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There’s something so special about seeing a familiar name pop up in my inbox. Maybe it’s a family I photographed when their first baby was born, or one whose holiday photos I’ve done for years. Every time it happens, my heart honestly skips a beat. Knowing that families here in the Dallas Fort Worth area […]

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October 28, 2025

To the Families Who Keep Coming Back

Life doesn’t slow down for any of us. One day you’re bringing home a brand-new baby, and the next, that same baby is starting kindergarten. Before long, they’re learning to drive, graduating, and somehow taller than you. The moments that make up our lives move quickly, and it’s so easy to look back and wonder […]

Children, Family

October 26, 2025

When Life Moves Fast, Portraits Are Even More Important: DFW Family Photos

Most parents come into a newborn session expecting quiet moments and perfect poses. The truth is, it’s a mix of calm, cozy pauses and sweet little surprises. What matters most isn’t perfection, but comfort, and that’s exactly what I focus on from the moment you arrive. When you step into my Fort Worth studio, we […]

Baby Plan, Children

October 22, 2025

What Actually Happens in a Newborn Session: Dallas Fort Worth Photographer

Every photographer hears it at some point. “Your prices are too high.” It’s an honest reaction, especially when families are juggling busy schedules and budgets. But here’s what I want you to know: professional photography is about so much more than the price on the page. It’s about preserving a feeling, a season of life, […]

Children

October 21, 2025

“Your Prices Are Too High”: Why Invest in Quality Photos in DFW

One of my very favorite parts of being a photographer is getting to watch families grow. It’s such a gift to photograph your babies when they’re tiny, then see them again year after year as they turn into big kids with their own personalities and stories to share. It never stops being special to me. […]

Baby Plan, Family

October 13, 2025

Growing Together: Family and Newborn Photography in Fort Worth