Paula On Photography
Photographing Fireworks: What to Do and What NOT to Do!
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, because I LOVE fireworks! Fireworks make me happy. And I absolutely love trying to photograph them. I've taken pictures of the fireworks for the last few years, and this year was no different. But...this year, I would...
Sometimes You’re the Louisville Slugger, and Sometimes You’re the Ball…
This blog title is one of my favorite sayings that I borrowed from a great country song called The Bug by Mary Chapin Carpenter. If you haven't heard the song, head on over to Apple Music and check it out. I chose this title, because during this season of baseball, my...
Twin Senior Session = Double the Fun
Senior sessions are so much fun, but when you get asked to do a senior session for twins, you can count on double the fun! I was so excited to have the opportunity to photograph these two girls. I had taken senior pictures for their brother a few years ago, so I was...
Sweet 16! A Perfect Time to Schedule a Photo Session…
"Sweet Sixteen" isn't a photo session I specifically offer on my website, but when this mom contacted me about a "senior session" for her 16 year old daughter, I thought I might need to add that to my list of sessions to choose from... Her daughter (due to the...
Santa Was Good To Me This Year…
I had a great time last week at Bethany Lakes Park testing out my new lens that I got for Christmas. Santa was very good to me this year. This new Canon 600mm lens allows me to stay quite a distance away from birds, ducks, and other animals, while still getting a...
Yep…It’s Time to Start Thinking about Family Photos Already! How is that Possible?
Hard to believe that it's already time to start thinking about family photo shoots! I was reminded of this after seeing Christmas decorations already out in many of the stores when I was trying to find a bathing suit! How is that possible? I'm hunting for a bathing...
A Perfect Senior Session with Ainsleigh
I had the pleasure of taking pictures of this beautiful girl to celebrate the start of her senior year a few weeks ago! What a fun session. Even though it was very, very hot and muggy, it was a perfect senior session! We met at Adriatica Village in McKinney, a nice...
What Should I Wear to my Family Photo Session?
There are many schools of thought when it comes to what to wear to a photoshoot. Do you wear all matching clothes? All white on top with denim on the bottom? Do you go all fancy? How about something comfortable and casual? Or just all...
Sometimes a Trip to Connemara is Just What I Need…
Sometimes a quick trip to my favorite little meadow is just enough. When I don't have the time (or the energy) to drive all the way to Hagerman for a full day of chasing birds, driving down the road to Connemara Meadow Preserve, is just what I need. If you haven't...