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Figuring out what to wear for family photos should not be the hardest part of booking a family session. Yet, of all the questions I get before a session, this is probably the one that causes the most stress. What do we wear? I understand why. Getting an entire family to look cohesive without looking […]
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A quick search for a family photographer in San Luis Obispo will give you plenty of options. Spend a few minutes looking through websites, and you’ll probably find plenty of beautiful photos, too. How do you actually choose? Of course, loving a photographer’s work matters. But there’s a lot more to a great family photography […]
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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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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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September is here, and so are SLO Fall Mini Sessions with Nikkels Photography! Regardless of the season, whether your babies are tiny, big, or furry, this time in your life deserves to be captured! Put down the iPhone and get on the other side of the lens! You don’t want your grandkids to wonder where […]
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After living in San Luis Obispo County for over a decade, I have spent countless hours finding the best locations for family photos. Four things I look for when picking a location: ease of parking, safety (no cliffs, poison oak), freedom to run around, and the ability to bring a stroller to carry all the […]
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I can’t believe 2021 is done! What a year it was. Now it is time to show you the 2021 Best of Portraits post. So many incredible faces here! My heart is filled with so much gratitude and joy. From first-time parents, college and high school grads, to amazing businesses, we captured it all. Over […]
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During Taylor & Chase’s engagement session at Montana De Oro, I was smiling the entire time. Los Osos, California is a cozy California beach town with one of the most stunning National Parks. I am blessed with the most amazing couples. Why are my couples so great? They are madly in love, support their partner, […]
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I love being able to capture newborns in the comfort of home all over San Luis Obispo County. If possible, the best time to do in-home newborn sessions is between 3-10 days old. They are still pretty sleepy most of the day, and aren’t fully stretching out their legs. So we can mold them into […]
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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.
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