Rhode Island Trash the Dress Photographer

Trash the Dress

messy, fearless, wild

A woman in a white sleeveless wedding dress holds a small bouquet of flowers while standing in a dimly lit corridor.

Make It Unforgettable, Again

Why preserve your wedding dress when you can wear it again and turn it into something extraordinary?

This is your chance to let go, have fun, and show off your personality—capturing the bridal photos you’ve always dreamed of without worrying about “the dress.” Think a playful food fight, running through the surf, or anything that lets your creativity take over. Schedule a time to connect, and let’s go anywhere and do just about anything to create bold, unforgettable post-wedding portraits.

one last wear

A bride in a white dress and a person in a military uniform walk hand in hand toward the ocean on a cloudy day.
A woman in a red strapless top and long hair sits partially submerged in shallow water near a large rock at the beach.
A bride and groom lie on fallen leaves, holding hands and kissing, dressed in wedding attire.
A woman in a white dress and pearl necklace lies on her stomach in shallow ocean water, smiling and holding a pink bouquet.
Woman in a white dress and brown boots poses in front of a colorful mural featuring the word "POW!" in comic book style.
A bride and groom sit on large rocks by the ocean with waves crashing nearby, both facing the sea under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman in a white dress lies on a wooden pier facing the ocean, with city buildings visible in the background. The image is in black and white.
A bride and groom in wedding attire lie on the ground by a stone wall, kissing, with the bride's legs raised and leaning against the wall.
A woman in a white dress stands on a wooden boardwalk under a "SHOOT THE FREAK" sign, surrounded by graffiti-covered buildings and closed storefronts.
A woman in a white wedding dress sits on the sandy shore of a beach, looking towards the ocean under a clear blue sky.
A woman in a white dress and brown boots sits on a counter with her legs stretched out, next to a sign that reads "BASKETBALL" at an outdoor booth.
Two adults sit in stationary bumper cars outdoors in a wooded area, surrounded by fallen leaves and overgrown vegetation.
A woman in a white wedding dress leans against a weathered wall on a beach, holding a bouquet of dark flowers at her side.
A man in a plaid shirt and a woman in a white dress kiss in front of an outdoor table with food and fall decorations; the man holds a bottle aloft.
A woman in a wedding dress is digging a hole in the sand on a beach, while a man lies face down next to the hole.
A couple in wedding attire kisses in front of a lit campfire, with a food truck and hay bales in the background, set outdoors on fallen leaves.
Three women in formal dresses sit and pose in large window openings of a stone wall ruin, outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman in a white dress sits on a brown horse standing in shallow water near a shoreline on a sunny day.
A man in a black suit and sunglasses stands on a path with overgrown vegetation; a woman in a white dress stands further back.

About Nicole

I’m a Rhode Island photographer with over twenty years of experience and a BFA in Photography from the Hartford Art School.

When I photograph Trash the Dress sessions, my goal is to create images that feel free, expressive, and full of connection — capturing the adventurous spirit of your love in a way that feels bold, authentic, and unforgettable.

Woman in a white pinstripe blazer and black pants sits on a white block, holding a Nikon camera and smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

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This chapter goes by quickly, but the photographs help you hold onto it.