Charlie & Violet Photography’s newborn studio has come a long way since the beginning of January! The new client waiting room is almost done and I wanted to share some beautiful photos with you! All that’s left is to put the finishing touches on it and it’ll be ready for many more babies and families. Don’t let the word “newborn” fool you, however. I see more than just squishy newborn. I also focus on maternity photos, baby photos, family photos, couple photos and more! I’m even dabbling in pet photography and some product shots as well. But for now, if you’re expecting, you’ll definitely want to get on my schedule soon. I’m booking out for 2020 already, so get in touch soon to get your session on the calendar :)
New Photo Studio - Lakeville, Minnesota Newborn Photography
Well, it’s happening! I am opening up my new photography studio in Lakeville, MN. Why you ask? After being in the cities for so long, and having our tribe grow by one more, we decided a larger house was in the plan. So - we moved to the amazing city of Lakeville, MN and now call this our home. And, instead of commuting 30+ minutes every day to work, I relocated my newborn photo studio here! I am currently building out my new space at 20178 Heritage Drive. It’s my first custom built newborn studio and I am super excited that it’s almost done! I finally was able to plan out where every wall went and what the floors, paint and plan would entail. Now, all I need are my Lakeville and surrounding area families to visit me!
If you’re looking for a newborn photographer, maternity photographer or family photographer in Lakeville or surrounding areas, and you have not visited before, you will receive a $100 discount! To receive it, just mention this blog post!
In the meantime, I am sharing some of my progress photos and inspiration that has lead me to choose what this newborn photo studio will look like. To find out what it eventually turns out to be, come in and visit me! xo
Build Your Own Newborn Photo Package!
My goal for my clients is to make everything super easy when choosing what newborn package might be right for you. And recently I thought - all that's missing is an option for them to truly build their own newborn photo package! So, I built the "Build Your Own" collections!
The idea is that you can choose certain poses based on what your love the most, and add those to your cart one by one. This way, you have control on what your images will look like and know exactly what you're getting.
You can build a small package for a minimum of $350 or add on more options for a much larger gallery. It's up to you. All that is required is an order of $350 minimum to book.
Here is a sample of what one of those custom built sessions looks like! Enjoy and start building your own today!
January 7, 2017 - Newborn Photos: Matte or Not?
It never fails... with a new year comes me exploring ways to grow in my craft. It inevitably includes looking more into a matte finish instead of such a refined look. There is something about the matte finish and raw image that I'm completely drawn to. The problem is, I don't think it looks great on all babies - hence the dilemma.
However, I am finding that as I craft new Lightroom presets, that I am able to design many that look great all around. I'm even thinking of selling a matte and pure LR collection this spring that will be offered on my website for photographers.
What's your preference? I'd love to hear. I think many people like a clean, crisp look and we matte lovers are few and far between. If you have a favorite, comment on this post and let me know. I'd love to hear:)
Until then, I'll be editing! xo Nicole
January 6, 2017 - Newborn Workshop Announcement
Calling all photographers! I'll be headed to sunny California Saturday, March 4 for a newborn workshop. Mary at Two Happy Lambs Photography will be hosting me in Pismo Beach. I can't wait! If you want more information on this special event, visit my workshop page:) Seats are very limited for this one and going quick. Hope to see you in Cali! xo Nicole