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So you just scheduled your family photos, now what? You need to figure out what the heck you are going to wear!! I will break it down into a few easy steps on how to pick outfits. Five Easy Steps for Amazing Outfits Look at Your Home Decor We want you to display your family […]

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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’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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I know this year wasn’t what we expected it to be, but let’s celebrate a little shall we?! It is time for fall family photos! So here are the details! Sessions are SUPER LIMITED THIS YEAR since I want to keep each family safe and won’t be doing multiple sessions in a day. Current Available […]

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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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By taking advantage of an opportunity, a new door you never knew existed will open. And this is how I ended up at The Wedding Styling Workshop hosted by Emily & Vanessa. I was roommates with Emily during the Lindenclover Workshop Sunchaser Edition in 2018. And I got to get to know her on a […]

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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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Amanda & Eric ventured up to San Luis Obispo for their engagement session before they tie the knot at the gorgeous White Barn in Edna Valley later in the summer. They are just the cutest couple and we had a ball running around with their four-legged baby, Duke. They met in college through mutual friends. […]

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My last wedding for the 2018 wedding season was such a treat and unique experience! Heather and David tied the knot back in Poly Canyon at the Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard. Stated from the website: “In the hills above California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, there’s a nine-acre collection of eclectic, experimental structures. It looks […]

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Where do I start. Danielle and Travis had their destination wedding in the quaint town of Santa Margarita. The Santa Margarita Ranch was such a perfect venue to celebrate their Thursday wedding day!! The right amount of country and classic touches made all the details come together beautifully. Between her girl squad who hugged and […]

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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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