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Babies are such a wonder. The way they smell, the way their little fingers curl around yours, their sweet little lashes as they sleep. I can’t get enough of the “baby fever” even though I’m a Nana now and my own babies are grown. I get to have my baby fix every day with all […]

Baby Plan

January 23, 2023

Owen | Dallas Fort Worth Newborn Photography

Those mamas of boys are somethin’ special. They have to be strong yet sensitive, able to handle the occasional chaos, and they’ve got a little grit for the rough and tumble work of having little guys. This mom is handling it all with amazing ease, and truly makes it look effortless. She is not only […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan, Children, Family, Newborn, Studio, Welcome

November 20, 2022

Truong Family | Newborn Session in Fort Worth

The special bond of sisters is always something that I treasure. No matter the age distance between sisters, they just share something special and wonderful that I feel lucky to witness each time I photograph them. Little Lusay was recently welcomed to the family, and her big sister Lydia couldn’t be happier. Lydia (named after […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan, Children, Family, Newborn, Studio, Welcome

November 11, 2022

Banda Family Newborn Session

You can ask any parent around: being a brand new mom or dad is exhausting and amazing. It’s a little bit of a haze, filled with sleeplessness, emotions, and sheer joy. It’s pretty special and something you definitely want to savor, but it’s also got hard challenges and tiredness like you’ve never experienced. I could […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan, Children, Family, Newborn, Studio, Welcome

September 22, 2022

Little Emma | Dallas Fort Worth Newborns

My beloved clients trust me with their “firsts”…and I am thankful every day. I don’t take for granted that I am the lucky one who gets to experience special moments with the families I work with and that they allow me to be a part of some of the biggest milestones in life. I remember […]

Ask Paula, Baby Plan, Children, Family, Newborn, Studio

September 20, 2022

The Firsts…