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Brooke is graduating in June from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a degree in Experience Industry Management. Her dream job is to work as an event manager at a resort! How cool! I love the event industry as it correlates with the wedding industry in many ways. We had fun on our shoot […]
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SPRING ~ FAMILY ~ LOVE I got to kick off the 2017 Wedding Season with a wonderful couple on a gorgeous day on the Central Coast of California. Jamie & Joey Otremba were such a joy to work with and I was honored to capture their love for each other!! Loma Grande Ranch is such a […]
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Central Coast Weddings ~ Love ~ Marriage As my wedding season begins on Saturday, I have been reflecting over the last wedding season. Check out more images from my most recent weddings, HERE. My 2016 wedding season brought me so much joy, happiness, and it’s own set of challenges. Each wedding is an opportunity to […]
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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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Nicole & Adrian decided that this year, their family photos would be taken at the beautiful Monarch Butterfly Grove and continue towards the beach. Since we had gotten some rain the week before their shoot, the grasses started popping up and things were getting greener. Of course, their family isn’t complete without their two lovable […]
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January and Jesse are two individuals who are so special. They give so much in order to care for their children. When we all met, I knew their summer wedding next year was going to be a memorable night. So last Sunday we captured their genuine love for each other! We ventured through the Monarch […]
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HIGUERA RANCH ~ ELEGANT ~ FUN When I heard that Linda needed an assistant photographer for a wedding at the gorgeous Higuera Ranch located in the hills of San Luis Obispo, I was so excited. As soon as I pulled up, I knew the night was going to be filled with beauty and fun. There are […]
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As you wander through the back roads of Paso Robles, California, you find a uniquely placed winery atop the city. Calcareous Vineyards is an absolute gorgeous venue as it sits on top of a hill overlooking the valley into Paso Robles. Alysein and Steve invited their family and closest friends to witness their “I do’s”. […]
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POMAR JUNCTION ~ FAMILY ~ LOVE Alysein and Steve are two people amazing individuals who found love a little later in life. Their story began with a few dogs and a quaint neighborhood. Come to find out, they were nearly neighbors and both loved walking their dogs. As they got to know each other more, […]
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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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