thank you Katie! I love working with fun couples like you and Ben who appreciate some fun/...
silly photos mixed in with all the formal ones :)
Emily F
5.0
10/09/2024
We can't say enough great things about Nick and his second shooter Kate! They were both fantastic to work with on the day of, including during some last minute schedule changes due to the weather right before the ceremony. Nick handled this all with ease and made us both feel so comfortable. During the planning process, Nick was incredibly responsive with all of my many questions about the day of the wedding and for our engagement pictures. We have only gotten our sneak peak pictures from the wedding so far, but we are obsessed with how they turned out and are so excited to see the rest of the photos! And, we love how quick the turnaround was for both the engagement pictures and the sneak peak, where we had pictures less than 24 hours after the wedding ended! I would absolutely choose Nick and Kate for an event in the future!
response 10/11/2024
Thank you so much, Emily! I appreciate these kind words.
Amanda B
5.0
10/02/2024
We were so happy we chose Nick as our photographer for our wedding. Nick was so responsive and helpful through the entire process. Really helping to create a schedule and help to keep things on track. Nick kept things fun and timely during the entire process on the day of! He made us and our families feel very comfortable. We could not be happier with how the photos came out, and will have those memories forever thanks to Nick!
response 10/02/2024
Thank you so much, Amanda! Hope to work together again someday!
Giulia T
5.0
9/02/2024
Absolutely amazing. Nick was incredible to work with and couldn’t have been more professional, patient, knowledgeable and detail oriented. He knew everything from the lighting at all hours of the day to organizing our timeline and so much more. He was extremely efficient on the day of our wedding and also timely in returning our photographs! He was easy to work with and never over the top. We couldn’t be happier and would recommend him to everyone 100% of the time. We loved working with him and hope to use him again in the future for other fun photo shoots!
response 09/02/2024
Thank you so much, Giulia! I hope to work together again with you and your family too!
Sarah S
5.0
5/26/2024
We cannot say enough complimentary things about Nick Cinea. His photography style was exactly what we were looking for. From the engagement session all the way through our wedding, he made 2 people who are very uncomfortable in front of a camera feel more confident and comfortable being photographed. We are able to look back and love every picture. Nick was not only able to capture amazing quality photos, but he was also able to capture the emotion and the moments throughout the day. Our friends and family have complimented his editing style and have said it makes them feel like they're transported back to that day. His services are worth every penny while still reasonably priced comparatively.
response 05/27/2024
Thank you so much, Domenick, for this very thoughtful review! I loved working with all of ...
you! It was such an easy crowd to work with :)
Melissa G
5.0
2/13/2024
Nick was absolutely amazing. He is so talented and professional - we cannot say enough good things about him! Not only did he take incredible photos but he made it fun! His work is amazing and we would recommend him to anyone looking to plan their next event!
Laura W
5.0
1/26/2024
If you are reading this and looking for a photographer, stop whatever you’re doing and go book with Nick. Nick was amazing right from the first initial phone call. We went through my millions of questions and he went through all of the details, and we could feel his passion, dedication, and professionalism through the phone. He is very organized and remembers all of the little details. Our engagement shoot was above and beyond what I expected (this was our first time taking professional pictures) and we felt so at ease and comfortable and he walked us through and guided us through the whole shoot. He even made an extra stop for us so we could take a few pictures with our dog back at the house nearby, which was not a part of the original plan. The questionnaires Nick puts together are very comprehensive and made sure we thought through all of the important logistical things, and we were able to go through the plan with him over the phone a few times before the day of the wedding.
Our wedding day photos were seamless, and it felt like we had known him forever. He was so organized, he helped set up each of the shots with family members, making sure spacing was right and hands were in the right place etc. which made a huge impact on our family as well, they were all blown away. We just got our pictures back (such a quick turnaround) and we felt like we were able to relive the day all over again. Nick truly captured our wedding day perfectly, never missing a thing, and the pictures are absolutely stunning. His artistic eye is unmatched and we are so thankful we trusted Nick to capture the most important day of our lives. 1000/10 would recommend Nick Cinea photography.
Danielle D
5.0
11/15/2023
Nick was wonderful to work with and is a very talented photographer. We live out-of-state so we spent a lot of time online looking for the right photographer for us. We really appreciated Nick's responsiveness and loved his timeless, elegant photography style. He was very organized leading up to the wedding and on the big day. Our families cannot get over how beautiful the photos turned out. Thank you for capturing our special day, Nick, you did an incredible job!
response 11/15/2023
Thank you so much, Daniellle! I appreciate this thoughtful review. I loved working with yo...
u too!
