Some Recent Pictures From Paula
Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for Scheduling a Senior Session in DFW
If you’ve been thinking about scheduling a senior session (or family photos), winter is one of the most underrated (and absolutely beautiful!) times to do it. Here in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, places like downtown Dallas, downtown McKinney, and Legacy West Shopping...
Holiday Mini Sessions – Such A Success That I Added A Few More…
What a joyful weekend it was! My 2025 Holiday Mini Sessions in beautiful Allen, Texas were a huge success — and my heart is so full from all the laughter, love, and festive cheer that filled the park. From cozy sweaters and holiday colors to giggling (and a few...
Headshots With Altitude: Bringing Your Personality Front and Center
Why Your Headshot Should Be Anything But Boring When most people think "headshot," I know exactly what pops into their heads—a plain backdrop, a stiff pose, and a forced smile that says, “I’d rather be anywhere else.” But who says a headshot has to be boring?...
Sun, Softball, and the Art of Chasing the Perfect Shot at the Allen JV Softball Game
Making the Most of a Sunny Softball Game If you’ve ever driven past Allen Highschool on a game day, you know the softball field just buzzes with energy. Well, last week I found myself behind the fence at the JV game, camera slung over my shoulder, blinking into what...
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...