EMBRACING your chaos
Hitting pause and taking in each and every moment possible hits a bit differently for everyone. While some can thrive on the pressure and stress of pulling wardrobe, getting hair and makeup done, some really can't. It's overwhelming, it's powerless and it causes people to shut down. This is where I take things that I have hear from past clients, suggestion on why I don't keep up to date on my own family pictures (yes, super guilty on this), and I wrap it up into a package just for you.
One that keeps the steps simple yet gives you all the control. Once you say yes to a photoshoot with me, it's us working together as a team, to conquer the locations, to use the tools of the NPP client closet & an online platform to be your own personal wardrobe shopper.
And even once I set my camera down after our session, your experience doesn't stop there. I am here to give you the guidance to figure out where and what to print and show off to friends and family.
My photography passion is so much more than "just a business". I have mentioned it multiple times throughout my website here.
And I will say it again, if you are looking "just for prices", I am sorry, I am not the photographer for you.
It's so much more than that. Its about feeling the RAW, the REAL, and ALL THE EMOTIONS. It's about making sure that you never live with regrets of not taking in a moment or letting what memory you thought you would never forget become forgotten.
-Unknown
"The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep."
I really do.... It's something that I see all too often is that momma's are left craving more. They are wanting an experience more than "just a couple of images" to remember this time. They want to feel alive again, not just going through the motions and experiences of day-to-day life.
When you reach out, I want to make sure that your own soul lights on fire and you are as excited as you would be finding a favorite comfy pair of jeans, or even a great pair of shoes.
This is why I require the INTRO CHAT. And I get it, it sounds like just one more thing on your plate. But here's why. You are trusting me with creating a moment that makes you feel empowered and reminds you just how absolutely gorgeous you are in a Maternity session, or you are trusting me with your most precious bundle of joy ever during a Newborn session. It's not something that I take lightly, and I want you to know me, to trust me, and to know that you only have to worry about showing up.
Navigate through the experience
I. Read through the website
II. Click "Let's Chat" and set up our Intro Chat
III. If I am the right photographer for you, we start planning!
IV. Our session, you will come to our session knowing I will capture your vision.
THe Approach
V. Post session: We view your gallery images and select your digitals and/or products (depending on the type of session).
- A client closet loaded with 100+ different wardrobe choices. From casual, to some intimate items, to dresses. You have one less stressor of having to go shopping for an item that you may only wear one time.
- An online wardrobe shopping expert. I use an online styling company that allows you to plug in the colors and feel you are looking for and it comes back with different options for EVERYONE in the family. You are all coordinated but not too matchy-matchy for the timeless and classic look.
I like to do things differently..
I will also send out a little questionnaire for you to tell me more about your vision, your family, those that will be attending our session, and what you are really wanting.
Communication is key with me, I want you to be able to tell me every little detail about your vision to make sure that I am able to bring it to life for you.....
Now, that being said, my style really is the "less is more". With sticking with earthly, neutral tones and vibes. I want your images to showcase you and not lose you in all the "extras".
We will also create a private Pinterest Board for inspiration as well. This option allows us to drop images that we see to make sure that what we both are talking about during our brainstorms are the same things that the other person sees in their minds.
Using this tool solely for inspiration also allows us to think outside the box and bring a creative, unique and truly personalized feeling to your session that showcases your TRUE YOU.
And let's not forget the after-the-session period... The waiting, the nerves of seeing your gallery. It's all part of the experience as well. I do love to share little teasers of your images on my social media platforms, and once your proofing gallery is ready, we will sit down together for the big reveal. This reveal will be a slideshow of your gallery images (completely edited), and ready for you to choose your digitals and/or order products to show the images off. I will be right beside you during that process to make sure to answer any questions that you may have to ask to make sure these images are printed by a quality print company to last a lifetime.
All this is my promise to you, that you have an experience that makes you so excited to come back year-after-year to update those images. To celebrate new additions and to document the next step in this journey called life.
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MY PROCESS
It's time to show off your images
This step is one that constantly is something that I hear about. The "I don't know where to print my images". Even if you choose a print lab that I don't work with personally, I will help you find a lab that you can trust to showcase the beautiful images that we will create in your session.
I do offer products from single matte finish prints, fine art prints, canvas prints (both single and framed), along with one of my own personal favorites, the rustic wood frame print.
We can also work together to create a timeless album that you can cherish for years and year as well.
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We make sure I am the right photographer for you.
Each Maternity, Newborn and Family session can be RAW, it's very REAL, and can be full of so much EMOTION, that the person you put your trust in should be someone that you can connect with.
This is my reason behind the INTRO CHAT. You are trusting me with your story, you need to make sure that I feel like the right fit. With the right fit, things won't be awkward and uncomfortable, it will be just like hanging out with an old friend who will get you to show your TRUE YOU in each captured moment.
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Then, we plan every little detail
From wardrobe to locations, leaving you to try and navigate through all the details is NOT something that happens here. We would side by side to create a session that lights both our souls on fire and brings you so much happiness and joy that you forget any past stress or nervousness about doing a photoshoot.
BOOK YOUR CHAT!
Session Locations:
Nikii Pix Studios is a perfect place to capture family pictures even on those days when our North Dakota weather doesn’t really cooperate. With a classic boho and rustic vibe, there are many areas of the studio where you can capture a fun moment of tag with littles, letting your partner hold you tight, or dancing to baby shark (or NOT!).
To have a moment where you snuggle up on the couch, or the foot of the bed with a book to read to your littles. To lay across the bed with your little ones and play a game of tickles. I am there to capture all those giggles and wiggles.
The studio can be your home away from home, your happy place, and I can give you a moment to create memories that you will cherish forever.
