Noka PhotographyPortraiture / Editorial / Lifestyle
Photography that looks like you. Only elevated.
01 The approach
A great portrait isn't luck. It's direction, good light and a little main character energy.
I'm Zach Noka, a Rhode Island portrait photographer, and I shoot like a creative director. Every session starts with an idea and ends with finished, fully retouched photos. Everything in between, I've got you: the pose, the light, the angle, the moment.
You bring the personality. I'll handle the rest.
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02 Featured work
Eight ways
to be seen.
03 The Noka experience
More than a photoshoot.
An experience, start to finish.
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Concept
We plan it together: the vision, the location, the outfits and the mood. No guesswork on shoot day.
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Preparation
Never posed before? Perfect. You don't need to know a thing. That's my job.
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The shoot
I direct every frame so it feels natural and looks intentional. Relax and have fun. I've got you.
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Retouching
Every photo gets the full treatment: color, skin retouching, dodge and burn, and the details nobody notices until they're missing.
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Delivery
Your finished gallery is ready within 7 days, made to print, post and frame.
04 Signature portraits
Not just an hour of photos.
A portrait made for you.
A Signature Portrait session is built around one person: you. We plan the concept together, I direct every frame, and every photo you get back is fully retouched. Soft light, loud personality, zero awkward posing.
- A planning conversationVision, location, outfits, mood
- A directed sessionI guide every pose
- Full retouchingOn every photo you receive
- A curated galleryReady to print, post and frame
05 Portfolio
A few favorites.
More on Instagram — @nokakodaks
06 About Zach
Hi, I'm Zach Noka.
I'm a Rhode Island photographer who loves making pictures with a point of view. Yes, I'm also the guy hiding behind a rock at your proposal, trying not to cry.
Most people get nervous about the same things: where to stand, where to look, what to do with their hands. That's my favorite part. I'll direct you through all of it, try a new idea or two, play with the light, and keep pushing until we've made something worth framing.
Some days that's clean and timeless. Other days it's bold, moody or a little dramatic. Either way, you leave feeling confident, and trust me, that always shows in the photos.
07 Investment
Tailored to the vision.
Every session is built around your vision, your location and the scope of the shoot. Full retouching comes standard. Always.
A non-refundable deposit locks in your date and comes off your total. Within 25 miles of Providence? No travel fee.
Portrait Session
Starting at$4001 hour at the location of your choice, 2 outfits and at least 25 fully edited photos. Want more? 2 hours, multiple locations, 3 outfits and at least 40 photos for $600.
InquireCouples
Starting at$7001 hour at one location and at least 25 fully retouched photos of you two. Or go big: 2 hours, two locations and at least 40 photos for $1,000.
InquireGraduation
Starting at$450Your moment, done right. 1 hour solo at the location of your choice, cap and gown plus 2 outfits. Or 2 hours, two locations and 3 outfits for $650. Grad groups from $175 per person.
InquireFamily
Starting at$7001 hour at one location for up to 5 people and at least 30 fully edited photos. Or 2 hours, two locations, up to 8 people and at least 50 photos for $850. Extra family members are $30 each.
InquireHeadshots
Starting at$175Look like you mean business. 30 minutes, one look and at least 5 fully retouched photos. Or 60 minutes, up to 3 looks and at least 12 photos for $300. Teams of 3 or more are $150 per person, at your office.
InquireGroups
Starting at$700Friends, teams, clubs and celebrations. 1 hour for up to 10 people and at least 30 photos. Or 2 hours, two locations, up to 15 people and at least 50 photos for $1,000. Extra people are $40 each.
InquireEvents
Starting at$800Birthdays, parties and business events, captured with actual energy. 3 hours of coverage and at least 120 fully edited photos. Or 5 hours and at least 200 photos for $1,200. Extra hours are $150.
InquireEditorial / Creative
Custom QuoteGot a big idea? Let's build it. Concept-led shoots are priced around the concept, styling and scope.
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08 For businesses
Built for your brand.
Headshots for your team, coverage for your event and images for your brand. Restaurants and cafés, salons and barbershops, boutiques, auto shops and local brands across Rhode Island get the same direction and full retouching every client gets.
