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1880 Union Hotel Wedding
Stacey + Will

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Nikkels Photography: Recapping the best of 2022 Portraits and a San Luis Obispo, California Photographer. Family Portraits, Senior Photos, Wedding Photos.

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As a California-based Wedding Photographer, let me, let you in on six of my favorite 2023 Engagement Tips after they popped the question.

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Planning on Proposing to the love of your life soon? Awesome! I’m so happy for you both! One big item is that your soon-to-be finance will likely want nice photos of this special moment. So you need to find a photographer. Here are some tips as you begin planning your proposal with a photographer. Find […]

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When Karam reached out to me about proposing to his girlfriend at their favorite bench in Shell Beach, I wanted to help make it special. He wanted some decor and flowers. And I knew the best person for this was Kelsey. She owns Picnics by Kelsey which provides guests with luxury picnic for any occasion. […]

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It can be a tough decision on where to take your engagement photos on the central coast of California. And there are hundreds of stunning locations to pick from. So we have put together a shortlist of the best engagement session locations in San Luis Obispo County. Montana De Oro Montana de Oro State Park […]

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Time to Plan for your Photo Shoot There are a lot of pieces to put together as you plan for your next photo shoot. You need to find a photographer you’re comfortable with and think of a location. Then you plan outfits, maybe even shop for outfits, make sure your hair and makeup are on […]

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How to Prepare for Your Beach Photoshoot Having your photos taken takes a lot of planning. So if you are preparing for a beach photoshoot, there are some things you need to know! Here are a few tips to help make it easier for everyone. The Weather The weather on the beach can change every […]

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We could stare at this dreamy SLO Engagement session forever. We had a beautiful afternoon at Thousand Hills Ranch for Linsday & Jake’s engagement session. It made me so excited for their New Year’s Eve wedding reception that will be held at this same location. We cannot wait to close out the year with them! […]

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Choosing the best engagement session location can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! As a Wedding Photographer based out of San Luis Obispo, California, I spend most of my days finding the best locations! This is why I have put together a list of things to look for when choosing where to get […]

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Dogs are a big part of your life and in turn, your relationship! As a photographer and fellow animal lover, I welcome every opportunity to add your dog(s) to your engagement photos. With that being said, there is a right and a wrong way to do so! I want you to know essential tips to […]

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I have made it my mission to celebrate the intimate moments in life - big and small. Having your photo taken shouldn’t be stressful, but rather a time to celebrate where you are in life. So I aim to give you clear direction all the while letting your unique personality shine. I strive to be your biggest advocate, cheerleader, and the best third wheel you could ask for.

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