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When you scroll through my images, you’ll see the dreamy light, the warm tones, and the heartfelt connections. But what you might not see is the path I took to get here—how photography went from a hobby to a calling that I now get to live out every single day. Like many creatives, I didn’t […]

Ask Paula, Family

April 22, 2025

My Story Behind the Lens | Fort Worth Family Photographer

Lifestyle newborn photography

Every family I photograph brings their own rhythm and story, and being invited into that space is always such a gift. When I spent time with the Compton family for their maternity session at a local park in the Fort Worth area, I could immediately feel the tenderness between them. This season is full of […]

Maternity

April 16, 2025

Compton Family Maternity Session in Fort Worth Texas

Mother in dress in golden hour maternity session in Fort Worth Texas

If you’ve ever seen a photographer post about “Mini Sessions” and wondered what the big deal is—you’re not alone. Mini sessions have become wildly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They’re short, sweet, and perfect for families who want updated photos without the time or financial commitment of a full session. But mini […]

Children, Family, Mini Sessions, Mommy & Me, Newborn, Studio

April 15, 2025

What Makes Mini Sessions So Popular | Ft Worth Photographer

Mom & Me Mini Session in Ft Worth

There’s a kind of magic in the air when you’re expecting your first baby and preparing for a maternity session. Everything begins to shift. Because of this, the world feels a little softer, the days a little slower, and your heart begins to stretch in ways you didn’t know it could. Mom (Mimi) is glowing. […]

Maternity

April 9, 2025

Mimi: Sunlit Maternity Session in Fort Worth Texas

This session with the Flores family held a quiet kind of beauty. The kind you feel more than see. From the moment that mama and baby walked into the studio, there was a calmness about both of them. They had both just come through a season that asked a lot of them, emotionally and mentally, […]

Baby Plan, Newborn

April 8, 2025

Strength in Motherhood: Flores Newborn Session in Fort Worth, Texas