Sara S
5.0
11/02/2023
The first time we met Nick face to face was a chilly February day for our engagement pictures. He scoped out a new location to find the best spots before we even got there. If you're uncomfortable with posing or don't know what to do... don't worry, Nick will coach you the whole time and make you feel like you're the only two people around. He pays attention to detail, especially if you have special details about your wedding. My mom and I made most of the decorations, and he made sure to give them extra attention while taking pictures. He checked in with us throughout our wedding day and made sure to ask if there was anything beyond our planned pictures that we wanted captured. The girls were lucky to spend the day with Nick, and the guys were equally as lucky to spend the morning of the wedding with Nick's sidekick, Kelly. My husband has nothing but nice things to say about her as well. They made a great team and captured our day perfectly. Thank you Nick and Kelly!
response 11/02/2023
Thank you so much, Sara for your very thoughtful and thorough review! I'm happy that you n...
oticed so many of the ways we worked to make your day special! You two were so easy to work with :)
Jody C
5.0
7/12/2023
Nick is a true professional. He is extremely detailed oriented, and the quality of his work is amazing. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and was patient with us. He is extremely responsive to any questions I had along the way. I would highly recommend him; you will not be disappointed with his work and your experience!
Courtney C
5.0
7/04/2023
We can’t say enough good things about Nick. He was so helpful throughout the process - helping with timelines, walking us through the day, shot list, and schedule. My husband and I aren’t super into photos, and he made us feel so at ease and comfortable both in our engagement session and our wedding day. He and his assistant got all the photos we asked for plus more, and we had a blast with all the photos. The week leading up to the wedding, there was rain in the forecast and he was very helpful and flexible with different options. He delivered our preview quickly and we were so blown away as were our families! We can’t wait to see the full album!
Kaitlin N
5.0
6/06/2023
Our experience with Nick as our wedding photographer was more than we could have ever asked for! Before our wedding, we had multiple phone calls for Nick to get to know us and to learn what was important to us as a couple. He is incredibly organized with timelines for the wedding day and helped us come up with lists of portraits and candid photos that we wanted. On our wedding day, he was prompt and helped us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. If he ever noticed we were looking a little stiff or too serious, he would simply say "Think of your puppy, Nala!" and we would instantly smile. This is what I mean when I say he truly got to know us and made our day so incredibly personalized to us and our love story! We even got to peek behind the camera to see how a few of the shots came out during the day. We are SO excited for our photos to come in in a few months and would recommend Nick to anybody who is getting married soon!
response 06/07/2023
Thank you so much, Kaitlin! I loved working with both of you! Thank you for such a thought...
ful review.
Erica C
5.0
4/03/2023
I have so many good things to say I'm not even sure where to begin. We first worked with Nick for our engagement photos as part of our wedding package. After a reschedule due to illness he helped us capture our engagement. On the day of our shoot we had an impending storm that threatened thunder storms. We walked us through our shoot with ease and comfort and not once did we feel rushed or overwhelmed. On our wedding day our comfort only grew. When planning our portraits on our wedding day we were quickly overwhelmed by the amount of pictures we though we needed. Nick guided us through the ideal portraits and included special shots we wanted on our wedding day. Our guest and wedding party enjoyed working with him and I feel as though things couldn't have gone smoother. Our wedding day was met with rain but with Nick's help we made a plan that allowed us stay on site and dry to celebrate our wedding day. We will definitely continue to work with Nick as he expands his business to family portraits and can't wait to get our portraits back.
response 04/03/2023
Thank you so much, Erica for this review! I really appreciate you remembering even the thi...
ngs I did for the engagement session. I loved working with you two and your families :)
Curtis S
5.0
4/02/2023
Nick is the BEST! Our experience working with him for our engagement shoot and wedding photos could not have been better. From his professionalism, timeliness, communication, and of course the quality of his photos - we can't recommend him enough! Nick was supper accommodating and helpful throughout the entire process, especially when we were trying to figure out all of the different group photos we wanted on our wedding day. There's definitely a chance for group and family photos to be time consuming and stressful, but Nick handled them with the utmost professionalism and class. Both of our families and friends loved him! His knowledge and experience made everything so easy on our wedding day, my wife and I are so thankful for him!! If you're looking for a great photographer who will help you through the process, has a great eye for all the best shots, and is just an awesome person, you want to work with Nick Cinea!!!!
Catherine B
5.0
3/13/2023
Choosing a photographer was probably THE most important thing for me during the whole wedding planning process, but as soon as my Husband and I spoke to Nick, we knew he was the perfect person to capture our special day. We first got our engagement photos done with Nick first and although we were nervous to be in front of the camera, Nick told us exactly what to do, how to pose, what to say to make us laugh, and everything came out 1000x better than I could have ever imagined! In the months leading up to the wedding, we was easy to contact, had us fill out forms to make sure we got all the family portraits and special photos we wanted, and helped us through all the day-of planning. He knew our venue, got our family portraits done in record time(!!), and got so many breathtaking, amazing shots of us, my bridesmaids, and all of our guests. At the end of the night, our guests kept coming up to us saying he was great, too!
