The Journal

Tales of motherhood, business ownership, and family. 

Maternity

MOTHERHOOD

Family

Children

Newborns

Photography

categories

If you’ve stepped outside recently, you know the temperatures are climbing, and they don’t seem to be coming back down anytime soon! If you’re a parent with little ones, you know that conquering the heatwaves during summer is vital for your sanity and your health! Here are five ways to beat the heat this year! […]

Family, Newborn

July 7, 2016

Five Ways to Beat the Heat! | Southeast Texas Children and Family Photographer

With summer coming, you know that it’s the season for a lot of photo-ops! The warm, pretty days spent at the splash pad, or the water park…laying out at the pool or bicycle rides in the park. You will want to capture these moments before the summer ends! Here’s a few tips for getting great […]

Ask Paula, Children, Family

May 23, 2016

How to Get Great Pics of Your Kids This Summer (And Why A Pro is Your Best Option!)

This blog has been awhile in the making, but I am sure excited to share it with you today…it’s a story of family, tradition, and legacy. The photos feature this adorable newborn, Ford, but his history starts much earlier…this adorable baby’s lineage is filled with football! In fact, it just might run in his blood. […]

Baby Plan, Family, Newborn, Studio

May 18, 2016

Ford | Newborn | Southeast Texas Newborn Photographer

One of the first things I noticed about this adorable trio was the matching leggings on mom and their little girl! How adorable is that?! (You can find similar leggings here). This beautiful family is one of the most kind and sweet families I know. I’ve been the lucky one documenting their family for several […]

Children, Family, Mommy & Me

March 7, 2016

The Scales Family | Southeast Texas Family Photographer

As a mom, I understand little ones and their sometimes-resistance to family photos. Some kiddos come into their sessions with giant grins, do every pose without complaint, and cry when they leave because they’re having a great time. Others, well…it’s a little trickier. You may be looking at the sweet family on the left here, […]

Ask Paula, Family

February 23, 2016

Help…My Kids Hate Photos! | Ask Paula