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In today’s fast-paced digital age, where memories can be fleeting and communication often occurs through screens, the tradition of family photos and holiday cards remains a fun tradition. I still love hanging all those cards on my fridge! The act of gathering your loved ones to capture precious moments and then sharing those memories with […]

Children, Family

November 7, 2023

Holiday Cards and Family Portraits

Becoming a mom is an incredible journey filled with joy, love, and, let’s face it, a whole lot of stuff to carry around. Your trusty diaper bag quickly becomes your sidekick, carrying all the essentials you and your little one need while on the go. But what exactly should go in that magical bag of […]

Children, Newborn

October 25, 2023

Diaper Bag Essentials Checklist

Outdoor sunset maternity photos

If you’re an expectant parent, you need to know about our maternity and newborn (combined) packages! For many people, using the same photographer for maternity and newborn photos is perfect because it simplifies the process. Here are a few more reasons why booking a package like this makes sense: Gives you a consistent style: By […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan

October 25, 2023

Should I Book my Maternity and Newborn Photos with You?

The arrival of a newborn brings immeasurable joy into the lives of parents. It’s a time of firsts, new beginnings, and well, a whirlwind of emotions. To capture these precious moments, parents are often faced with a crucial decision: finding the best newborn photographer. In some cases, this quest leads them to travel significant distances, […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan

October 23, 2023

Going the Distance for Newborn Photos?

This session was so special for this beautiful family because it marked the completion of their family. This sweet little baby boy will make their daughter (Romina) a big sister and complete their family unit just perfectly…they cannot wait for his arrival! Not only is mom just stunning (that ivory dress was dreamy), she is […]

Maternity

October 18, 2023

Garza Family Maternity Session