Some Recent Pictures From Paula
Is a 400mm Fixed Lens the Best Play for High School Football?
The Challenge of Capturing Fast Action with a 400mm Lens Ever lug a giant lens onto a football field, fully convinced it’s going to be your MVP? That was me last Friday, sideline-side at an Allen High School football game, clutching a rented 400mm fixed lens with both...
Capturing the Magic of Senior Sports: Why You Should Book a Special Photo Session for Your Senior Players and Their Parents
For this blog post, I will be writing about my experience doing a special team session with the seniors on a local high school baseball team, but this type of set up works for any sport or club that your child is a part of. So as you read "baseball," you can imagine...
More Than a Game: Capturing the Heart of a Featured Athlete
You ever have one of those projects that just makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning? That’s exactly how I’ve felt since I started my Featured Athlete program over here at Paula Mason Photography. Recently, I’ve been following around one seriously talented...
Senior Session Spotlight: Jeep Vibes, Baseball Ties & a Hot Summer Night
Last week, I had the absolute joy of photographing a senior session that was special on so many levels. Yes, it was a very hot summer night (the kind where your camera and your clothes feel like they might melt), but the heat didn’t even come close to dulling the...
How a Family Photo Session Turned Into a Storybook Proposal
One of my favorite things as a photographer is when someone lets me in on a big, happy secret. There’s just nothing like the thrill of being a co-conspirator for a surprise proposal. I’ve seen a lot of creative plans, and it's always fun to be a part of something like...
Capturing Chaos: Shooting Allen Eagle Basketball in a Packed Gym
Capturing Chaos: Shooting Allen Eagle Basketball in a Packed Gym You ever get yourself wedged under a basketball hoop in a room packed tighter than a can of sardines? That was me last weekend, shooting the Allen Eagle basketball team at a tournament in Duncanville....
Chasing The Action: My First 7v7 Football Photo Session
Fast-Paced Fun: Shooting My First 7v7 Football Match Ever tried photographing something so fast that your eyes almost need a seatbelt? That’s exactly how I felt walking into my first 7v7 football match. Now, I’ve shot plenty of outdoor sports photography before, but...
Class of 2026: What Time of Year is Right for Your Senior’s Session?
Class of 2026: It’s Time to Book Your Senior Session! I've had several calls and text messages already from friends and potential clients asking when they should book their senior's session and what type of session they should book. Well, in this blog post, I'm going...
Capture Your Senior’s Milestone with a Cap, Gown, and College T-Shirt Mini Session!
Graduation season is here, and it’s time to celebrate your senior’s incredible achievement! If you’re looking for a simple yet meaningful way to capture this moment, a Cap, Gown, and College T-Shirt Mini Session with Paula Mason Photography is the perfect...