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san diego
families, couples, & SENIORS

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We are wholeheartedly committed to our clients, going above and beyond to ensure your experience with us exceeds all expectations. From scouting the perfect location to providing a comprehensive Portrait Guide filled with detailed suggestions for a seamless session, we pour our passion and dedication into every detail. Our goal is to make your photo session not only smooth and stress-free but also an enjoyable and memorable event you'll cherish!











A successful portrait session starts with an amazing experience with your photographer—and that’s exactly what we promise to deliver. Time and time again, our clients rave about their experience with us just as much as they do about their stunning images. Why? Because capturing natural, authentic portraits that truly reflect who you are begins with feeling completely at ease with the person behind the camera. Whether we’re working with you here in San Diego or at an exciting destination across the globe, we’ll make sure it’s a fun, unforgettable journey together!







1. We work with passion & purpose

2. You will love your experience

We can promise you two things...

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branding

maternity

engagements

Families

weddings

quinceaneras & 
sweet 16

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Engagements

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maternity

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leslie

balboa park

melody

salt drift pointe

sienna

 balboa park
&
the venue at eastlake



paulina


balboa park & personal residence

mel

balboa park
&
bonita golf course

leila


balboa park

Leila - Balboa Park

Mel - balboa park &
bonita golf course

paulina - balboa park

leslie - balboa park

melody - salt drift pointe

sienna - balboa park &
the venue at eastlake

quinceaneras & sweet 16

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Client Reviews

"WE LOVED NICOLE'S ENCOURAGEMENT THAT WE COULDN'T MESS THIS UP AND HER ABILITY TO GO WITH THE FLOW WHEN WE HAVE A TODDLER. SHE ALSO HAD THE ABILITY TO CAPTURE MOMENTS WHEN I FELT LIKE THERE MIGHT BE NONE.IT’S SO WORTH SPENDING THE MONEY. MY HUSBAND WANTED TO GO SOMEWHERE WITH AN IPHONE! NICOLE MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE AND IS A GREAT COACH TO HELP YOU BE YOU IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. SHE’S FLEXIBLE AND HAS A GREAT EYE. "
                                  

grimes family

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"NICOLE'S PHOTO SESSIONS ARE GUARANTEED TO MAKE A GREAT FAMILY TIME EACH YEAR! WE HAVE FUN AND LAUGH DURING THE SESSION, TOTALLY TRUSTING THAT SHE WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN OUR LARGE FAMILY OF HUMANS AND PETS. SHE IS CALMING, CASUAL AND COMPLETELY ACCOMMODATING. I WILL CONTINUE TO HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER TO FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ACQUAINTANCES "

                               

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"I Enjoy working with Nicole, she is an excellent photographer I love her work, always amazing, great communication and customer service. I highly recommend her for your wedding/events or just family sessions."

                                             

Mustur family

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Nicole is THE BEST. We do annual family photos with her and I'm ALWAYS beyond thrilled with Nicole and her incredible work. She's a joy to work with and is so patient and warm with our now 5 year old daughter at the shoots. She is communicative, kind, professional and always over-delivers. Couldn't recommend a photographer more highly.

melcher-post family

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Nicole and Zack were absolutely amazing! We couldn’t have asked for more lovely and kindhearted couple to be our photography team for my daughter’s Quinceañera photo session. They made us feel comfortable from beginning to end and the photos are stunning. Nicole found all the best spots in Balboa park to get the most incredible shots and she was flexible and willing to go to a couple spots that are near and dear to our hearts too. In addition, Nicole finished all processing of our photos quickly and had them ready for us ahead of schedule. We highly recommend their services!
                                      

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“I’m usually not a sit-around-and-take-pictures kind of guy, but Nicole's down-to-earth personality made our session super easy and super fun. I felt more than comfortable around her and with her walking us through our poses and interactions. When I look at our pictures I literally can remember each one and what joke she was telling, capturing each moment perfectly. The pictures from our family sessions, engagement session, and wedding are PERFECT!!!!”

grzybowski family

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"Nicole has been taking special pictures of my entire family for years now! This year was especially challenging trying to get 7 kiddos ages four and under to pose for seasonal pictures! She accommodated and added more than we needed for the session and the kiddos did AMAZING! Nothing ever surprises her and she’s able to do it all to get these pictures done! Her spirit lifts the whole room and we have never felt more comfortable taking these pictures. We know if we ask Nicole she will find a way! So so so grateful for her and we forever cherish the countless pictures she’s done for engagements, wedding, maternity, and now group family pictures! Thank you for all you do for us Nicole!"

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"Nicole has captured our family photos for years. I have pictures on my wall of my family that I get to look at every day. As we get older these become more and more priceless! She has an amazing talent of capturing our love in a photo. We cherish our photos. We cherish Nicole and Zach! She is the best!"

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Nicole is the best! we have been doing family pictures with her for a few years and she never disappoints. She is always very helpful and accommodating. Her work speaks for itself, beautiful pictures every time.


castellanos family

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location slideshow

portrait guide

It doesn't matter if you are looking for an engagement, family, senior, branding, maternity, or quinceanera sesion...we are here for you!  We will walk through the entire experience with you, sharing our expertise along the way, whether we shoot here in San Diego or elsewhere.

My husband and myself are fully committed to giving you an experience that doesn't just include your time in front of our cameras.  We are here to help you plan your outfits, your portrait locations, your timeline for an event, and even to help you choose your images for your walls or an album for your shelf.


