I want all of your family - who you are at this very moment in time - to come to life in every film and photograph!
What is Documentary Family
Film and Photography?
Removing the pressure of perfection, the documentary family genre of film and photography is entirely about real life. Real moments.
It's simply about letting a day in your life unfold in front of my lens and capturing the beauty of the feeling of family, your family, in each frame.
While I may chat with you here and there,
I will not tell you what to do. I will not get in the way of your family bonding with one another and risk altering your personal memories.
Your memories are just that — yours.
In lieu of posing, I will simply photograph you being you!
The unscripted and un-posed nature
of a documentary family photography session with me makes room for the
true and unique interactions of your family.
Unmasking the expressions, emotions, fun, silliness and loving affection of your family, as well as all of the beautiful wild abandonment of childhood is what makes your memories all yours.
Snuggle, play, giggle, be still and quiet, and get loud and crazy,
I want you to be at ease and spend time with your family your way.
In turn, this gives me the opportunity to piece together your story, and reveal your family's fantastically genuine, quirky personality.
You will come away with the most true to life
newborn and family film and/or photos.
Those priceless still images will be perfectly preserved in your hands in the form of beautiful albums and fine art prints.
As the years fly by, these tangible items will remain constant on
your walls and coffee tables - an enchanting recollection of how these days looked and, most importantly, felt.
Who is Nikki?
I am a Christian.
I am a wife and mother of 2.
I am a lover of queso.
I am a storyteller.
The Word Around Town
"I seriously welled up and cried when Nikki came over to show us our fully edited session on our big TV in our playroom. It was beautiful beyond words."
- Veronika Romeis from Veronika's Blushing
"Love Love Love! Nikki is so thoughtful! She makes the girls laugh, and they have such a good time. We now have perfect candid shots that show all three of our crazy little girls personalities."
-Julie Needham
"Can Nikki just follow us around every weekend?!?! I'm in a picture with my kids that isn't a selfie!!!! ❤❤"
- Becky Banda
