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Parenthood is a transformative journey, filled with joys, challenges, and unconditional love. For mom and dad (Hannah and Keegan), their lives were forever changed with the arrival of their two adorable children, Marshall and Margaret. Precious moments and experiences have defined their early days as a family of four. Marshall, the eldest of the siblings, […]

Family

June 3, 2023

Margaret | Newborn Session Dallas Fort Worth Texas

The love of big brothers for a sister is something special…they somehow know it’s their new job to protect and love this new tiny person, and it gets me in the feels every time! This darling little girl will always have her two big brothers to have her back, and I know their parents will […]

Family, Newborn

January 8, 2023

Houx Newborn Session

The road to motherhood? It’s a truly beautiful yet challenging experience, isn’t it? The overwhelming love for your newborn is often accompanied by unwanted anxiety about their wellbeing and safety. As a Fort Worth-based newborn photographer, I’ve had the privilege of working with many new mothers who share these concerns. My mission is not only […]

Uncategorized

May 16, 2024

Navigating Anxiety and Motherhood

Are you an expecting mom? If so, you may be watching your baby bump grow, and wondering how to stretch your existing wardrobe until your sweet little one arrives. It can be expensive to buy a whole new set of clothes for such a short span of time, and for different events like baby showers […]

Maternity, Uncategorized

May 13, 2024

Building a Maternity Capsule Wardrobe

Tips and inspiration for dressing older kids and tweens for family photos in the Dallas/Fort Worth area Family photos are a special tradition, but as your kids grow, you may discover a challenge that many families feel: How to dress older kids for family photos. Tweens and teens can sometimes have a harder time choosing […]

Baby Plan, Children, Family

April 26, 2024

Dressing Older Kids for Family Photos

Reviews for Dallas/Fort Worth Newborn and Maternity Photographer I feel so grateful every time a client chooses me to capture a milestone in their life. Whether it’s a pregnancy or adoption, a newborn or a milestone, or another happy memory in the life of your family, we feel so grateful you’ve chosen us. Reviews are […]

Baby Plan, Children, Family

April 23, 2024

Kind Words

Tips for Older Siblings and the Newborn Session in Dallas/ Fort Worth No matter how old your children are, a new baby can be a big adjustment for an entire family. Even if the older children are teens, sleeplessness and a change in routines can make it challenging in those first few weeks! For your […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan

April 17, 2024

Helping Older Siblings Prepare for a Newborn Session