​Hi, I’m Nikki
A photographer, visual storyteller, wife, and mama to a curious little girl who already lights up my world in ways I never imagined.
My journey into photography began long before I ever picked up a professional camera. I’ve always been a visual thinker, an artist at heart. From childhood, I was that kid who stayed after class to finish art projects, the one whose hands were always covered in charcoal, glue, or paint. I was consistently one of the top students in every art competition, and I didn’t do it for the medals, I did it because creating felt like breathing.
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That deep love for art eventually led me to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles, one of the most respected programs in the industry. There, I honed not just my technical skills, but my ability to see people, really see them, and bring their stories to life through light, color, and composition.
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Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked across nearly every corner of photography, from commercial campaigns and editorial portraits to intimate family sessions and branding shoots. And through it all, one thing has remained the same: my passion for helping people feel beautiful, seen, and celebrated.
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Aeris Studio was born from that same purpose.
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Whether I’m photographing a powerful fitness athlete, a glowing expectant mother, or a creative entrepreneur launching their dream brand, I pour my heart into every session. I love everything that goes into the process of making a photograph come to life: the concept, the mood board, the styling, the lighting, the emotion. Every frame is a collaboration between you and me — and I take that responsibility seriously.
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As a mom myself, I’ve also come to see time differently. I understand now, more than ever, how precious life’s in-between moments are — and how important it is to preserve them with intention.
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Clients trust me not just for my expertise in commercial and portrait photography, but because they know I’ll honor their vision, hold space for their vulnerability, and create images that feel like them. Families love that I can take any idea or mood board they bring and transform it into something visually stunning — but also deeply personal.
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At Aeris Studio, my goal isn’t just to give you beautiful photos. It’s to give you a visual legacy — one that captures not just what you look like, but who you are, and how it felt to be in this season of your life or business.
Thank you for trusting me with your story. I can’t wait to create something magical with you.



