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Congrats on your engagement!! Time to celebrate finding your best friend & soulmate. I’m Michele and my husband and I are San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographers. Not only do we want you to have a beautiful wedding day, but we want your marriage to be even more beautiful. Your wedding photos will become the start of the legacy you want to leave for your children and grandchildren. These photos will bring all those emotions and feelings to the forefront from that very day. From the dainty details to the tears your dad sheds as he sees his little girl for the first time, we will capture it all. We consider it a great honor and blessing to share this special occasion with you and your families. Our mission is to earn the trust and respect of our clients, and serve our clients wholeheartedly.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Nikkels Photography

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Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Nikkels Photography for their weddings, highlighting exceptional professionalism, organization, and talent. Michelle and the team were commended for making couples and guests feel comfortable and capturing special moments flawlessly. The quality of the photos, prompt delivery, personalized packages, and friendly demeanors were consistently praised. Reviewers valued the personal touch, efficient communication, and seamless coordination provided by Nikkels Photography, with many expressing excitement about future collaborations.

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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.

Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Nikkels Photography for their weddings, highlighting exceptional professionalism, organization, and talent. Michelle and the team were commended for making couples and guests feel comfortable and capturing special moments flawlessly. The quality of the photos, prompt delivery, personalized packages, and friendly demeanors were consistently praised. Reviewers valued the personal touch, efficient communication, and seamless coordination provided by Nikkels Photography, with many expressing excitement about future collaborations.

Hailey
Hailey Sent on 02/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Big Shoutouts to Nikkels Photography!

We cannot recommend Michelle at Nikkels Photography enough! She was so fun to work with, and even days and weeks after our wedding, guests are still coming up to us telling us how amazing she was. Her energy, professionalism, and presence were felt by everyone!

Michelle is incredibly organized and detail-oriented, and she kept us on track all night with the photo schedule we carefully planned together beforehand. Because of that, we were able to relax and fully enjoy our wedding, knowing everything was handled seamlessly. She also shared so many helpful resources leading up to the wedding and took the time to really learn our story and our dynamics as a couple, which made the experience feel so personal and thoughtful.

If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, fun, professional, and genuinely invested in your experience, Michelle is absolutely the one. We are beyond grateful we chose Nikkels Photography and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat! We are looking forward to booking her for family photos and professional shoots in the future!
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Emily Sent on 01/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Photographer!

We were lucky to already know Michele from Nikkels Photography before our wedding, and choosing her was one of the best decisions we made. She’s incredibly personable, professional, and instantly makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera (which was huge for us).

We started with an engagement shoot, which made the wedding day feel so natural and easy. Michele is extremely organized, keeps things moving smoothly, and coordinates seamlessly with planners to make sure every important moment is captured without feeling rushed.

We loved her editing style — the photos feel timeless, natural, and full of vibrant color. And as a bonus, we got sneak peek photos the night of our wedding and our full gallery way earlier than expected!

We couldn’t recommend Michele and Nikkels Photography more. If you want beautiful photos and a photographer who truly gets it, she’s the one.
Joe
Joe Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top-Notch Photographer and Team Player!

I had the pleasure of working with Brandi from Nikkels Photography at Leslie and Trevor’s wedding on October 11th, and she was absolutely fantastic! Brandi was professional, easy to work with, and captured all the special moments beautifully. Her calm, friendly energy made the day flow smoothly for everyone involved. I look forward to working with Nikkels Photography again soon!

Nikkels editing magic is great too, so imagine how Nikkels Photography will capture your event perfectly! For instance, my cell-phone pic captured Brandi in-action, then check out Nikkels finished product of that shot... stunning!

– Joe, Professional DJ Services
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyong

Hiring Brandi and Michele was the best decision we made for our wedding day. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they also made the entire experience easy and joyful.

They flawlessly captured the entire day, from the quiet moments getting ready to the energy of the reception, without ever feeling intrusive.

Their skill with lighting is phenomenal, giving every picture a beautiful, timeless quality. They captured the golden hour perfectly, delivering images that we will treasure forever.

If you are looking for photographers who are professional, make you feel comfortable, and produce stunning, comprehensive coverage of your day, look no further. We highly recommend them!
Christina
Christina Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking and hire Michele!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Michele and her team. From the start, Michele truly listened to our wants and needs, creating a personalized package that was worth every penny and more. Her photos are absolutely stunning, but what truly sets her apart is how she goes above and beyond to make you feel completely at ease in front of the camera. She captures the most incredible moments and makes sure every little detail is just right. Everyone who has seen our photos can't stop raving about how amazing they turned out. If you're thinking about hiring her for your wedding—do it! You will be so glad you did!
Bradley
Bradley Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Photographer

Michele was an amazing, amazing photographer for our wedding!!! I’m so glad we went with her, she felt like a second planner for me and always answered any questions I had, even if they didn’t pertain to photography. Michele’s presence was that of a friend throughout the process, she is so organized and her emails always kept us on track. We did her basic package but it still felt like she went all out for us, and I recommend just going for it with Michele because she made the day-of so easy and stress free!! After our wedding we felt like we should’ve just splurged on her other packages because she was just that awesome! She’s fast and efficient but still very kind! I feel nervous in front of a camera but Michele knows how to make you laugh, pose and feel confident! Absolutely adore her editing style and the candids she was able to capture. She was the best!! All my guests can’t stop talking about the photos. Love her!!

Marina
Marina Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision I made out of all the many choices you have to make as a bride.

I had Michele photograph my wedding in May 2025, and it was truly the best decision I made out of all the many choices you have to make as a bride. From the moment I booked her, she was communicative, professional, kind, uplifting, and so on top of everything. As a small business owner myself, I genuinely look up to the way she runs her business!

On the day of our fully outdoor wedding, it was 99 degrees, and Michele handled it flawlessly. She was prepared, efficient, and managed to capture every special moment while being so thoughtful about keeping me and the groom out of the sun as much as possible.

When we received our photos, we were blown away—they are absolutely beautiful.
I can’t recommend her enough! If you’re considering booking Michele, do it. You won’t regret it.
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Michele is amazing to work with. I have been very blessed to work with her on many projects, weddings & events. She is reliable, talented and personable. You just can go wrong!
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Sydney Sent on 03/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Michele Nikkels Photography

Michele with Nikkels photography did an outstanding job with our wedding photos. She is extremely efficient with her time and is such a sweet person! We recommend her to all our friends and say she is worth every penny spent. Thank you Michele for your fast responding, punctuality, and determination.
Monica
Monica Sent on 02/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever!

I just completed a branding session for my business with Nikkels Photography and I was so happy I made the decision to trust Michele. I never like pictures of me but Michele made sure that I always felt confident and it really showed in the final product. She let me play around with different, backdrops, looks, and props. It was so much fun and an amazing experience! I highly recommend her for any and all portrait needs.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
DJ Bob DJ Bob Wedding DJs

Michelle is not your ordinary wedding pro, the Brides she works with rave about her. It's her pics for sure but it's her and Andrews way of connecting personally that makes the events we do with them just rad. I do a ton of events and She's always a bright part of the day. She's a pro! -Dj Bob

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Nikkels Photography frequently asked questions

Nikkels Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Nikkels 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
  • Digital Files
Nikkels Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Nikkels Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Nikkels Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Nikkels 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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