The Journal

Tales of motherhood, business ownership, and family. 

Maternity

MOTHERHOOD

Family

Children

Newborns

Photography

categories

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

A Warm Welcome From Your Fort Worth Family Photographer When a family meets me for their session here in the Fort Worth and Dallas area, I want them to feel like they are stepping into a space filled with kindness and calm. I treat every session the same way I would treat time with my […]

Family

November 24, 2025

What Makes a Stress Free Family Session in Fort Worth?

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

One of the gentlest ways to set yourself up for a beautiful photography experience is to arrive on time and allow your family the gift of settling in slowly, without pressure or rushing, so that you are easing into the moment rather than landing in the middle of it. Family photos that feel unhurried in […]

Family

November 8, 2025

Starting Strong: How Arriving On Time Shapes Your Experience with Your Fort Worth Family Photographer

There’s something so special about seeing a familiar name pop up in my inbox. Maybe it’s a family I photographed when their first baby was born, or one whose holiday photos I’ve done for years. Every time it happens, my heart honestly skips a beat. Knowing that families here in the Dallas Fort Worth area […]

Family, Newborn

November 3, 2025

To the Families Who Keep Coming Back: Fort Worth Newborn Photography