The Zamudios

31/10/2023

A few days ago I was honored with the opportunity to take photos for my friend, Ana, and her beautiful baby GIRL. I just had to share these 🥹 I'm so obsessed with this sweet family.

27/10/2023

About a decade ago (which is wild to even think about) I graduated from Harrington College of Design with a degree in Digital Photography, made lifelong friends, and was taught by some of the best teachers out there. I was educated on much more than just photography itself, including business aspects such as pricing structures, contracts, and copyright laws.

Wedding photographers specifically, but also those specializing in portraits, have devoted literal years to clients and so, so much work goes into crafting a stunning gallery to cherish your beautiful day forever. I, along with many other photographers out there, have stayed up for hours after putting our babies to bed to perfect your images and present it to you in a stunning gallery online. We are artists - we take SO much pride in our work.

Despite having completed my time as a wedding photographer, I still have galleries accessible from 5+ years ago. Clients frequently download and purchase products from my online shop. There are so many options that I provide to my clients, including but not limited to, fine art albums, lay flat albums, canvases, prints, and thank you cards.

My desire is for my clients to have many options to print their photos or make high quality albums at a reasonable price. In fact, against much of the advice I've been given by my former professors, I set my commissions so low so that my clients are encouraged to shop from the gallery and have beautiful products to show for the investment they've made in their wedding photos.

I want you to have something tangible. To see on your walls. To hold in your hands. What I don't condone is other photographers offering to make albums of the hours, days, weeks, and months worth of work we've devoted to our clients making any kind of commission off of any of our work. It is our work. Provided to our clients for personal use. Most agreements with a photographer provide a limited release to reproduce their work. This is a friendly reminder that none of the contracts I have with my clients would allow something like this (copyright infringement - violation of right to reproduce the work) and I like to believe that none of my clients would even consider this. Despite finishing my career as a wedding photographer I am always here to help you with your galleries, assist in creating an album through my online shop, provide other avenues for printing within your budget, or answer any other questions you have regarding tangible goods.

Thank you for supporting your wedding photographer, whoever that may be! 🤍

15/10/2023

21/07/2023

Quick update on a couple things!

I have three slots left for summer minis at Apple Canyon on Sunday 8/13! To book: https://book.usesession.com/s/SW5xwg1OW

I have two Sundays left this fall for regular session dates! To book: https://book.usesession.com/i/AET9-0j3B/session-type/104494

September 10
October 1

Fall mini session date availability is subject to interest! Please comment below if interested as well as whether you're interested in a Rockford or Freeport location and I will get those booking links sent out directly.

Thank you!

23/05/2023

SUMMER MINI ANNOUNCEMENT!

June 17 - Pope Farm Conservancy, Middleton, WI

June 24 - Seward Bluffs Creek, Seward, IL

June 24 - Seward Bluffs Prairie (Sunset), Seward, IL

July 8 - Downtown, Freeport, IL

July 23 - Oakdale Nature Preserve, Freeport, IL

August 6 - Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary - Chicago, IL

August 12 - Apple River Canyon State Park, Apple River, IL

BOOK: https://sessionl.ink/nicolezamudiophoto

Comment below if you're interested in any additional locations for the fall! I might add a date or two. :)

16/05/2023

Fatherhood Minis! 5/27 in Rockford. Book below!

21/03/2023

I have one slot that opened up on Sunday April 23 @ 11:30!

10/03/2023

Five slots left

25/02/2023

Okay mamas, you never cease to amaze me. I have a few new clients I'm sooo excited about and want to add the following weekend (April 22 + 23) in case any of you were hoping to book!

If you have already booked for the weekend of April 15 + 16 and would like to move your session, let me know. Thank you!

25/02/2023

Thank you so so much to everyone who booked a session with me last year! It means the world to me that you trust me to document these times in your life.

I'm going to throw a lot of information at you right now - bear with me. :P This year, I'm doing things a little different. While I'm releasing my entire calendar year for bookings, I'm now allowing partial payments for sessions to reserve your date.

