I'M nick!

A little about me

I come from a family of lion tamers, and I grew up listening to my grandpa's incredible stories. Whether it was rescuing mountain lions from flooded California waters or retrieving stray lions from biker gangs on calls from the local PD, his tales were always action-packed and astonishing. My parents often joked that the only thing that could keep me still for hours on end was watching "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Movies and books became fundamental to my childhood, and from a young age, I was captivated by storytelling.

As I matured, I delved deeper into my family's history and developed a keen interest in documentary filmmaking. Although I pursued a career as an engineer in my education, it ultimately paved the path for me to become a more skilled filmmaker. These intertwined passions have shaped me into a creative individual who values storytelling immensely without ever sacrificing the technical beauty and rich detail that define film.

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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

"The people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow Roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars." - Jack Kerouac

I LOVE that we're all different. None of us grew up in the exact same cultures, families or places. Our surroundings mold us, shaping who we become. No matter your outlook on life, I aim to spin your love story in a way that truly does it justice.

WHY ME?

WHY ME?

WHY ME?

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When I'm not Filming

what inspires me

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CATCH ME OUTSIDE; HOW BOUT' THAT?

I picked up the guitar around the age of 12. My dad saw how interested in the video game, 'Guitar Hero' I was and surprised me on my birthday with a beautiful red electric guitar. I remember playing that thing for HOURS on end (mostly the intro riff for Sweet Child O' Mine (my sisters loved me for it lol)). From starring in lead roles for our school musical productions to playing out with some of my greatest friends; music has always played an important role in my life.

When I'm not enjoying the sweet sound of music, you can catch me outdoors. Nothing is as freeing to me as disconnecting from the day to day hustle as walking out into the woods and pitching a tent. I live for moments like these and hope to share some of these experiences with you!

WHEN I'M NOT FILMING

WHEN I'M NOT FILMING

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When I'm Not Filming

what inspires me

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I'm inspired by The places I travel & the PEOPLE I MEET

THE PLACES: When I graduated college back in 2017, I jumped in a tiny Nissan hatchback with my best friend and drove across the western United States backpacking in national parks along the way. This trip set me off on a path that I will always be grateful for. I grew up weighted to my home state, but this journey opened my eyes to a depth of human experience & culture that I had not yet shared. Ever since, I've been hooked on traveling. Every chance I get, I'm looking to expand my experiences and try new things. I find growth in discomfort and will never stop pushing myself into new horizons.

THE PEOPLE: I believe that the people we surround ourselves with dictate who we will become. I've been SO lucky to have grown up around such a great support system of people who love me deeply. Looking back at old home videos of my childhood brings me pure joy. Losing loved ones hurts, but having those memories captured in film takes me right back. This, to me, is the most important reason to have these special moments captured on film.

WHAT INSPIRES ME

WHAT INSPIRES ME

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These few clips are from my parent's wedding video. The quality has come a long way since then but I'm still happy to connect with the memories just the same

While my wardrobe has improved slightly over time; my dance moves have not.

"When I met you I knew an adventure was going to happen."

  • BEFORE:  I strive to learn more and more about the couples I serve and how to best tell their stories. It's not about what I "want" the story to be; rather, uncovering who each and every couple is to their core. What is your vibe? What inspires you? What drives you? Who are the people and what are the experiences that make you, YOU? These are the questions I am most interested in so that I may craft your personalized film.

  • DAY(S) OF:  I thrive in the high pressure situations that weddings can become but I want to be sure I'm matching your energy. If you're feeling like dialing things back and chilling, I'm ready to meet you at that level.

  • AFTER: Picture a mad scientist in his laboratory. I've always had trouble relaxing knowing there's work to be done. Anytime I finish shooting a wedding, the ONLY thing on my mind is the edit. There's something wildly exciting to me about sifting thru the footage of a wedding day. Piecing together your story is an intense puzzle and I'm always up for the challenge!

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"I CANNOT GET OVER THE QUALITY OF SERVICE NICK PROVIDED FOR US ON OUR WEDDING DAY, AS WELL AS AFTER! HE WAS KIND AND GENUINE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. HE WAS VERY RESPECTFUL TO ALL OF OUR GUESTS, AND WORKED SO WELL WITH OUR PHOTOGRAPHER. NICK CAPTURED EVERYTHING WE WANTED AND PULLED IT ALL TOGETHER TO MAKE THE MOST INCREDIBLE VIDEOS FOR US. NOT ONLY WERE THEY UNBELIEVABLE, BUT HE GOT EVERYTHING TO US IN A VERY SHORT TIME FRAME. MY HUSBAND AND I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR ANYTHING BETTER"

The Mravecs

nick + tayLOR

“WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF HAVING NICK AS OUR WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER AND WE CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT WE COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER VIDEOGRAPHER. NICK HELPED MAKE OUR DAY SO SPECIAL AND HAD VERY UNIQUE & CREATIVE IDEAS FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE FOOTAGE HE CAPTURED. NICK AND HIS TEAM WERE SO AWESOME TO HAVE AROUND AND OUR VIDEO TURNED OUT SO BEAUTIFUL. WE ARE SO HAPPY WE CHOSE HIM TO CAPTURE OUR SPECIAL DAY AND NOW HAVE THE MOST AMAZING VIDEO TO LOOK BACK ON AND REMEMBER OUR WEDDING!”

NICK, IS A PHENOMENAL VIDEOGRAPHER! HE IS SUCH A CREATIVE ON AND OFF SITE! WITH THE COMBINATION OF HIS VIDEOGRAPHY AND EDITING SKILLS, THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN'T DO. I AM SO GLAD WE MADE THE INVESTMENT THAT WE DID! HE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS!

the nagelkirks