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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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Although 2020 gave us so many struggles, there was also a lot to celebrate. People falling in love, people having their first child or their fourth, and people who were just plain proud that they made it through this year and wanted to celebrate. I was able to serve 85 families and delivered 22,575 photos! […]
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Miranda and her family came down from the Sacramento area to visit her brother. He is currently studying at Cal Poly under the Engineering Program. During their visit, Miranda wanted to get some beach photos to celebrate her senior year in high school. Spending time in the sand and water is something that brings her […]
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We had a blast exploring Higuera Ranch during Hope’s graduation photo session!! She will be graduating from Templeton High School next Summer and I can’t wait to see what the future lies in store for her. Her mom came with her and we all danced to country music and chased that golden light until sunset. […]
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Kaila was just a doll to work with and what better way to celebrate her upcoming college graduation with some photos at the stunning White Barn in Edna Valley. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno (My Hometown!) with a double Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in peace studies. She then […]
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As I have spent the past couple of weeks sifting through thousands of images picking my favorites from the past year, I am overwhelmed with so much joy! I just want to take a moment and say thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every family who entrusted me to capture […]
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Tisha is graduating next year from Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School in San Luis Obispo. She enjoys shopping with her friends and is in drama. Her goals are going into a 4-year college program in a big city pursuing her passions in life. Living in Arroyo Grande and just a few minutes away from the Village, […]
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Lylah was so fun to capture. She is in her senior year at Pioneer Valley High School. Once she graduates, she wants to become a physical therapist. I thought that was so admirable and asked her why that career? She said that a couple of years ago, she broke her ankle. As part of her […]
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Brooke is graduating in June from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a degree in Experience Industry Management. Her dream job is to work as an event manager at a resort! How cool! I love the event industry as it correlates with the wedding industry in many ways. We had fun on our shoot […]
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Looking back at last year and reflecting on all the aspects of owning Nikkels Photography has been a delight. I had the honor to capture so many precious moments with so many people who trusted my vision. Trusted me to preserve particular moments in their life that they want to remember. Below are some of my […]
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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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