We ended up doing an 8 hour coverage with a second shooter and they were both professional, supportive, and a blast to work with! Highly, highly recommend and will hire again in a heartbeat for our next family event/photoshoot.
response 03/14/2023
Thank you SO MUCH for your thoughtful review, Cat! I loved working with both of you :) You...
're some of the nicest people!
Laura R
5.0
3/04/2023
As a detail-oriented bride with a long list of photo requests, Nick and his assistant photographer ensured we did not miss a moment. They skillfully managed and posed our very large wedding party and made it look easy. Our photos are beautiful and we will treasure them forever!
response 03/05/2023
Thank you so much, Laura!
Lindsey A
5.0
12/30/2022
Nick was the BEST wedding photographer. We got to meet Nick at our engagement photos and knew we made the right choice. My husband and I are not used to taking staged photos and Nick did an amazing job helping us pose. Nick is extremely professional and takes incredible photos. On the day of our wedding Nick and his 2nd shooter captured every moment. I love the bright style of the photos and love how our perfect day was captured.
response 12/30/2022
Thank you so much for your review, Lindsey! It was a pleasure working with both of you :)
Jennifer C
5.0
12/19/2022
I cannot stress enough how incredible Nick was to work with for our engagement pictures and our wedding day. First off, he was always very quick to respond to emails and very thorough in all of our communications. He helped us get so many details organized for our wedding day and answered any & all questions that we had. He’s very professional, yet personable, and really knows what he’s doing.
Second, as someone who was very anxious to take pictures, Nick helped to make my husband and myself feel totally comfortable and relaxed. He helped us with posing but also made sure it looked very natural. Nick made the experience fun, and our personalities really came through in the photos.
Both our engagement and wedding pictures came out absolutely amazing and we are so grateful to Nick for all of his hard work. I cannot stop looking at all of the photos and thinking back so fondly to our special day. Highly recommend!!!
Courtney P
5.0
12/15/2022
AMAZING! Nick truly captured every detail on our wedding day and exceeded all expectations. Nick went above and beyond to make sure the special moments were seen. I cried looking through our wedding pictures seeing all the little details and special moments he went out of his way to capture. My family and friends could not say enough good things about Nick. All day he was fixing the train of my dress and making everything effortless. We did not have to worry about anything, he was so professional and organized. From the very first interaction when I reached out to inquire up until our wedding day, he was so kind and helpful. I truly cannot say enough great things about Nick, he is the best of the best! We are so grateful we found him!
response 12/15/2022
Thank you so much Courtney! I appreciate it.
Alexa C
5.0
11/26/2022
My husband and I are OVERJOYED with how WONDERFUL the photos turned out. Nick captured SPECIAL moments that made us laugh, cry, and smile all over again! I cannot thank Nick enough. His TALENTS do not go unnoticed. Nick lives up to his expectations and far beyond that for TIMELESS and AUTHENTIC photographs. Nick seamlessly fit in and the QUALITY, CARE, and CLARITY of the photographs are SENSATIONAL. Nick Cinea Photography will be the first and only name that we recommend for a photographer.
Andrew B
5.0
11/24/2022
We hired Nick and his assistant for our wedding and we are so glad we did. He’s a great photographer and has a classic style in my opinion. He does an engagement shoot which was included in our package so you’re able to get to know each other and get comfortable in front of the camera. He was very punctual, professional and easy to work with. We have seen a preview of our photos and are loving them so far! We would definitely recommend him!! We would also recommend adding a second shooter!
Carolyn C
5.0
11/13/2022
Nick exceeded our expectations in every way. We loved getting to know him through our engagement session and appreciated his quick responses as questions popped up during wedding planning. On the day of our wedding he was instrumental in moving us along our plan and captured everything we wanted to. We were especially impressed with the amount his partner and him captured during cocktail hour, we feel like we have great photos of everyone who attended our wedding. We couldn't recommend Nick more! If you're looking for timeless photos and an experienced photographer, Nick is your guy.
Priya A
5.0
9/07/2022
Nick was absolutely amazing to work with from our engagement shoot to both our Indian and American wedding days! I’m a bit camera shy and Nick made me feel totally at ease. It was his first time shooting an Indian wedding and if you’ve never experienced one, there is a lot going on! He did not miss a beat and captured all the colors, beauty and fun from our baraat procession and ceremony. He was great with providing direction for our portraits and was even able to get all the small kids looking in the same direction (he’s got the magic touch!) Our families and guests let us know that they noticed what a great job he did as well! It was really important that we got some photos of our guests since we weren’t able to spend a ton of time with any one person (you know how weddings go) and Nick captured some really nice shots of them. We definitely plan on working with him again if we get the chance!
