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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!

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I'm NIKKI CAVINESS.

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candid moments in newborn lifestyle photography

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Learning how to capture candid moments in photography is an art form that brings authenticity and life to your images. Whether you’re photographing your family’s daily routines or are a professional photographer struggling to create authenticity during your sessions, these tips will help you create natural and timeless photos that truly tell a story. Be […]

10 Tips for How to Capture Candid Moments in Photography

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Fort Worth kitchen interior designed by Sibbing and Gray is pictured here

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Interior photography in Fort Worth is a powerful tool for design professionals looking to elevate their business. High-quality images not only showcase your work but also attract discerning clients who value exceptional design. If you’ve never considered investing in professional interior photography to showcase your favorite projects in your design portfolio, let this be your […]

Interior Photography Fort Worth: Elevate Your Design Business

12 Ways to Display Your Family Photos this Holiday Season

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The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with your decor. If you’re looking for creative ways to display family photos this holiday season, this guide offers plenty of inspiration to make your home feel warm, personal, and festive. If you’re anything like me, you likely have family photographs hanging on the walls […]

12 Creative Ways to Display Your Family Photos This Holiday Season

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unique holiday gifts for fort worth families

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The Only Gift Guide You Need This Holiday Season Finding the perfect gift can feel overwhelming—especially when you want something special, not just another cookie-cutter item. You want something different, thoughtful, and something that fills the recipient with surprise and delight. That’s why I’ve curated this guide of unique holiday gifts for everyone on your […]

The Ultimate Gift Guide: Unique Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

nursery design trends for 2025

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A Note from Nikki: I’m so excited to bring you this blog post today about 2025 Nursery Design Trends, featuring insights from interior designer and owner of Fount House (and an interior client of mine!), Chelsea McGraw. Her eye for design is refined yet functional, especially for families with young children, and I’m thrilled to […]

2025 Nursery Design Trends | Fort Worth Newborn Photographer

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what to wear for fall family photos

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Are you trying to choose your family’s outfits for your fall photo session in Fort Worth? It can be hard to know what pieces are on trend and photograph well. Here I’m going to share some trends so you know exactly what fall outfits will be best for your family photos! Layered Neutrals Neutral tones […]

Fall Photo Session Outfit Trends

authentic family photo session in fort worth texas

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When you look at your family photos, what do you want to see? Whether your family photos are hanging on the walls of your home, preserved in an album, or featured on your annual holiday card, your family photos should capture more than just a picture-perfect snapshot. You want family photos that feel like you! […]

How to Create Family Photos That Feel Like You

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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