Recent Special Projects By Paula
Behind the Scenes at a Bridal Shoot
What an exciting and educational adventure I had assisting Paula Mason at a session for bridal portraits a few weeks ago (my first)! I must admit, going into it, I was a little nervous. So many questions were going through my head...how will I remember all the...
I Traded Family Photo Sessions for Scooters, Bikes, and Santa on a Skateboard…
I took a break from family photo sessions last Saturday to get some pictures of the Holiday Bash at The Edge Skatepark and Visitor Center here in Allen. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was excited for the challenge of trying to capture these kids doing tricks on...
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...
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...
A Very Special Maternity Photo Session…Nothing Sweeter…
I had been looking forward to this photo session for a long time, and it was finally upon me! My niece and her husband are expecting their first child (any day now), and they asked me if I would take some maternity photos for them. YES! Maternity photos is not...
Bluebonnets, Family Photos, and Parking Tickets. Anything to get the Picture!
Bluebonnet family photos in Texas are very popular in April. The flowers are so beautiful and so many people want a photo of their family sitting peacefully nestled amongst the Bluebonnets. Probably many of you reading this have the very picture I'm speaking of,...
Conner, Dolly, an awesome pickup truck and a pig!
Senior photo sessions are always so much fun, and I've had a few lately that have been quite out of the ordinary for me. This one with Conner was no exception. I met Conner on his farm, where I met his dog, Dolly, and his pig, who we'll just call Pig! And of course he...
Lots of Blue Smoke and Confetti: A Very Special Gender Reveal Photo Session
I know I told you all about the pregnancy announcement session I had a while back in my post titled The Best News Ever: My First Pregnancy Announcement Photo Session, and about how much fun it was to spread this kind of news. Well...it gets even better. What's better...
The Best News Ever…. My First Pregnancy Announcement Photo Session
As much as I love taking family photos, senior year photos, and sports pictures, the opportunity I had to take photos for a couple who was so excited about announcing their first pregnancy is probably the most fun I've had in a long time. This was my first session of...