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Limited Edition Greenhouse Minis: The Perfect Setting for Portraits of All Ages 🌿✨

If you’ve been searching for a unique and timeless backdrop for your next portrait session, look no further! Our Limited Edition Greenhouse Minis offer an enchanting atmosphere filled with lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and natural light that pours through charming windows. Whether you're capturing precious newborn moments, updating family photos, or celebrating a milestone, this setting is perfect for portraits of all ages.

🌸 Why Greenhouse Minis Are So Magical

  1. Lush Greenery and Blooming Flowers
    Imagine being surrounded by delicate blooms and cascading vines, creating a serene and whimsical environment. The variety of natural textures and colors provides a picture-perfect backdrop that enhances every portrait, adding warmth and vibrancy.

  2. Charming Swing for Playful and Sweet Moments
    Our greenhouse setup includes a beautiful swing that adds a touch of nostalgia and fun to your photos. Whether it’s little ones giggling as they swing or a romantic couple stealing a sweet moment, the swing adds an element of movement and emotion to your portraits.

  3. Natural Light and Gorgeous Window Views
    The large greenhouse windows invite dreamy natural light, creating a soft glow that flatters everyone. These sessions will truly capture that golden, magical light.

🌿 Limited Edition – Book Before They’re Gone!

These Greenhouse Minis are available for a limited time on 2 dates only! Sessions are filling up quickly, so don’t miss your chance to create timeless memories in this one-of-a-kind setting. Whether you're envisioning cozy family photos, delicate newborn moments, or a playful children’s session, the greenhouse provides a stunning backdrop that suits all ages and occasions. Family, kids, mom & me, couples, maternity or even headshots or maybe a new profile pic for your social media.

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“The days are long, but the years are short.”

The Importance of Professional Portraits at Every Age

Life moves fast. One moment, you’re holding your newborn in your arms, and the next, they’re running off to their first day of school. Time doesn’t slow down, but photography has the power to freeze those moments, capturing not just a face, but a personality, an essence, and a stage of life that will never come again.

Having professional portraits done at every stage of life isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about preserving memories, celebrating individuality, and creating a visual timeline of the people we love. Whether it’s the innocence of a child, the vibrance of a teenager, the confidence of an adult, or the wisdom of our elders, every age has a story to tell.

Newborns: The Beginning of a Beautiful Journey

Newborn photography is about more than just tiny fingers and toes—it’s about capturing the newness, the pure innocence, and the love that surrounds this fresh start in life. These images become cherished keepsakes that families hold onto forever, a reminder of just how small they once were. This is what I am the best known for- I have been referred to as “The Baby Whisperer” since 1999 ;) And honestly I love Newborn portraits. But remember to capture them as they grow too :)

Children: Energy, Wonder, and Personality

Each child is unique, with their own quirks, interests, and way of looking at the world. Professional portraits at this stage capture not just their smiles but their personalities—whether it’s the mischievous sparkle in their eyes, the way they hold their favorite toy, or their boundless energy as they explore the world around them.

Teenagers: Confidence and Self-Discovery

Teenage years are full of transformation and self-expression. A professional portrait session at this age allows them to showcase their personality, interests, and passions—whether it’s through their love of music, sports, fashion, or something else entirely. It’s about capturing who they are in this fleeting stage of self-discovery.

Young Adults: Milestones and New Beginnings

Graduations, first jobs, engagements—young adulthood is filled with milestones that mark the transition into new chapters. Having professional portraits taken at these key moments allows individuals to document their growth, confidence, and the excitement of what lies ahead.

Adults: Confidence, Love, and Legacy

As we grow older, we settle into our identities, our careers, and our families. Professional portraits at this stage celebrate accomplishments, relationships, and personal growth. Whether it’s a solo portrait showcasing confidence or a family session capturing love and togetherness, these images become part of our personal and family history.

Seniors: Wisdom and the Stories That Matter

There is something deeply beautiful about portraits of our elders. Their faces tell stories of experience, love, and resilience. A professional portrait at this stage not only honors their journey but also preserves their legacy for generations to come.

