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Being a wedding photographer in sunny California is a dream job for many, but what goes on behind the lens on a regular day when there’s no wedding to capture? Join me on a virtual journey as I take you through the daily life of a SLO wedding photographer.

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Although I love your typical white dress marriage, this Non-Traditional Sycamore Mineral Springs Wedding had my soul on fire. Cait and Anthony were a pleasure to work with! Without a doubt, I can’t wait to share their unique day with you. Their Story Leading Up to Their Sycamore Mineral Springs Wedding While it started out […]

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January and Jesse tied the knot on Saturday surrounded by their families and friends at the Santa Maria Elk’s Lodge. When I met January & Jesse, they brought their two youngest children with them. And what a joy they were all together. You can see how much family means to them. On their engagement shoot, […]

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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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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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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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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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