Meet Nicole + Austin

Alicia Ann Daw is a film & digital wedding photographer who specializes in New York City and European destination weddings. With over 15 years of experience photographing weddings, she's spent two decades globetrotting to over 37 countries and working with clients around the world. She delivers images that are effortlessly romantic and chic, telling a story about the start of your heritage in a way that will leave you in awe.

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It started long ago, right around the corner from her house, as the bus would pull up to the stop. A young boy would get on and she would shyly glance his direction, taking note of how cute he was, even in elementary school. He never paid her much attention but even when she moved to another school, she still remembered the cute boy from her bus.

A few years came and went and one day, right around the corner from her house, the bus pulled up and a handsome boy walked on. But this time, he wasn’t just an elementary school boy. He was now turning into a man. And ever more handsome than she remembered. They spent their high school years together and, although they never ran with the same crowd, she always kept him in the back of her mind.

Yet a few more years came and went, as they parted ways after high school, barely knowing each other anyway. But when Nicole decided to relocate back home she wondered where that cute boy might be. She had no idea if he was still in their hometown, or if he had moved on. But one afternoon, Facebook brought them back together in the form of a status that triggered her very heart and soul, so she was compelled to comment. A few exchanged messages, and a good look through each other profile pictures later, Nicole and Austin finally met up. Alone. For the first time in their long history. And it was right there that they realized all these years of school bus rides and high school stories were just the prequel to that one fateful day. That one fateful day when they both realized that while many people search high and low, and worlds apart to find their one true soul mate, for them they had to look no further than right around the corner.

I met up with Nicole and Austin on a chilly November day, Black Friday to be exact, where they cut down their Christmas tree and enjoyed some hot tea and doughnuts with their “firstborn”, Piper. Who was extremely well behaved. And although I liked them right when I first met them, it was during this session that I saw how perfectly they balance each other out, and how they really did complete each other. I am so, so excited for their Black Friday wedding next November and can’t wait to document them promising forever to each other.

Meet Nicole + Austin.

These guys worked hard on styling this session to be one of my favorite Get-to-know-you session EVER! They brought hot tea, apple cider doughnuts, a cute chalkboard, a cozy blanket, and some other fun props. I absolutely LOVE when clients bring props that reflect them and the essence of their relationship. I may be biased, but Piper was my favorite “prop” in this session. I was never able to capture it on camera, but pretty much any time I got focused on Nicole and Austin and talking with them, we would turn around and Piper would have her nose in the doughnut bag. I think she consumed as many, or more, doughnuts than Austin did during our session.


It took us a few tries, but we finally got Piper to stand still with the chalkboard, for their Save-The-Date cards

Nicole, my dear, you are GORGEOUS! Can’t wait to photograph you all dolled up next year.


Austin couldn’t keep a straight face while I was shooting just him because he kept saying he’s gonna catch so much flack from the guys at work. So, calling all guys who work with him….give him flack. But also be jealous. Because he was a total pro in front of the camera.

  1. Cathy Paradise says:

    Beautiful pictures that truly capture the love & happiness you share ….. congratulation!

  2. Danielle says:

    Beautiful couple!!!

  3. Max says:

    The pictures are great, and Nicole and Austin look really happy. Can’t wait for the wedding!

  4. Maria says:

    Amazing pictures! You both look so happy. Congrats!!

  5. Laura M says:

    The raw emotion caught in the photos is breathtaking and special. I just LOVE that Piper is involved in that special shoot too (proud groomer 🙂

  6. denise clausson says:

    Beautiful pictures!!! I love the theme!!! Best Wishes!!

  7. Nicole Cannella says:

    Gorgeous photos!

  8. Laura Cannella says:

    So Pretty!

  9. Sal Cannella says:

    Beautiful pictures.

  10. Dave Delisle says:

    Great shots, looks like you had a lot of fun. Congrats.

  11. Louisa says:

    Congratulations! What are wonderful love story. Great pictures 🙂

  12. Nanny says:

    Gorgeous pictures… what a beautiful couple, Love Nanny

  13. Lucy Grant says:

    Congratulations! Great pictures…love them…you will always remember with cherished thoughts this time of you lives!

  14. Stephanie says:

    AMAZING PHOTOS! I love them all!!!! 🙂

  15. Kristen Ruby says:

    Absolutely beautiful photos. The serene setting is stunning – and Nicole and Austin look breathtaking and happy as ever :). Congratulations!

  16. GIGI says:

    Just saw the pictures they are amazing….Can’t wait to see how the wedding pictures
    turn out.

  17. Anthony says:

    Beautiful pictures!

  18. POPPY says:

    Awesome pictures Austin and Nicole….you couldn’t have picked out a more perfect place for your pictures….perfect for the outdoorsy couple that you are!!!!!

  19. Brian Nichols says:

    Nice Pictures, your future wife and dog are beautiful 1

  20. Barb Serino says:

    These photos are amazing!! So nice!

  21. Dare Meunier says:

    Love, love, love that you included the dog!! Congrats Nicole!

  22. Katie Johnson says:

    Beautiful photos! Congratulations to you both!

  23. Bill says:

    Nice pics!

  24. Jennifer Fowler says:

    Great pics guys!!! 🙂

  25. frank muscente says:

    Nice pictures, you guys look great!

  26. Karen says:

    Love the photo’s

  27. Jenna says:

    You guys look amazing…. including Piper !!

  28. Joan says:

    Love the pictures. You both look great! 🙂

  29. Dana says:

    Great photos!

  30. Dawn says:

    Beautiful photos. I LOVE Piper’s purple vest…CUTE 🙂

  31. ginny cuomo says:

    Awesome photos!!!!!!

  32. Melissa aka "Mel" says:

    Fabulous photos!!! Seeing Piper share the moment made my day!!! Well done 🙂

  33. Maureen Giorgi says:

    These pics are absolutely beautiful!!! Love the red mugs…and Piper of course!

  34. Barbara says:

    Great pictures and a beautiful story!!!

  35. Becky C says:

    Beautiful photos!

  36. Lynn says:

    Absolutely Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

  37. Cheryl Wilson says:

    Great pictures, very original

  38. BETTE NIELSEN says:

    Wow, they are really beautiful pictures . . . . . . Congrats !!!!

  39. Julia Nichols says:

    love the pictures of my brother and sister in law!

  40. Christopher Taylor says:

    Nice pictures!!

  41. Bobby Taylor says:

    really nice photo’s!

  42. D. Vanessa says:

    Amazing shots!

  43. Shanon Beeman says:

    Pretty pictures…love them!

  44. Terry Tocci says:

    Very nice pictures! you 2 look great!

  45. Ashleigh says:

    Congratulations Nicole! These photos are breathtaking!

  46. arielle says:

    the pictures came out nice

  47. arielle says:

    The pictures a effin sweet!!

  48. alexis says:

    love the pictures!!

  49. tara says:

    the pictures came out beautiful!

  50. Ali says:

    congrats to the beautiful couple

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