Why is it Called Cricket?
Hi! My name is Laura Nikas and I am the sole photographer for Cricket. Everyone asks me why I would call a portrait studio Cricket. The answer pretty much sums up my attitude toward photography: Cricket sounded to me like a place where you can relax and have fun!

The Cricket Philosophy
Cricket is a custom portrait studio. That means your session is tailored to you, a unique individual, beautiful in many ways, inside and out. Before scheduling your session, we will meet just to chat so I can find out what's most important to you about your finished portraits. I take pleasure in providing exceptional personalized attention to each client. I want my clients to be truly happy and welcome your ideas and special requests. I believe that the most beautiful, most fascinating, and most wonderful person in the world is the individual who happens to be in front of my camera at any given moment. Because of my complete involvement in every session, you can be confident that Cricket will capture you at your very best.

About the Text on this Site
You may wonder why most of the text in my gallery pages is about my clients, and is often written by them. The answer is simple. I find my clients fascinating! Everyone has a wonderful and interesting story to tell. My background in newspaper photojournalism taught me that while words and photos are delightful in their own right, when you put them together the result tells a much more powerful story. I really enjoy the voice that goes with the image. I hope you like reading about the people on my site as much as I enjoyed learning about them during our sessions!

About Your Portrait Session
I understand that preparing for a portrait can seem like a lot of work! Many clients agonize over every detail of clothing and appearance. Cricket will assist you in making these decisions. I can consult with you in your home and even discuss the potential placement of your portrait so that the colors we choose will harmonize with your décor. I will optimize the concept, the location, the lighting, and the composition of your images, so that you can relax and forget all the stresses in your life for a couple of hours. My fun and enthusiastic approach to portraiture will turn your session into a mini-vacation!

The Cricket Guarantee
Cricket absolutely guarantees that you will be thrilled with your portraits. If you aren't thrilled, I will do whatever it takes to make you happy, or I will give you all your money back. No hassles and no hard feelings either. I want you to love your portraits, or I don't deserve your money. It's as simple as that.

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