Are you ready for something sweet?
Then you’ve come to the right place! Knots and Tots is a boutique photography studio in the Austin, TX area that specializes in contemporary engagement and wedding photography. We also specialize in newborn and seasonal family portraits, and everything in between. All the things that make life sweet. The moments you want to remember forever!
Knots and Tots Photography is owned by Rita Quinn and Nicole Kirksey. Both women operated separate businesses but worked with each other a lot. Then one day it finally hit them: Why not open a business together? A month later, Knots and Tots Photography was born. What would appear to be an unlikely match (Nicole, the country gal and Rita, the city one), the two are a perfect compliment to each other. And you can tell right away they really enjoy their job and working together.
Get to know Nicole…
From the moment she opens her mouth, you’ll fall in love with her cute Georgia born and raised accent! She’s a genuine “Georgia Peach.” Nicole received her BFA in Fine Arts with a minor in Geology from Columbus State University. Before moving to Austin, she was the Studio Assistant and Staff Photographer for a wedding and family photography company operating out of Columbus, GA. She also teaches several art classes for children and photography classes for teens.
What Nicole Loves…
1. My two favorite movies are Lonesome Dove and Labyrinth. Who doesn’t love David Bowie in tights, right?
2. Scott Walker! He’s an oldie but goodie but his music and voice just makes me happy.
3. My dog, Rucca. She’s 8 and we’ve been through a lot together. I love taking her for walks and gazing at the sky.
4. I {heart} Spring! I love how you can see, smell, hear, feel and taste everthing coming back to life after the long calm.
Get to know Rita…
Rita is a California girl {like omg, totally}, who likes to laugh and have fun! (Cindy Lauper had it right.) This was the reason why when she moved to Austin, she decided to leave the corporate world after 15+ years, and pursue her life-long passion with photography. While working in Los Angeles, she produced photography assets for print and online commercial use, but soon realized that her true joy came from photographing people… you guessed it: people laughing and having fun! Rita also does freelance work with SXSW and Austin fashion week photographing bands, fashion, and local events.
What Rita Loves…
1. Hey cupcake! Yes, it’s an addiction. I see one of those trailers and my palms get sweaty and my heart races. I love my Vanilla Dream!
2. My two little dogs, Bella (the 3lb chihuahua) and Mia (the 12lb pompoo). Nothing says good morning like the feel of their wet noses on my cheek.
3. My husband Val and my son Tyler. Two of my favorite men on this entire planet. They both make my heart sing and melt at the same time.
4. Movies! I’m a movie junkie. I can also be heard quoting them a lot. You’d think my tendency to “mis” quote the lines would stop me from doing it, but no. It doesn’t.
5. Pandora radio and Barnes and Noble. What can I say… I {heart} music and books. Pretty much all kinds of both.
Knots and Tots photography studio and offices are located in the north side of Austin, TX in the city of Round Rock. We offer in-studio appointments, as well as on-location photography sessions at your favorite spots throughout the hill country, such as Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Taylor, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Bastrop, and Lakeway. We also love destination weddings!
So if you’re in Austin or around the Texas hill country area and are looking for a wedding photographer or want to get some family portraits taken, please contact us. With over 10 years experience and BEST OF recognition by Martha Stewart’s WeddingWire, we promise to take good care of you!
Keep smiling!
Rita and Nicole