Novella Photography

About Novella Photography

Novella Photography

Documenting all of the ways people love each other and celebrate that love

I have the unique position of being a social butterfly and a fly on the wall at the same time: an artist, a documentarian, and part of a team that supports the enjoyment of everyone gathered to celebrate your love. I love new places and new faces. I love seeing people have the time of their lives, and I love sneaking in to grab those moments you didn't even realize were about to happen. The result: the most natural pictures that reflect how you FELT that day. I value creativity, meaningful relationships, and having fun- so if you do too, we're a good match.

I've been a full-time wedding photographer since 2015, part-time wedding photographer since 2005, so on top of my professional experience I can say that I have personally watched the value of my own wedding pictures grow exponentially over time. Life changes, people come and go, and these memories are what remind us to be grateful and focus on what's important. To reach out, please visit my site and use the contact form (the little globe icon to the left)- or reach out to me here. I'd love to hear more about your ideal photographer and the event you are planning!

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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4 reviews

  • KT

    Kendal T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 30, 2026

    Amazing, Beautiful Photos

    Paulette is incredible! She is so, so talented and sent us a sneak peek with 66 photos (!!!!) just days after our wedding! She was so fun to work with day of and truly made us feel so comfortable! Novella Photography is the BEST !

  • EB

    Emily B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 30, 2026

    PERFECT - no notes!

    Paulette was incredible! She was easy going to work with and fully listened to everything we wanted. She even had a fan on hand to help with the heat. One of my bridesmaids pointed out - she also clearly does her homework and learned everyones names and faces from our website ahead of time which allowed her to jump right in. I only have a few photos from our sneak peak so far but if these are any indication of how great our photos will be I cannot wait.

  • EH

    Emma H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 13, 2025

    Bride

    Paulette is an incredible photographer! She captured so many great moments so beautifully! We are obsessed with our photos, and Paulette was also a joy to work with. She’s very friendly, relaxed, and great with communication!

  • H

    Hayley

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 28, 2023

    Perfect Experience

    Paulette is amazing to work with! We wanted a candid approach to our wedding photos & she absolutely nailed it! Nothing was forced & it was all seamless. She was flexible with our schedule & went above and beyond. She has an incredible eye and captured our weekend perfectly! She even sent a ‘sneak peek’ the very next morning- which was an added bonus! She loves what she does and it shines through her photos! Plus, she is a total sweetheart and EVERYONE raved (& are still raving) about her! Thank you so much, Paulette!!

Real wedding inspiration featuring Novella Photography

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Depends on the date! Peak dates (weekends June through October) usually book up the fastest, especially Saturdays. The most popular dates often book about 18 months in advance. But sometimes I'll have a random one free, so it doesn't hurt to ask.
Yup, and I do all of my editing myself- when you reach out, I will be the one writing to you, chatting with you on the phone, planning the day, capturing the event, processing the images and editing each one. My goal is to keep a consistent color profile that is both natural and vibrant so that you feel like you're there all over again every time you look at your album.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.
Yup! Having insurance makes me feel like a responsible adult.

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