40+ Five-Star Reviews Across Google, Facebook, WeddingWire & Zola
Nicole Kilday Photography has received 40+ five-star reviews across Google, Facebook, WeddingWire, and Zola from wedding, engagement, maternity, newborn, and family photography clients throughout Illinois and Wisconsin since 2016.
Take it From Them
— Kami & Josh, 2026, Wedding Photography
“Nicole is such a sweet person. My husband and I are both shy and introverted and she had us laughing and posing like pros in no time. She is very good at what she does, I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
★★★★★
— David, & Nina 2026, Wedding Photography
“After searching long and far for the right type of photography, my wife and I found a diamond in Nicole! She brought the classic and creative taste that we looked for and enjoyed working with her from engagement photos to our wedding day. Nicole went above and beyond to help us both personally and professionally. Could not give a higher recommendation than her!”
★★★★★
— Abby & Matt 2026, Engagement Photography
“Nicole is truly a master of her craft! She photographed my engagement photos last summer & I am still obsessed. We loved her so much we are bringing her with us to our destination wedding this fall. There is no one I would trust more to photograph such a special day for me. Nicole is not only amazing at what she does, but she is also so extremely sweet, helpful, and accommodating. We love Nicole!”
★★★★★
— Caitlan, 2025, Maternity Client & Wedding Vendor
“Have you ever wanted to have your story captured in the most authentic, intentional way, with raw, beautiful emotion? All while having an absolute dream of a human on the other side of the camera? If so, Nicole is your girl. There will never be enough good things I can say about her, her heart, her work & her incredible talent. No matter how big or small the moment is, Nicole is sure to preserve that moment in time in a way so uniquely you. She’s truly the greatest investment you could ever make to tell your story now & for years to come.”
★★★★★
— Casey & Family, 2025, Newborn Photography
“Nicole was so amazing to work with. She brought a very comforting energy to our family photo shoot, while being very professional. The pictures all came out beautifully and very prompt. I can’t wait to continue to get pictures with her.”
★★★★★
— Cullen & Megan, 2025, Engagement & Wedding Photography
“Nicole is the absolute best! She had so many location ideas, decoration plans, and suggestions for our engagement photos. After a couple hiccups, she was so resourceful and willing to personally visit locations ahead of our scheduled date. She is so good at positioning you to look your best, and made the actual photoshoot so relaxing and fun. Cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone with an upcoming wedding, engagement, or just fun photoshoot.”
★★★★★
— Mallory & Family, 2025 , Wedding, Engagement, Family, Newborn Photography
“Since 2017, Nicole has been behind the lens for my family and I. From boudoir, to 4 crazy dog portraits, our wedding, gender reveals and back, she’s been our go-to gal. The amount of passion and purpose she puts in is unmatched. She doesn’t just show up, snap some pictures and send an invoice. Nicole puts in time and effort to get to know you, your dogs, your family and your story.”
★★★★★
— Nina & David, 2025, Wedding Photography
“I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. You always made us feel so comfortable and allowed us to shine. I’m so happy you were able to capture our special day and I can’t wait to keep capturing special moments with you.”
★★★★★
— Breanne & Dan, 2025, Wedding Photography
“We honestly can’t say enough good things about our wedding photographer. Believe it or not it was the first time I met Nicole and it felt like having a close friend around, not just someone there to take pictures. Nicole made being in front of the camera natural and fun. We were laughing, relaxed, and just genuinely happy. Of course our photos most definitely reflect that. Every moment she captured feels real, not staged, and looking back at them brings us right back to how the day felt.”
★★★★★
— Carly & Family, 2024, Wedding, Maternity, Family Photography
“Nicole shot our engagement photos in 2019, our wedding in 2020, my maternity photos in 2021, and our family pictures in 2022. Nicole is amazing in every session and season in life. She’s not only your insanely talented photographer but a therapist, a guide, a treasure in every step of your journey.”
★★★★★
— Amber & Otto, 2024, Wedding Photography
"Nicole Kilday Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding! From start to finish, Nicole’s communication was flawless—always on top of things and incredibly responsive. The quality of her work is stunning: creative, timeless, and truly a work of art.
If you are looking for a photographer who has fun with you, helps you step out of your comfort zone, and creates wonderful images to last a lifetime, Nicole Kilday Photography is the one. She makes the entire experience easy, enjoyable, and unforgettable—while delivering photos that are truly works of art.
Nicole was so helpful with timeline planning and keeping our lively group in order. She’s down to earth, really listens to your needs and wants, and makes sure every special moment is captured beautifully. Her support both before and during the wedding went above and beyond—we could always count on her for anything we needed.
We are so grateful to have had Nicole as part of our day and couldn’t recommend her more highly!"
★★★★★
— Lexi & Sam, 2022, Wedding Photography
"Nicole was our wedding photographer back in 2022 and we couldn’t have imagined having a better photographer. She made us so comfortable with her. Our photos truly showed our personality and love for one another. When I was overwhelmed with my day of schedule her and my officiant/ DJ collaborated together to help build a seamless schedule that not only allowed for all of our musts to be done! Our timeline was smooth and allowed for a lot of stress free fun for the day! If your looking for someone who is invested person who will end up being your friend at the end of it all. She is the choice for you!"
★★★★★
— Lea & Max, 2021, Wedding Photography
"We hired Nicole Kilday Photography in 2021 to capture our farm wedding, and from the moment we booked her to dancing with her before the night ended, she was absolutely phenomenal.
Our package included an engagement session, which was the perfect way to get comfortable in front of the camera and build confidence with Nicole. She’s a true professional who has a gift for making everything feel natural. Those engagement photos were real, raw, and full of love — every image told our story beautifully.
On our wedding day, Nicole went above and beyond. She spent so much time perfecting our schedule so the day flowed seamlessly. She was everything we needed — our hype squad, our organizer, and even a shoulder to lean on when things got overwhelming.
The photographs she delivered are a perfect reflection of our day, capturing every emotion and moment we’ll cherish forever. Nicole will always hold a special place in our hearts for being such an unforgettable part of our wedding."
★★★★★
— Emily & Cody, 2025, Wedding Photography
"Nicole shot my surprise elopement and when I say that day would not have been possible without her, I mean it. When you pick Nicole to be your photographer on your big day you are choosing someone who doesn’t just care about getting the perfect shot but someone who also cares about you getting your perfect day. She truly wants to get to know you as a person and connect. She genuinely wants your photos to reflect who YOU are in her photos. She is a down to earth, mom of two kiddos and three fur babies, wife, business owner, and friend. She gets that life is crazy and how much work you have put into your special day so she will always come prepared and on her A game. She may be small, but she is mighty and will get the job done right! I can’t recommend her enough! 10/10"
★★★★★