Businesses can pay by invoice. You get a written quote up front and an itemized invoice, and how you'll use the photos is agreed before the shoot.
Team Headshots
Starting at$150Per person for teams of 3 or more, shot at your office. Individual headshots start at $175.
InquireBusiness Events
Starting at$8003 hours of coverage and at least 120 fully edited photos. Or 5 hours and at least 200 photos for $1,200. Extra hours are $150.
InquireBrand & Campaign
Custom QuoteProduct, campaign and social content, priced around the concept, styling and scope.
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09 Kind words
In their own words.
I’ve had such a great experience working with him! I still remember my very first photoshoot — I was super nervous, but he made me feel comfortable right away and had me laughing the entire time. He has such a great personality and knows exactly how to make you feel confident and relaxed in front of the camera. He’s located in Rhode Island, and I literally travel all the way from New York to work with him because he’s THAT good! Every photoshoot has been worth the trip. He’s talented, professional, creative, and makes every experience fun and memorable. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it shows in his work. If you’re looking for a photographer who will make you feel comfortable, bring your vision to life, and capture amazing photos, I 100% recommend him! Trust me, the trip from New York to Rhode Island is worth it!
Noka is absolutely incredible behind the lens! He brings every vision to life no matter how big or small and brings such a skill to the table! Absolutely an incredible experience everytime, he handles each shoot with professionalism and skill bringing every concept to life! 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone looking for the right photographer!
I’ve never felt my vision come to life the way it does with Zach. He makes you feel so comfortable, and will be your hype man along the way. He works efficiently, and you can trust that you’ll be more than happy when you receive your photos. He also doesn’t keep you out of the dark during the process, and is so open to knowing what it is you want to capture during your shoot with him. Then he makes it happen! 10’s across the board, book him!
Zach is a true professional! He makes you feel respected, empowered and comfortable, the ENTIRE time, regardless of the content being shot. He gets ‘the shot’ every time!
Such an amazing effortless experience every time. Photographers sometimes don’t go out of their way to make you as comfortable as possible and Zach has always made that his priority and treats you like a best friend while he’s at it. I’ve been lucky to have multiple amazing shoots with him and can’t wait for more!
Zach is one of the only photographers I bring all my special ideas to, his work is 1000% worth the investment & he’s a great guy to be around. It’s impossible for him to take a bad photo. I look forward to working with him many more times.
My first ever photoshoot experience was better than I could’ve imagined! You made me feel so comfortable, confident, and beautiful from start to finish. Your talent is incredible, but the way you make people feel is what truly sets you apart. Thank you for making this experience so special and capturing such amazing photos. I can’t wait to work with you again!
I’ve been working with Zach since 2023, and I truly couldn’t recommend him more! Every session has been such a great experience, and he has a way of making me feel confident, comfortable, and completely myself in front of the camera. The photos always come out absolutely beautiful, and he consistently captures exactly what I’m looking for even the detail shots!! If you’re looking for someone talented, professional, and easy to work with, he’s the one! 🤍
Zach is so incredible to work with. I’ve done so many shoots beyond our engagement shoot and the result is always the same. Zach makes you feel so comfortable, so confident, and the pictures are incredible every single time!! I look forward to working with Zach in the future and he will hands down always be my number one choice!
I’ve been working with Zach since 2021, so at this point we’re five years deep in creating absolute cinema. Every time I come to him with a vision, somehow he makes it look even more expensive than what was in my head. The man does not take pictures he creates art. I drive THREE HOURS just to work with him. Three. Hours. In New York traffic. That alone should tell you the level of trust here, because I’m not doing all that for anybody with a camera and a Lightroom subscription. The experience is always top tier, the execution is insane, and the final product speaks for itself every single time.
The BEST of the best. Genuinely so good at what he does and makes you feel comfortable. He creates a positive environment and I always have so much fun!! Would 1000% recommend booking with him!!
I’ve shot with Zach for over 6 years now!! He creates such a comfortable environment. He always has the next idea/pose ready to go and you can tell he truly cares and loves shooting. 10/10!!!
