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Adjusting to life with a newborn is both amazing and tough! When your little bundle of joy arrives, it’s an incredible feeling, but it also means a lot of changes and challenges. From sleepless nights to figuring out how to calm a crying baby, it can all feel pretty overwhelming at times. However, there are […]

Baby Plan

March 27, 2024

Adjusting to Newborn Life

If you’ve browsed Tik Tok or Instagram for any length of time lately, you’ve probably seen the organization videos all about de-cluttering. You may also be wondering how on earth to achieve that with little ones at home. After all, the sheer amount of preschool artwork, baby toys and gear, or outgrown hand-me-downs may be […]

Ask Paula, Children

March 17, 2024

Tips for Moms for Keeping Your Home Clutter-Free

“I will not be a mystery to my daughter. She will know me and I will share my stories with her—the stories of failure, shame and accomplishment. She will know she’s not alone in that wilderness.” -Viola Davis The beautiful intricacy of mothers and daughters always brings a special touch to my sessions, and every […]

Mommy & Me

March 10, 2024

Mommy and Me Session

As a maternity and newborn photographer based in the heart of Dallas/Fort Worth, I’ve had the honor of capturing countless precious moments, but none quite as heartwarming as little Arwen’s newborn session! I love witnessing the magic of new siblings, and how special that bond can be. Declan, with his infectious smile mirroring his daddy’s, […]

Baby Plan

February 28, 2024

Baby Arwen | Newborn Photography in Dallas/Fort Worth

sibling newborn photos

Picture this: a radiant couple, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their brand-new baby. Emily, with her due date set for mid-April, walked into my studio beaming with excitement, her husband Travis right by her side.Their love was palpable from the get-go. You could see it in the way they looked at each other and in […]

Family, Maternity

February 19, 2024

Wilson Family Maternity Session

Newborn and maternity photography in Ft Worth