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Photography by Niki Blog. Located in Houston, Texas, Niki specializes in wedding, engagement, and bridal photography, and ready to travel to your wedding destination!

High school senior photography is our other favorite to photograph too, Senior Envy is it's name, and has it's own separate website, www.SeniorEnvy.com

The latest photography sessions and weddings will appear here on the blog, so check back often! Feel free to leave comments, and refer friends, we love that!

Maggie + Jonathan – Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Lakeside Country Club

Maggie and Jonathan were wed at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church on a summer evening. The sunflowers, by Plants N’ Petals, that were on the pews and alter  added to the summer fun flair of the day. Maggie wore a gorgeous gown, Priscilla of Boston, with a unique waist bow and the dress had pockets hidden in the pleats. What girl doesn’t need pockets on her dress, I loved it. The reception, at Lakeside Country Club, was decorated with orange uplighting, by Texas Events, and more sunflowers, it was a very summery feel. The band rocked the reception and played all night. Maggie and Jonathan even had a private last dance, just them on the dance floor, as the guest had already gone outside for the departure. It was such a sweet moment to watch.
Cakes – Marlene Romero, Band – Infinite Groove, Video – Richard Mortensen- Mortensen Productions, Make-up – Hilda Kershman


Maggie and Jonathan’s wedding will appear in “Real Weddings” in the upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Brides Houston magazine!

Brittany + Matt – Houston Oaks Club – Houston Texas Photographer

Brittany and Matt had a beautiful outdoor wedding under century old oak trees. The pops of summer colors of green and purple really added sparkle to the outdoor feel of the indoor reception. I really loved the purple bridesmaids dresses. Even though it was summer outside, everyone kept cool with a great breeze and paper hand fans. The guests really enjoyed themselves all night long. Brittany and Matt are my first client couple that both rein from my alma mater – Texas Tech. Go Tech!
Venue – Houston Oaks, Flowers –  TNT Florist, Cake – Celebrations & Sweet Creations, Thanks to my second photographer Kasey!

Brides Houston Magazine – Article

Photography by Niki is featured in Brides Houston magazine. “The Fine Print, How to read a photography contract” is in the current Spring/Summer issue.  The magazine interviewed me on the ins and outs of photography contracts and what to look for when booking a photographer. I was happy to be apart of the latest issue again. Check out a copy on your local newsstand.

Best in Houston – Wedding Photography – Click 2 Houston’s Best – Go vote!

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Photography by Niki is competing for best in Houston wedding photography! Yes, there seems to be a million photographers in town, so I’d appreciate your vote to get me to the top of the pile! Thanks in advance for taking the time to vote!

Maggie’s Bridal Portraits – Lakeside Country Club – Houston, Texas

Maggie had a bridal portraits taken at Lakeside Country Club, where her wedding was just held. (So now I can share some of my favorites.) Maggie’s outgoing personality made her an easy model to photograph. Can’t wait to share her and Jonathan’s wedding photos shortly.
Location – Lakeside Country Club – Houston, Texas
Flowers – Plants and Petals
Make-up – Hilda Kershman Salon

Christina + Cole – Cockrell Butterfly Center, Minute Maid Ballpark

Christina and Cole were married among the butterflies at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Their wedding reception was held on the rooftop at Union Station of Minute Maid Ballpark, home of the Houston Astros.

Meet The Photographer Video – Niki’s Love for Wedding Photography!

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Photography by Niki Wins – Bride’s Choice Award 2010

Bride's Choice Award 2010

Houston, Texas – January 29, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Photography by Niki has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Photography! This is Photography by Niki’s second year to receive the award. The award premiered in 2009.

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Photography by Niki is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Photography by Niki is among the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.

Mike + Barbara – St Luke’s Methodist Church + Junior League Wedding – Houston Texas Photographer

Mike and Barbara had a beautiful wedding with a classic feel. Their ceremony was at Saint Luke’s Methodist, where Barbara’s cathedral length long veil drifted gorgeously behind her as she and her dad walked down the aisle. She also wore her mother’s wedding gown, altered slightly to fit today’s style. Her wedding party wore a modern silver slate a-line bridesmaid dresses with the men in classic tuxedos. The Junior League in Houston was elegantly decorated with tables of white flower arrangements and silver accent pieces. Monogramed chair covers adorned the table’s chairs and their monogram was also upon their wedding cake, napkins, matches and departing flowers paper cones. As a special treat the guest were served ice cream sandwiches in the evening!
Venues – St Luke’s Church, ceremony; The Junior League of Houston, reception
Flowers – Events n Petals

Barbara + Peter – Ashton Gardens Wedding – Houston Wedding Photographer

Barbara and Peter were married in the beautiful chapel at Ashton Gardens. The architecture of the wooden beams is really an eye catcher, and the mass amounts of windows letting in all the light is really a photographer’s dream chapel. I love going back there to photograph every time. The couple’s sweet demeanor and friendship that they shared with their guests really was apparent during their wedding.  They used the fall tones for their wedding flowers and decor, and even on their departure guest threw autumn leaves.
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Wedding ceremony and reception – Ashton Gardens
Wedding cake –  Who Made the Cake
Music – Divisi Strings – They played for the ceremony & reception and were wonderful!