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Planning a wedding is undoubtedly a thrilling experience, but as the big day approaches, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed with stress. To ensure you savor every moment of your special day, here’s a guide on how to limit stress and truly be present on your wedding day.

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Nikkels Photography, a SLO wedding photographer, shares their biggest tips for what to do after you get engaged | A Wedding Planning Guide

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Nikkles Photography, a California wedding photographer, shares her tips for building a perfect wedding day timeline for your wedding.

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Tips from a California Wedding Photographer for providing an epic wedding guest experience.

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2023 Wedding Trends to Expect This Year | Wedding Planning Tips from a California Wedding Photographer | Photos captured by Nikkles Photography

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Let’s face it, picking a wedding venue is stressful! It can easily get overwhelming. As a wedding photographer based on the Central Coast of California, there are a few hundred options. From hotels to barns, to wineries, to estates, it can be a challenge to find the perfect space. However, I want to ease your […]

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Your photographer is such an important vendor on your wedding day. As a wedding photographer based out of California, I get that it can be overwhelming. I mean, there are hundreds to pick from. Here is how to pick your wedding photographer. 8 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT […]

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Why You Should Invest in a Wedding Album. We live in a digital world today. And it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. So we want those digital photos. I get it. It’s easy to share with family all over the globe. As a result, albums are on the decline. And I totally get it – […]

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Did you recently get engaged? Time to pop the bubbly! You officially have a new title, fiance. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?! Weddings can get overwhelming really fast, so let’s get you started on the right track as you plan your forever, together. HOW TO PLAN YOUR DREAM WEDDING ONCE YOU GET […]

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You are getting all your wedding details in place and have picked your vendors. Now what? Figuring out how to organize the day to provide you and your guests an epic party can get overwhelming. There are so many moving pieces to an efficient timeline. If you have hired a wedding planner/coordinator, this is their […]

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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.

Welcome to my little space. Grab your favorite beverage and stay awhile. I can’t wait to meet you & your family!

Here to capture it all with a refined and heartfelt approach. 

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A lot of moving pieces go into planning a wedding day timeline and we know it's easy to feel like a hot mess! Grab our free guide to plan the perfect timeline for your day. 

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