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Downtown Austin Retro Boat Marriage Proposal | Neeral & Rujuta

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Quick note – Before reading this post to get ideas for your proposal, I want to mention that proposing on the Retro Boat docks is no longer allowed. No worries though! Let’s talk about other nearby spots. Or consider proposing on the water during your boat ride. Imagine running a marathon, but having that not […]

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Fall 2025 Mini-Session Recap | Austin Photographer

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Let’s do a Fall 2025 Mini-Session Recap! This season, I offered more locations than ever before – eight! I couldn’t stop. If you’re wondering what mini-sessions are… Scroll down to see some of my favorite photos from the season. As you’ll see, every session is a little different. Even being at the same location a […]

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Marriage Proposal on Austin’s Downtown Boardwalk | Cody & Macy

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#MarryMeMonday🥂 Cody to proposed to Macy, his girlfriend of 5 years, on the downtown Austin Boardwalk overlooking the city skyline. It was a magical moment! The proposal actually began earlier that morning. Cody asked her best friend to chauffeur Macy around on a fun day getting their nails done, going shopping, and doing things he […]

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Hyatt Lost Pines Wedding | Mackenzie & Clay

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Ahhh Mackenzie & Clay’s wedding! It’s been on my list to blog ASAP, because I loved being a part of this wedding so much. 🤩 I first met Mackenzie & Clay when Clay proposed at Laguna Gloria in 2023. I then took their engagement photos at Mount Bonnell, and her bridal photos also at Laguna […]

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Vow Renewal on Texas Ranch | Jennifer & Rafael

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Jennifer & Rafael’s vow renewal felt like a classic Texas hill country party with a Peruvian twist. They were married at the courthouse earlier this year, and everyone was excited to celebrate them. They had an intimate ceremony with their close family in a beautiful field. Afterward, more friends and family arrived to party in […]

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Dallas Arboretum Wedding + Reception at The Henry | Maddy & Zach

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Maddy & Zach were married in an intimate ceremony at the Dallas Arboretum’s beautiful McCasland Sunken Garden. Afterward, we made a short drive to The Henry for a fun reception in the restaurant’s private room. I first met Maddy & Zach when I photographed his proposal at the Miraval resort in Austin a few months […]

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Downtown Austin, Texas Elopement | Nikita & Matt

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A look at Nikita & Matt’s fun elopement around downtown Austin! ✨ They’re having a larger wedding next year but wanted to have an intimate ceremony and get legally married sooner. They said they basically wanted a fun downtown photo session that ended with them getting married. We planned a route that would give them […]

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Austin Texas Courthouse Wedding + Sekrit Theater Greenhouse | Shubhi & Akshat

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Shubhi & Akshat were married at the Travis County Precinct 5 Courthouse, my favorite place for intimate courthouse weddings. Their families joined them for a short and sweet ceremony, and then the three of us went to Sekrit Theater for more couples photos in the greenhouse. They wanted their day to feel romantic and low-key, […]

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Winter Mount Bonnell Proposal | Bryan & Lois

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Winter in Austin (during the few weeks of perfect weather) is a magical time. Bryan proposed to Lois on the Mount Bonnell overlook on a sunny evening, with the hills in the background lit up with orange leaves. 🍂 Bryan & Lois met while in college at UT. They now live in Boston, and he […]

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Autumn Proposal at Laguna Gloria’s Temple of Love | Steven & Tina

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Isn’t it all best friends’ dream to become family?? Well Steven has done it! Here’s his proposal story 👇 Steven contacted me a few months ago, excited to start planning his December proposal, but not sure where to begin. Steven & Tina first met about 11 years ago, while Tina’s brother was his best friend […]

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