HEY friends!
MEET ME
i’m NELLY.
When I’m not behind the lens, you can find me…
Cozied up with with my little family, making myself a homemade latte, giving snuggles to my pup, nose down reading a new book, cooking up a good dinner, and of course taking walks by the beach in Oceanside, CA!
LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE fun
“ A HAPPY LIFE IS JUST A STRING OF HAPPY MOMENTS”- A.HICKS
A FEW OF MY favorite things
I love…
flowers, reading, farmers markets, going for a walk, baking, swimming, getting fresh air, traveling, collaging, cooking, museums, cozy interiors, and fashion.
I’m probably watching…
A Nancy Meyers movie, specifically The Holiday or It’s Complicated. To satisfy my cooking/baking itch I’m watching Julie and Julia, Great British Bake Off, Chefs Table or a Hundred Foot Journey. When I want uplifting and fun I watch 2000s romcoms. For my fashion fix I go for Sex and the City, the Devil Wears Prada or Gossip Girl.
I’m probably reading:
Abraham Hicks, romance novels, travel writing, culinary memoirs, fiction, books with happy endings are my jam haha.
I’m probably listing to…
Jazz, Amy Winehouse, Bad Bunny, or Mexican music.
I’m probably drinking…
Just my 40 oz large hydrojug of water lol. However, special occasions: dirty martini extra olives.
Photo Journey
My love for photography began in high school, when I picked up a film camera and slowly taught myself the art of shooting manually. I spent my early years joyfully experimenting with all kinds of cameras and film, simply for the love of creativity and capturing a moment in time.
At the same time, I was discovering the digital side of photography, taking courses in digital photography and Photoshop and teaching myself the ins and outs of a new medium.
In college, I dove even deeper into photography, studying both film and digital processes. I developed my own film and prints in the darkroom, while also exploring Photoshop, digital mixed media, drawing, and foundational art principles. These experiences taught me not only the technical side of photography, but how to “see”, understanding composition, light, and the little details that make an image feel alive.
My background in both film and digital photography shaped the way I photograph today. At its heart, my approach is more than simply creating beautiful images. I want my work to feel honest, timeless, and full of story. Images that bring you right back to how a moment felt!
MY APPROACH.
I’m a san diego elopement photographer passionate about capturing moments
SO, here’s the deal:
I love treating my couples as friends. When you reach out I love hearing your story, I love hearing what you guys like to do on the weekends, what your favorite things are about each other because the more I know your story the better I can capture those little quirks, the way you make each other FEEL, and capture you guys for who you are.
I value capturing authentic moments, the ones where you’re laughing at each other and squishy kissing, and going for a big hug because those are the wonderful moments you’ll want to look back on YEARS from now.
My number one priority is serving you with an AMAZING experience. It’s how I’m able to make my couples feel comfortable with me to get those candid shots that make them sing “THIS IS SO US”.
HAPPY to help
I love making sure I do everything to deliver AMAZING photos. Need recommendations? Someone to bring you a drink and hold your dress? Need logistical help with locations? Answer any questions you may have? I GOT YOU and I mean it.
