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Nicole Shumate Photography

Name: Nicole Shumate Photography
Address: Milo, IA, 50166, US
Telephone: +15155561836
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Nicole Shumate Photography

Photographer specialized in family, senior, children photography Hey everyone! My name is Niki and I am the owner at Nicole Shumate Photography!
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I enjoy photos for so many different reasons. My inspiration to start my own business came from having my own children and wanting to capture memories of them! I can't wait to meet you and capture your memories! Please contact me for pricing and any other info.

04/20/2024

It is with the saddest news that I am announcing that for the year of 2024 I will be taking a step back from photography. I will still do sessions for my family and very limited outside of that. I will also still be holding one summer mini session (most likely 2 given flower timing etc) and I will still be offering two days of Christmas mini sessions. I have thought long and hard about this decision and God has been pointing me towards finding the purpose of why I began this in the first place. I’m reminded that I started this journey to be fun. And although last year had moments of joy, it was very stressful and took away from me being able to be more present for my kids. Photography is the first place I found meaning. It’s the place I felt brave even when others kicked me down. I don’t feel that anymore. I don’t feel myself running for the camera because I find myself anxious when thinking about it more these days. Again, this decision came very heavily and I didn’t even know where to begin to write. I love you guys. I’ll be seeing you. ♥️

12/07/2023

With all sessions being sent out and me officially being on break for the reminder of the year, I thought now would be an appropriate time to explain changes, policies etc.

Firstly, I will be posting a link of a booking site and this will need to be used moving forward. Meaning I will no longer be booking through a private message. You will need to use the link (will be added 01/01/2024) at the top of the page. This link will allow you to seamlessly guide yourself through the booking and deposit section and avoid waiting on a response etc to book. There will be a cancellation policy listed out on the booking page that explains in detail the expectations once you book. Same day cancellations or no shows will not be entitled to a refund on the deposit portion.

Turn around time for mini sessions for 2024 will be one week. Turn around time for all other sessions will be two weeks. (In busy season this may fluctuate September-November). All photos will be sent in a link to an online gallery in which you may print download or view there. USB drives can be purchased for an additional fee. There will be an update in pricing which will be available as well on January 1st.

It is with a lot of thought and careful consideration that I have decided that I will no longer be offering weddings or newborn studio sessions for the year of 2024. I will still offer fresh 48 or in hospital sessions if they are booked. My reasons for why are that I am not 100 percent proficient with newborns in studio and you getting the best of the best is my top priority. As for weddings I just don’t feel that it is my niche and weddings cause me an immense amount of anxiety and no one should have to deal with anxiety for something there is a wide open market for. I know a ton of amazing photographers and I’m happy to refer any one who may be looking for one for the foreseeable future.

With those changes in mind I am still a very flexible and understanding person and will work with individuals if things need rescheduled etc. I’m excited about these changes as it provides me a lot of relief from the anxiety I was having. I can’t wait for the next chapter and am so grateful for the ones already written.

Thank you all. I appreciate you so much.

12/02/2023

I’ll be updating you all with some upcoming changes in services I’ll be offering versus services I will no longer be offering. Taking the month of December off. I will not be available to take any sessions for December. I need to spend time with my family for the holidays and birthdays that we have this month. Thanks so much. Have a great holiday season with your families. ♥️

11/27/2023

I just want to give a huge shout out to my neighbor! We moved to Milo 2 and a half years ago and Dave and his wife Diane have been the best neighbors I have ever had. Dave is always out helping anyone he can in the neighborhood and he helps me tremendously throughout the year whether it be mowing or snowblowing my driveway for me. I immediately felt safe with them as my neighbors and I just have to brag about them for a minute.

Thank you for everything. Thank you for making us feel welcome and we appreciate you so much!

Dave Minton

11/23/2023

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11/19/2023

Extended family in the studio this morning! What a great and fun bunch of beautiful people!

Thank you so much you guys. I had so much fun!

11/18/2023

Christmas minis completed and sent. Next on my editing list are the two remaining senior sessions and the Gibson wedding. One family Christmas session in studio tomorrow and a couple more sessions next weekend. Once those are completed I’ll be taking the month of December off. I love you all so very much.

11/18/2023

Just wanted to update everyone I am still going strong on the Christmas minis. They might be after midnight when delivered, but you’ll all have them by morning at latest. Finishing last two sessions for the Christmas minis. ❤️💚❤️💚

11/17/2023

Guess what day it is?! Mini session delivery day. Finishing them up and sending galleries!!!

11/16/2023

Fun fact while I’m up late editing…Christmas is my favorite time of year. My favorite possession other than my camera would have to be my Christmas tree! I am an early tree putter upper too…. So my tree is usually up before Thanksgiving!

Any people like me who just can’t wait? PS I also love the Grinch!