Christina J
5.0
8/03/2022
Nick is the best! I got married 5/29/2022 and could not have asked for a better photographer. We found Nick from our video team, Danleigh Videography, and instantly connected with him. We loved his timeless and colorful photography style. He sent us our gallery about 7 weeks after the wedding. We had so many events going on throughout the night and Nick didn't miss a beat - he was running around during our first dance to make sure the key things were captured. We had also sent him a video of the choreography beforehand so he knew what to expect. We had an issue with a delay in our party robot, and Nick ended up staying later than his contracted time to cover it!
Even though my husband and I were knew Nick before the wedding, he quickly charmed his way into everyone else's hearts. Our family and friends felt so comfortable around, which makes a world of difference. 20/10 service! <3
Becky R
5.0
7/27/2022
NICK IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! My husband and I had sooooo much fun posing for photos and dancing and laughing throughout the process - we truly had the most perfect day and night!
We also had many guests come up to us to compliment us (like we had anything to do with it?!) on Nick's skills as a photographer!! People were so impressed by him and his second photographer running to keep up with us throughout our photo dash and also finding such beautiful spots for our photos. Nick truly took the time to ensure the lighting, background - EVERYTHING was perfect for us (Veil photos? Check! Golden hour photos? Double check!!) From the photos he let me peek at, I can tell you with certainty that he totally knocked it out of the park!!
Some of our guests have asked for our photographer's information for future events - if that doesn't say it all then I don't know what will! Nick was incredibly responsive throughout wedding planning, calm when I was stressed, and so helpful while we wanted to create an accurate wedding day timeline. He was a positive light throughout our day and even laughed with us along the way :)
We're so sad our wedding is over, but we are looking back grinning because it was better than we ever could have imagined. Nick helped to create an absolutely a priceless day for us - we can't wait for our sneak peak!!!!
We know our paths cross again at events and for our photo needs in the future!! If you're on the fence about booking Nick, sign that contract right away!! You won't regret it :)
Allison D
5.0
7/25/2022
When we started planning our wedding, we had the rule that we would meet with three vendors prior to picking one. Nick was our first meeting and our last. After meeting with Nick my now husband said he would not meet with another, and that Nick was our guy! Nick was absolutely amazing from our engagement photo session, to our wedding day. When there were storms in the forecast, Nick brain stormed with me days before, and made sure we would get perfect pictures with or without rain (luckily it was a beautiful day)! Throughout our wedding day, and days after, our guests complemented Nick’s work, and were begging to see pictures! Wedding photos are something that are cherished and enjoyed for a lifetime, and I am so happy that we picked Nick to capture our perfect day!
LIsa C
5.0
7/13/2022
After my husband and I were engaged the photographer was the first vendor we booked. We loved Nick's classic style and mix of posed and candid photos. Working with Nick was great - he was professional, provided clear direction, was organized, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and made sure that we got all of the shots we wanted. We are so happy with our pictures.
Caitlin C
5.0
2/08/2022
I think our wedding pictures speak for themselves! We had the absolutely best experience working with Nick and his second shooter! Nick was extremely professional, timely, and organized. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and got along great with our wedding party. He made the effort to get to know us as a couple prior to the wedding day via Zoom calls. He has a lot of experience as a wedding photographer and was very attentive to family dynamics, religious customs, and making sure our schedule was realistic before the big day! He was always available to answer any questions we had along the way. The pictures are perfect and surpassed my high expectations for wedding photography. We will be using him again in the future for sure! (And recommending him to all of our family and friends!)
Thanks Nick!!
response 02/08/2022
Thank you so much, Caitlin! And for leaving the review on google as well. I'm very appreci...
ate for your thorough and thoughtful review. You two were so easy to work with!
Allie F
5.0
1/19/2022
Where to even begin?! We found Nick because he actually got married at the same venue we did and had tagged the venue in his posts. We could not be happier to have found him! From the beginning he really took the time to get to know us as a couple and my husband who hates pictures said after our engagement shoot “wow he made that actually not so bad”. His personality and humor clicked so well with us and our extended family at the wedding. We have received so many compliments on not only our photos but Nicks professionalism and great personality throughout the whole day. Nick captured everything we wanted and more. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a wedding/engagement or family shoot photographer!
response 01/19/2022
Thank you so much, Allie! This means a lot to me. I hope to work with you two again in the...
future :)
Kimberly H
5.0
11/28/2021
We cannot recommend Nick Cinea enough - he is professional, timely, and most importantly, an amazing photographer. The moment we viewed his portfolio we knew we wanted him to photograph our wedding, and the final album we received exceeded our already high expectations. Nick is incredibly easy to work with, and we came to rely on his calm and confident presence from the earliest parts of the planning process through our wedding day. We can’t imagine having had anyone else photograph our wedding.
response 11/29/2021
Thank you, Kim!