Through my booking site, you're able to book or inquire about a few different types of sessions, including newborn in the studio and in-home lifestyle sessions.

I'm doing five different sets of mini sessions this year:

Motherhood Minis (Studio) - April 15 + 16 + 22 + 23 (Released - 24 slots)
Fatherhood Minis (Studio) - May 27
Summer Minis (Outdoor) - June 24
Fall Minis (Outdoor) - October 7
Christmas Tree Farm Minis (Outdoor) - November 11

TO BOOK: https://book.usesession.com/i/AET9-0j3B

25/02/2023

We welcomed our son, Weston Kai, to round out 2022 and I've been soaking up all the time off with him. With that being said, I've been so excited to share the Motherhood Minis for this year! It's all about simple, timeless photos to carry with you for years to come and to cherish the strength and joys of motherhood.
I can't wait to spend time with you and your kiddos!

April 15 + 16
20 minutes
25 images
$200

($100 to book, remainder due in April)

27/08/2022

Thank you so much to all of my clients this year who I've already photographed or have an upcoming session with! I only have a few dates left in October and November before I close the books for 2022. I'll be on maternity leave from December 2022-April 2023, so this is your last chance to get in until next spring. Thank you, thank you!

Here's the Balluff family who I so dearly love in a place so special to me. :)

TO BOOK: https://calendly.com/thezamudios/portrait-session

18/04/2022

There are still available slots for Mother’s Day Minis this weekend!

I've absolutely loved photographing mamas in the studio! I still have Mother's Day Mini session availability!

April 23 + 24
20 minutes
25 images
$225

To book: https://calendly.com/thezamudios/mothers-day-mini-sessions

07/04/2022

I've absolutely loved photographing mamas in the studio! I still have Mother's Day Mini session availability!

April 23 + 24
20 minutes
25 images
$225

To book: https://calendly.com/thezamudios/mothers-day-mini-sessions

23/03/2022

In case you missed it, I have a studio now... and the answer is yes, I'm obsessed. I am really excited to slow down and allow my mind to flow in ways I hadn't let it before.

Months and months ago, Kayla reached out to me to book an indoor session and I was in the process of figuring out the details for when and where when I decided to make a move on a building just a few blocks from my house. The fact that Kayla and Tevin come all the way from Iowa for me just makes my heart burst. I love you Sellers fam!

2022 has been so good to me and my family and I'm excited for what is in store this year. Much love! xo

12/03/2022

Three more days to get in on my current pricing for portrait sessions for any bookings throughout 2022! On 3/15, my pricing will increase to $400. I only have three Sundays left in October. Thank you everyone for all of your support! I can't wait to photograph you guys this year!

TO BOOK: https://calendly.com/thezamudios/portrait-session

24/02/2022

A HUGE thank you to all of my 2021 portrait session clients!

I have never done this before and I'm excited to share that I am releasing my entire 2022 calendar year for session bookings right now! I am available most Sundays-Wednesdays.

On March 15, 2022, my prices for portrait sessions will be increasing to $400. I appreciate your understanding on this and am so grateful for your continued presence in my life. Until then, you'll be able to book your session throughout the year for $300.

In other news, I acquired a natural light studio space at the beginning of the year in Rockford and am excited to announce Mother's Day and Father's Day mini sessions soon! I will give a heads up on those. If you'd like to be notified on those, please comment below.

Again, thank you for all of your support!

TO BOOK: https://calendly.com/thezamudios/portrait-session

01/07/2021

FALL SESSION AVAILABILITY:

Hi! I’ve been silent for a little while over here and understandably, several people have reached out wondering if I am still doing family sessions - yes, absolutely! Fortunately I have many word-of-mouth clients, but that creates a lack in my marketing a bit! 💕

I do have a few dates left for this fall for anyone interested! You can book through the link below. Thank you!!

https://calendly.com/thezamudios/portrait-session