Charnstrom Captures Photography

Charnstrom Captures Photography Hi, I'm Nikki! I am so glad you're here.

I first met Phillip and Ari at THIS exact location a handful of years ago when we took their anniversary/baby announceme...
07/18/2026

I first met Phillip and Ari at THIS exact location a handful of years ago when we took their anniversary/baby announcement photos…now, I can’t believe we captured their ENGAGEMENTS in the same spot. 🥹🌵

Words cannot describe how much this family means to me. They have brought me into every single milestone since DAY ONE and I am reminded why I do what I do when I spend time with them. ♥️

What a beautiful thing it is to be so intricately woven into the lives of those who CHOOSE to invite me in — I am sincerely humbled by this. 🥲

Congratulations to my favs, Arianne Tavilla and Phillip Maya on finally doing the dang the thing! 💍🥰🎉

SURPRISE FRIENDS! For the third year in a row, I am offering Pay-What-You-Can Mini Sessions this August! 💛Despite the bu...
07/15/2026

SURPRISE FRIENDS! For the third year in a row, I am offering Pay-What-You-Can Mini Sessions this August! 💛

Despite the busyness of life these past few months, I felt the Lord whisper, “I will give you the strength to do MY work,” and when God speaks, it is always best to follow His instruction. 🙌🏼

I am so excited to see who accepts this gift, in its purest and holiest form, as I follow the call Jesus has placed on my life as a creative. ✨

Interested in booking a PWYC mini session? All of the info you’ll need is contained within the slides above. Once you’re ready to secure your date, simply send me a DM or email at
[email protected] — and let’s get you all scheduled. 🫶🏼

Sincerely, thank you for spending your hard-earned money (no matter your budget) and trusting me with your most special memories this summer. I am humbled to be the girl with the camera. 📸

XO,
Nikki 💛

A birthday cake smash for the happiest boy! 🎂 I feel that these photos truly illustrate just how much fun we had capturi...
07/14/2026

A birthday cake smash for the happiest boy! 🎂

I feel that these photos truly illustrate just how much fun we had capturing both family photos and celebratory one-year photos for this adorable trio. 🥹 What a joy it is to be a part of these moments!

06/29/2026

This doesn’t even begin to cover it when it comes to all of the beautiful moments I’ve had the opportunity to capture so far this year. 🙏🏼

I am so excited to see what the rest of 2026 has in store. ✨💕

06/24/2026

Hi, friends! It’s me, Nikki — the face behind Charnstrom Captures Photography. 📸

I started this business back in 2017 shortly after graduating from college with a BS in Journalism (and a minor in photo).

One family session was all it took for me to realize that capturing memories for others was a REAL passion of mine — and since then, I’ve never looked back. 🥰

I absolutely LOVE this job and I am so blessed by the fact that YOU invite me into all of your life moments, both big and small.

Whether you’re looking for updated family photos, senior portraits, or planning a destination wedding — I AM HERE FOR IT ALL! 👏🏼

Let’s make your photo dreams come true! 💓

You’re only in your 30s once, so drive the fun car a little too fast and turn the volume up to MAX. 😎 Always playing the...
06/22/2026

You’re only in your 30s once, so drive the fun car a little too fast and turn the volume up to MAX. 😎 Always playing the main character thanks to my girl, Stella. 🐎🩶

My first car was a 2002 Ford Mustang (in white 🤍) and when I had to say goodbye to it in 2022, I never imagined that I’d be driving a Mustang convertible a few years later. 🥹

To some, I know a car is simply a way to get from point A to point B. With Stella, it’s an experience that I could never take for granted.

At the push of a button, the top tucks away and it’s just me, the wind, and the sky. 🌤️ The second my foot touches the gas pedal, everything else quiets and it feels as if I’m soaring through space and time.

When I found Stella, the guy at the dealership asked if this was my dream car…and my my my has it become even so much more than that. ✨

Life is meant to be lived and experienced, and I feel incredibly blessed that I get to add “drive a convertible” to my life’s resume.

Most importantly, I owe everything to my insanely talented friend CASS | ARIZONA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER who brought my vision to life so beautifully. When I told her I wanted photos with Stella, she immediately understood the assignment. There are just not enough words to express my gratitude to you, Cass. 🙏🏼🥲 THANK YOU!!!

📷 Photos captured by CASS | ARIZONA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Edited by yours truly

Sisterhood in its purest form. 🌼💕🦋This creative shoot was the kind of freedom I needed in the midst of a busy spring sea...
06/17/2026

Sisterhood in its purest form. 🌼💕🦋

This creative shoot was the kind of freedom I needed in the midst of a busy spring season and I cannot thank Emma C and Elly Cantoni enough for helping me pull this concept together in a day. 🩵✨

A golden sunset with this high school grad was the perfect way to celebrate her next chapter. 🎓✨🌳
05/28/2026

A golden sunset with this high school grad was the perfect way to celebrate her next chapter. 🎓✨🌳

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