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Heartfelt & Child-Led: My Essential Family Session Tips
Journal, Families Nikki Palcan 8/3/25 Journal, Families Nikki Palcan 8/3/25

Heartfelt & Child-Led: My Essential Family Session Tips

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Making Memories in SoCal: A Toddler-Friendly Anaheim & Newport Beach Guide
Journal Nikki Palcan 7/23/25 Journal Nikki Palcan 7/23/25

Making Memories in SoCal: A Toddler-Friendly Anaheim & Newport Beach Guide

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Our Trip to Waco: A Texas Treasure Hunt
Journal Nikki Palcan 2/5/25 Journal Nikki Palcan 2/5/25

Our Trip to Waco: A Texas Treasure Hunt

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How to Get Your Marriage License in Chicago
Journal Nikki Palcan 11/30/23 Journal Nikki Palcan 11/30/23

How to Get Your Marriage License in Chicago

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6 Ways to Prepare for Your Family Session in Chicago
Journal Nikki Palcan 11/16/23 Journal Nikki Palcan 11/16/23

6 Ways to Prepare for Your Family Session in Chicago

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Your Guide to Planning a Colorado Elopement
Journal Nikki Palcan 10/26/23 Journal Nikki Palcan 10/26/23

Your Guide to Planning a Colorado Elopement

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8 Iconic Locations in Chicago for Wedding Portraits
Journal Nikki Palcan 10/12/23 Journal Nikki Palcan 10/12/23

8 Iconic Locations in Chicago for Wedding Portraits

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10 Tips for Planning Your Chicago Engagement Session
Journal Nikki Palcan 9/28/23 Journal Nikki Palcan 9/28/23

10 Tips for Planning Your Chicago Engagement Session

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5 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Day Family Photo List
Journal Nikki Palcan 9/14/23 Journal Nikki Palcan 9/14/23

5 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Day Family Photo List

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5 Things To Keep In Mind When Creating Your Wedding Day Timeline
Journal Nikki Palcan 4/29/22 Journal Nikki Palcan 4/29/22

5 Things To Keep In Mind When Creating Your Wedding Day Timeline

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5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started My Photography Business
Journal Nikki Palcan 3/29/22 Journal Nikki Palcan 3/29/22

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started My Photography Business

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Engagement Session Style Guide
Journal Nikki Palcan 3/10/22 Journal Nikki Palcan 3/10/22

Engagement Session Style Guide

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My top 5 favorite locations in Chicago
Journal Nikki Palcan 5/11/21 Journal Nikki Palcan 5/11/21

My top 5 favorite locations in Chicago

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First look vs. Keeping things Traditional vs. First Touch
Journal Nikki Palcan 3/23/21 Journal Nikki Palcan 3/23/21

First look vs. Keeping things Traditional vs. First Touch

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Our Road Trip to Colorado | 2020
Journal Nikki Palcan 3/9/21 Journal Nikki Palcan 3/9/21

Our Road Trip to Colorado | 2020

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5 Tips for Bringing your Dog to your Engagement Session
Journal Nikki Palcan 2/5/21 Journal Nikki Palcan 2/5/21

5 Tips for Bringing your Dog to your Engagement Session

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Our Ireland Adventure | 2019
Journal Nikki Palcan 4/15/20 Journal Nikki Palcan 4/15/20

Our Ireland Adventure | 2019

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Year in Review | 2018
Journal, Wedding Nikki Palcan 12/30/18 Journal, Wedding Nikki Palcan 12/30/18

Year in Review | 2018

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7 Tips for a STUNNING Engagement Session
Journal Nikki Palcan 11/14/18 Journal Nikki Palcan 11/14/18

7 Tips for a STUNNING Engagement Session

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Iceland | Our Honeymoon
Journal Nikki Palcan 11/2/18 Journal Nikki Palcan 11/2/18

Iceland | Our Honeymoon

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Kelly + Collin strolling through the city they’re building their life in — wandering past the Chicago theatre, ducking into The Kerryman for a drink, and soaking in all the moments in between 🤍đŸģ

//photographed by Kristina ✨ #nikkikatea
Pamela + Keaton’s sweet, rooftop first look had us all dabbing those happy tears away đŸĨšđŸ¤ a quiet moment for just the two of them before they officially became the Fords

//photographed by Haley + Kristina ✨ #nikkikateassociateteam 

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Kristin and Matt were surrounded by the best group of loved ones who celebrated them with their whole hearts, showed up with all the joy, and definitely brought the party đŸĒŠđŸĨ‚ here’s a few photos to prove it

Venue @thepfisterhotel | coordinato
a set of precious black and white photos from Rosie’s newborn session 🤍 witnessing Troy and Emily grow their family is the greatest honor and I am so so so happy for them đŸĨšđŸ’• these two girlies are so incredibly loved
some of my favorite moments getting Dominique ready to marry the love of her life 🤍 from her being giddy with her sister/MOH (because you know they’ve been dreaming about this day for decades) to the champagne toasts and all the excited squeal
Turning 32 today with my hands full in the best possible way, long walks to the park, hunting for the coolest cars down the aisles of Target, and stopping whatever we’re doing to admire the fire truck that just drove by. 🚒

This is exactly whe
Shay and Nat are building their life in Geneva, and this sweet little town holds all their favorite stories 🤍 We spent the day capturing their engagement photos in the place that means everything to them — and where they’ll get married n

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