Witness the sweet love and romance of Katie Brown and John Gaito’s Morehead City engagement session. Before Nikki captured their stunning fall wedding at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, she headed to the coast to photograph the couple in one of their favorite places.
The entire Fancy This Photography team loves keeping up with former clients, so when Dr. Marina reached out for a professional branded photo shoot for her Apex NC therapy business, Nikki was all in.
Step back in time with Martha’s groovy-themed birthday party at Whitaker and Atlantic in Raleigh, NC! From sparkling sequin décor and vibrant lighting to a glowing dance floor that brought the retro vibes to life, this event was a showstopper. Fancy This Photography captured every detail, ensuring the memories of this incredible celebration live on. Whether it’s a birthday bash or a corporate event, professional photography turns your special moments into timeless treasures. Explore how we can make your next event unforgettable!
The Cookery Durham NC is one of the Triangle area’s top warehouse venues for weddings and private events. A private party with a lively Mexican fiesta theme, photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.
Images and behind-the-scenes details from a styled NCMA wedding in Raleigh NC. The event was planned by Amy Plant-Perdue, owner of Plume Events, for the 2025 edition of Heart of NC Weddings magazine.
Buckle up and enjoy Haley and Nathan’s seriously romantic, fiery, heart-melting engagement session in Oxford NC. Amanda Law, partner photographer with Fancy This Photography, captured the couple’s engagement photos as their date in downtown Oxford unfolded.
Nikki Whitt Belch was honored to capture professional images for Nina’s website, Centering.Life. In addition to wedding and family photography, Fancy This Photography specializes in branding and headshot photography.
On Feb. 8, 2025, Grace Burton and Jack Sinopoli said “I do” at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. This isn’t the first time Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, has photographed a wedding at this venue. Learn more.
We are thrilled to share Emily Martchek and Daniel Martchek’s maternity photo shoot on the blog! Have we mentioned how much Fancy This Photography loves capturing maternity sessions? This blog post is full of beautiful, heartfelt maternity photo shoot ideas—from cozy crib-side portraits to intimate front porch moments.
This month we are featured in Durham Magazine, Chatham Magazine, and Chapel Hill Magazine!
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Fifi’s Consignment Fashion
The photo on the bottom left of this spread was taken for Fifi’s Consignment right here in Durham! Click on the photo to take you to the magazine, or click on the link HERE.
A full spread for Fifi’s!!
Dovecote and Whilden also made the feature! Whilden Boutique can be found on the left side of this spread, while Dovecote is on the right. How fun!
Y2K-inspired drag brunch hosted at The Maxwell in Raleigh, North Carolina. This event benefited the Crape Myrtle Festival and was captured by Nikki Whitt Belch of Fancy This Photography on March 11, 2025.