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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 […]

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September 20, 2022

The Firsts…

Each time I meet a new parent and their baby, I feel so blessed. I love working with these beautiful new babies, and I want every session to feel as celebratory and special as the babies they represent. That’s why I always offer my clients tips before their shoot…it helps everything run smoothly and keeps […]

Ask Paula, Children, Family, Newborn, Studio

September 13, 2022

Making Your Newborn Session Sucessful

Little Carleigh was as sweet as the strawberries that we used as inspiration for this session! Carleigh was named after her mom and dad (a combination of Ashleigh and Christopher), which is really unique and creative. She is a very smart, focused little girl who loves her mommy! Carleigh also loves dancing, food, and playing […]

Baby Plan, Birthday, Cake Smash Session, Children, Newborn

August 22, 2022

Carleigh | One Year Old Session