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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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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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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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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)

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)

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If you’re shopping for a husband who “doesn’t need anything” (but definitely loves a good surprise), this curated gift guide is for you. I pulled together the best gifts for husbands who have everything…thoughtful, elevated, and actually useful. These are things he’ll use, enjoy, and genuinely appreciate long after the holidays. You’ll find everything in […]

The Best Gifts for Husbands Who Have Everything (Curated by a Busy Texas Mom Who Gets It)

christmas photo ideas for kids

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The holidays go by fast, but some of the sweetest moments happen right at home…twinkle lights on, kids in cozy pajamas, and little bits of magic in the middle of the chaos. If you’re looking for Christmas photo ideas for kids that don’t require special equipment, these three setups (that I’ve done over the years […]

Christmas Photo Ideas for Kids: 3 Fun Pictures You Can Take at Home

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what to wear for photos when its hot outside

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After the rush of the holidays, winter family photos in Fort Worth offer the perfect way to slow down and reconnect. The calendar clears a little and the energy in our homes shifts so we finally have time to exhale. It’s a quieter season…one that’s made for connection, reflection, and being together without a long […]

Why Winter Is the Season for Slow, Intentional Family Photos

family photos capturing everyday moments

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This season always seems to move fast. Between work, naps, playdates, and the swirl of daily routines, it’s easy to feel like life is one big blur. But the truth is that the moments you’ll want to hold onto most aren’t the big, planned ones. They’re the little ones. The ordinary, in-between memories that happen […]

Capturing Everyday Family Moments That Matter Most

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What Your Photographer Needs Before an Interior Shoot You’ve styled every corner, fluffed every pillow, and made sure the brass hardware actually matches. But the one thing that can make or break your interior shoot? A plan. Specifically: a well-thought-out interior photography shot list. I know, I know. It’s not the glamorous part of a […]

The One Thing You Don’t Want to Skip for Your Interiors Shoot