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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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If you’re thinking about booking fall family photos in Fort Worth, here’s your friendly reminder that it’s not too early. Fall is hands-down the busiest time of year for family photography. If you’re looking for an in-home session that feels relaxed, natural, and personal, then now is the time to start planning. Every fall, I […]

Fort Worth Fall Family Photos: When to Book and Why It Matters

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spring in-home family photos

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As spring creeps closer and we say goodbye to the cold temperatures, now’s a great time to plan family photos. A spring in-home photography session is a perfect way to capture your family in a bright, welcoming space. For families in Fort Worth and Aledo, spring brings a welcomed warm-up in temperatures and extra sunshine, […]

How to Prepare for Your Spring In-Home Photography Session

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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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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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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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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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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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Being a newborn and family photographer in Fort Worth comes with having the confidence to try new things – new poses, new lighting, new ideas. But sometimes those ideas don’t just come to you. I am sharing some places where I find inspiration for photos, and some of them may surprise you! Inspiration in Editorial […]

Where I Find Inspiration for Photos

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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

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I know a lot of people wait for fall to get their family photos done. And I get it – its top of mind because ALL the photographers are talking about it. Its what you typically do that time of year. You need to get that photo for Christmas cards. But can I tell you […]

Why Summer is the Best Time for a Family Photo Session – Fort Worth Family Photographer