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I’m an in-home newborn and family photographer serving Fort Worth, Aledo, and the surrounding areas. Welcome to my blog!

This is where you'll find my photography musings, tips for photography sessions, client session recaps, and more. Stay a while and take a look!

I'm NIKKI CAVINESS.

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interior designer marketing plan

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When you’re running an interior design business, your interior design marketing plan can be one of those things that falls by the wayside. Before you know it, you realize you haven’t posted in weeks, your website features old work that no longer reflects your style or you need images for an opportunity with a quickly […]

Interior Design Marketing Plan: 5 Questions to Ask Before 2027

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fall photo inspiration

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If you’re wondering what to wear for fall family photos in Texas, you’re probably dealing with a very specific problem: you want your photos to feel like fall, but the forecast still calls for temperatures that should be reserved only for the summer. We’re dying to wear cozy sweaters, layers, and boots. Until you remember […]

What to Wear for Fall Family Photos (When It Still Feels Like Summer)

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Okay, let’s be honest… preparing for your first family photos can feel like A LOT. You’re staring at your closet wondering what “coordinated” even means. Side-eyeing your living room like it personally offended you. Maybe you’re googling things like “how to get a newborn to not cry” at 11pm (no judgment, we’ve all been there). […]

Preparing for Your First Family Photos: Tips for New Parents

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You’ve finished a beautiful project and can’t wait to get the photographs back so you can start using them in your marketing. Sharing your work on social media, updating your website, or submitting for publication is one of the best ways to attract your next client. The challenge is that projects take time. Sometimes months, […]

Marketing Your Interior Design Business Between Projects

motherhood portraits in fort worth

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If you’ve been thinking about booking photos with your child but don’t necessarily need a full family session, this is for you. I’m excited to introduce The Motherhood Edit, a new portrait offering designed specifically for moms who want something simple, elevated, and focused on their connection with their child. As a Fort Worth motherhood […]

Motherhood Portrait Photography Fort Worth | The Motherhood Edit

Sessions

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If you’re expecting a baby, you might be wondering when you should take maternity photos. It’s one of the most common questions I get from expecting moms. Most maternity sessions are best photographed between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy when you’re baby bump is beautifully defined, but you’re still feeling comfortable. Of course, every […]

When Should You Take Maternity Photos?

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As an in-home newborn and family photographer, I spend most of my time photographing families inside their homes. Over the years, I’ve developed a simple approach that helps me quickly evaluate a space when I walk in the door. Today I’m sharing a few in-home photography tips for photographers so you know exactly what to […]

In-Home Photography Tips: What to Look for in a Client’s Home

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love-filled family photographs

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Every Fort Worth parent hopes for love-filled family photos from their photography session…images that feel natural, connected, and true to this season of life. Not stiff poses.Not forced smiles.Just the real cuddly, snuggly goodness that we get to experience as parents of littles. The good news is that photographs like this don’t come from perfection.They […]

5 Tips for Love-Filled Family Photos (Not Stiff Poses)

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Interior photography often looks easy on the surface. A styled space, beautiful light, thoughtful details… it’s easy to assume most of the work is done before the photographer arrives. Many of the most common interior photography myths come from not seeing what actually happens on shoot day. In reality, a majority of the work is […]

Interior Photography Myths: How It Really Works

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planning for the year ahead includes more time spent with family

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I don’t wait until January to start planning for the year ahead. For me, planning for the upcoming year begins in December…mostly during that stretch between Christmas and New Year’s, when everyone stays in their jammies and no one really knows what day it is! Things are quieter and work is lighter. My inbox isn’t […]

How to Plan Your Year (as a Photographer — and How You Can Adapt It)