Nina Merklina Photography

Nina Merklina Photography Family portraits and Lifestyle photos are my favorites - relaxed and lively. They show and preserve Photography is not just a hobby.
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It is my passion, a way to express my love of life and most importantly – people. I am fascinated by people’s faces and always looking to spot where physical features join with personal experiences and other evidence to paint a full picture, to tell the true story of who sits before me. Faces captured in unrehearsed, real moments tell stories of sadness, joy, and everything in between. These real

moments, void of artifice, even flawed, make the best photographs because the story they tell is rich and full of truth. As an observer I am captivated by these stories and strive to capture them with my camera.

Southern Village is drowning in color! ❤❤❤
10/27/2024

Southern Village is drowning in color! ❤❤❤

Peeps, I have a last-minute opening for a golden hour session this Saturday (October 26th). The colors are crazy now! I ...
10/24/2024

Peeps, I have a last-minute opening for a golden hour session this Saturday (October 26th). The colors are crazy now! I have room for either one (possibly two) full sessions or three to four minis. These colors will be gone in a week. DM or call/text

🍂 Hello, October colors! The leaves are almost at their peak, and now’s the time to plan your perfect fall session.Fall-...
10/14/2024

🍂 Hello, October colors! The leaves are almost at their peak, and now’s the time to plan your perfect fall session.

Fall-n-Love sessions are just $400 (regularly $500) in the stunning Southern Village. Whether you’re after family portraits or personal moments, golden-hour slots are going fast!

📸 Let’s make some magic together.
https://www.merklina.com/fall-special

This is insane!
10/11/2024

This is insane!

🍂🍁🍂Fall Sessions! 🍂🍁🍂If you haven't booked them yet - please do, while the early-bird discount lasts.
09/02/2024

🍂🍁🍂Fall Sessions! 🍂🍁🍂
If you haven't booked them yet - please do, while the early-bird discount lasts.

Capture the vibrant colors of fall in Southern Village with your loved ones and pets. Enjoy cheerful, and serene natural backdrops for unforgettable memories. Cozy sweaters, reluctant partners, and fidgety kids are welcome, and don't forget your fur babies! Book your fall photo session today!

Probably my favorite photo this summer season. I need to shoot at the lake a bit more often! ❤❤❤
07/27/2024

Probably my favorite photo this summer season. I need to shoot at the lake a bit more often! ❤❤❤

Woohoo, the August issue of  Village Neighbors is out! The photos came out great, considering that we had literally one ...
07/17/2024

Woohoo, the August issue of Village Neighbors is out! The photos came out great, considering that we had literally one day to set everything up AND shoot (crazy NC weather + busy schedules). Loved working with the fam - kudos to the kids, who were super cooperative! ❤️❤️❤️

Couldn’t wait to share a few shots from my recent maternity session! 🌟 The sky was dramatic, but it was nothing compared...
07/11/2024

Couldn’t wait to share a few shots from my recent maternity session! 🌟 The sky was dramatic, but it was nothing compared to how much this mama-to-be is glowing. ✨ Can't wait for you all to see the rest!

Stay Cool with Hot (Head) Shots: June SpecialHeadshots! You know you need them, and I know you dread it. Beat the heat t...
06/11/2024

Stay Cool with Hot (Head) Shots: June Special

Headshots! You know you need them, and I know you dread it. Beat the heat this June with my fun indoor headshot sessions! In just 15-20 minutes, get 2-3 high-quality images in my comfy studio. Reserve your spot now for June 22, 23, 29, 30.
https://www.merklina.com/headshots-mini
Spaces are limited!

Stay cool and look your best! 😎

How adorable is she! I must admit, Senior sessions are becoming my favorites. I invest quite a bit emotionally into ever...
05/18/2024

How adorable is she! I must admit, Senior sessions are becoming my favorites. I invest quite a bit emotionally into every session, and it can sometimes be draining. But after this one, I was elated for days! Did you know donkeys love hugs and so do baby goats? I am smitten!!!

Tis the season! Got a chance to photograph this fabulous grad with the most fabulous attitude and theme. Thank you, Sara...
03/28/2024

Tis the season! Got a chance to photograph this fabulous grad with the most fabulous attitude and theme. Thank you, Sara Schaecher for being such a good sport! UNC campus was crawling with grads and photographers and finding a clear spot to shoot wasn't easy. Let alone changing! Note: photographing ballerinas is a breeze. They are tough and up for anything, including stopping traffic⛔️🚗!

Where did the time go?😍
03/22/2024

Where did the time go?😍

Had the privilege of capturing this handsome duo from our Chapel Hill PD - a Chapel Hill policeman and his trusty K-9 pa...
03/18/2024

Had the privilege of capturing this handsome duo from our Chapel Hill PD - a Chapel Hill policeman and his trusty K-9 partner; together, they're the ultimate 'Guardians of the Hill'! 🚓🐾 With that fierce pup on patrol, you'd better believe you want to be on their good side. 🧐 Cheers to our Chapel Hill police force! , "

Stormy skies and a rainbow over Southern Village
02/28/2024

Stormy skies and a rainbow over Southern Village

Big shoutout to Loren Grosso Pease, aka SweetPease art. When we were brainstorming the perfect background for the Southe...
02/21/2024

Big shoutout to Loren Grosso Pease, aka SweetPease art. When we were brainstorming the perfect background for the Southern Village Neighbors magazine cover, something that truly represents Southern Village and is instantly recognizable to most residents, we couldn't think of anything better than The Wings mural that Loren created on Market Street back in 2022. While there are many beautiful landscapes and beloved cafes and businesses around, nothing quite captures the local spirit like those vibrant wings.

Loren has made many more little and big murals in the village, from the delightful tiny frogs scattered around (seriously, go find them!) to the grandeur of the new Lumina Theatre front (how did she do that one???). But for me, The Wings has become my go-to spot for photography, and my color-happy soul couldn't be happier! Thank you, Loren, for adding so much beauty to our neighborhood! 🎨🦋

Thrilled to announce that my photos have made their debut in theinaugural issue of Southern Village Neighbors. 📸 It's a ...
02/19/2024

Thrilled to announce that my photos have made their debut in the
inaugural issue of Southern Village Neighbors. 📸 It's a surreal
feeling flipping through the pages and seeing my work featured - from
the cover and throughout the magazine. Thank you to the amazing team
at Best Version Media for this incredible opportunity! And a huge
shoutout to Kim Solomon and Chapel Hill firefighters for being
absolute rockstars in front of the camera
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