Hi I’m Nelleke, you can also call me Nel!

I’m so glad you’re here!

I am a wedding photographer based in San Diego, California.

Weddings, to me, represent one of the purest celebrations of human connection – choosing a life partner and celebrating that commitment with all of your closest people. I feel so honored to be there to witness and capture it all.

I approach each wedding day with a deep sense of gratitude, an eye for detail and a dedication to storytelling. I aim to capture your day with authenticity and artistry, creating timeless images that allow you to relive your wedding day over and over.

My inspiration lies in wide open spaces, quiet landscapes, fashion, architecture, organic shapes, emotion, cinema and impressionist paintings.

England is my second home, and I am deeply inspired by the UK’s architecture and the wildness of the English countryside.

In my free time you can find me in the ocean, laughing with friends, sipping an iced oat milk latte, hosting a dinner party or having a movie night.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, but traded walking with people through their darkest days for celebrating and witnessing your happiest days.

CORE VALUES

Four words come to mind when reflecting on my approach to photography and your experience as a client.

I aim to create something vulnerable, timeless, joyful and organic.

You are sharing your story with me- I want the photos to feel deeply like you and tell your story well.
Photographs that create a lasting memory of the moments I experience with you. I value knowing you and will call you “friend” even after our job is done.
I desire for you to feel celebrated, seen and known while we work together. I will be your biggest cheerleader and make you feel at ease in front of the camera.
Laughter, dancing, smiling, crying- I want you to be present, savor the moment and embrace all the emotions.

Booking Nel for our wedding photography was the best decision we made. Her photos are artistic, yet authentic. I really love the way she captured the little mundane moments of the wedding day—memories we can cherish forever now. She also has a wonderful personality, which is a huge plus because she spends most of the wedding day by your side! She delivered incredible value

Lizzie & Tommy
Worth every penny! One of our best decisions was hiring Nel to capture our special day, she was the sweetest and most helpful and made the entire process so easy. I can’t express how grateful I am for her and to top it off her work is just as amazing. We are beyond happy with our photos!!

Kassy & Dillon
I cannot express how over the moon I am with Nel’s services. My husband and I hired Nel as our wedding photographer. Her personability and interaction with my family was top notch. She was professional, fun, creative and flexible. Truly a grounding force on a chaotic day, making sure everything ran smoothly. And the PICTURES! If you book with Nel, there is no way you will be disappointed

Jen & Zac
So glad I decided to go with Nel as my wedding photographer!! I always feel so awkward posing for photos but she made us feel so comfortable. Her communication was professional and effortless. We absolutely love all of our photos. She captured special moments I didn’t even notice. Each photo tells a story and shows so much emotion and love from our special day. If you are looking for the perfect documentary-style/timeless photographer, look no further! I can’t recommend Nel enough! We will cherish these photos forever!

Jennifer & Tim
Having Nel shoot our wedding was the absolute best decision! She captured our day better than we could have imagined. Aside from her amazing photography skills, she also makes it super easy to feel comfortable and at ease when taking tons of photos throughout the day.

Holly & Ryan

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Hi I’m Nelleke, you can also call me Nel!

CORE VALUES

VULNERABLE

TIMELESS

JOYFUL

ORGANIC

NEL MEERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY