Feature Friday: Dulce Baby Studios
Meredith Gradle • September 15, 2017

Meet Dulce Baby Studios

I’m Nichole, owner of Dulce Baby Studios. A Florida girl that has made Texas her home. I live in deep South Texas, along the Texas/Mexico border…can you say, Tacos! I’ve been married for 10 years and am mom to 2 boys, ages 6 & 9.. A Few of my favorite things: Chick Flicks, a huge fan of the TV show Friends and am often found making Friends references, the outdoors and searching for vintage treasures.



A newborn baby is sleeping in a basket with white flowers.


What do you specialize in? What made you want to focus on that specialty/specialties?

I specialize in Maternity, Newborn and Baby’s First Year. I decided to specialize in Babies first year because I love babies so much! After I became a mom, something in me awakened and brought out my sheer love of babies. I was initially going to pursue a career as a doula or lactation consultant, but was encouraged by friends and family to marry my love of photography and babies by starting a newborn studio. So I did!


A newborn baby is laying on a purple blanket


How did you first get started in photography?

I’ve always loved photography and dabbled quite a bit in high school and college. When my boys were a bit older, I was encouraged to marry my love of photography and babies by starting a newborn studio.



A pregnant woman in a white lace dress is laying on a bed.


How has using Iris impacted your business?

I could not live without Iris! Seriously, it has made my hectic life more streamlined and manageable. I don’t even think I could function without it. On the rare occasion that the site is under construction, my life comes to a halt, that’s how much I rely on it. It has been instrumental in organizing my business, and workflow and has thus allowed me to grow my business to full time.



A newborn baby is laying on a blanket with his head on his hands.


What are your future goals for you business? What are you looking forward to?

With enthusiasm, I anticipate continuing to craft a comprehensive experience for my clients and their families. My desire is to forge a connection so strong that they can’t help but choose me time and again for their photography needs, and feel inspired to refer their friends. Transitioning to my long-term aspirations, my ultimate dream is to become a landowner. By achieving this, I would be able to provide an exceptional outdoor area as an integral part of my commercial studio space.



A pregnant woman is laying in a bathtub filled with milk and flowers


Fun facts:

1. I could watch Friends over and over again….and laugh every time! It never gets old.
2. I can cross one eye and keep the other straight. Creepy! lol.
3. Not a morning person at all, but I love nights. I love everything about nighttime…the quiet, the moon and stars, the creativity.
4. If I could live anywhere, it would be in the mountains. If I could visit anywhere, it would be the English countryside….hello Jane Austen!


Be sure to check out more of Nichole’s work!


Website: 
www.dulcebabystudios.com
Facebook: 
@dulcebabystudios
Instagram: 
@dulcebabystudios


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