Meet the NMP team.
Nicole Mills
Since I was a teen, I’ve enjoyed the click of the shutter, but it wasn’t until I had my daughter in 2010 that I really began to take photography seriously. Having waited to have a child until I was almost 40, I knew she’d most likely be my only one and I wanted to capture as many moments of her life as I could. So started my fall down the rabbit hole called photography!
As my daughter grows & evolves into her own person, it’s important to me she understand and accept that “perfect” doesn’t exist. I know from experience the self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy which go along with navigating both childhood and adulthood. And while I know I can’t eliminate those minefields ahead of her, my hope is to help her to maneuver them gracefully.
As a photographer, my hope is that I can help every girl & woman I photograph recognize and appreciate her beauty...not in what is “perfect” about her appearance, but through what it is that makes her a beautiful person; her strengths and weaknesses, her vulnerabilities, her confidence, and if she has one such as I do, her somewhat lopsided grin.
I hope you'll put your trust in me to photograph you and your loved ones in a manner you'll find to be respectful, meaningful, and memorable. I want this to be an experience to remember, and I want to provide you images you and your family will treasure forever.
Nicole
Nancy Bergren
STUDIO MANAGER
I'm Nancy and am so excited to be working and helping Nicole do what she loves doing best, "being creative along with growing her business." I'm the one behind the scenes, crossing the "t's" and dotting the "i's."
I'm a local, living in Pine Island along with my little dog, Bella. I'm a project manager by trade, so yes, organization is sort of in my wheelhouse! Unlike Nicole, my creativity comes in the form of kits or patterns, meaning cross stitch or otherwise which works well for me!
I also enjoy gardening, and being outdoors which includes shoveling or blowing snow, lawn mowing, etc. My list could go on, but one thing I believe in is L.I.F.E ~ "Learning is forever!" I’m enjoying learning more about the photography industry and am happy to be part of the NMP team.
Keep smiling everyone!
Becky Greenfield
ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER
I’m based in Burnsville, MN. I’ve always loved photography, and two years ago, I turned my longtime hobby into a job that brings me joy.
I prefer the chaos of a toddler session over a formal family portrait. If my studio is in shambles after a session, I consider it a great day! Life’s moments aren’t posed. Capturing real life moments is my goal.
I adore, and am drawn to, photos that get up close to a child’s eyes. What sweet innocence to see. I will never grow tired of witnessing the teary smiles as new parents hold their newborn babies, hearing a toddler’s laughter and seeing their cute expressions.
There is a quote that says, “Only photograph what you love.” I am so blessed to have found a profession I love that also allows me to create memories for families.
I look forward to working with you and your beautiful newborn baby.
Amber Berry
HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST
I’m a Rochester, Mn based Hair & Makeup Artist, specializing in all forms of color Eccentric, Ombré, Balayage & Traditional color. I am also specialized in SFX and Bridal Makeup. As well as Bridal styling being a true passion. My approach to my craft is art based and client satisfaction.
My career path started in Graphic Art but shifted to Hair after a close friend took me to Aveda Institute Minneapolis in 1999. I fell completely in LOVE WITH HAIR …I was a national educator for 5 years with a German Hair company and resigned after my daughter came along. 23 years later here I am running my own business, with 11 years being in Rochester.. and I am thankful every day that I absolutely love creating and working in my craft!
Shane Hoff
BEAUTY AND BRAWN
Shane is the brawn behind NMP! He’s the mover, the furniture picker-upper, the prop installer, and all around good guy to have around when you need something. Though he does try to keep Nicole from buying “more” studio chairs, so he does have at least one fault. He loves animals, but will never admit it, and he’s been married to Nicole since 2010 (hopefully, he’ll admit that)!
“Beauty can be seen in all things.
Seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph.”