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Congratulations on your engagement!
Now that the excitement has settled a bit, it’s time to capture the essence of your love through engagement photos. The key to unforgettable pictures is feeling comfortable and connected during the session.
Here’s a guide to help you avoid awkwardness and look fantastic:
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Nikkels Photography, as SLO-based wedding photographer, shares inspiration for a Montana De Oro Surprise Proposal.
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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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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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When you meet high school sweethearts like Rylie and Tim, you know you are going to something magical. We were able to venture to Higuera Ranch for their engagement session. And we were blessed with some amazing California golden sunshine in December! And the best part, they brought their adorable puppy, Oliver. While we were […]
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I met Lindsay and Joe just a couple of days before their wedding at Montana De Oro in Los Osos. These photos highlight what a California Engagement session will look like! They live in Southern California and since our schedules didn’t match, we decided on doing their engagement photos when they arrived on Friday afternoon. […]
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Gabi & Gareth are two really remarkable human beings. They have both traveled the world and love to experience different cultures and they plan to do even more as a married couple. We had a blast hiking all over Johnson Ranch Trail as the hills were showing off all their green! Afterward, we went out […]
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Lyle & Jacob ventured down from the Bay Area for their engagement session. We kept it classic San Luis Obispo with starting at the Mission and ending at the Madonna Inn. I seriously could not stop laughing during their session! They have been together for nearly nine years. And they can’t wait to tie the […]
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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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