Learn More about Nikayla ⟶
Owner, Lead Photographer, Florist, Wife & Mom
South Dakota Wedding Photographer
Catholic masses are a place that feels like home, a place where I get to see Jesus, a place thick with the quiet songs of Angels. And to add on top of that perfection two people giving their lives to each other is just the absolute most wonderful. The sprinkles on top of the cake.
In 2017, I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN. My emphasis was in photography, and I have loved implementing what I learned from school into my work. In November of 2017, I got married to the love of my life, whom I met a few years earlier when I was a missionary with NET Ministries.
My passion comes from my own experience as a bride along with the over 250 weddings I have photographed. But about four years ago, I loved the images I created, but I knew there was something missing. Thankfully, my husband nudged me to pray a novena to St. Joseph the Worker. Through that intentional prayer, I realized that what I desired was to serve and showcase the beauty and heavenly reality of marriage and weddings. So I dove in, trusting, waiting, with arms wide, and I found my niche. Now, I ask you to do the same. Breathe easy and have a sense of peace knowing you can trust me to give you an unmatched wedding experience.
On Halloween of 2019, and again in February of 2022, we expanded our little family with our beautiful girls — Avila and Siena! I can not say how blessed I am to have such incredible people in my family and in my life to help me grow.
We have two daughters.
I look back at our wedding all the time! Getting married helped me to realize the importance of wedding photography even more than I could’ve imagined. I am also a geek about printing photos and putting them into albums. I’ve shot well over 250 weddings across the U.S. (& 1 in Italy!), but it is always extra special when I shoot a wedding close to home, in Sioux Falls, SD.
My favorite person is my husband.
All my life, I have had pen or paper, paint or ink, camera or notebook attached to me. At 14, I received my first camera & have been hooked ever since! Beginning with self portraits and adventures with friends, my excitement over what I could make with a camera turned into a passion.
I AM AN ARTIST.
A little more about Nikayla.
The photos of us candidly praying and moving about our ceremony have my whole heart
Favorite detail from our wedding day:
St. Mary of the Angels in Chicago & St. Ann Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC
favorite Parish I have photographed is:
Flowers, flowers, flowers!! Plus anything vintage or hand-crafted.
favorite details of a wedding are:
A peanut butter banana protein shake simply cannot be beat.
go-to snack after a wedding is:
Being outside. Soaking up sunshine and drinking coffee. Cuddles with my family.
ideal Saturday at home looks like:
The groom's face when he sees his bride. The consecration and heavenly ceremonies.
favorite moments on a wedding day are:
A Few FUn Facts
- Lydia j, Bride
"Nikayla is truly gifted in what she does! She photographed our wedding with such ease and confidence and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. She has such a respect for the Mass and understands the importance of being reverent when taking pictures. You will not be disappointed!
- sam c, groom
"Nikayla made myself and my wife feel like the most important people in the world. I never felt rushed even when we fell behind and I felt like every request was honestly accepted and we were heard. The day would not be as memorable without her making us feel secure and happy in knowing that all photos were taken care of.
O Glorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop by means of laborite gifts received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience; never shrinking from weariness and trials; to work above all with purity of intention and detachment from self; keeping unceasingly before my eyes death and the account that I must give of time lost, talents unused, good committed, and vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God.
All for Jesus, all through Mary, all after thy example, O Patriarch, Saint Joseph. Such shall be my watch-word in life and in death. Amen.
Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker by Pope St. Pius X
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