HI!  I'm Nichole.  I'm so glad you found me.

I am a photographer with a knack for capturing the real, unfiltered you. With over 20 years of experience as a high school teacher, I get teens—I know how to bring out their personalities, ease those camera jitters, and make sessions fun (yes, even for the ones who hate pictures). My senior photography is all about creating a relaxed, enjoyable experience that results in images that feel authentic, confident, and totally you. If you’re looking for a photographer who makes the process easy, fun, and stress-free, I’m your person!

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5D Mark III
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Nichole Sieck

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The Senior Experience with Nichole Sieck Photography


Your senior year is a big deal—it’s a time to celebrate who you are right now and all the exciting things ahead. Your senior photos should be more than just pictures; they should be an experience that’s fun, stress-free, and uniquely you.


What to Expect from your session

Custom-Tailored Sessions

No cookie-cutter senior photos here! We’ll work together to create a session that reflects your personality, style, and interests—whether that means an urban vibe in Uptown Marion, golden hour in a dreamy field, or a cozy studio setup.


Outfit & Location Guidance

Not sure what to wear? I’ve got you! I’ll help you choose outfits that photograph beautifully and feel like you. Plus, I have a list of tried-and-true locations to match your vision.


 A Relaxed, Fun Session

No awkward poses or forced smiles! I’ll guide you through natural, flattering poses so you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. My goal is to capture authentic, joy-filled images that you’ll love looking back on.


 Easy, Stress-Free Ordering

After your session, you’ll get access to a beautifully curated online gallery where you can choose your favorite images and order high-quality prints, albums, and more.


🎉 Exclusive Senior Rep Team (Optional!)

Want even more? Apply to be part of my NSP Senior Rep Team for extra shoots, fun perks, and a chance to be featured throughout your senior year! All the details are below! So, keep reading.


Let’s Plan Your Senior Session!

Ready to create something amazing? I’d love to help you document this exciting time with images that feel like you. Click below to book your session or reach out with any questions!


BOOK YOUR SESSION

Want an elevated experience?

Apply to be a NSP Senior Rep Team member!

Why be a part of the NSP Senior Rep Team?

Why just have one senior session when you can have so much more?

The Senior Rep Team is a group of local high school seniors who come together for an extra special senior year experience.

I am looking for outgoing, kind, supportive soon to be seniors to represent Nichole Sieck Photography and the class of 2027!

Are you a current high school junior that wants to be part of exclusive photo shoots, get extra photos to capture more of your senior year experience, make new friends and end your high school experience with even more memories? Then, consider applying!

Get on the class of '28 rep team waitlist

The process

I'm interested, now what?

I will be choosing a select number of soon to be seniors from Marion, Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa for the class of 2027 NSP rep team.

Applications open February 1 and close February 28th.

NSP rep team members will be chosen the first week in March and notified by the end of the second week in March.

We will have a kick off meet and greet to be scheduled in April at my Central City studio and get to know each other before your senior year begins. This will include your first bonus photos!

NSP Senior Rep '28 Waitlist


Senior Reps Receive

End of April Junior year - Your first spotlight moment. Kick off your rep year like a VIP with a studio shoot designed for the perfect " I made the team" post. This will highlight solo and team photos.


Iconic Signature Senior Session - 2+ hour senior session with 3-5 outfit changes, 2 -3 locations, 40+ edited photos in a private gallery with printing rights.


Summer - Rep Team Group Shoot #1 (TBD - Lavender field, sunflowers, wildflower, fair?)


Fall - Rep Team Group Shoot #2 - Fall colors and vibes


Winter (Jan/Feb/Mar) - Bring a Bestie Mini Session (bring your best friend, significant other, mentor or family member to join you for a special studio session just for you!) Don't want a bestie session? Then, let's do a solo session in the studio, on location or in the snow!


May - 30 minute cap and gown mini session. We will also spotlight your future plans sporting a college tee or gear.


Cost to participate: $450 + tax (Value is over $1200). $50 deposit is due at the time of the welcome gathering. Balance is due at the time of the scheduled senior session.

Rep Love

Would you recommend the program to future seniors?

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Korah Jo


"Absolutely! Whether you are a natural in front of the camera or not, Nichole has such good ideas that makes the photos both unique and authentic to the senior. What has stood out to me most is how fun it is to do shoots with the rep team. It’s cool to get group shoots with the reps and see your (Nichole's) vision for the shoot come to life."

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Kinnick


"Yes, it gives you an opportunity to meet people from other schools and to get pictures in multiple locations."

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Reggan


"Being a rep has been amazing, it has truly been so fun and I’ve been able to meet new people. I thought it would be scary to do shoots, but it has been a blast! It has been a very welcoming environment."

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