Shannon N
5.0
11/23/2021
My husband and I could not be happier with our wedding experience with Nick!! He was extremely professional, so easy to work with, and the photos we have are STUNNING. I am someone who typically is very picky and don't like many photos of myself but Nick made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the results are EXCEPTIONAL. We are having such a difficult time choosing which photos we want to print because they are all so beautiful! We also had a few last minute changes to our day-of schedule and Nick was a very calming and supportive part of our wedding team while we worked through the details. His online platform is also very well organized and easy to use. Start to finish this was an amazing experience for us and we will be recommending him to all of our engaged friends!!!
Kristin T
5.0
11/19/2021
Nick was truly a pleasure to work with and is an absolutely wonderful photographer! The first time we met him (even though it was virtual) my husband told me that we absolutely had to hire him for our wedding. He was super flexible, and because we had already gotten engagement photos taken, he added time on to our booking which we really appreciated! I love that a second photographer was included and she was also wonderful! He even took some portraits of my sister and her boyfriend and she plans on giving them as Christmas gifts. We are in love with the preview he gave us and can't wait to see the rest of the photos that were taken! If you are looking for a wedding photographer I cannot recommend Nick Cinea Photography, he is worth every penny!
Lauren P
5.0
11/16/2021
Nick is the literal best! He's really dedicated to his clients, he will get to know you and make you feel comfortable in front of the camera (even if your usually not). Not to mention, his photos are STUNNING! I had an amazing experience with Nick for my wedding and I can't wait to book him again for future life events.
response 11/17/2021
Thank you Lauren!!!
Danielle S
5.0
11/06/2021
We loved working with Nick! We felt we weren’t very photogenic but he assured us we would be fine. I was so happy we did the engagement shoot because it helped us become comfortable and Nick was right, the pictures came out amazing!!! He made sure to tell us every move and was so helpful. Our wedding photos came out even better. We were so pleased with how many photos were taken and the amazing quality! Thank you Nick!
response 11/17/2021
Thank you Danielle!!!
Janelle R
5.0
11/04/2021
We cannot say enough great things about Nick! He is so talented not only behind the camera, but also in helping two people who hate taking pictures to have a good time doing it. We’ve been working with Nick for two years. He did our engagement photos (and even offered to do a second engagement session for free due to the freezing cold weather we had during our first session), small wedding ceremony during COVID, and our big blowout wedding. He takes time to get to know his couples and makes sure to get all the pictures we want. He is absolutely incredible, and we will definitely be using him for all our photographer needs in the future!
Caitlin S
5.0
9/29/2021
Nick was a fantastic addition to our wedding journey. He was an easy choice, as he made us feel super relaxed right from our first meeting. We chose Nick to shoot our wedding in early 2020 and with lots of re-scheduling of our wedding day, as well as our engagement shoot, he was incredibly flexible and amazingly responsive. The process of designing our sessions was super easy and Nick made sure to capture everything we were looking for and more. Nick is super talented and takes the time to care and connect. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Nick and highly recommend him to any couple
Allison S
5.0
9/24/2021
Nick was absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish! He did our engagement shoot as well as our wedding and was an absolute blast to work with! From the beginning he took the time to get to know us as a couple, and gather information about what exactly it was we were looking for out of a photographer and our photos. He was extremely personable, professional, efficient, and he excels at what he does. Nick was very thorough in the entire process and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He made sure we got all of the shots we wanted and was helpful during our entire day. His turnaround in sending sneak peaks was very timely and all of his shots are detail oriented and impeccable. We highly recommend Nick and will definitely be using him again in our future life events and photo shoots! My husband and I are extremely pleased and happy with everything!
Deanna M
5.0
9/10/2021
Nick was so easy to work with! From our initial consultation, engagement session, covid postponement, and cross country move, Nick went above and beyond! His organization and thoroughness made life much easier for us and we were able to put our full trust in him!
We are in love with our photos and have had nothing but rave reviews from our families and friends. We love the timeless, classic style, and his ability to make everything look so natural. 10/10!!
Olivia B
5.0
8/22/2021
Nick Cinea was the first vendor we hired after booking our wedding venue, and it was the BEST decision we made. We did our engagement photos at CCSU in July of 2020 and it was about 95 degrees. My husband (then fiance) and I didn't think we'd get any good pictures because we were so disgusting and sweaty, but somehow EVERY SINGLE PICTURE was beautiful. Nick captured our goofy love in a way that was so genuine, I couldn't help but be over-the-moon excited for our wedding photos.
Fast forward to June 2021, our wedding day was plagued with uncertainty with scattered thunderstorms in the area, but Nick and his second photographer, Kate, went into problem-solving mode and found a way for my husband and I to have a special first look in an alternative location than originally planned to avoid the sudden downpour. They kept us on our schedule (and followed my obnoxious spreadsheets to a t) so that we didn't have to worry about it! They helped make our day so seamless, and were so flexible when the photo timeline had to change a bit because of the weather. Nick was a great director and behind-the-scenes man who went above and beyond to ensure that we not only had the best photographs, but that we had the best day!!! He captured beautifully the love, joy, and happiness between my husband and I, our guests, and our families. Looking through our photos, you can FEEL the love that was in the air that day.