A Portrait for Every Age and Every Story

Photography is more than a service—it’s an investment in memories. Professional portraits allow us to capture the essence of each stage of life, ensuring that no moment is forgotten. Whether it’s a first smile, a graduation, or a golden anniversary, every stage is worth documenting.

So, don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ time—every moment is the perfect time. Let’s create something timeless together!


Ask me hot to get FREE 11x14 Wall portrait from your session!

Ask me hot to get FREE 11x14 Wall portrait from your session!


SAVE $50 IN MARCH!!

Book a Studio session in March and Save $50 off the session fee!! Only said for the first 3 session booked in March.

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Valentine Mini Sessions 2025

This Past weekend, I hosted my annual Valentine Minis. I posted a behind the scenes “how to” of me creating the backdrop and it currently has 4.1k views (holy cow!!-lol) So, in the spirit of trying to blog more I figured this was as good a time as any. HERE is the link to the reel I posted with the video of me creating the “Torn Heart Cutout” backdrop… And below of some of the final edits from the day!!!!

**Why I Love Photographing Mini Sessions**

As a photographer, there’s something truly special about mini sessions. These short and sweet photo shoots allow me to capture so many different moments in my clients’ lives—from seasonal celebrations and milestone moments to just-for-fun portraits that showcase love, laughter, and connection.

One of the things I love most about mini sessions is the variety. In a single day, I might photograph a glowing mama-to-be, an energetic toddler with the biggest smile, a sweet couple stealing a quiet moment together, or a family laughing in a sunlit field. Each session tells its own story, and I get to freeze those fleeting moments into timeless images my clients will cherish forever.

Mini sessions are also the perfect way for families to update their photos without the commitment of a full session. Whether it’s a set of holiday portraits, a birthday milestone, or a spontaneous way to celebrate together, these sessions make professional photography more accessible while still delivering beautiful, high-quality images.

No matter how many mini sessions I do, I always walk away feeling grateful to be part of these memories. It’s an honor to document different stages in my clients' lives, and I can’t wait to capture more love, laughter, and little moments that mean the world.

Are you ready to book your next mini session? I’d love to create beautiful memories for you! ✨📸

You can find available min sessions HERE.


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2024 NAPCP Ambassador

I am completely Honored to have been chosen as one of NAPCP’s Ambassadors for 2024. I have been a member of this amazing organizations for many years. The National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers is an association whose mission is to promote and support the artistry and integrity of professional portrait and child photographers. To accomplish this mission, NAPCP provides the most comprehensive resources for its members, bringing together a community of passionate artists committed to growth in their skills, their artistry, and their businesses.

 NAPCP.com (formally pronounced “NAP-C-P”) is a place where portrait and child photographers can come and connect, learn, teach, aspire and grow. It is also a valuable resource for parents who are looking for a professional photographer in their area, and want to be inspired and educated about our specialized industry. 

As the local Ambassador for South Florida I am looking forward to taking an active role in building thriving communities of artists committed to growing their skills, their artistry, and their business. NAPCP Ambassadors are literally the eyes, ears, and face of the global association, kindling personal relationships and connections on a local level. By fostering connections and conversations, NAPCP Ambassadors enable the compassionate collaboration that is a hallmark of the NAPCP vision.

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Fall Mini Sessions are here.

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. Fall mini sessions are right around the corner! Actually there are some this Sunday at Dreher Park in West Palm with the amazing Birdie Floral Truck all decked out for fall. And there are a few spots still Available!!

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Saturday October 23rd will be the Fall and Halloween Studio Mini Sessions

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Happy 2021!

Happy New Year!! I think we can all agree it time for a “fresh start” :) I need my year with some time off and enjoyed some more quality time with my family. I hope you all had an amazing Holiday and New Years as well. I ended the year at NKP with 2 contests!!! The first was my annual Holiday Card Contest. I asked all my clients who made Cards using images I took of them to send me one- Then on the 1st I pick 1 (at random- out of a bag) and then I make that client a special photo gift. I totally flashed out and forgot to announce the winner (oops!)….THE WINNER IS——————————-(insert drum roll)——————————— TIFFANY M.!! Congrats!!!! You can see cell phone snaps of the winner and many of the cards I received below. YI enjoyed getting them all and they were all beautiful. Tiffany- You will be receiving your prize in the mail soon!!!

