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With summer coming, you know that it’s the season for a lot of photo-ops! The warm, pretty days spent at the splash pad, or the water park…laying out at the pool or bicycle rides in the park. You will want to capture these moments before the summer ends! Here’s a few tips for getting great […]

Ask Paula, Children, Family

May 23, 2016

How to Get Great Pics of Your Kids This Summer (And Why A Pro is Your Best Option!)

I love doing family sessions (well, I love doing most every session!), and I especially love when we get gorgeous weather to complement our equally beautiful families. Spring always brings lovely colors, bright greens and pretty florals, and families often flock to get their photos done. However, when you begin shopping for coordinating outfits, especially […]

Ask Paula

April 12, 2016

Ask Paula | Coordinating Families for Spring

One of the things I pride myself on is helping parents of a newborn achieve a session that meets all their expectations. I truly try to go above and beyond to give them photos they will treasure for generations to come. That being said, not every prop or heirloom is ideal for adding into a […]

Ask Paula, Newborn

April 5, 2016

Ask Paula | How to Incorporate Props Into Your Newborn Session

I am often asked to document amazing milestones and memories, like the birth of a newborn baby, or a beautiful wedding. There is nothing I love more than helping create photos and tangible memories for the families who walk through my door! I feel honored and privileged every single time. But, with the digital age […]

Ask Paula, Family

February 27, 2016

How do I Safely Preserve Family Memories? | Ask Paula

As a mom, I understand little ones and their sometimes-resistance to family photos. Some kiddos come into their sessions with giant grins, do every pose without complaint, and cry when they leave because they’re having a great time. Others, well…it’s a little trickier. You may be looking at the sweet family on the left here, […]

Ask Paula, Family

February 23, 2016

Help…My Kids Hate Photos! | Ask Paula