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Nikki Daskalakis
Charlottesville Wedding Photography with Intuition and Emotion
A former social worker with a thing for deep conversations and electric connections, Nikki Daskalakis is a luxury wedding photographer led by intuition and emotion. She is inspired by music, fashion, light and shadow and works to understand clients on a deeper level to create images that will move you.
Nikki’s approach to wedding photography holds roots in her first career as a clinical social worker, bearing witness with presence and authenticity to clients’ challenging experiences. She learned to hold space for emotions to live, never rushing an uncomfortable moment or trying to change a truth into something tidier.
As a business owner and lead photographer, Nikki calls on empathy to shape her artistic process and allows a couple’s energy to guide her lens. Her work preserves the beauty of a day while stirring up the full emotional experience of a couple’s intimate story. Expect an intuitive ear, fleeting moments shared between guests, organized efficiency and rich emotional imagery.
