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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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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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Tips

The arrival of your newborn is a huge moment in your family’s life. Those first few weeks are a time of adjustment, bonding, and sleepless nights. Many parents feel rushed to schedule newborn photography sessions within the first two weeks of their baby’s life because that’s when many photographers say they need to happen. I […]

When to Take Newborn Photos – Fort Worth Newborn Photography

Family of 5 enjoying each other in their home.

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In this post, I’ve compiled a list of FAQs about your photography session that you may find helpful. For every client, I set up a phone call to go through my process and pricing. I find that this helps answer any questions my clients have upfront without having to go back and forth over email. […]

FAQs About Your Photography Session

Photography Education

detail shot of daughter cuddling with mom

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Sessions

You know you need to book family photos, but you hesitate. Why? Life gets busy with work, kids’ activities, family time, friend commitments, and you keep putting it off. You know that family photography is an investment. Why is family photography so expensive anyways? And you just know that between your kids and your husband, […]

Book Family Photos – Your Hesitations Addressed

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Ever wonder what equipment you need to run a photography business? As a photographer, I carry a lot in my camera bag. I have different lenses, back up cameras, back up memory cards, and even more backups. If you are a photographer, or just starting out in photography, this list will give you an idea […]

Photography Business Equipment Guide

Photography Education

blog post why is professional photography expensive

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Photography Education

Professional photography is expensive. It is an investment. Some may even consider it a luxury. But when you break it down, what are you REALLY paying for when you hire a photographer? I’m going to share what you’re getting when you invest in professional family or newborn photography. Education Your photographer should regularly be investing […]

Why is professional photography expensive?

newborn photos at home

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Where do your professional photographs live? I would say that, most likely, your family photographs are either living on your phone or your computer. Am I right? I’m going to share why you need to print your photos and how I help all of my clients get that done. You’ve made the investment. Show it […]

4 Reasons to Print Your Photos – Fort Worth Lifestyle Photographer

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preparing your home for photos

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Sessions

There are so many reasons why family photos at home are the best…..I could go on and on about how photos are magically more relaxed in the comfort of your own home, and how you have easy access to anything your kids might need, and how you don’t have to pack up your kids and […]

Preparing Your Home for Family Photos – Fort Worth Photographer