Photography By Strain

09/03/2026

If you’re interested, like this post and DM me so we can chat.

08/31/2026

The cutest promo

08/30/2026

That just married feeling.

Litchfield County, CT Photographer | CT Photographer | NY Photographer | Hudson Valley Photographer | True To Color Photographer | Photography By Strain

08/28/2026

My motto is that you never fully understand how much emotion and dedication was put into a single detail. If it is at the wedding, take pictures of it all. Take multiple pictures of it. It can carry more weight than you can imagine.

08/24/2026

They might fight 99% of the time but when it comes to spinning in a garden at sunset, they’re always happy.

08/20/2026

Hi, I’m Nichole 👋🏼
The one usually hiding on the other side of the camera.

If you’ve landed here recently, I figured I should probably introduce myself.

I’m the photographer behind Photography by Strain, mostly serving Connecticut and New York (but also other parts of New England) and documenting everything from proposals and weddings to growing families and all the chaos that comes after “I do.”

I’m also a wife, mom of two little girls, animal lover, Diet Coke drinker, coffee enthusiast, and someone who would choose being outside over being inside pretty much any day.

But when you hire me, you’re getting a little more than someone who shows up with a camera.

I’m the person fixing your veil, keeping your timeline moving, learning your family members names, making sure you know what to do with your hands, and probably pulling something oddly specific out of my camera bag when someone needs it.

My photography is a mix of the moments I gently guide when needed and the ones I know well enough to leave completely alone. I want you to have the beautiful portraits for the frames and the photos you didn’t even realize were happening.

Basically, I want your photos to look like your life actually felt.

So whether you’ve been following me for years, just found me today, or you’re quietly lurking because you might need a photographer someday… hi. I’m really glad you’re here. 🤍

08/16/2026

08/11/2026

Unfortunately, one day all you will have left are photos and you will be putting together a poster board collage of those photos to display.

Take the photos and be present. You will be happy you did.

08/10/2026

A trend that’s really taken off lately that I can get behind is reception outfit changes. I love a good outfit change because it really spices things up. And sometimes there is a little surprise with it like a 💇🏼‍♀️. It also allows for the brides that wear heavy dresses with long trains to get out of those and really let loose to dance.

08/06/2026

I can’t ask for more adventurous clients. These two didn’t bring a change of clothes, didn’t have towels in their vehicle, and still decided to jump in the water for the memories. For the photos. For the adventure. And don’t worry, I get right in there with you so you’re not the only ones freezing.

Do you think they sat in wet clothes one the hour drive home or do you think they were risky and took off their wet pants? Leave a 👖 emoji in the comments if you think they were risky. And leave a 💧 emoji if you think they sat in their wet clothes.