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One of the questions parents ask me before their newborn session is what they need to bring, and I completely understand why. Leaving the house with a brand-new baby can feel like packing for a weeklong vacation. Suddenly you are thinking about diapers, bottles, extra clothes, pacifiers, burp cloths and everything your baby might possibly need. The […]

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August 25, 2026

What to Bring to Your Newborn Session

I get asked about the “right” schedule for family photos quite a bit, and I don’t think there is one answer that works for every family. Some families come back to me every year, while others schedule a session when they realize it has been a while or when life feels like it has changed […]

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August 21, 2026

Should You Take Family Photos Every Year?

After years of photographing families in Fort Worth, I still feel incredibly lucky that this is where I get to do what I love. Fort Worth has a warmth to it that fits family photography so well. It is a growing city, but it still feels personal. Families put down roots here, grandparents live close […]

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August 12, 2026

Why I Love Photographing Families in Fort Worth

Bringing home a new baby is a beautiful change for the entire family, especially for a brand-new big brother or sister. Your toddler may be excited, curious, unsure, or feeling all of those emotions within the same five minutes. That is completely normal! When parents begin planning newborn photography in Fort Worth, they sometimes worry […]

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July 24, 2026

How to Include Your Toddler in a Fort Worth Newborn Photo Session

By the time your newborn session arrives, chances are you have already spent weeks preparing for a baby. The nursery is coming together, tiny clothes are filling drawers, and you are trying to remember what day it is after a night of feeding and diaper changes. The last thing most new parents need is another […]

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June 3, 2026

How to Prepare for Your Newborn Session | Fort Worth Newborn Photographer