NiksPiks Giveaway!

Don't you love it when you get coupons in the mail? Or when a friend gives you a gift card out of nowhere? And yet, you can't win the lottery without at least buying a ticket...

So this winter I am giving away a few sittings for free or deeply discounted rates. The winners the photo session AND receive a CD or DVD full of print-ready images to use at their discretion. I will be using these images to build my portfolio in certain areas, gain experience in a certain genre, and indulge in some new exciting skills I am eager to try out!

To sign up please answer the following questions in a comment or email them to me at design.nikspiks@gmail.com

• Newborn Session: 2-4 hour session, FREE. Baby must be less than 9 days old, due date must occur before February 28th. Email me: mother's name, email, due date, contact information and location. TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE.
• Wedding Package: one entire wedding package completely free. Bride and Groom must have a modern and unique style. Winner will be chosen based on compatibility - my style and yours! Email me: bride & groom's names, wedding date, location, contact information. Add pictures or descriptions of your unique style!

If you have any questions please email me!
Nickie

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Bathtime Pictures

I love bathtime! Part if it is because that means that bedtime is right around the corner. But really, I do love the smell of baby shampoo, of a clean child, and the slightly damp hugs aren't a downside either!
My sister and her little girls came to visit, but it was so quick that we nearly ran out of time to take any pictures at all!
But while all the kids (5!) were all occupied in the tub, I rigged up some fabric in my bedroom, rounded up a bunch of lamps and voila! A quick little studio!
So please enjoy a few pictures of my kids and my nieces.
Each one was shown how to do the exact same pose, but of course each one has their own personal spin on it. :)


Little Taryn was determined to get away from me!

Will wanted Pajama Pictures as well as bathtime...

Nina actually did the pose I asked her to....

Havana had a blast just taking pictures.

Will always goes the extra mile!

AJ isn't sure what to do, but he enjoyed showing off his muscles!

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Holiday Card Samplers

For years I have begun thinking about Christmas cards in October!

Probably since we first got married and needed to spread the joy of not only our first Christmas but also expecting our first child. And each year it is a small challenge to find a great card style that also suits our personality.

Thanks to Shabby Princess this has become a lot easier!

A while ago I began dabbling in digital scrapbooking and fell in love with the backgrounds and scrap elements at Shabby Princess. Last year I discovered they also create holiday card layouts that are easily customized!

So please bear with me as I enjoy and try out a few layouts from this brand new collection!

These are merely samples, none of these are commissioned or paid work. All word art and verbage is unique to the customer.

Seriously, what other picture fits that saying??

This green one is also available in red, blue or black.

The word art "joy" is completely optional.

This circular layout is adorable. And the words can be changed of course!

My own family!

Another great layout that works with three kids!

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