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Many people come to me and ask if their session will be fully posed. I understand completely, because it’s only natural to have lots of questions about your shoot before you arrive. Posing is something that many families/parents feel nervous about, because they want to know what to expect. I want to share little about […]

Baby Plan, Family

April 25, 2023

Benefits of Lifestyle Photography

As a brand new parent, you’re likely filled with excitement and anticipation to capture precious moments of your newborn through photos. Newborn photoshoots can be a beautiful way to preserve those early memories and create lasting keepsakes. However, managing expectations for newborn photos can sometimes be overwhelming, as you want everything to be perfect. Here […]

Baby Plan

April 4, 2023

Navigating the Expectations of Newborn Photos: Tips for Parents

“A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.” – Laurel Atherton When it came time to name their beautiful daughters, this mama and dad were very intentional and thoughtful. Mom shared, “Olivia means seeker of peace or peacemaker, and Sophia means wisdom. We chose their name after lots of […]

Baby Plan

February 20, 2023

Baby Olivia and Family | Dallas Fort Worth Photographer

There’s nothing quite like the innocence of a newborn baby, and capturing those precious moments in photographs is a priceless gift that will be cherished forever and for generations to come. Whenever I meet a new client, I always ask the parents about the rewarding and the challenging parts of their new journey…parenthood is filled […]

Baby Plan

February 16, 2023

Loki | Newborn Session in Dallas/Fort Worth

When his parents described him as “a peaceful baby and a good sleeper”, I knew I couldn’t wait to meet this sweet little guy! Sure enough, he was just as they described…darling, sweet, and very handsome. This is Maverick, the newest baby for this wonderful family. They have all fallen right in love with this […]

Baby Plan, Newborn

February 7, 2023

Baby Maverick | Lifestyle Newborn Photos in Dallas Fort Worth