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As a parent, you want the very best for your little one. From the moment they enter this world, their safety and well-being are your top priorities. When it comes to capturing those precious first days through newborn photography, ensuring their safety is just as important. As an experienced newborn photographer, I want to share […]

Baby Plan, Newborn

January 21, 2025

What Parents Need to Know about Newborn Safety in Photography | Fort Worth Newborn Photos

Swaddled newborn in teal wrap. Image by Fort Worth Photographer Paula Goforth

“The days are long, but the years are short.” As a wife, mom, and Nana, this quote has always resonated deeply with me. I know just how quickly those precious moments fly by. Life is full of “firsts”—the first smile, the first steps, the first day of school—and they deserve to be remembered. As a […]

Baby Plan

January 10, 2025

The Firsts? Here’s Why They Matter | Fort Worth Texas Newborn Photographer

I am so grateful to be closing out this year in such a beautiful way! I have been part of some of the biggest moments in your lives and the lives of your families! New babies, siblings becoming big brothers or sisters, women becoming “mom” for the first time in their lives…dads getting to hold […]

Baby Plan, Children, Family, Maternity, Mommy & Me, Newborn

December 28, 2024

Thank You for a Wonderful 2024! | Dallas Texas Photographer

Ft Worth family photographer

I recently had the pleasure of capturing a special newborn session with the sweetest little baby. From the moment she arrived, I was enchanted by her full head of hair and striking dark blue eyes. This tiny bundle of joy had such a calm and easy-going demeanor, making the entire experience a delight. It’s always […]

Baby Plan, Children

November 17, 2024

Baby Chloe | Newborn Photographer in Fort Worth

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of photographing so many families, and one of my favorite things to encourage is getting dads involved in these first photos. There’s just something incredibly touching and real about those dad moments: gentle, unfiltered, and absolutely worth capturing.  When we think of newborn photography, we often picture mom […]

Baby Plan, Maternity

November 4, 2024

The Importance of Dads and Newborns | Fort Worth Newborn Photographer