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So glad you’re here, friend!
I’m Nicole, your full-service maternity, newborn, & family photographer in Columbia, SC. As a mom of two, my greatest privilege is coming alongside you in whatever season of life & motherhood you’re in and ensuring your precious memories are printed for you to enjoy every day for decades to come.
Playful Outdoor Family Session at Edisto Memorial Gardens | Orangeburg, SC Family Photographer
The longer I’m on this journey of motherhood, the more often I reflect on the fact that my expectations of how things are going to go with a toddler very
To My Son, as You Turn Two
My sweet boy, It’s hard to believe that now you are two. I can’t even begin to fathom how it was only two years ago that we were still in
Navy & Grey Newborn Session at Home
There are just certain things for me that never fail to bring to mind a cozy autumn Saturday morning: crisp temperatures outside, bright, golden sunshine streaming in through the windows,
Reclaiming Gratitude in a Hard Season
November ranks highly as one of my absolute favorite months! The last breaths of summer give way to the chilly, cozy autumn weather I crave. The leaves come into all
How to Prepare Kids for a Successful Family Photo Session
If you have any experience with young kids, you know they are notoriously unpredictable. When you invest in a family photo session, it’s easy to worry about uncooperative kiddos getting in
Friday Faves: What I’m Loving This Week
Football season (Go Gamecocks!). Pumpkin spice everything. Scented candles burning. Cooler weather and changing leaves. Scarves and cozy sweaters. I don’t know about you, but I’m so eager for fall and the change of seasons! It’s hard to
When It Doesn’t Look the Way You Thought It Would
TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss I’ve had a blog post sitting in my drafts, ready to go, since the middle of July. A blog post that, almost four weeks ago, became one I could no longer publish. It was a post
The (Last) Last Day of School
I walked down the quiet school hallways, following the familiar pathway to my classroom as though I was on autopilot. Under my arm was tucked a small box — a box that felt surprisingly light given the importance of
What I’m Loving: Rainy Day Fun with Homemade Playdough
Yesterday was one of those days. It was only 1:00 pm, and as I stood in the middle of the kitchen taking a moment to refocus, I hate to admit that I was already counting down the hours until bedtime.
Expectation vs. Reality of Running Errands with a Toddler
The morning is young, and the promise of the day awaits. In some miraculous orchestration of the universe, my toddler and I are both breakfasted and dressed, leaving the perfect window before nap time to run a few quick errands.
Enjoying Summer: Blueberry Season
The air is thick with the nearly suffocating humidity of a July morning in South Carolina, but that doesn’t deter us from our mission ― it’s part of the experience. Clad in straw hats, the lightest summer
So glad you’re here, friend!
I’m Nicole, your full-service maternity, newborn, & family photographer in Columbia, SC. As a mom of two, my greatest privilege is coming alongside you in whatever season of life & motherhood you’re in and ensuring your precious memories are printed for you to enjoy every day for decades to come.
