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Planning on Proposing to the love of your life soon? Awesome! I’m so happy for you both! One big item is that your soon-to-be finance will likely want nice photos of this special moment. So you need to find a photographer. Here are some tips as you begin planning your proposal with a photographer. Find […]
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Molly and Trent tied the knot in their dear friend’s backyard. A place that is very special to the couple as this backyard is where they go to church every week. Where these two met. And where their friends and family watched their relationship flourish. My favorite part of the day was when Molly walked […]
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If you have spent any amount of time researching wedding decor on Pinterest recently, then I am sure you have noticed that bright and fun colors are trending again! If you want to have an eye-catching wedding, then keep reading to check out some incredibly bright wedding color inspiration. 5 COLORS YOU SHOULD CHOOSE FOR […]
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This month Andrew and I celebrate 9 years of marriage!! Yahoo! Along the way, we have it a point to go out on dates together. Sharing experiences together strengthens your relationship and helps it grow. And San Luis Obispo offers a variety of date ideas you can do either day or night! So after living […]
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I still can’t believe we are here in 2021 already. Our 2020 Wedding Season was not exactly what we anticipated yet incredibly special. After such an impactful year, we have so much to appreciate and reflect on. Even so, Nikkels Photography has grown despite these hurdles. I think it is safe to say it was […]
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Bricklyn & Tom are two people who become your friends overnight. Genuine. Kind. Thankful. Gracious. These two tied the knot at the Pavilion on the Lake in quaint Atascadero, CA. The day was wonderful from beginning to end. One of my favorite moments was right before ceremony when Tom got to see Bricklyn for the […]
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Danielle & Travis are getting married in 2018 in Santa Margarita. So when they were visiting the Central Coast, we ventured out and did their engagement photos. We ventured to Terra Mia which is a newer wedding and event location tucked off of the 46 in Paso Robles, CA. The landscape is amazing and perfect […]
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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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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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