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Alaina and Harrison got married at Spanish Oaks Ranch in Santa Margarita on a stormy September afternoon. Due to Hurricane Kay, the central coast experience some unusually bad weather that included extreme heat, humidity, and a downpour of rain in the evening. And these two kept their cool and a smile the entire night despite […]
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Kelly and Matt had a dreamy summer, garden-inspired wedding at Oyster Ridge in Santa Margarita. These two have built incredible relationships. Not only with each other, but with their parents and close friends. I loved the personal touches from the custom ties for the dads to the drink stir stick, it was truly Matt and […]
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Danielle and Triston had a sweet celebration with their families at the beautiful Spanish Oaks Ranch. This property is nestled in the hills in Santa Margarita and provides acres to explore and a cozy barn to celebrate with loved ones all night long. These two were able to plan and execute their dream wedding in […]
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Julia & Nick were finally able to celebrate their marriage with all of their friends and family at Oyster Ridge Barn in Santa Margarita, California. Their original date was September 5, 2020, and they couldn’t wait to start their lives together. So they had an intimate ceremony in Newport, Oregon. One year later, they had […]
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This summer editorial shoot at Oyster Ridge was a blast to photograph! So many talented wedding professionals came together to make this idea better than I ever envisioned. My idea for this shoot was to combine unique textures and colors at an epic destination! So we decided Oyster Ridge was the perfect spot tucked in […]
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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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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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After nearly 4 years, I decided it was time for Andrew and I to get some photos of the two of us. Our last ‘real’ photos were taken on our wedding day in 2013, so I was excited about getting these done. We collaborated with another photographer and a videographer!! My goal was to not […]
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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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