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Fort Worth Newborn Photographer One of the first things parents say to me when they’re booking their newborn session is some version of, “I just hope the baby cooperates.” I understand where that comes from. You’ve probably seen those peaceful, sleepy images and assumed everything has to go perfectly to get them. The truth is, […]

Baby Plan

March 24, 2026

Why Your Baby Doesn’t Need to “Cooperate” for Beautiful Newborn Photos

When you picture a photo session for your toddlers, you might imagine sweet smiles, happy giggles, and everyone looking right at the camera. Then the day arrives and your toddler has other ideas. They want to run, explore, hide behind your legs, or insist they are absolutely not smiling for anyone. If that sounds familiar, […]

Family

March 11, 2026

Toddlers 101: How I Photograph the Fun

At Paula Goforth Photography, the services we offer center around connection. Families grow and change so quickly, and photography gives us a way to hold onto the seasons that matter most. Whether you are celebrating your family as it is now, preparing to welcome a new baby, or soaking in those very first newborn days, […]

Baby Plan, Children, Family

January 18, 2026

Services We Offer: Fort Worth Photographer

Becoming a parent of a newborn is full of firsts. The first smile. The first gentle breath. The soft little grip around your finger. These tiny details change so quickly, and before you know it, they are already a memory. That is why having a photographer who notices the small things and captures them with […]

Baby Plan, Newborn

January 13, 2026

How Thoughtful Newborn Sessions Make All the Difference: Fort Worth Texas

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