NICOLE RICHARD

Kelowna Photographer | Brand Strategist

That Make an Instant Impression

Your headshot is your first impression—make it unforgettable friend! Nicole Richard creates powerful, personality and brand-driven portraits for professionals, entrepreneurs, and teams who want to stand out in a competitive world. Whether it’s for your website, LinkedIn, or marketing, she helps you show up with confidence!!

Based in Kelowna | Trusted by professionals across the Okanagan

Specializing in Kelowna headshots, corporate compilation team photos, branding, events, and video.

One Photo. Powerful Results

An incredible headshot isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business tool. It tells people who you are before you say a word. And when your headshot matches your energy, values, and brand? 

That’s when the magic happens.

Kelowna Headshots Done Right

The Wax Pencil Process

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Book Your Photoshoot

After booking your photoshoot I’ll guide you in how to prepare for the very best headshot session. You will receive tips and tricks on how to prepare including: wardrobe suggestions, jewellery suggestions, and a list of makeup and hair artists in your area that I deal with regularly. You will also receive a branding questionnaire that helps me get to know you and your business. By the time photoshoot day comes we are set up to make incredible imagery that fits your brand and career goals!

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Photoshoot Day

Show up at my super chill studio and your work is done! I‘m an artist and you’re my clay. I’ll coach you through all sorts of poses, angles and expressions. There is no rush! We’ll photograph multiple outfits and background colours and watch the images come up in real time on a large screen. Together we’ll analyze what’s working to create portraits that are out of this world. We will laugh our way through camera anxiety until you’re relaxed and we’re both having the time of our lives

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Selection Process

Once we have a ton of good photos we‘ll sit down together to select your image/s. I’m a micro expression brand expert. I‘ll help you analyse the tiny expression differences to send exactly the right message to your audience. Tell me all your editing preferences! Yes! All my photos go through professional skin retouching and personalised editing. I can make that eyebrow a little smaller or that ear a little lower. Choose and pay for only the headshots that you want!

WELCOME FRIENDS!

One Tiny Photo Creates New Clients...and FAST!

Every Professional needs an incredible headshot that conveys their approachability, expertise, brand and personality. Potential clients need to connect with you visually when considering who to call and who to trust. That’s how one tiny photo has the power to move mountains!

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Staci Gratton
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Nicole is amazing at putting you at ease and making you feel comfortable. The shots are sooo good! If you need a headshot she's your gal.
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B Salsbury
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Nicole made the experience fun and memorable. I generally don’t like pictures of myself but her style and professionalism made me forget we were actually taking pictures. Would 100% recommend as this is an experience and not just a one-shot-and -done.
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Patricia Roberts
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So fun and relaxing! Great experience!!
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Madison Attwood
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Nicole is absolutely amazing. She made getting headshot photos a fun and comfortable experience. I’ll definitely be back!
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Melanie Barber
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the pleasure of working with Nicole from Wax Pencil Photography in West Kelowna, and I can't recommend her enough! From the moment we met, Nicole was inviting, friendly, and made the entire experience fun and enjoyable. Nicole's talent behind the lens is truly exceptional. She takes her time to capture the perfect shots, ensuring every detail is just right. Her creativity and skill are evident in every photograph she takes. Our photo session turned into a day of fun, and the results were beyond my expectations. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only uber-talented but also makes the process enjoyable, Nicole is your go-to person! Thank you, Nicole, for the wonderful experience and capturing such beautiful memories. I'll definitely be returning for more sessions in the future!
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Nicole sollitt
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Excellent!!! So fun and energetic Makes sure you have the perfect shot.
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Rachelle Moulton
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Amazing to work with Nicole. Made the whole process so much fun!!
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Adam Knox
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Nicole was amazing, I have never liked having my photo taken but she made it fun and easy and I am really happy with her expertise and overjoyed with the results.
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Echo Delta
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It was such an amazing experience working with Nicole!! Her shooting process really captures your personality in your photos. After a short time together I felt like I’ve known her my whole life! I’m so so happy. She is a photography wizard!

Brand Photos

Tell your story without saying a word.

More than just good lighting

Brand photography goes beyond looking professional—it’s about capturing the heart of your business. Whether you’re a solopreneur, creative, coach, or small business owner, these sessions are crafted to reflect your values, personality, and the vibe you want your clients to feel.

  • Showcase your space, process, products, and personality
  • Build a versatile library of on-brand images for your website, social media, and marketing
  • Designed to connect with your dream clients and elevate your presence

Your brand is unique—your photos should be too.

KELOWNA Headshots

Not a fan of having your photo taken? That's OK!

What Makes a Great Headshot?

A great headshot is more than just a nice picture. It needs to:

  • Convey personality – Are you approachable? Bold? Thoughtful? We make sure your expression matches your message.

  • Align with your industry – A real estate agent, a therapist, and a tech founder all need very different vibes. We tailor every session to your profession and brand.

  • Work across platforms – From your LinkedIn profile and company website to your speaking engagements, Zoom bio, or book jacket, your headshot needs to look great everywhere.

Every Kelowna headshots session is designed to capture who you are and where you’re going.

Team & Corporate

Build trust and unify your brand.

Show off your people

Your team is the face of your business—let’s show them in their best light. Wax Pencil offers polished, professional corporate team photos and group portraits for companies of all sizes. Whether you want a studio-style team composite (perfect for future updates) or on-location group shots, we make your team look as amazing as they are.

  •  Easily add or remove team members as your business evolve.
  • Backgrounds can be swapped out for seasonal or rebranding updates
  • Perfect for websites, internal staff portals, proposals, and media kits

Event Photography

Instant photo delivery. Endless brand reach.

Capture Your Kelowna Event

Make your next event unforgettable—and unmissable online. Wax Pencil’s event system uses live facial recognition technology to send every attendee a personalized gallery straight to their phone. With multiple photographers capturing the action, no one’s left out.

  • Add custom-branded frames to every digital photo for a powerful marketing boost.
  • Attendees instantly receive every image they’re in—fully edited and ready to share.
  • One branded image can reach hundreds… now multiply that by hundreds.

 

Event photography meets real-time brand impact.