it's all about those tiny details. 

Lets hit pause

BISMARCK - MANDAN BASED PHOTOGRAPHER 

Keeping things simple & relaxed......

Embracing your Motherhood Journey.......

Hi, I'm Nicole Hartl

ready to slow down and take it all in?

Also known as Nikii, Mom, Daughter of GOD, and the pause button maker

I specialize in Maternity, Newborn, and Family moments from my studio, or in the vast outdoors in the beauty that GOD created. I offer the convience of your session being at my happy place (aka Nikii Pix Studios), in your happy place (the comforts of your own home), and in the rolling hills of the western part of North Dakota, or even further as I love to go travel!

I believe that every momma needs to hit pause and just let go of the pressure of having perfection. To truly embrace each and every step of Motherhood, the raw, the real and the emotions that can leave you feeling every emotion ever possible. 

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“A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart till the day you die.” 

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whitney

Niki is such a great photographer and so down to earth! She has captured our maternity pictures, our newborn pictures, and now our 6 month pictures. All have been amazing! Her studio is beautiful and I love that she has a client clothing closet to pick from for the session. I can't say enough good things about this hard working mama! If you're considering her to capture some special moments, book her! You will not be disappointed!

Love from past clients....

hannah

I LOVED my photos!! Nicole was so understanding and helpful with us trying to figure out how to take pictures with our newborn! I will recommend her to anyone/everyone I know looking for family pictures !🤗

Love from past clients....

Caitlin

I can’t say enough good things about Nikki! She has been nothing but amazing at what she does, and I can’t thank her enough for all the moments she has captured! From my maternity shoot to my son’s first year pictures, I have loved every single picture! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for their family, maternity journey, or kiddos milestones!

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Cece

If you are looking for a fun, playful & confidence building session book with Nikii!!! She made me feel so beautiful and did/does truly stunning work 💗 absolutely loved my sessions with her!!

from the heart of past clients

Do you want nothing more than to hold onto an oh-so-fleeting moment?

ready to embrace your chaos?

Now close your eyes.... 

What is it in this season of your life do you want to completely hold onto or put a pin in it and hit pause?

Is it the moment that you finally held the positive plus sign test?

Or how about the first time you held your fresh baby in your arms?

Or is it that you want to hold onto this season with your own family before the kids grow up and move on, or to have extended family in your images hanging on your walls?

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Are you ready to tell your Story?

It's time to collect those keepsakes and memories of now generations to share with the generations to come. To leave your family legacy, their stories, to carrying on the love.

Each session is based on a lifestyle & storytelling movements that leave you free to be yourself and to be authentically in the TRUE YOU moment. 

Your Motherhood story is unique, it's completely and utterly messy and a lot of times feel like complete chaos. But it's your chaos, and its your story and it completely deserves to be told. 

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