EMBRACING your chaos
I want to give you all those fleeting moments that tug at your momma heartstrings. Those moments that leave you yearning for peace (and probably some sleep), to be comforted in times that may have you feeling completely out of your element and overwhelmed. Or in the midst of the constant running, I will give you a pause button for you to just embrace those who seem to have grown up way too fast......
I like to do things differently..
My photography is more than just a business. It’s a passion, it’s a calling, it’s something that I don’t take lightly or consider “just a job”. So in reading this, if you are looking at solely the pricing, then I am not the photographer for you.
I want our session to have you feeling the RAW, the REAL, and the EMOTIONS of your journey. To experience our session so deeply that you are just as excited to see your images as you would be finding that perfect pair of jeans. I make it my personal mission to make sure that mommas start believing in themselves again, that they see the magic in their session, and are left feeling in love with everything from our time together.
Those that work with me have sheer excitement and a feeling of extreme bliss when they see their images and just can’t get enough of having “just the digitals”. They want to get framed wall art, canvas, or even a keepsake box with the digitals to put their images on their phones to show off their loved ones to each and every person they meet.
So if you feel this is you, keep reading on about the experience, because the investment into your story really depends on you.
-Unknown
"The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep."
From our first chat to make sure that I am the right fit, to planning and brainstorming meetings. Creating inspiration boards to bring your vision to life. There really is no little detail is left untouched.
One thing that I hear all the time from momma's who reach out is that they don't know where to start. They don't know where to find wardrobe, or what to even decide on for wardrobe. While some may want a little more dressy approach, you can be casual too with jeans and a sweater.
Knowing what you are envisioning for your session will come to you a little easier with a questionnaire, and brainstorming meetings as we plan for your day.
I offer every client full access to the NPP closet (100+ options for mommas, dads, and littles), to a professional stylist option, you are sure to showcase your TRUE YOU moments. Oh, and don't forget options to add on Hair & Makeup services, you can be as causal or as dressed up as you feel is natural and real.
When you schedule your Maternity, Newborn, or Family session with me, you will walk into the session knowing that you just can be present with your loved ones, you really don't have to worry about a thing.
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.
Approach
V. Post session: We view your gallery images and select your digitals and/or products (depending on the type of session).
After our session, we will meet back at the studio for your reveal (within 2 weeks). This is the big moment when you get to see your whole proofing gallery, choose what products you would like to purchase, and design the art you would like to display on your walls. This is all done with a little help and guidance from me - you aren’t left out in the cold to decide what you want to print or if you want just digitals, or even if you want a canvas. You have some help to bring that vision to life.
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 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
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MY PROCESS
It's time to show off your images
After our session, an email is sent over to you to set up your reveal appointment. We can do this in the studio, pulling your slideshow up onto the tv while working together to create beautiful art work or to help you choose your digitals to purchase.
Or we can do your reveal via zoom, with me emailing you over your gallery link that will have you pick out your digitals to purchase, or go in and order any prints, canvas', albums and more.
Even once our reveal appointment is completed, you can always reach out to have me help you with prints, decor and more on your session.
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We make sure I am the right photographer for you.
As you read through all of this website, if it speaks to you, click on the "book your chat" or the "lets chat" buttons and fill out the contact form.
We will then set up a time to do our intro chat, this can be done in person at the studio or via zoom.
If you decide we are a good fit, I will send over the contract and invoice. Once those are sent back, we start PLANNING!
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Then, we plan every little detail
During the planning stage, we will discuss wardrobe, narrow down locations, and make sure that everything is ready for the day of our session. When you show up for your session, you can pick up any wardrobe piece for the client closet or I will bring them to the location. All this prep and brainstorming that we will do will allow you to just come to the session and have your vision come to life.
BOOK YOUR CHAT!
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?
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 the album) of the image you purchase. You will also get the PRINT RELEASE for your 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.
