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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

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

Life in the Dallas and Fort Worth area seems to move faster every year. Between work, school activities, and the busy pace of family life, it can feel like there is always something competing for your investment. I know many parents are asking if professional photography is still realistic in today’s economy. It is an […]

Children, Family

September 16, 2025

Worth the Investment? Family and Newborn Photos in Dallas/ Fort Worth

Welcome to the Loyalty Program! There are moments when I stop and think about how far this little dream of mine has come. Some of you have been with me from the very beginning, when I was just figuring out how to turn my love for photography into something more. You’ve trusted me with your […]

Family

September 3, 2025

Welcome to the Paula Goforth Loyalty Program! Fort Worth Photographer

Over the years, I’ve met so many wonderful families, and one thing always stood out. Moms often put everyone else first. They show up to their session after helping their kids pick out clothes, making sure Dad’s shirt is ready, and triple-checking everyone’s shoes. But when I ask what they’re wearing, I usually get a soft laugh […]

Children, Family

July 23, 2025

The Client Closet: Why I Created It and my Heart Behind It: Dallas Photographer