My spouse, Mads, and I. Photo by Kara Perry.
Hey there! I’m Nic Milam, and I’m so excited to meet you (no, really).
The most important thing about me is that I love love. I think love makes the world turn. I think love will be the thing that saves us, each and every one. So obviously I have always been a sentimental sap, but it got cranked to ten when I met my spouse and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, I want to put my big heart to good use, capturing your story.
Every person, every couple, every family has a story that is entirely their own. That’s what makes the art of photography so powerful—it’s not about recreating someone else’s moment; it’s about capturing yours. Whether we’re in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at an intimate backyard wedding, or browsing the shelves of your favorite bookstore with your partner, my focus is always on you and the connections that matter most. I want your photos to feel like an extension of who you are—natural, unfiltered, and deeply personal.
Photography isn’t just about the final images; it’s about the experience of creating them. I want you to feel comfortable, present, and free to be yourself in front of my lens. No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just the joy, the chaos, the love, and everything in between. Whether it’s the subtle touch of a hand, the wind catching your hair, or the laughter that erupts when things don’t go as planned, those are the moments that make your story real. And that’s exactly what I’m here to capture.
Film feels like a memory the moment it's made—soft, textured, and rich with the warmth of something real. There’s a magic in the way film captures light, how the colors settle with a quiet nostalgia, how the imperfections don’t distract but instead become part of the story. Each frame is deliberate, each click of the shutter a small act of preservation, holding onto fleeting moments before they slip away. Shooting primarily film slows everything down—it makes me pause, observe, and truly feel the weight of a moment before capturing it. It’s more than a medium; it’s a way of seeing, a way of remembering. If you’re drawn to photographs that feel like cherished memories from the start, then stop - you’ve found the place for you.
