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If you’ve been thinking about booking family photos in San Luis Obispo, there’s a good chance you’ve run into one very common obstacle. Your partner. You know you want the photos. You know the kids are only this little for so long, and you know you’ll look back someday wishing you had more pictures of […]

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If you’re looking to prepare your toddler for family photos, first of all, I’m so glad you’re doing it. I know it can feel like a gamble. Toddlers are wonderfully unpredictable. If you’re anything like most parents I work with, you’ve probably already started wondering whether they’ll cooperate. Here’s the good news: toddlers don’t have […]

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Planning a family photo session can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when young kids are involved. Will they sit still? Will they smile on cue? What if they have a meltdown? These are common concerns, but with the right approach, you can have a stress-free family photo session. Rather than striving for picture-perfect poses, […]

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Family pictures can be tough. Check out three ways to get the perfect family photo from a San Luis Obispo photographer | Nikkles Photography

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Bailey and her family have been patiently waiting to do their family photos. Since the pandemic hit, we had to reschedule a couple of times before finally being able to photograph them! But on this day, the weather was not on our side. There was wind, there was rain, but there was a rainbow to […]

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The days are getting shorter, the air is a bit cooler, the kids are back in school, and I can almost taste the first pumpkin spice latte of the season! All this means that it is that time of the year again!! Time for some fresh family photos. It’s a great time to update your […]

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As your San Luis Obispo Wedding & Portrait Photographer, 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.

Welcome to my little space. Grab your favorite beverage and stay awhile. I can’t wait to meet you & your family!

Here to capture it all with a refined and heartfelt approach. 

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