Southern Love Creative by Nikk Nguyen
Perfection is a Team Sport
Built by Nikk Nguyen. Executed by a collective of Austin’s best wedding storytellers
We skip the bullshit poses to capture how your day actually feels. With our elite team, you get the signature Southern Love energy: high contrast, deep emotion, and zero creative compromise.
And, of course, by “perfection” we mean:
And our team at Southern Love Studio? We’re the best Austin has to offer: natural connectors, artists with vision, pros who relentlessly pursue our craft, and the lifelong friends you just met. So, if you are searching for best wedding photographers near me, and are in Austin call us today.
Testimonials
TATUM E.
“Once we saw Nikk Nguyen and his teams’ gallery online, our eyes lit up! We loved the style, lighting, and natural moments with movement. Before our wedding day, my husband and I were nervous that we would feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, but they made us feel at ease with their bubbly and calming personalities! They were absolute pros and made the process so easy and seamless.”
THE TEAM
Vetted Artists, Not Just Warm Bodies
We don’t hire random freelancers. The Southern Love associate team consists of dedicated, seasoned lead photographers who have passed Nikk’s rigorous training in lighting, composition, and high-pressure crowd management. They shoot with the same candid, documentary eye, ensuring your day flows naturally while capturing every split-second piece of magic.
LAURA
SHE/HER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Feel nervous in front of the camera? Laura is your antidote. She’s an overzealous, happy-go-lucky adventurer who instantly makes everyone feel comfortable. Laura’s a natural at telling any love story, but especially those in nature (a credit to her Washington state roots and love of the outdoors).
KENDYLL
SHE/HER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Fun and professional, Kendyll loves photographing real and authentic couples on their best days. Kendyll will catch every detail of your day while making sure you remain present with your people. Her career began in the heart of east Texas and she has since settled down in the hill country north of Austin.
BraD
HE/HIM
VIDEOGRAPHER
Bradley’s been cultivating his talent for videography since he was a kid. His skillset is only enhanced by his passion for capturing immaculate vibes on special occasions. Brad’s witty, engaging, and easy-going. Your friends and family are going to love this guy.
Nikk
HE/HIM
FOUNDER
To Nikk, there’s nothing more hardcore than photographing a wedding. You plan for it for months, or even years, and it’s over in moments. Miss ‘em, and they’re gone forever. So Nikk’s philosophy about being a wedding photographer? It’s less about being a camera operator, and more about being an artist with a vision, an athlete who races against the clock with intense precision, a journalist with an eye for story, and a magician who can freeze time so his clients can relive their precious moments over and over again.
That’s why he started Nikk Nguyen Photography in 2016, and we guess Austin liked his perspective, because the business quickly expanded into Southern Love Creative by Nikk Nguyen in 2020. Today, Nikk spends most of his time leading his photo-video team and taking on the rare wedding photography project personally.
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Our Work
Speaks
For Itself
Your Questions, Answered
Who will photograph my wedding?
Laura and Kendyll head our team at Southern Love Creative and one of them will be lead for your day. Our team also includes talented, vetted, and trained photographer and videographers. No strangers here, just excellent artists that work together consistently.
What’s your process?
Very chill. We try to keep it relaxed — no stressful homework or strict timelines — because a relaxed couple means relaxed wedding photos, and those are the absolute best. Learn more here.
What’s your style?
Heavily documentarian. We take a thoughtful, in-the-moment approach to weddings, looking for real connection and raw emotions. Our editing style is bold, too. You can expect to see strong colors that help you remember the day as it really was. Most importantly, our clients are our muse for every project. By getting to know you and your personalities, we can capture wedding images that are perfectly “you.”
And Who Are You?
Hold up — let us guess. You’re good people, all about having a good time.
You want your wedding day to be a celebration for your whole family. You think wedding planning is low-key stressful and would rather hire pros who are bosses at what they do than micromanage them. You know who you are and don’t want to hide it, especially on your wedding day. Are we close?