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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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so many precious summer sessions I need to catch up on sharing ☀️ I had the most wonderful time with the Luna family as they soak up the final summer as a family of three ❤️ so much love and happiness wrapped up in this family and I’m so excite
waiting for baby Davidson ✨ 

Cortney is the most stunning mama to be and I just know these two are going to be the most wonderful parents 🥹 grateful to have these photos to add to their archives ❤️
happy due date to our precious, Calvin 🤍 we got two extra weeks of knowing you and being a family of four — we are the luckiest and love you so big #palcanpartyof4 

thank you to our friend @marissakellyphotography for always being there to ph
the sweetest ever session for Andrea + Brant to remember this chapter of being engaged ✨ it was the prettiest foggy morning in Port Washington and their good boy, Obi, was by their side the entire time 🥹 loved every second with these three ❤️
a gorgeous, gorgeous glimpse into Jenny + James’ wedding day 🥰 so much love and joy for Mr. + Mrs. Hamilton ❤️

//photographed beautifully by Haley and Kristina 💕 #nikkikateassociateteam
summer romance with Eddy + Shannon 🍃

hair and makeup by the undeniably talented @debpetrielli
he’s here ✨— our son, Calvin, arrived on September 27th, 2025 and we are absolutely in love with this sweet boy 🤍

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