Nikki Miller Photography

Happy New Year, NMP family! As we prepare to ring in 2026, I am both happy and sad to say that I will no longer be photographing professionally. The last few years have brought a lot of ups and downs, forcing me to really focus on where I spend my energy. I LOVE photographing families, but ultimately MY family has to come first. Running a photography business has changed a lot over the 10 years I've been doing this. Much of photography is now content creation, videography, social media presence, and engagement with followers. The photographs themselves are no longer enough, at least as far as algorithms are concerned. I have taken a huge step back from social media personally the last year or so, and I find that I am not eager to make it part of my daily routine again. As my boys get older, we also face new and time consuming challenges. So with some sadness and, I'll admit, some relief, I am closing the doors to Nikki Miller Photography.

BUT! This is not the end of my photography journey. I am still photographing my family and the world around me, and I will slowly transition this account to feature personal work that fuels and invigorates me. In addition, I am starting a Project 365 (one photo a day, every day for a year). You can follow me on Instagram for my 2026 daily adventures.

Thank you all for trusting me with your precious memories for these many years! I look forward to the next phase of my creative life and to bringing you along with me. I'll be seeing you on the other side of the lens!

Happy Holidays, NMP family! I am spending this holiday season with my nearest and dearest while gearing up for a fantastic 2025. My calendar for 2024 is now closed, but I am accepting inquiries and bookings for 2025. Now is a great time to start thinking about Senior/Graduate photos, spring pictures of the family, or an extended family session with all branches of the family tree present! Visit
https://nikkimiller.photo/bookme to for all your options, or just to say hi 😄 OH! And huge thanks to Stephanie Murphree Photography, LLC for the gorgeous (and fun) family photo. ♥️

My fall calendar is officially open 🍂 Fall dates typically fill up FAST, so schedule your session sooner than later! Things to keep in mind:

🍁 It remains hot outdoors until October, and the window for "good" weather is short. Cooler weather (under 80 degrees) is generally October-mid November.

🍁 Fall foliage in North Texas is hit or miss and can last anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks, and there is absolutely no predicting when the leaves will turn (if at all). If you have your heart set on perfect autumn leaves, I can always give nature a hand with a little Photoshop magic 🪄

🍁 Golden hour sunset sessions begin 1 hour prior to sunset. In September and most of October that is around 6pm-7pm, but after Daylight Savings we may have to start as early as 4:30/5:00. Remember, we can schedule your session for whatever time works best for you and the location you prefer. These times apply only if you want the sunset look!

Check out my website at www.nikkimillerphotography.com for session pricing and to contact me! I hope to see you and your family on the other side of my lens this autumn 🍂

Your senior portrait session at Nikki Miller Photography can be as simple or as detailed as you want it to be! Choose from one of 3 collections to create an experience that fits your budget and personality. Want more info? Click https://nikkimiller.photo/Senior2025 and let's chat!

Photographers throw around the phrase "golden hour" all the time, but not everyone knows what that means! Here's a visual example of the difference that golden hour can make. All three of these photographs were taken in the same location at different times of day. The first photo was taken in the morning, about an hour after sunrise. The light is bright and white, and I used an openly shaded part of the location. The second image was taken in the late afternoon, about 2 hours before sunset. The light is still bright but slightly warmer and beginning to soften. In the final image you see golden hour: the light is soft, diffused, and-yes-golden. Golden hour light is the most flattering for skin tones and adds an artistic element to your portraits. A good photographer, though, will be able to utilize the light from almost any time of day to create a beautiful portrait for your family!

Ready to capture your family in *their* best light? Click https://nikkimiller.photo/2024NMP for more info!

Hey there, mama. I see you.

I see you struggling to find the balance between the mom you are and the mom you thought you would be. I see you staring at yourself in the mirror trying to recognize and appreciate the person you see there. I see you trying to be grateful for what you have while also sometimes wondering if it's all worth it.

I see you through your kids' eyes, how they trust and love you unconditionally. I see you through your partner's eyes, how you are beautiful to them through every phase of life. I see you through the camera lens as someone who values themselves and their family above all else.

Photography is about being seen. And mama, I see you 💟 Happy Mother's Day!

How important is a professional hair and makeup artist?

SO important, especially for senior or graduate portraits. Professional HMUAs use special products guaranteed to photograph well and endure the several hours & outfit changes that a senior session can entail. They also know what products NOT to use (like makeup with SPF, which interacts with light in very unflattering way for the camera!). Is hiring a hair and makeup artist an investment? Yes, but so is your senior session. Having a professional HMUA ensures that you look great with less stress, and that's worth every penny!

It's time for the Class of 2025 to start thinking about their senior portraits! Click https://nikkimiller.photo/Senior2025 for more info 🎓

Nothing is more special than having ALL your babies in a newborn photo 💕

Whether you want an in-home session or a Fresh 48, I'd love to help you plan a portrait session that preserves this special and fleeting season of life! For more information, click https://nikkimiller.photo/2024NMP 🙂

Pssst...wanna know a secret??

I'm going to let you in on my all-time favorite prompt. It has never failed me. It is also guaranteed to make you feel silly and maybe a little stupid.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the "best fake laugh" gallery 🤣 Next time you want your kids to give you a real smile in a photo, ask them to give you their best fake laugh and then just keep clicking that shutter button! You'll end up with a real laugh and smile from your kid-and probably you too 😉

Last week I was able to participate in A Closer Look, a macro nature class taught by the incredible Holly Awaad and presented by Hello Storyteller. If you are a photographer or want to be one, I highly recommend any Hello Storyteller class! They work with you no matter what level you are at, and no question is off limits. This particular macro class was so jam packed with info that I haven't even made it halfway through the assignments, but I've already seen a huge improvement in the work I'm doing. This image was a lesson in manual focus, composition, and creative editing. Swipe to see the before of this image straight out of camera!