Our mission as photographers is to make the entire process—planning included—both simple and enjoyable. A portrait session isn’t just about creating beautiful images; it’s also about how you feel throughout the experience and long after it’s over. You deserve more than stunning photos—you deserve a memorable, uplifting journey. When our clients and friends feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera, the result is a collection of genuine, joyful images that bring smiles and cherished memories for years to come.

the
Nicole Reyes 
Experience

Our free portrait Guide and location slideshow are available for you to use to help you plan!   Just click the links!

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On the day of your portrait session, your photographer plays a key role in helping you feel at ease and even sharing a few laughs along the way. That’s why it’s so important to choose someone you genuinely enjoy spending time with—someone you feel comfortable around and can truly be yourself with.

To ensure we’re the right fit for each other, I’d love to connect with you! If you’re in San Diego, we can meet over coffee or tea. If you’re farther away, we can easily chat over Zoom. Let’s take the time to get to know one another and make sure your session is as enjoyable as it is memorable.

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let's grab a coffee  or tea and chat! 

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While we’re proudly based in San Diego, our love for travel knows no bounds! We’ve had the joy of capturing weddings and portraits in incredible locations like Austin, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Mexico City, Santa Barbara, Philadelphia, Santa Cruz, and beyond.

If you’re dreaming of a session outside San Diego, we’d be delighted to create a customized proposal tailored to your vision. Let’s make your destination session an unforgettable experience!

we love to travel!

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I couldn’t do what I do—capturing beautiful images and serving our clients with care—without the incredible support of my husband, Zack! While I’m the primary photographer, planner, consultant, and editor, Zack is my rock and constant source of encouragement.

He joins me for most engagement, family, and maternity sessions, especially to reassure the guys that the experience will be fun and far from painful—he’s great at that! Haha! Beyond that, he’s a pro at blocking unwanted light for the perfect shot, keeping pets and little ones entertained between takes, and being my all-around right-hand man. He truly does it all, and I know you’ll love having him around as much as I do!

we are a team!

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Zack and I truly understand the chaos of life’s many seasons because we’ve lived through most of them ourselves! With two daughters and a son-in-law, life has been a whirlwind of fun, excitement, and, yes, a bit of insanity. We've experienced family, senior, and branding sessions firsthand—and hopefully, a maternity session is in our future too!

When our daughter Mackenzie married Antonio in 2022 here in San Diego, we got a front-row seat to the whirlwind that is wedding planning. It was an exciting and memorable journey, but we know how overwhelming it can feel. That’s why we’re here for you every step of the way. From planning to the final photo, we’re fully committed to supporting you throughout the photography process. We’ve got your back—because we’re all in this together!

meet our family!

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What to wear to a Portrait Session

Great San Diego
places to propose

 The Nicole Reyes
Location 
Slideshow

The Nicole Reyes Photography Portrait Guide


Portraits with
Your Pets

Planning a Themed Engagement Session

helpful resources

Session options

* Headshots
* Personalized Branding Planning
* Multiple Locations and Outfit Changes
* Commercial License
* 3-5 Outfit Changes

personal 
branding

contact nicole to receive a personalized quote

portraits:  

* Full, high-resolution digital images of entire session
* online viewing gallery
* Style Guide to help you prepare
* 90 - minute Portrait Session
* 6 - 8 Hours of Coverage for Events


quinceaneras &
sweet 16 

* 90 - minutes of coverage
* Full, high-resolution digital images of entire session
* online viewing gallery
* Style Guide to help you prepare
* Two - three outfit changes for seniors, maternity & engagement


Packages Vary Per Client Need

All packages include the following

inquire here for an investment guide

inquire here for an investment guide

$495

Several Packages Available -
Options Include

Families, Seniors, Engagements, Proposals, Maternity

more options

* luncheons
* bridal shower
* rehersal dinner
* additional bridal portraits
* welcome events

add an event to your package

* albums
* prints
* additional hours
* additional photographer

wedding upgrades

destination weddings

We LOVE  to travel and would be happy to work with you to create a custom package for you !  

send us a note about your event!

Includes full, high-rseolution digital gallery

$400 / HR

INQUIRE ABOUT OUR PACKAGES

Frequently asked questions

Have questions?

An online gallery is where I will deliver all of your high resolution images to you so you can download them onto your computer.  You will receive ALL of the images from your portrait session at no additional cost.  From this gallery you will also be able to order any prints, canvases, albums, etc. that you wish.  Not only that, but you can share the gallery with family and friends so they can download your images as well!

WHAT IS AN ONLINE GALLERY?

Through the years I have shot portraits in some really beautiful places in San Diego and elsewhere.  I have created a Location Slideshow with links to blog posts showing many sessions in different locations.  I also will note any special circumstances surrounding each location.

how do we choose a location for our portrait session?

As soon as you. book your your portrait session or wedding with us, I will send over my Style Guide or Bridal Guide , which is filled with lots of advice on what to wear and how to prepare.  The Bridal Guide also has lots of great suggestions on how to play your wedding!

how do we know how to prepare for a portrait session or a wedding?

A retainer is basically a deposit or a down payment.  It "retains" my services for the date you are requesting and guarantees I will not book another client on that date.  Retainers are non-refundable since I am turning away other clients for the date you have requested.

WHAT IS A RETAINER?

First, reach out and tell me a little about yourself and what type of  photography you are interested in (link is above).  I will then send over my Investment Guide and if you decide you want to book, I will then send a proposal and a contract to you online.  Sign, pay the retainer, and we are all set!

how do we book with you?

click here to begin the booking process for portraits!
click here to begin the booking process for a wedding!

Nicole Reyes photography is based
 in san diego, Ca

What areas do you cover?

We are based in San Diego and will travel anywhere in the county.  We are excited to also travel outside of the county, the state, and even the country!  Inquire for a peersonalized proposal

            nicolereyesphotographysd@gmail.com
                               (619)772-7485


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