11/14/2023

Wanted to thank everyone for their continued patience with me as I’m getting caught up. We have had an extremely busy last week and one kiddo now sick at home. I know the holidays are approaching and you’re patiently waiting to get your hands on your photos to create your cards. I can assure you they’re coming!!!

With that being said it’s not lost on me that you all have trusted me to take and edit your photos for you. You have all helped change the trajectory of my life from barely scraping by to being able to support my family more manageably. There will never be enough thank yous for that.

Although photography is my job as well, I wanted to maybe give you a little more background for me, I work a full time job as a Claims Examiner Monday through Friday. More importantly, I’m a full time single mama to four kiddos as well. One of them is also a senior involved in a lot of school activities.

This past weekend my daughter, (whom is still waiting for all of her sessions to be edited 🥹🥹🥹), was cast as Ana in her last high school play. My youngest daughter was also in the play. I did take opportunity to edit during my “off” time, however, my family needed their mama this weekend so that’s where my priority was. Not that your photos were not a priority to me, simply a shift in priorities for the moment. My kiddos see how hard I’ve been working and I owe them so much credit for not posting all of the times I’ve fallen asleep with my computer in my lap this season! 😂😂😂 seriously guys… don’t.

With all of that said, I was not asked for an explanation, but my heart said an explanation was the right thing to do. So, I haven’t forgotten you and your sessions are coming I promise. Thank you for being so kind and warm. I’ll forever believe my clients are the best.

11/08/2023

Be kind to your photographers!!! There are so many things you don’t see. ♥️♥️♥️

11/08/2023

Listen we still have to eat. 😂😂😂🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻.

But in all seriousness, I took tomorrow and Thursday off and plan on editing both days all day!! Albums are coming and I appreciate you all. ♥️♥️♥️

11/06/2023

Huge shoutout to Jamie for letting us use "Sugar" for the day yesterday. I loved being able to take some nice shots of her and I hope you like them!

Can't wait to see her next year!!!!

11/06/2023

Micah downtown session!

These are some of my absolute favorites from Micah's downtown session!!!

11/06/2023

Nevaeh Fall session! This girl nailed it today! Love Love Love these!

Cass Kenworthy

11/05/2023

Last one for the night but where would we be without friends. The people who love us anyway. The no matter what no matter when girls. I know I am blessed with the ones who love me and I am forever grateful to any and all that I am lucky enough to call friends. Love you girls and love the two little girls looking up to our friendships.

Trish Thompson
Athena Nicole
marie

11/05/2023

I want to say a special thank you to my kiddos for being so understanding this crazy season. It has been a whirlwind and they miss out on a lot of having me around. Love you four more than words can say.

Niki Shumate

11/05/2023

Love me some ornery Smith girls! But they're soooo darn cute!

PS....can you spot their E. L. F.?? Love these so much. Thank you for always coming to me every year Cassie. I love you guys so much!

11/05/2023

Shiber Haught-Foote Families

I just can't get over how perfect everyone dressed for this session!
And how photogenic everyone is!! Loved everything about it!

Lindsey Shiber

11/05/2023

Megan and Joe I love you guys so very much! I am blessed to get to say I have done life with you. Hope you love these as much as I do!

11/05/2023

Chavez Family.

I had such a great time with you guys even though super short! You have such a wonderful bunch of kiddos who were so respectful and kind. Love these photos.

11/05/2023

Fisher Family!!!

Loved getting to see these two cuties and their auntie today !!! Thank you so much for coming to see me again this year, can't wait for next year!

Stephanee Fisher

11/05/2023

Decarlo Family!

I so look forward to seeing you all every year. Thank you so much for always making me smile so much!

11/05/2023

Boatright Family!

What a beautiful family!!! I was so happy to meet you and your beautiful kiddos. Hope you had as much fun as I did!

Laura Boatright

11/05/2023

Thompson Family

VW mini Christmas Edition was a success huge thank you to my friends for stepping in and helping me with everything today. Love you guys so much!

Trish Thompson

11/04/2023

Christmas minis are going strong!

11/01/2023

We have had this in home shoot planned for a year and I am so glad that Kimberly asked me to do them in their beautiful home. Thank you for welcoming me and sharing your family another year. I feel incredibly blessed. Maeve even liked me this year too ;) and Parker's smiles always melt my heart. Cant wait to see you guys again!

Kimberly Alt

10/31/2023

Reminder: mini sessions are Saturday. The location was updated on the original post. If you signed up for a spot I’ll be sending messages with the location Thursday! Be on the lookout for that!!! Can’t wait to see everyone.

Address

Milo, IA
50166

Opening Hours

Saturday	8am - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+15155561836

Website

https://nicoleshumatephotography.mypixieset.com/

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