Authentic, timeless, & full of heart - your story, beautifully told

Bride and groom smiling, bride wearing beaded dress and veil, greenery background
A couple standing close together, foreheads touching gently, outdoors with blurred trees in the background. The woman has curly hair and multiple earrings, and the man has short hair and a small earring.

Natural, Warm, & Candid Photography for Life’s Most Precious Moments

Welcome to Olive + Arrow Collective, a Houston-based wedding and portrait photographer that captures timeless, heartfelt, and authentic moments. With a warm, natural style, I focus on documenting genuine emotions and real connections, whether it’s your wedding day, an engagement session, family portraits, or maternity photography. I create storytelling images that feel effortless and true to you using soft, earthy tones and natural light. If you’re looking for a Houston photographer who captures love, joy, and the beauty of life’s most meaningful moments, let’s connect and create something unforgettable together.

Black and white wedding photo featuring a bride and groom kissing, surrounded by their smiling bridal party. The group is dressed in formal attire, holding floral bouquets, in front of a stone building with wooden doors.
Woman sitting on floor holding camera, surrounded by photographs and camera equipment, smiling.
A Canon DSLR camera with a lens next to a disco ball partially covered by a cowboy hat in black and white.

More Than a Photographer - Your Personal Hype Girl & Storyteller

Hey there, I’m Nicole, and I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Houston, TX.

You deserve more than just a photographer—you deserve someone who hypes you up, celebrates with you, and makes you feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Think of me as your personal cheerleader and favorite third wheel, here to capture your story in a way that feels natural, joyful, and undeniably you.

From unposed, intimate moments to the candid laughter that happens in between, I’ll guide you with prompts, not stiff poses, so every image reflects the real connection you share. If you’re ready for a photography experience that feels effortless, fun, and anything but traditional, let’s make some magic together!

Pregnant woman wearing a white dress and large hat, sitting outdoors, with one hand on her belly.
Smiling woman in blue "RICE" t-shirt outdoors
Black and white photo of a couple kissing under a sheer veil, with a close-up on their faces. The veil has small decorative elements. The woman's hand is on the man's face, and there's a rose boutonniere visible.

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A man kisses a woman on the cheek while sitting outdoors in a park with two young children.
Handwritten testimonial on a textured paper background praising a photographer named Nicole for excellent wedding and engagement photography, highlighting her passion, posing skills, and ability to direct large groups.
Bride and groom looking at each other in a wooded outdoor setting.
A flat lay featuring a gold ring, silver rings with gemstones, a pearl necklace, a pair of decorative earrings, a diamond bracelet, and a pink bottle of Gucci Flora fragrance on a light gray background.
Bride and groom dancing on a fog-covered floor, surrounded by wedding guests in formal attire, with a stone wall and string lights in the background.
Woman framed by a border of roses and flowers in black and white