Bride and Groom Shot at Northern Oaks Events Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota

Coley Rose Co.

WEDDING | BRAND | PORTRAIT


pHOTOGRAPHY & Content creation

Vintage car photography in Deer Creek Minnesota

Coley Rose Co.

WEDDING | BRAND | PORTRAIT


pHOTOGRAPHY & Content creation

Bridal portrait writing her vows at Northern Pacific Center in Minnesota

Coley Rose Co.

WEDDING | BRAND | PORTRAIT


pHOTOGRAPHY & Content creation

Vintage car photography at Deer Creek Minnesota of a Pontiac Firebird

Coley Rose Co.

WEDDING | BRAND | PORTRAIT


pHOTOGRAPHY & Content creation

My philosophy

Lasting memories through breathtaking, soulful imagery

Bride and Groom Shot at Northern Oaks Events Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota
Wedding detail shot at Northern Oaks Events Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota

My philosophy is simple:

To capture your story through a rose-colored lens  - a phrase I adored from a favorite love song.

Rose is also my middle name passed down from my great-grandmother and holds a lot of meaning to me.


The phrase means "seeing life in a beautiful, dreamy, or romanticized way - focusing on love, joy, and beauty even in ordinary moments."


WHY This makes sense?



I’m drawn to the moments in between — the quiet glances, soft light, wind in the veil, hands barely touching...

These are the real ones. The ones that feel like memories even as they’re unfolding.

I believe photography should be a story; artful and emotional — preserving not just how it looked, but how it felt.

Through light, movement, and meaning, I aim to create timeless imagery from life’s most fleeting beauty.


This is one way I romanticize life - through the art of storytelling. Telling YOUR story - captured in a way that can let you relive it for years.


This is the way I think life should be; not just lived, but romanticized. This is why having an artist behind the lens matters, because everyone deserves to romanticize their life. Especially those big moments that become so fleeting.


Bridal portrait writing her vows at Northern Pacific Center in Minnesota
Bridal party getting ready - little girl exploring at Northern Pacific Center Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota

 

Selected works

 

Bridal portrait writing her vows at Northern Pacific Center in Minnesota
Bride and groom sharing a moment post-ceremony by the waterfront and water fountain.
Vintage car photography in Deer Creek Minnesota
Bride and Groom Shot at Northern Oaks Events Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota
Vintage car photography in Deer Creek Minnesota
Bridal portrait writing her vows at Northern Pacific Center in Minnesota
Vintage car photography in Parkers Prairie Minnesota
Bride and Groom Shot at Northern Oaks Events Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota
Bride and Groom Shot at Northern Oaks Events Wedding Venue in Sauk Rapids Minnesota
Black and white wedding photos of the bride and the groom next to a vintage car
Vintage car photography in Parkers Prairie Minnesota
Family photos by Coley Rose Co.
Bridal portrait next to vintage car in Belle River Minnesota
Detail shot from a family session for a newborn.

Testimonials

"i met nicole a few weeks ago at a car show & she took a bunch of pictures of my old car...

...She did an awesome job & i was impressed how nice they turned out...

...I would recommend her anytime. she really knows what she's doing!"

-greg z.

Testimonials

"Oh my god I seriously have never felt more beautiful in my LIFE. Girl you have a TALENT. I love your work so much and I’m so honored to be your model ...


... This is just making my heart so happy. The sneak peak videos of the pics... OH MY GOD 💀 I think I died and came back to life! 👼🏼...

...your amazing and I wanna work with you in the future more. I love you girl! - and thank you for being so patient with me today."

-Cassandra M.

Testimonials

"We hired Nicole for Photography and Content Creation to enhance our social media presence...

...she's extremely easy going and approachable, professional and accommodating...

...We hired her again to do another event!"

-Mid Minnesota Motor Heads

Testimonials

It was so amazing to work with you Nicole! You always came and checked on me, made me feel beautiful and comfortable and never rushed! ....

...I’m so glad you were apart of the team! I keep saying I had the dream team working with us on our special day and I mean that!! ...

...I can’t wait to see how much you elevate with your website and career! Thank you SO much Nicole we were truly blessed with you! 💗💗

-chudier + Alex

Vintage car photography

 

 

Let’s Connect

 

 

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.

 

MOTTO

 

 

"La Vie en Rose"

 

 

 

la vie en rose

/ la vee ahn rohz/ (french)

noun phrase

  1. literally: "life in pink"
  2. figuratively: the feeling of seeing the world through rose-colored glasses -soft, romantic, and full of beauty.
"To see life through rose - colored lens - La Vie en Rose."

 

Brand icon shot graphic for Coley Rose Co.
Hit the record button to play my "brand song"

 

 

It's a phrase that means seeing life in a beautiful, dreamy, or romanticized way - focusing on love, joy, and beauty even in ordinary moments.