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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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The fall season is the most popular season for families to schedule their annual fall mini session. Fall is the lead-up season to the holidays, which makes ordering holiday cards and gifting framed photos and artwork ideal. However, I think that what many families love most about fall is the changing colors in the trees. […]

Forget the Fall Mini Session – 4 benefits of in-home family photos

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Whether you’re about to welcome your first baby or your third, one important step to prepare for the birth of your little one involves packing a bag for your stay at the hospital or birth center! The internet is full of suggestions when it comes to what items are must-haves for mama and baby for […]

What to Pack: Hospital Bag Checklist

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Congratulations! You’re expecting a little one! Planning for your baby’s arrival is such an exciting and busy time in your life, and while I specialize in helping you cherish this time through in-home newborn photography, it’s also important to me to serve you beyond what I do with a camera in my hands. As a […]

Newborn Essentials: Mama-Approved Baby Gear

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I’m so excited to share that I’m now offering personal styling for your photo session with a personal stylist! At Nikki Caviness Photography, I want to make sure you feel prepared for your session, whether its an in-home newborn session or a family session. One of the ways I’m helping prepare you is with a […]

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As I pulled into the River Hills subdivision in Fort Worth, Texas for an in-home family session, I was feeling a little nervous. Yes, even after photographing hundreds of clients, I still feel butterflies in my stomach before each session. This one was a little different though, because this client herself is a local photographer. […]

An in-home family session in Fort Worth

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Your baby’s first year is filled with many milestones that go by so fast. The newborn days go by really fast and before you know it your new baby has lots of new tricks. Do you know what to expect in your child’s first year? Here are a few milestones that you you can look […]

Milestones during your child’s first year – First Year Milestones

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Congratulations, new mama! Bringing your little one home is such a special time with lots of emotions. You’ve booked your in-home newborn session and now you need to figure out how to prepare your home. I know it can feel stressful, but I’m here to tell you its easy! I’ve put together 3 actionable steps […]

Preparing Your Home for Photos: 3 tips for In-Home Sessions

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Sessions

A Newborn Session At Home Nothing compares to a newborn session at home. I walked up to the door and was greeted with sidewalk chalk, toy trucks, and tiny shoes lining the front porch. This is the telltale sign of a home filled with five children, all under the age of five. The door opened […]

A Fort Worth Newborn Session at Home

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Your friend just had a new baby, and you’re not sure how to best support her. I am sharing 5 things to do for a new mom during those first few weeks that she’s home with her new baby. They’re super easy and thoughtful and will make a world of difference to your new mom […]

5 Things to Do for a New Mom – Fort Worth Newborn Photographer

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – SYDNEY PATTERSON TRAVEL SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Besides newborn photos, what’s the most exciting thing you plan while you’re pregnant? Your babymoon, of course! I’m excited to introduce you to Sydney Patterson of Sydney Patterson Travel for my next Small Business Spotlight! She has the best travel recommendations and is my go-to […]

Top Babymoon Destinations – Fort Worth Newborn Photographer