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Wow, I can’t quite believe it has been four years since we said “I do.” Goodness, a lot has happened. In some ways, four years seems like a long time (because holy cow how have we been able to do so many things!!!), but in other ways, four years doesn’t seem that long at all.…

Wow, I can’t quite believe it has been four years since we said “I do.” Goodness, a lot has happened. In some ways, four years seems like a long time (because holy cow how have we been able to do so many things!!!), but in other ways, four years doesn’t seem that long at all.…

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My goodness! How has it already been 3 whole years of being Mrs. Klockenga! I can’t quite believe it. I’m so thankful and grateful that God chose me to be married to Hayden. If you don’t know him, Hayden is seriously one of the sweetest and kindest people you will ever meet. I definitely married…

My goodness! How has it already been 3 whole years of being Mrs. Klockenga! I can’t quite believe it. I’m so thankful and grateful that God chose me to be married to Hayden. If you don’t know him, Hayden is seriously one of the sweetest and kindest people you will ever meet. I definitely married…

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Woohoo!!! It’s that time of year again! I love the end of the year for so many reasons {yes, Christmas}, but I love that it’s often a time of reflection. Pulling together the photos for this blog post was a great way for me to remember all of the fun I’ve had with my couples…

Woohoo!!! It’s that time of year again! I love the end of the year for so many reasons {yes, Christmas}, but I love that it’s often a time of reflection. Pulling together the photos for this blog post was a great way for me to remember all of the fun I’ve had with my couples…

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Y’all, I AM SO EXCITED to share today’s blog with you. This is one of my favorite couple sessions. I was trying to pinpoint what was so great about it: the stunning couple, frosty winter scene, adorable coffee shop atmosphere, genuine joyful smiles, or the laughs we shared while taking these. Yeah, it’s hard to pinpoint something,…

Y’all, I AM SO EXCITED to share today’s blog with you. This is one of my favorite couple sessions. I was trying to pinpoint what was so great about it: the stunning couple, frosty winter scene, adorable coffee shop atmosphere, genuine joyful smiles, or the laughs we shared while taking these. Yeah, it’s hard to pinpoint something,…

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A few years back, Hayden and I connected with Sydni and Jordan at Harvester Christian Church. They were starting up a young adults/college age group at the church. These two are the absolute sweetest, and it has been a joy to get to know them over the past few years. Not only are they extremely…

A few years back, Hayden and I connected with Sydni and Jordan at Harvester Christian Church. They were starting up a young adults/college age group at the church. These two are the absolute sweetest, and it has been a joy to get to know them over the past few years. Not only are they extremely…

Southern IL & St. Louis Wedding Photography

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It was so much fun to put together my Best of 2017 Seniors, and I was so excited to go through all of my photos of my #HNBrides and Grooms! This year has been such a fun one here at Haley Nicole Photography. Mid-August, I announced that I am now offering wedding services, and I…

It was so much fun to put together my Best of 2017 Seniors, and I was so excited to go through all of my photos of my #HNBrides and Grooms! This year has been such a fun one here at Haley Nicole Photography. Mid-August, I announced that I am now offering wedding services, and I…

St Louis Wedding & Engagement Photographer

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Lindsey contacted me a few months ago with a sweet message stating that she would love for me to photograph their big day, and she had been dreaming up a Christmas engagement session. Y’all, right then, I knew we were going to be good friends! I was so excited to chat with Lindsey and Drake…

Lindsey contacted me a few months ago with a sweet message stating that she would love for me to photograph their big day, and she had been dreaming up a Christmas engagement session. Y’all, right then, I knew we were going to be good friends! I was so excited to chat with Lindsey and Drake…

Horse Ranch Christmas Engagement Session Styled Shoot - St Louis Wedding Photographer

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Merry Christmas, y,all!! For the past few months {actually since July}, I’ve been getting excited for Christmas. I just love, love this time of year. It is so much fun, cozy, and full of love! If you didn’t know, I was engaged right at the beginning of Christmas season in 2015. It makes Christmas that much…

Merry Christmas, y,all!! For the past few months {actually since July}, I’ve been getting excited for Christmas. I just love, love this time of year. It is so much fun, cozy, and full of love! If you didn’t know, I was engaged right at the beginning of Christmas season in 2015. It makes Christmas that much…

St. Louis & Southern IL Wedding & Anniversary Photographer

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Let me just say, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora, IL is a great place to meet amazing and sweet people! Not only did I meet my husband, Hayden, at camp, but I had the pleasure of meeting both Miranda and Colton at Oil Belt. I met Miranda when she was in junior high,…

Let me just say, Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora, IL is a great place to meet amazing and sweet people! Not only did I meet my husband, Hayden, at camp, but I had the pleasure of meeting both Miranda and Colton at Oil Belt. I met Miranda when she was in junior high,…

Southern Illinois + Missouri Anniversary Session

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Y’all this is such an extremely joyful and happy occasion to get to photograph! Since marrying Hayden, I’ve been blessed to gain such an incredible family. Bud and Bonnie, or grandpa and grandma as they are know, are no exception. Bud and Bonnie have been wonderful grandparents to me even before Hayden and I said…

Y’all this is such an extremely joyful and happy occasion to get to photograph! Since marrying Hayden, I’ve been blessed to gain such an incredible family. Bud and Bonnie, or grandpa and grandma as they are know, are no exception. Bud and Bonnie have been wonderful grandparents to me even before Hayden and I said…