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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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Family Lifestyle Photographer | www.nikkicavinessphotography.com

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This time of year is SO busy. Even with the pandemic and cancellations and closures, we all have a lot going on as we prepare for the holidays. To give you one less thing to worry about, I’ve pulled together a list of ideas to help you shop for your kiddo’s grandparents. Grandparents nowadays are […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Grandparents – Fort Worth Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

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Oh, 2020. What a year you’ve been. You’ve been full of cancelled trips and staying home and tragedy and “what’s next?” and divisiveness and stress for basically EVERYBODY. As Thanksgiving approaches, I think its important for all of us to take a moment to count our blessings and reflect on things that we are thankful […]

What I’m Thankful for in 2020 – Fort Worth Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

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Did you know that as a newborn and family lifestyle photographer, I actually only spend a small amount of time behind the camera (let’s say…15%)?  There are so many steps that go into running a photography business and creating beautiful images other than just the hour or two I spend shooting my sweet newborn or […]

Why Photographers Do More Than Just Shoot – Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

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Eeek!! You’re pregnant! While you’re busy trying to find the perfect crib and learn about the hot new baby items, you also should be doing some research on who you want as your newborn photographer! Custom photography is a big financial and time commitment, so I’ve put together a list of 5 things you should […]

5 Things To Know Before Booking a Newborn Photographer – Fort Worth Newborn Lifestyle Photographer

Family Lifestyle Photographer | www.nikkicavinessphotography.com

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Today I’m sharing this light and bright session with you all in this family’s new GORGEOUS home! They were in the beginning phases of thinking about how they were going to remodel the home they lived in to make it the perfect long-term home for them and their twin boys. But then, by chance, they […]

Schelle In-Home Family Lifestyle Session – Aledo Family Lifestyle Photographer

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Wondering how to prepare for your in-home photography session? Whether it’s your first family session or you’ve done this before, a little preparation can make all the difference. Your home is where life unfolds…where your baby takes their first nap in the nursery, where Saturday mornings start with pancakes, and where the little in-between moments […]

How to Prepare for Your In-Home Photography Session | Fort Worth Lifestyle Photographer

Newborn Lifestyle Photographer | www.nikkicavinessphotography.com

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Welp, today I’m another year older! Does anyone else forget how old they actually are the older they get? When my son asked me the other day how old I was turning, I had to double check with my husband….”Am I going to be 37 or 38?” He confirmed that I’m only going to be […]

Five Goals for my 37th Year – Fort Worth Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

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Newborn Lifestyle Photographer | www.nikkicavinessphotography.com

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As a lifestyle photographer, I get asked all the time, “What should I wear for my photo session?” Mama, don’t worry! I’ve got you covered! I spent a year as a stylist for Stitch Fix and went through multiple trainings to learn about fit, fabrication, body shape, styles, and more. I’ve been interested in fashion […]

Where Should I Shop for my Photo Session Look? – Fort Worth Lifestyle Photographer

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Welcome! After years of friends and family telling me, “You should be a photographer!”,  I took the steps to make it official. Nikki Caviness Photography is up and running! I am so excited to be working with local Fort Worth and Aledo families to capture all those sweet moments of their newborn babies, toddlers and […]

Hi, I’m Nikki! – Fort Worth Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

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