His work truly speaks for itself, but his professionalism, calm demeanor, and down-to-earth nature had me dub him my BFF for the weekend, as I knew I could depend on him for any little thing I needed. We absolutely adore Nick, and you will never regret hiring him!
Also, remember when I said he was the first vendor we booked? Well, he recommended our videographer and florist to us, and WOW- it was an absolute dream team. Nick knows his stuff and he knows the right people. BOOK HIM NOW!!
Deanna H
5.0
7/28/2021
Nick was a lifesaver for our pandemic wedding! Flexible, attentive and talented! We hired him for our 2020 wedding that we had to postpone it to 2021! Nick worked with us to reschedule his services and even let us amend our contract to suit our new needs. For almost two years Nick was by our side on phone calls, touring our venue and even scoping out a first look location for us! He had us fill out a detailed questionnaire so that he could capture every moment we cared about. He brought that four page list of the schedule, the group photos, details etc. and carried it around with him throughout the event, making sure he got each shot! The photographs were stunning, well lit, correctly colored and made my fifty guest event look like a full and fabulous party! We are so grateful we hired Nick! Gorgeous photographs of everything we wanted! He was a huge factor in making our wedding a success and I 110% recommend him for couples who want perfect photos!
ADAM B
5.0
7/25/2021
I can't say enough good things about Nick. He is such a wonderful guy, and his skills are second to none. From large weddings, to small ones, to personal engagement photos, I've seen him do it all and he knocks it out of the park every time! We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos and HIGHLY recommend him for any of your photography needs!
Mariah F
5.0
6/27/2021
Wow! What can I say about Nick?! He is an AMAZING photographer and really cares about the couples he works with. My husband and I hired Nick in 2018 for our 2020 wedding. Due to covid, we had to postpone a year. Nick was BEYOND accommodating and really made our day so much more special! We could not love our wedding pictures anymore! If you are looking for a photographer who will capture your love, make you feel so comfortable and supported, you have to hire Nick. Nick, thank you for not only being the best photographer but, for becoming such a dear friend to us. Still swooning over our wedding photos!
Amanda P
5.0
5/22/2021
I am so glad that I hired Nick as my Photographer for my Wedding. My husband and I were not disappointed. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only were his photos phenomenal but he made the entire process very easy. He is professional and reliable. He sent email reminders, followed up and Facetime during Covid. He made it his priority to get to know us, listen and give suggestions. As someone who is very nervous taking pictures, Nick made sure I was comfortable and at ease during my entire Wedding. He was there every step of the way capturing all our special moments. What amazed us even more was that at the end of his time, Nick stayed longer to make sure he got additional photos of us! He did not delay in getting us our photos and his work speaks for itself, the photos are truly amazing! My husband and I are completely satisfied.
Angela K
5.0
11/30/2020
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and even more so during the pandemic. It was a relief to have a photographer as organized, calm, understanding,and enjoyable to work with as Nick was before, during, and after the wedding.
Nick was available and quick to respond to our needs throughout the process from our first phone call to plan out the day of the wedding, to the first look, the ceremony, the reception, and receiving our wedding photos. He was prompt and followed through with everything he promised. So happy to receive our wedding photos so quickly after our wedding and with a few early for our thank you cards. We appreciated the questions he asked so that we were prepared for the different family photos, and to accommodate any of our family needs and our needs.
The photos came out beautifully! We had an afternoon wedding with bright overhead lighting and were worried the photos would come out too harsh. We ideally wanted softer lighting. In the end, even with the afternoon sun, Nick was able to achieve the softer look we wanted with the fall foliage of Elizabeth Park. Nick also was great with giving us directives as to how to stand and angle our faces and was both fun for us to work with. Both my husband and I are not the best w feeling comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. However, Nick was able to make this an enjoyable and fun shoot.
We absolutely recommend Nick as our wedding photographer!
Sean M
5.0
11/28/2020
Nick was perfect for our elopement ceremony. From the time we contacted him to receiving our photos he was professional and friendly. On our big day Nick made sure we stayed warm and captured all the perfect moments. We absolutely love the pictures he took and couldn’t have picked a better photographer to share our day with.
