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Nel Meerman Photography is a studio based out of Encinitas, California, specializing in weddings and other special occasions. Owner and lead photographer Nel is dedicated to providing her clients with lasting memories of their special day through a series of unique images. As an artist, Nel strives to capture authentic and candid aspects of your wild and free life. She believes that the experience of the photoshoot is just as important as the photographs.

Services Offered

Nel Meerman Photography strives to get to know the people on the other side of the lens. By understanding and connecting with her clients she is able to portray them in a way that truly captures who they are as a couple. By exclusively accepting only one event per day, this photographer is able to completely focus on your special day. Nel understands the flow of a wedding day so that she is able to orchestrate your photographs with ease. She believes that stepping back and letting natural moments unfold in front of the camera can produce the most cherished photos.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Nel Meerman Photography

Jacob
Jacob Sent on 03/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful to work with and UNBELIEVABLY talented!

My wife and I have nothing but great things to say about Nel! We knew we had made the right choice from the moment we first spoke to her. Nel was clear, communicative, easy to talk to, and collaborative. She helped us think through the whole wedding, build a timeline, and immediately connected with us about the vibe we wanted for our photos. On the day of, Nel and her fellow photographer, Taylor, were a dream. They were funny, supportive, and never intrusive. Their work, to say the least, was also incredible. Our jaws dropped when we got the first batch of photos back. They were beyond our wildest expectations and perfectly captured the most incredible night of our lives. We're incredibly grateful to Nel and recommend her wholeheartedly!
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Kendall Sent on 07/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing person and photographer

Nel was a joy to have at our wedding. She helped keeping me relaxed when there were unexpected changes happening, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen her as our photographer. Even with it raining at our outdoor wedding, she took the most beautiful photos. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for any important moment in their life.
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 04/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Pictures & Friendly Photographer

We had such a great experience with Nel! She was very thorough getting to know us and our needs for our wedding. Our photos look so natural. She captured sweet and endearing candid moments. We couldn’t have asked for better pictures. Thank you!
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Kassy Sent on 04/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

One of our best decisions was hiring Nel to capture our special day, she was the sweetest and most helpful and made the entire process so easy. I can’t express how grateful I am for her and to top it off her work is just as amazing. We are beyond happy with our photos!!
Leanne
Leanne Sent on 12/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Nel was incredible and we couldn’t recommend more!!

Nel was so professional and made our beautiful day come to life! We now have dreamy photos to last a lifetime thanks to her. She was attentive and made us feel so special not only on our special day but leading up to it. I cannot recommend her enough if you want to make sure you have fun, beautiful photos to last a lifetime
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Joell Sent on 08/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Photographer for Daughter's Bridal Shower

I hired Nel Meerman Photography for my daughter's bridal shower. She was exceptional in capturing every detail during the party. I was so pleased with the photos and how each one told a story about the special evening. I am a lighting designer by profession so lighting is very critical. The photos are beautiful without being overexposed or too touched up. I would highly recommend Nel Meerman Photography for your wedding or special event.
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Nadine Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Nel Meerman Photo is the way to go!

Nelleke was the best choice to photograph our special day. She made us feel so comfortable and special, and she captured the most amazing moments during our wedding. You won’t regret hiring her to photograph your events! ❤️
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Emma Sent on 07/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Warm, Inviting, and SO SO TALENTED!!

Nelleke is truly such a gem to be around, both during and outside of the shoot. She is a natural at her job, and has an unexplainable ability to capture such raw emotion and such beautiful moments during the shoot. I personally am not extremely comfortable in front of the camera automatically, but Nelleke is so engaging and fun that I so quickly was able to feel comfortable with her. I would recommend her to anybody for any shoot!!!
Haley
Haley Sent on 07/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

absolutely amazing!!

Nel was incredible!! She did such an incredible job with our engagement shoot and not only were the pictures breath-taking, she also made us feel so special and comfortable taking photos with her!
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Patty Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Already Referred Nellie to Friends

Nellie was absolutely the perfect photographer for me. Not only did she produce beautiful, professional-looking shots, but she made the photo shoot really fun! She was very creative and imaginative in how she set up the shots and made me feel at my ease. I have already referred her!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Nel Meerman Photography frequently asked questions

Nel Meerman Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Nel Meerman Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
Nel Meerman Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Nel Meerman Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Nel Meerman Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Nel Meerman Photography 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.
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