~ The second contest was my first annual MY FAVORITE THINGS contest (This was so fun and I can’t wait to do it this year again!!!) I uploaded my favorite newborn images from 2020 (only 1 from each session) and you all voted on your favorites!!! If you had a newborn session in 2020, you were encouraged to TAG and SHARE the image to get your family and friends to VOTE FOR YOUR little one! For each vote to count you had to “react” with the “like”, or “Love” on Facebook AND COMMENT (you had to do both for 1 vote to count ;) There was ALOT of VOTES!! Which was great for the first time (I know it is a little confusing too)… The image with the most votes won a FREE 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas of their image- thats a $350 value!!!! And I CHOSE TWO!!!! The top 2 were SOOOO close- and they both worked so hard at getting their friends and family to vote that in the spirit of the Holidays- I decided they both win!!!! Below are the 2 winners with will each receive their canvases in a few weeks!! CONGRATULATIONS to both families and than you for participating!!!

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Again- I am looking forward to 2021 and one of my work resolutions is to BLOG more- lol… ain’t it always!?!?!

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Congratulations Lindsey- Class of 2020!


I had such a wonderful session with this beautiful girl. I photographed her family 8 years ago and she has grown into such a gorgeous, sweet young lady since I last saw her. I hope you guys love these “peeks” from her session!

Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.
— Martin Luther King Jr.

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I MISS YOU!

It has been since Mid-March since it has been “business as usual” here at NKP. And I know things where you are have also most likely been thrown for a loop. Some of us have been out of work, are being teachers to our little ones, Essential workers still out there everyday for all of us, etc… No matter what you have been doing this Pandemic has affected each of us in one way or another. I have been mostly self-isolated and social distancing. Doing everything that I can to stay healthy for myself, my family and my clients. I have helped a few clients take their own newborn portraits, edited some client images, did some Face-Time sessions, But I truly miss the face to face connection with all of my clients. Especially snuggling those little ones! I am excited to say that beginning in June, I will SLOWLY be getting back to work! I am lucky in the sense that I have never been a “High-Volume” photographer, I generally only photograph 1 session per day anyways, But to start I will schedule newborn sessions 48 hours apart. I have ALWAYS been super strict with my sanitizing/cleaning But I am doing extra. I have always cleaned the props and washed all fabrics/clothing after each session. I am now also washing everything prior to the sessions as well. Doing extra detailed cleaning of the props and accessories used, and I will be wearing a mask during the sessions. As far as what you can do, its basically the same as before- If you are not feeling 100%, then we will reschedule; Immediate family only at the home during the session, and if there are siblings then after their portion of the session (if they are participating) It is best for them be in another part of the house (or taken outside or to the park, etc…) for the remainder of the session. Please- If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to me.

I know many of you had to cancel or postpone your newborn sessions. PLEASE- reach out to me when you are ready and I will do everything I can do get you in ASAP and also capture beautiful images you will love!

I have also implemented more safety and cleaning standards at the Studio (see the image below). I look forward to slowly getting back to working and seeing you all soon!

xoxo Nicki

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New Website - New Blog - New Features!

Welcome! Welcome to the new NKP Blog.

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Believe it or not I had my old website for about 15 years!?!? It was great and easy to use but it lacked some features (such as a blog) I wanted so I finally had time (With the pandemic and all…) to create a BRAND NEW site and incorporate a blog!! I would love if you could check out the website and let me know your thought. Be kind ;) I am still working on a few of the pages and making some “tweaks” But I needed to get it published since as of last night my old one is non-existent.

My goal is to blog a few times a week and keep you guys updated on all things NKP as well as other topics that may interest you all. With that said, I hop to see you guys hear soon!!
xoxo

Nicki

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