Sunrise or Sunset family sessions are captured between April and October (or as weather permits). Being in the great outdoors, with your family embraced in a sweet hug., snuggled up in a blanket, tickling your little ones to see who can laugh the loudest. Making farting noises (let’s be real, momma of boys understand this). Or how about tossing them in the air, wrapping up in a blanket or a game of tag...
Or maybe, to have your partner whisper your favorite songs romantically in your ear. I love showing off what started your family journey, and that all started with you and your partner. We all too often forget to hit pause and really take each other in once life happens, kids happen, and chaos happens. We forget to make time for each other - with a family session, we bring the silliness back.
Each of my sessions are designed to not feel like you are being posed, more what I call gentle guidance. How to make the moments look as natural as possible, to let you focus on each emotion and feeling, and hopefully forget that I am even there.
Now, I get it, you may not feel like your home is a place that I can come in and capture these fleeting times. But really, I don't need alot of space, and really it doesn't need to be what you see in a magazine. What your home should represent is the place that is your safe space, it's the first place you brought your newborn baby home to.
It's a space that your family can be real, they can be authentic and that your own little family can look back on and tell your story. For in-home sessions, this can also be a great way to include fur-babies as some mommas tell me that they don't include them because of the stress of loading them up and bringing them along just sounds daunting. It's a great way to capture the peaceful of your new baby's nursery, a space that is so simple yet unique.
DOWNTOWN BISMARCK STUDIO
OUTDOOR
IN YOUR HOME
09. WILL I GET A PRINT RELEASE WITH MY IMAGES?
08. WHY SHOULD I DO PROFESSIONAL PICTURES?
07. WHEN CAN I BOOK A FAMILY OR OUTDOOR SESSION?
06. DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS ON SERVICES?
05. will you photoshop?
04. CAN I BRING MY FUR-BABIES TO THE SESSION?
03. WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY
02. HOW DO I BOOK?
01. WHAT ARE YOUR PRICES?
FAQ
As it states throughout my website, I don’t give out my prices until you have a consultation with me. There are many reasons for that.
My business is not about the pricing. It’s about the experience and about the memories that I create.
Sometime your vision and the pricing you may think you want are not going to work together. So talking out what your vision is and what session type best fits leads you to having the best experience possible.
WHAT ARE YOUR PRICES?
Each session requires an intro chat with me to make sure that my style and your vision will cohesively mesh together and create the vibe, style, and look you envision.
Once you decide that I am the photographer for you, I will send over your contract and invoice. Your date is not considered "BOOKED" until that contract AND invoice are sent back to. me.
My contracts and invoices are only live for 48 hours, so please make sure to talk with me if you need payment options.
HOW DO I BOOK?
ABSOLUTELY! As a fur momma myself, I know how much our fur babies mean to us. I encourage them to be a part of the session. Please let me know ahead of time as if your fur baby is quite hyper, we may have to look at outside session options. Or this is a great time to have an in-home session as well!
CAN I BRING MY FUR-BABIES TO OUR SESSION?
Minor edits will be made to all of your images, as my focus is on natural, true, and real moments. If there are specific major edits you want, these will be charged accordingly, depending on the type of corrections. Please keep in mind I do not do major editing in photoshop, nor am I a fine art photographer, meaning that I will not make a client have smaller waists, hips, thighs, or remove double chins. I make it my mission to make sure that each momma can embrace their motherhood body and love who they really and truly are.
WILL YOU PHOTOSHOP MY IMAGES TO HIDE ANY UNWANTED SPOTS, DOUBLE CHINS, BLEMISHES, ETC?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds on services. Your creative (booking fee) is to reserve your date, and to cover planning and things needed for our session. This fee may be moved to cover a new date if proper notice is given. Prints and Products are non-refundable as they are customized item(s). However, if something is wrong with the item, please let me know so I can take the appropriate steps to fix the issue. This ONLY applies to prints and products that are purchased from me. If you purchase items outside of my approved labs, you are accepting the risk and responsibility for that.
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS ON SERVICES?
With littles and family sessions, I recommend booking sooner rather than later. Fall sessions tend to book up quickly along with any weekends that I may have open. I cannot guarantee the weather and certain color patterns, and since they are a hot commodity, I understand that you may want to wait until the leaves are just right. I do offer the ability to reschedule a session, however, it will depend on IF I have the availability. While sunset may be the look you are wanting, sunrise can also offer a golden glow as well. I ONLY offer outdoor sessions during Mid-May through Mid-October timeframe. If the temperatures are below freezing during this time, we will NOT shoot outside, but in the studio instead.
When can I book a Family or Outdoor Session?
I get it, Momma, oh do I really get it. One of my biggest regrets with both my littles is not investing in a maternity photographer. My thoughts on this is to find someone that you click with, someone who is in your corner, who understands, who can be a cheerleader, and who can give you that little push even when you aren’t feeling it. While it might not feel like it now, YOU WILL look back on this time, and be thankful for these keepsakes that document how your journey was. It will show simpler times, and it will show your real, raw, and emotional moments of motherhood.
WHY SHOULD I DO PROFESSION PICTURES? I AM JUST NOT FEELING IT.
You are also gifted the web-sized digital when you purchase any products (excluding photo albums) of the image you purchase. You will also get the PRINT RELEASE for your digital images, giving your permission to print for personal use only. You will need to purchase a commercial copyright if you plan to enter into any contest, use for modeling portfolios and/or sell the image for publications or reprint purposes. I will retain ownership (copyright) of the image.
Any images that you purchase, will be sent to you via email or you can download from your proofing gallery. However, I would make sure that you download these to your laptop or desktop, backing it up to your cloud or to a space to keep it safe. Your gallery will be open for 21 days, I will archive your images for a year.
