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On WeddingWire since 2018

Honey & Hive is a wedding photography business based in Paso Robles, California. Nicki Derksen, the owner of this company, finds joy in documenting happy couples on their special day. Using natural lighting techniques and a discrete approach, she can preserve every candid moment of laughter and love in beautiful keepsake images. For your big day, she aims to produce whimsical and bright photographs that you can cherish for a lifetime.

Services Offered

Honey & Hive offer a variety of wedding collections to suit your unique needs and budget. Every bundle includes a complimentary engagement session and a wedding timeline consultation. They are also happy to include fully edited high-resolution pictures in an online gallery and digital files. A variety of keepsake items are available, such as canvas and metal prints and heirloom albums. Honey & Hive also offer add-ons for their packages, including boudoir, portrait, and trash-the-dress photoshoots. They are even happy to discuss how they can photograph your destination wedding. From your first meeting to the delivery of your beautiful pictures, this business is honored to be a part of your milestone moment.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,695

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Honey & Hive

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  • Flexibility
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Nicki, a wedding photographer, receives glowing reviews from multiple clients who praise her kind, fun, and professional demeanor. Clients highlight her ability to make them feel comfortable, capture moments perfectly, and deliver beautiful, natural, and stunning photos. Nicki's husband, Seth, who often serves as the second shooter, is also commended as part of a dynamic and supportive team. The couple's professionalism, adaptability, and genuine care for their clients shine through, making them highly recommended for capturing special moments on wedding days.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Nicki, a wedding photographer, receives glowing reviews from multiple clients who praise her kind, fun, and professional demeanor. Clients highlight her ability to make them feel comfortable, capture moments perfectly, and deliver beautiful, natural, and stunning photos. Nicki's husband, Seth, who often serves as the second shooter, is also commended as part of a dynamic and supportive team. The couple's professionalism, adaptability, and genuine care for their clients shine through, making them highly recommended for capturing special moments on wedding days.

Antonia
Antonia Sent on 01/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Relatable, and Wonderfully Kind

There are so many wonderful things I want to say about Nicki! She is extremely talented and kind. When my husband and I had to reschedule our wedding dates, Nicki was very understanding and worked with us. There a few vendors we had to drop but we were determined to keep Nicki because she and her husband make a fantastic team. I think what makes her standout the most is her ability to relate and is genuinely kind. Our photos came out amazing and I can’t believe we get to have something to memorialize a fantastic day. We’re hoping to have Nicki for other services in the near future because she’s just that good.
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Haley P. Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nicki is wonderful and talented! A must hire for your special day!

Nicki photographed my very small wedding and she did an amazing job!! She is kind and fun and made me feel so comfortable when I am usually a little awkward in front of a camera. The pictures are bright and beautiful and natural. I would recommend her over and over. She is totally worth it!! Your day will be amazing and she will capture it perfectly! So glad I found her and decided on her!! :)
Hanna
Hanna S. Sent on 09/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nicki is Everything and MORE

I can’t say enough good things about Nicki! We first met her a year before our wedding for our engagement photos, and we knew right away we’d made the right choice. My husband and I were both nervous about the shoot, but we ended up having an absolute blast! Fast forward a year, and by the time we saw her again, she felt like family. She made everyone feel so comfortable, and she captured our day perfectly—even helping some guests take photos on their own phones! She is truly the best! Look no further for the perfect wedding photographer.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Nicki Derksen
Nicki Derksen
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Honey & Hive frequently asked questions

Honey & Hive includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Honey & Hive includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Honey & Hive offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Honey & Hive offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Honey & Hive offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Honey & Hive is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Honey & Hive currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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