Hi there,
I'm Nic Milam!

me

my spouse and 1/3 of our pets

I'm queer, fat, secular, and covered in tattoos.  I also believe everyone's life is precious and therefore worth documenting. you will be represented here.

Let's get it out of the way -

I’m based in Hickory, North Carolina, and I work across Western NC, including Asheville, Boone, and Charlotte. I photograph weddings, elopements, families, and everyday life using a mix of 35mm film and digital — with a style that’s documentary, nostalgic, and deeply personal.

I cry at strangers’ wedding vow videos on TikTok. So obviously I have always been a sentimental sap, but it got cranked to ten when I met my spouse and started documenting life more. That paired with a background in film and creative fields on and off my whole life and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, I want to put my big heart to good use, capturing your story.

You won’t find me giving rigid directions or rushing through your session. Instead, I’ll be there as a calm presence, tuning in to the energy of the moment and capturing what’s real. Whether you're saying your vows under a courthouse archway, dancing in your backyard, or wrestling (and losing) kids at home, I’m here to make images that feel like you.

I'm a hybrid film and digital photographer based in Western North Carolina, and available up and down the entire East Coast.

I shoot hybrid - that means I use 35mm film to capture the magic, and digital for peace of mind.

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My spouse and I have 12 animals - please bring your dog to our session.

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I'm a North Carolina native from hickory. there's nowhere like home, right?

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My pre-session snack is usually a chai latte and a breakfast burrito. post session? cherry lemon sundrop.

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It is my greatest honor to be invited in to the most precious moments of your life.

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I'm obsessed with your story, and I'd love to tell it for you.

Let's capture the best day of your life.

"Nic's fun-loving personality helped us relax and feel at ease, which resulted in big smiles & happy faces. 

Lisa Z.

Alexa A.

"So professional, talented and personable. From the moment we first spoke in the phone I felt an ease with Nic like I had known them my entire life!"

Aakriti A.

"Nic is phenomenal! they make you feel so at ease and comfortable in front of a camera, and has a great eye for detail."

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