The photoshoot turned out amazing, and I’m so happy with the results! He made me feel comfortable throughout the shoot and was flexible and understanding. He was knowledgeable about poses and lighting, which made the whole experience feel easy and natural. Communication was excellent both before and after the shoot. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or more beautiful photos!
Noka is truly the best! Always super professional and patient, playlist is always a vibe as well. Just overall, the photography talent is insane. Editing skills are unmatched, you will always get a wow moment when looking at results. I’m sure anyone who has worked with him can agree to that!
Zach made the photoshoot experience special every time! He brings an energy that pumps you up with confidence and comfort, which was huge for my first time in front of the camera. Even living in MA I’ll forever seek out Zach for my shoots knowing the photos are perfect every time.
Zach is truly the best!! I’ve known him for over 7 years, and we’ve done so many different shoots together, from lifestyle to maternity and everything in between. He always makes me feel beautiful, comfortable, and confident in front of the camera. He’s great with help for posing & keeps the energy fun! All while being professional and genuinely such a great person. I seriously can not recommend Zach enough 💙
Zach is super kind & helped me feel confident throughout my photoshoot. He’s extremely talented, has a fast turn around time, and is overall a fantastic professional to work with!
Zach is hands down my favorite photographer, and I genuinely can’t recommend him enough! He was the photographer I chose for my very first photoshoot, and from the beginning, he made me feel completely comfortable and confident in front of the camera. He is amazing at working with beginners because he sends concepts and pose ideas beforehand, talks you through what to do during the shoot, and is always there to help with posing. He even has music playing and keeps the entire experience so chill and fun. I’ve now worked with Zach multiple times, including for my graduation photos and several other shoots, and every experience has been amazing. He is incredibly creative, gets SO many photos, and has a great eye for different editing styles. His turnaround time is also super fast! What I appreciate most is how personable and trustworthy he is. We’ve become friends over the years, and he is genuinely one of the only photographers I feel completely comfortable going to without bringing someone with me. He always hypes you up, makes you feel confident, and makes the shoot feel more like creating together than just taking pictures. He’s also an amazing family man, which says a lot about the kind of person he is. I truly love the work we create together, and I will choose Zach for my photoshoots for years to come. If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, creative, professional, and actually makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, book with him! You will not regret it!
Zach is as professional as it gets. Extremely kind and always trying to make you look like you’ve done this before!
Zach is so fun to work with! I love how he’s just as excited as I am about our shoot. He always has just as many ideas as I do. He’s incredibly professional to work with. Zach has a way of making you feel comfortable and confident during shooting. I always feel so beautiful and happy leaving a shoot. I can’t wait to continue creating together!
10 Questions
Good to know.
Send me a DM on Instagram (@nokakodaks). Tell me what you have in mind, your preferred date, and your location. I’ll reply with availability and send over the details to lock in your session.
I’m based in Rhode Island and shoot throughout the state.
Yes. You don’t need any modeling experience. I’ll direct you throughout the shoot, so you’re never left guessing what to do with your hands.
Absolutely. Pick somewhere that means something to you, or I’ll suggest spots that suit the look you want. I’ll check the light and logistics beforehand.
A minimum of 25 fully edited photos per shoot, delivered in a private online gallery. Additional photos can be added for $10 each.
Within 7 days after your shoot. Your gallery link arrives by email.
Yes. Travel within 25 miles is included. Beyond that, a travel fee applies. I’m also open to destination shoots.
Yes, and I encourage it. Send me reference photos or ideas before the shoot and we’ll plan around them.
No. I deliver only finished, edited images. Unedited files don’t represent my work.
Let me know at least 24 hours ahead and we’ll move your session at no charge. For outdoor shoots, weather delays are rescheduled for free.
You get a personal-use license to share, post, and print them. Commercial use requires a separate agreement. Prints and photo books are also available. Just ask.
11 Inquire
Tell me the idea.
Drop a few details and I'll get back to you personally. Rough ideas welcome, half-baked ones too.
Prefer to write directly?
nokaphotographyllc@gmail.com
Instagram @nokakodaks