WELCOME TO

NIKKI METZLER PHOTOGRAPHY!

Hopefully, this page includes all of the information you need to decide on our time together. From pricing to booking to after our session, it’s all here. Please be sure to read through all of the information below before booking our session together. I truly appreciate you being here and if you have any additional questions after this page, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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ALL INCLUSIVE

Nikki Metzler Photography offers a variety of session types that include beautifully edited digital images as well as print products. With our Collections, you get the best of both. You’ll always receive high-resolution digital images, a wonderful way to share and archive your precious memories forever. You’ll also receive a print credit for our gallery store because your photos are meant to be displayed. I offer a variety of beautiful options to complement your home decor.

Locations

All of my sessions are offered in either the comfort of our private studio or we can do outdoors at one of the many beautiful locations around Cumberland County + beyond.

THE STUDIO

Our new studio was completed in September of 2023. It is a private studio on my property in south Crossville. We are just outside of the Lake Tansi area off Dunbar. The studio is comfortable and cute! With a great couch for the guys to fall asleep in 😆, a large screen smart tv with Netflix, Disney, Pandora, etc., and a cute kids activity table for the littles. We also have a small coffee and snack bar with (mostly) healthy treats and a stocked mini fridge with waters and juices. This is my super cool she-shed when I need to get away for a bit! 🥰 😆

The studio is also ready for shoots at just about any time. We have lots of backdrops and some props to choose from, especially for children and Milestone sessions. We also offer a growing client wardrobe of beautiful dresses, robes, bodysuits, crop tops, and fabrics; these all work for maternity and non-maternity! I buy mostly larger sizes and we can clip items in the back to adjust sizing as needed. I also have several beautiful dresses for little ladies from newborn to young adult.

If your session includes an in-studio wardrobe consultation, you will schedule this separately. When you come in, we will discuss the styling and vision for your session and you will get to browse through our available wardrobe to get an idea of what you would like to wear.

We have a working relationship with some great gals who will come to the studio for professional hair styling and/or makeup. Just let us know beforehand, and we will make sure we can schedule one of them. Have your own stylist/MUA? You are more than welcome to bring them! I have a cute little area for them to set up at.

ON LOCATION

Our outdoor sessions can be held pretty much anywhere. Let me know if you have location ideas (even your backyard). If you are not sure, I have several places I have scouted and saved.

Outdoor sessions are best during the golden (aka Magic) Hour, which occurs right after sunrise and about an hour before sunset. It is basically a photographer’s dream lighting because of the soft, warm light.

List of some of the locations we can use:

  • Cumberland Mountain State Park

  • pretty much any of the local parks

  • Downtown Crossville

  • Deep Draw Yak Ranch

  • Black Mountain Trail Overlook

  • Southern Mules Venue

  • Fall Creek Falls State Park

  • Glastowbury Trail

  • A couple of private property spots in Homestead area

Professional makeup and hair stylist available for in- studio sessions.

If you are interested in having your hair and makeup done professionally, I currently have two stylists that work with me and will come to the studio.

Price and payment is provided and paid to the stylist.

Booking/Scheduling

Once we’ve had a moment to chat, I will send you an email with a Booking Proposal link.

The booking page will walk you through:

  • selecting a session date + time on my calendar (if we haven’t already done this)

  • choosing your Collection, and any optional add-ons and/or Collection upgrades

  • review and sign my portrait photography agreement

  • then you’ll pay your non-refundable session fee

And that’s it! Your booking process is over and the real fun begins! You will receive a confirmation email from me, and then will receive a couple of other informational emails later on to help prepare you for our session together.

Your session

A couple of days before the session you'll get an email from me confirming the location, where to meet, date, time, and any additional details you may need.

Sessions are completely laid back and chill! That’s just who I am. Have suggestions? Something you saw online? Save those screenshots/pics and show me at the beginning of our session, if you haven’t already shared them prior. Partner, kids need a break? No problem. Session taking longer due to uncooperative kids, not a big deal. My main priority, if at all possible, is getting those shots you want!

After your session

About a week after your session you will receive your first look! This is going to be your soft-proof gallery. All images will be very minimally edited, if at all. This is when you choose any images you would like to keep; this will include the number of images that came with the Collection you purchased, as well as any additional images you may want to purchase. Once you turn in your selections, I will then begin work on the final editing process of these photos. The final editing will include things like removing blemishes, scratches, stray hairs, filling in backgrounds, removing any dust/lint, cropping, lightening shadows, etc.

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

A sampling of products available in your gallery

FINE ART PRINTS

Printed on Epson smooth matte hot press cotton paper with an extra smooth surface and museum grade quality.

DECKLED EDGE PRINTS

Archival Hahnemuhle Museum Etching acid-free cotton paper, with a rich and textured finish. Each carefully hand-torn to create a soft feathered edge that adds a beautiful softness to the image.

GALLERY BOARDS

Fine art Epson smooth matte paper with an extra smooth surface, and mounted to 3mm styrene board for a durable and long-lasting print. Wonderful for displaying on their own or in a custom frame.

METAL PRINTS

Combine quality + durability

Using an innovative dye sublimation process, images are printed directly onto high quality aluminum with a white base, showcasing vibrant colors and a clean, lasting finish.

ACRYLIC PRINTS

Printed on fine art glossy paper, that highlights rich colors and productive detail through a crystal clear acrylic, creating a striking display.
Mounted on black styrene and includes hanging hardware.

FRAMES

Photographic print on Kodak Professional Supra Endura VC digital paper with a semi-gloss finish mounted to Styrene and then framed in a wooden box-style frame with a glare-resistant acrylic and permanently sealed with a backing paper.

HARDCOVER BOOKS

These lovely books are press printed on GPA smooth matte paper and set with a magazine style spine designed to showcase each page. Ideal for all occasions and available in a variety of linen cover options.

LAYFLAT ALBUMS

Printed on Canon Labo smooth matte paper, these handcrafted albums are durable and built to last.
Using archival materials with pages carefully mounted to create thick lay flat spreads, these albums will be cherished for a lifetime.
Available in a variety of sizes and custom leather covers.

COLLECTIONS

  • Includes 10 digital images and a $50 print credit. Perfect for families, kids, couples, and more.

    $300

  • Most popular Collection!

    Includes 15 digital images and a $100 print credit. Ideal for capturing life’s special moments.

    $450

  • Includes 20 digital images and a $200 print credit. Perfect for larger families, seniors, or graduates.

    $600

  • A smaller session with five digital images—perfect for baby milestones or updating portraits.

    Session is held in the studio or at a location of your choosing (within 10 miles of 38572).

    $200

  • A sweet and simple session to capture your little one’s special moments. Includes five digital images. 

    $200

  • A heartfelt session celebrating the bond between mother and child. Includes seven digital images. 

    $225

  • A fun session to celebrate your little one’s big day with family! Includes 10 digital images and a $50 print credit for my gallery store.

    $300

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