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Cottonwood Studios is an international wedding photography studio established in 2007 by Caleb and Kari Nichols. Caleb and Kari strive to give each client a unique and timeless set of images. All of the materials the studio uses for marketing, packaging, and albums are eco-friendly, sustainable materials to ensure our earth will be beautiful for centuries to come. Kari and Caleb are based in New York City but have shot weddings and sessions all over the world. They accept only 12 commissions each year. They are currently booking weddings for the 2023 and 2024 wedding seasons.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
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Jennifer C. Sent on 04/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nobody better!!!!

I can not rave enough about Kari & Caleb. They are seriously the dream team. They just get it- they keep the entire day totally chill, calm, cool, and collected while also capturing the most PERFECT shots. They have a vision that is absolutely unmatched and they don’t even need direction to capture it. They are truly the best and I don’t have enough positive sentiments to share about them. You're missing out without them!!!!
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Maddie Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience all around!

Kari and Caleb were such a pleasure to work with! I cannot say enough good things about them.
Personality-wise, they were a great presence to have around on our wedding day - fun, personable, professional, relaxed, and looking out for my husband and me the entire time.
Photography-wise, I am even more impressed. Kari and Caleb expertly guided us through our first look and couples session before the wedding. They found amazing locations to shoot in, helped us pose, and kept track of the time to make sure we got where we needed to be. During the ceremony and reception, they were incredibly dynamic. When I saw the photos, I couldn't believe they were able to capture so much of the night from so many angles. The images are STUNNING. They are fun, unique, candid, expertly shot and edited, and I love them all so much. I would work with Kari and Caleb again in a heartbeat.
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Amy Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can’t say enough about kari and Caleb. Our first meeting was for our engagement pictures. Our session was fun, comfortable, and the pictures were outstanding. They get to know you - I’d want to hang with them on the weekends!
As for our wedding day was 10/7/2017, and I don’t know if I would have survived without them. Kari was with the girls, and Caleb with the guys. It worked out perfectly. Kari was great at directing not only my husband and I, but the whole bridal party and my family. Both kari and Caleb have great ideas for photo opps, but they make it fun! And those are the most genuine type of photos. They captured so many moments. Everyone is raving about the photos - they brought me to tears. I am so, so happy we found cotton wood studios. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone - remember that your photographer is in charge of capturing your day. It flies by. Kari and Caleb did just that!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Nathan Willis Wedding Films Nathan Willis Wedding Films Wedding Videographers

Kari and Caleb Nichols are not only some of the friendliest photographers I know, they're also AWESOME at taking pictures. They have a gift for capturing images that exemplify the joy that comes with getting married. Any couple that hires them to photograph their wedding will certainly not be disappointed.

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Cottonwood Studios frequently asked questions

Cottonwood Studios includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Cottonwood Studios includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Cottonwood Studios offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Cottonwood Studios offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Cottonwood Studios offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Cottonwood Studios is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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