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The holidays and beginning of December always feels a little bit softer to me. There is a quiet kind of joy in the air, the kind that settles in your home before you even notice it. I see it in the lights that pop up around town and in the way families start gathering a […]

Children, Family, Newborn

December 2, 2025

Let’s Start the Holidays Together! Fort Worth Newborn Photographer

When you scroll through family or maternity photos that stop you in your tracks, chances are you are looking at the magic of golden light. It’s that soft, glowing light that makes everything look warm, natural, and full of life. At Paula Goforth Photography, golden light is one of our favorite ways to bring out […]

Children, Family

November 12, 2025

The Beauty of Golden Light: Why It’s Every DFW Photographer’s Secret

Life doesn’t slow down for any of us. One day you’re bringing home a brand-new baby, and the next, that same baby is starting kindergarten. Before long, they’re learning to drive, graduating, and somehow taller than you. The moments that make up our lives move quickly, and it’s so easy to look back and wonder […]

Children, Family

October 26, 2025

When Life Moves Fast, Portraits Are Even More Important: DFW Family Photos

Most parents come into a newborn session expecting quiet moments and perfect poses. The truth is, it’s a mix of calm, cozy pauses and sweet little surprises. What matters most isn’t perfection, but comfort, and that’s exactly what I focus on from the moment you arrive. When you step into my Fort Worth studio, we […]

Baby Plan, Children

October 22, 2025

What Actually Happens in a Newborn Session: Dallas Fort Worth Photographer

Every photographer hears it at some point. “Your prices are too high.” It’s an honest reaction, especially when families are juggling busy schedules and budgets. But here’s what I want you to know: professional photography is about so much more than the price on the page. It’s about preserving a feeling, a season of life, […]

Children

October 21, 2025

“Your Prices Are Too High”: Why Invest in Quality Photos in DFW