Paula On Photography
Where Should We Take Our Family Photos? How About Parker Rose Garden?
It's time to start thinking about family photos, but where should you go to take them? If you live in or around the Allen area, you might consider Parker Rose Garden. I'm sure many of you have passed it when you're out and about, but if you haven't stopped by to see...
Why Wait Until You’re a Senior to Schedule a Fun Photo Session?
Senior sessions are the most popular session I offer. There are so many graduates in this area, and many of them schedule some sort of senior photo session at some point during their senior year. They are so fun! I've enjoyed getting to know so many of the seniors in...
Class of 2023, It’s Your Turn! Time to Schedule Senior Pictures…
Hard to believe that it is already time to start thinking about senior pictures for the class of 2023! I know it seems early, but trust me when I tell you that it's never too early to schedule these senior sessions. If you're new to this idea, and this is your first...
Family Photo Sessions: Should We Bring Our Dog?
There are so many moving parts to a family photo session, and most families (especially those I've never met before) usually have quite a few questions for me prior to their session. One very common question I receive from families is "Can/should we bring our dog with...
Where Should We Take Our Family Photos? How About Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve?
It's about time to start thinking about family photos again, but where should you take them? If you haven't been to Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, it's definitely a place you should add to your list of places to visit in Allen. I discovered this area a few years...
Shooting the Dugout and All the Moments Off the Field in Sports Photography…
I wrote a blog post a while back about how important I think it is to be sure to capture the in between moments in sports photography titled "Don't Forget the Quiet Moments in Between All the Action Shots," and I go back to read this again and again when I need a...
Taking Baseball Photos from Inside the Fence at a Highschool Game
Wow...what an experience. Shooting baseball photos inside the fence at a JV game! I have been shooting baseball photos since my son started t-ball back when he was 5 years old. It was so easy back then, except for the fact that I was shooting with a very slow camera....
Being a Family Photographer in Allen, Texas
The blog title might lead you to believe that this post is about being a family photographer, but it is actually more specifically about being a family photographer in Texas! Because being a family photographer is one thing, but being a family photographer in any city...
How About a Black and White Edit for your Family, Senior, and Sports Photos??
As you all know, I take a lot of pictures. And I have to say, about 95% of my pictures are edited in full color. I love a good color photo. Especially when it comes to family photos. A photo that shows the bright sun, blue sky, the green grass, amazingly...