Best Newborn & Family Photographer 2025 | GCP by Nicole
February 6, 2026An early birthday gift that means more than I can put into words I was already so honored just to be nominated, so I’m incredibly grateful to share that I was awarded “Best Newborn & Family Photographer 2025 – Chicagoland”. This work is deeply personal to me, and being recognized for it is meaningful—but it’s the families who trust me with their memories that make it possible in the first place. Thank you for letting me be part of your stories. I’m endlessly grateful for each of you and the trust you place in me. Nicole ~ GCP by Nicole…
WINNER OF THE 2024 NEWBORN & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD | GCP BY NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY
I’m so excited to finally share the news now that it has been officially released, but I just received the honor of being awarded…. Newborn & Family Photographer of the Year 2024 (Illinois): Nicole Nicholson It is a…
WINNER OF THE 2024 GLOBAL WEDDING AWARD | GCP by Nicole Photography
So honored to have won this award for the second year in a row! I cannot thank all of my beautiful couples enough for entrusting me with capturing their wedding day. It truly means so much to me to be…
Ruffled Feathers 50th Anniversary | Janet + Jimmy | GCP by Nicole
Janet + Jimmy were the absolute cutest, and it was such an honor to capture their 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Ruffled Feathers. When their daughter first reached out to coordinate everything, I knew it would be special—but the afternoon…
Manhattan Newborn Session | Mr R | GCP by Nicole
Please welcome my cutest (and newest) neighbor to the block! Baby Ryder is already fitting in perfectly. He has his big brother to show him the ropes — plus a whole street full of honorary big brothers and sisters ready…
Lockport Family Photographer | W Family | GCP by Nicole
But, once he was the on his own and the star of the show he had the biggest smiles come out, truly the cutest thing ever!! And in even more exciting news….he is going to big a big brother later…
Mokena Family Session | A Family | GCP by Nicole
Shoutout to my buddy Jake who has been absolutely crushing it on the wrestling mats this year! 💪 Last season, we even ended up at some of the same meets, and getting to see him compete in person was such…
Tuscany Falls Wedding | Kelly + Michael | GCP by Nicole
October weddings in the Midwest always come with a little unpredictability — and Kellie and Michael’s day was no exception. Two days before their wedding, the forecast suddenly shifted to scattered thunderstorms. And not just light mist… the kind that…
Manhattan First Birthday Session | Miss M | GCP by Nicole
Miss Margot sure did make me work for those first smiles, but it was so worth it. Then when that cake came out she understood the assignment: dive and and smile in between mouthfuls 😆 Happy First Birthday sweet…