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Kayleigh and Mike had a beautiful spring ceremony at the stunning Avila Beach Lighthouse Suites. They had their closest family and friends present and it was so intimate and sweet. Their personal vows had all of us tearing up. I loved how they use classic colors. of whites, creams, and greenery. Springtime at Avila Beach […]

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I’ve known Tracey for over six years and she has become a dear friend. Such a zest for life, Blake and Tracey are a perfect pair. We met while I was at Kennedy Club Fitness and she was at Cool Cat Cafe. Both working events, I had Cool Cats come and serve burgers for our […]

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Stefanie & Trevor came over from Bakersfield for their engagement photos at Avila Beach. We started at Sycamore Mineral Springs and ended at the beach. These two are just sweet souls who love to hang out at their family beach house. Which is also where Trevor proposed. These two have been together for nearly eight […]

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San Luis Obispo Family Photographer – Nikkels Photography I can’t believe 2019 has come and past! What a year it was! After reflecting these past couple of weeks, I am just so thankful for each and every family who picked us to document a piece of their story. We seriously get to work with incredible […]

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I met up with Taylor and Shawn for their engagement session early on a foggy Sunday morning at Avila Beach, California. It was perfect because the crowds hadn’t arrived, we grabbed a quick mimosa at Custom House beforehand and then explored the little corners of this cozy beach town. But let’s roll back to how […]

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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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BEACH ~ SAND ~ SENIOR I was contacted by Vincent’s mom regarding his high school graduation photos. Vince will be graduating in June from Paso Robles High School and is keeping his options open regarding his next step in life. He has interests in Engineering and other science fields. I had a wonderful time hanging […]

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JOY ~ LAUGHTER ~ FAMILY Alicia and Tom and their family were vacationing here on the coast, so we grabbed a little time to hang out at Avila Beach. The girls were bounding with energy, so we ran around in circles, danced, walked, and played underneath the gorgeous pier. Family photos don’t have to be formal, […]

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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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