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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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WHAT INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WANT YOU TO KNOW

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One of the most common questions clients wonder about is what to wear for your photo session. The most common trend in photography right now is that neutral prairie dresses are in. But, what if you want something different? What if that doesn’t FEEL like you? I have some other great options for you to […]

What to wear for your photo session: Things you might not consider but should

Styling

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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

preparing your home for photos

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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

Sessions

what to wear for your fall mini session

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Tips

The thing about Fall Mini Sessions…well, there’s a few things. They’re quick. They’re typically scheduled back-to-back. They’re high in demand. And they’re low in inventory. So scheduling your Fall Mini Session and preparing for it can feel stressful. So I’ve pulled together my top 5 tips for a successful fall mini session! Book your session […]

5 Tips for a Successful Fall Mini Session – Fort Worth Family Photographer

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One of the things most of my clients as is about what to wear for their fall mini session. For a successful photo session, there’s a lot more that goes into it than just picking out your favorite outfit. Some fabrics photograph better than others. You want to have some variety in the items you’ve […]

What to Wear for your Fall Mini Session

Tips

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Tips

I don’t know about you, but I don’t do outside during the summer (I mean, you guys know I rarely photograph sessions outside so this shouldn’t come as a surprise!) When the thermometer is pushing 100+, no way do I want to be caught sweating outside. That’s why I’ve pulled together some of our favorite […]

Fort Worth Summer Activities – Fort Worth Family Photographer

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What kind of photo session scheduler are you? Do you intentionally schedule a photo session to document your family interacting in your home, playing with their favorite toys, being themselves? Or do you only reach out to your favorite photographer at the end of summer to book your fall mini session for holiday card photos? […]

Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Fall Mini Sessions | Fort Worth Photographer

Tips

Newborn Lifestyle Photographer | www.nikkicavinessphotography.com

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Tips

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