Hi there,

I'm Nicole Mills and I'm a portrait photographer in Rochester, Minnesota.

I'm relatively new to the world of photography, and am definitely still learning...more and more everyday (or so I like to think, anyway). Yes, I took a few photography classes back in college, but that was over 20 years ago, and way before digital cameras and Photoshop. The game has changed! Now, I'm busy learning, shooting, and editing in my spare time and because I love it so much, I decided to start offering my photography skills/services to others, so, here I am, tooting my own horn, asking you to work with me.

If I haven't lost you, keep reading!

My "real" job is Owner/Broker of Knowing Home Real Estate (Hey...if you need to buy or sell a home, let me know!). I've been a licensed Realtor since 2001. I also purchase, renovate and sell homes...when I can afford it. Of course, now that I have a two year old daughter...I can no longer afford it...and of course, no longer have the time. Anyway, having put renovating on hold at least until my daughter goes to school, I've been throwing myself in to photography (as luck would have it, I have an adorable, although squirmy live-in "model" to shoot anytime I please), and have discovered that I LOVE photographing children.

"Sit still, now look at me...Ok, smile!" Sadly, I do sometimes find myself saying this, although I know it rarely works, and definitely isn't the recipe for a great photo. More often than not, though, I try to make things fun and relaxing so that I can get some genuine smiles and laughs, because those make for the best photos of our children, right? It's great when they're looking right in to my lens, with a great big smile on their face...but sometimes, a better photo is one where I'm able to catch them simply doing what they do...having fun being a kid. So, if you want some relaxed, informal photos of you and your kids, I think I can help. If you want perfectly posed, every hair in place, everyone say “cheese” photos, I’m afraid I’m not your gal. I’ve tried taking those kinds of photos…and I just don’t have the knack.

My studio is the great outdoors, although if you have some great windows and natural light in your home and you want some pics taken there, let me know. I travel well.

If you’d like to work with me, please get in touch and we’ll make a plan. Thanks for stopping by.

Nicole Mills
Picture It Now Photography
507.951.8585
nicolemillsphoto@gmail.com

$300
One hour of session (up to 4 people)
15 tastefully edited images on disc
Copyright release (up to 11 x 14 print) & professional photo lab recommendations for printing

$350
One hour session (up to 4 people)
20+ tastefully edited images on disc
Copyright release (up to 11 x 14 print) & professional photo lab recommendations for printing

$25 - Each additional person beyond the 4 included in the package price.

$15 - Each additional image
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Questions? Let me know!

This is Phoebe, my inspiration for becoming a better photographer. I liked photography before she was born...but now that she's here, I love it! Her? Maybe not so much. She puts up with me and my camera, for sure, but as her vocabulary increases, I'm sure I'll occasionally be hearing "No camera, Mommy, no camera!"