Ryanne S
5.0
11/09/2020
I can’t say enough good things about Nick and his work!! Originally we had hired another photographer but after meeting nick at a wedding we were in and saw his work we immediately changed our minds!! He was so easy to work with while also being very thorough! He made sure he knew every piece of the day I wanted captured from the obvious big moments down to the smallest detail and he didn’t miss one thing! There were some specific things I wanted captured but I’m more of a let the expert take the lead kinda person and he did not disappoint! The morning of our wedding was a rainy gloomy mess which made us have to take most of pictures in the church instead of outside at a park. Even though it wasn’t what I expected the pictures are gorgeous. when it cleared up he stole us away to get some amazing sunset pictures! im so thankful he did the because they are some of my favorites!! I am so happy with the way the pictures came out, and everyone I have showed is so impressed with how amazing they look knowing how not amazing the weather was that morning! It was comforting to know that no matter what I was going to have beautiful pictures to look back on!
Daphne B
5.0
11/03/2020
Nick is an absolutely incredible photographer! He has a great eye, he’s super professional & timely and his photos are beautiful! Nick did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and we were beyond impressed! He helped us choose the perfect spot for our engagement photos and he was always right there for a candid shot during our reception. Not only is Nick a phenomenal photographer, but he’s such a genuine person too. Our wedding date was changed 3 times due to Covid and we had to change the venue once as well. He was happy to change the date/location with us each time and always made sure to check in and see how we were holding up during the planning. I promise you won’t be disappointed by hiring Nick! We are so thankful for all the amazing photos he took for us!
Haley P
5.0
11/03/2020
We worked with Nick for both our engagement shoot and wedding, as well as his wonderful second shooter Kate!
We cannot say enough about Nick and his work! From the first moment we reached out to Nick, to our second reach out due to a date change, and then from there through covid and all of 2020’s messes, Nick was beyond supportive encouraging and professional and we are SO excited to see the rest of our photos!
Work with Nick, you will never have a doubt in your mind he will capture your day beautifully!
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Nicole C
5.0
10/24/2020
Nick was amazing to work with. He was so easy to contact, responded quickly and always made us feel comfortable! He made us laugh when we got too serious and was very good at keeping our crazy wedding party on time and focused.
At first we were unsure if we wanted engagement pictures. We are so happy that we chose to get them done! It was a very fun experience and the pictures came out beautiful!
We can’t thank Nick enough for our absolutely stunning wedding photos! He was able to get beautiful pictures of everyone at the wedding which was important to us. Nick and his co-worker both captured such precious moments that make us want to view our album again and again.
Nick Cinea Photography will 100% be our choice for any events here on out!
Jessica F
5.0
8/10/2020
Nick Cinea’s photography is truly one of a kind! He photographed our elopement ceremony in Brookline, MA, at the beautiful Larz Anderson Park on 7/25. Having never been to the park before, Nick took time prior to our ceremony to discuss the location with us, do his own research, and arrive early to scout out the best locations in the park to take photos. My wife and I, along with friends and family who we have shared our photos with, have been blown away by their high quality and the way in which he was able to capture true the authenticity of each moment. Nick’s talent was especially apparent in the fact that he could make photos of masked individuals looks so good and natural! Nick’s creative use of light with the surrounding scenery made for absolutely stunning shots. His timing was so impressive as he was able to capture our genuine emotions during our first look and all throughout the entire ceremony. Nick was an absolute pleasure to work with. His professionalism, pride in his work, and his friendly and outgoing demeanor, made it all such a exceptional experience. We recommended him 100%!
Tamara R
5.0
1/25/2020
Nick was absolutely fantastic as our wedding photographer. Not only was he a great photographer, but he was great to work with and interact with as well. He was extremely helpful & understanding throughout the whole process, answering all of my silly questions and concerns. Helped with suggestions on where to get out engagement pictures. When the weather affected our shoot and he wasn’t able to get the shots he wanted to deliver he offered to do another mini session (but this definitely isn’t standard, just wanted to callout his dedication to providing great work). His follow up was fantastic, as I admittedly dropped the ball on some timelines due to starting a new job with increased hours and everything else going on.
Day of he showed up on time & his second shooter was also great and personable. He was able to get all of the shots we wanted and was patient with all my distractions like stopping by the dance floor while en route to get our nighttime shots. He also IS GREAT WITH DOGS! Our dog was a very important part of our day and involved with the engagement session and present the entire wedding. He got the most adorable shots of the three of us, and even a few of the beautiful girl alone. Though we were on a tight timeline because I went the traditional way with no first look, he got all the shots we wanted and DELIVERED on them. If it didn’t come out to his standards the first shot, he didn’t rush you to the next just to get it done he efficiently adjusted as needed. He was also fantastic with helping guide us on the things you don’t think about but make a huge difference - hand placement, head tilting, etc. And he put my husband and I at ease for all those kissing lovey doves photos- we aren’t super keen on PDA so it this was a bit uncomfortable for us but none of this translated in any of the shots because of how great Nick was to work with.
And we got the photos back wicked quick, despite being prime wedding season (married 10/5/2019).
Only regret I have is doing 8 hours not 10 & not getting a photo album through him. I’m still THRILLED with the photos- just wanted more from the end of night & to call it out for anyone else who may have been on the fence like I was (having never been married before you don’t really know what is ‘enough’ but trust me go with 10). This is NOT an area you want to cheap out on & Nick is worth every penny.
Apologize for the length but it we thought it was important to note all the small details that make him stand out and often don’t make it to the reviews.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Tamara & Shaun Mitchell
Hayley O
5.0
12/17/2019
Nick is hands down one of the most talented people I have ever met. His capability of capturing authentic genuine moments is unlike any other. His work truly speaks for itself but what you may not know is how he himself is on your special day. He is positive, organize, professional, punctual, and is so easy going it feels as if he was apart the family. I have worked with Nick on other weddings as he did my own and so many more to come for my friends and family, I can say hands down he is someone I fully trust with all photography needs. He continues to stay consistent and his quality of work will take your breath away. If your looking for someone who will elevate your big day, look no more. He is a 10 out of 10. No amount of words could ever really put his magic behind the camera into perspective but I promise you, he will never disappoint.
Maureen M
5.0
11/20/2019
Nick was wonderful to work with! He was extremely organized and took the time to get to know us, to help make our experience personal. Nick helped make our wedding day SO easy, so that we were truly able to enjoy everything. He made us, our families, and our bridal party feel at ease all day and kept us laughing and smiling the entire time. We're so lucky we found Nick, and we are grateful for his beautiful work!
Thea D
5.0
10/08/2019
Full disclosure - my husband and I know Nick personally and we knew before we were ever engaged that we would want him as our wedding photographer. He has done several of our friends' weddings and I would absolutely recommend him to others.
Nick delivered on all fronts. He was flexible when we were scheduling our engagement session (which was tricky because we work opposite shifts) and delivered the photos in a timely manner.
Throughout the planning process Nick kept in touch. He asked a lot of questions about our specific desires for the day, any special details we wanted immortalized, and made recommendations for the timeline.
On our wedding day, he worked with our DJ and wedding coordinator to keep us on track without ever making us feel rushed. He knew all our details off the top of his head and didn't miss anything we had discussed. We had a shot list that included a lot of extended family, and Nick and his second shooter Jason did a great job of getting us through everything quickly so we could enjoy our cocktail hour and reception with our guests.
Nick delivered us hundreds of amazing shots and I couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience.
Erica M
5.0
7/19/2019
Nick Cinea was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. I met him at a wedding show in Hartford where I was waiting for that one photography vendor to pop out at me. What caught me first was his friendly attitude and light, airy photography style which was exactly what I was looking for. From our first time working with him at our engagement shoot we were quick to tell him how uncomfortable my fiancé and I were in front of the camera. He had some great ways to get us to loosen up and have a ton of fun while producing amazing photos. The week of our wedding I filled out a questionnaire where I was able to add the timeline I created with my planner from the venue. He was so top notch on our wedding day that even our guests were complimenting him. He showed up early, dressed professionally and got to work right as I was ready. He followed the timeline that I had uploaded and we actually ran early on a few things which made the entire day a breeze. He captured so many beautiful memories and my husband and I will be forever grateful to him for allowing us to always have these photos.
David & Susan Y
5.0
6/29/2019
Nick is incredible. We could not be more thrilled with the wide variety of special moments that he was able to capture throughout our wedding day. Not only was he able to capture all of the classic family & bridal party portraits, but he was also able to capture any and all special requests, both planned and unplanned, that occurred throughout the evening. All of our photos were made available to us on an online gallery, which has made it very easy to view and share our photos with friends and family.
Nick showed that he is true professional time and time again. Our engagement shoot was the first time either of us had worked with a professional photographer and we were both admittedly nervous going into it. Thanks to Nick and his very pleasant and calm demeanor, we became comfortable very quickly. This certainly paid dividends on our wedding day. Nick prepared for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day with thorough questionnaires and with visits to the planned locations. There’s no doubt that this preparation saved the day when we had to change the location of our bridal party photos due to other activity in Hartford on our wedding day. Throughout both sessions, not only did he keep himself organized to ensure he got each and every shot, but he kept his subjects organized, which proved to be a tall order at times. Nick and his assistant seemed to be at the right place at the right time throughout our wedding day and their preparedness certainly showed in the final product. If we could do it all over again, we would gladly choose Nick over and over again.
B S
5.0
9/23/2018
Nick was easily one of our favorite wedding vendors to work with! In every interaction with him, you will clearly see that photography is his true passion. He is an excellent communicator, he is very enthusiastic, and he has a great creative vision for each and every one of his photos. Scheduling and coordinating with him was a breeze, and he did a phenomenal job of capturing the emotion of our special day. Overall, we cannot say enough about how thrilled we are with how our photos turned out.
We will definitely be working with Nick again in the future. Trust us - selecting Nick will be one of the best decisions you make for your wedding!
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