I’m excited to share some photos and thoughts from our summer trip to Alaksa! This was our first big vacation with our then 23 month old son. These were his first airplane rides, his first national park, his first time on a train and a boat, and so many other milestones. ✔️ This blog post […]
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Filed in : Proposal
If you want a beautiful and peaceful feeling proposal, choose a location that fits the vibe 🌿🧘🪷 Shashwat proposed to his girlfriend Lauren at the Miraval Austin Resort and Spa. He chose a nice sport outside the Yoga Barn and Sensory Garden. Shashwat & Lauren were enjoying a relaxing weekend at the resort. While on […]
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Filed in : Courthouse, Wedding
Oh man, this was a fun courthouse wedding. I loved working with Devan, Chase, and their families! They were married at the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Court House (Precinct 5) in downtown Austin in March. It’s July, and I’m just now sharing their photos, because I was too busy in the Spring to give […]
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Filed in : Engagement, Photos by Emily
Meet Allyson & Brendan! They selected my associate photographer Emily to be their photographer for their wedding and engagement photos. In April, A&B took their engagement photos at their venue, Shiraz Garden in Bastrop near Austin. When Emily shared these photos with me to edit, I was in awe. 😍 Their outfits, the relaxed yet […]
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Filed in : Proposal
#MarryMeMonday🥂 Samantha proposed to Paola on a beautiful Spring evening on the Boardwalk in downtown Austin! Samantha told Paola that she scheduled a couples’ sunset photo session for their anniversary. She thought this would be a good way to get Paola dressed up and on the Boardwalk at that specific time. She said they had […]
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Filed in : Engagement
Jordan & Gwen! I called them a power couple, and it’s true. They’re both business owners, and they exude confidence and style. I first met them when Jordan proposed earlier this year at Laguna Gloria. Gwen & Jordan are relatively new to Austin, and they wanted to choose a location that has classic Austin vibes. […]
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Filed in : Wedding
Candice & Jamal’s wedding was almost a year ago, and I haven’t blogged their photos yet! I loved their engagement and wedding photos, so this is shocking, but just a testament to how busy I’ve been. They were married in July at Vintage Villas, a beautiful wedding venue and hotel that overlooks Lake Travis. They […]
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Filed in : Courthouse, Elopement, Wedding
Sometimes I go to work (shooting a wedding), and my clients that day make me feel extra grateful for my career. Brittney & Cale are those type of clients. They’re fun-loving, chill, and welcoming. Brittney & Cale eloped at the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Court House (Percinct 5) in downtown Austin. Two of their […]
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Filed in : Elopement, Photos by Emily, Wedding
Meghan & Nick’s wedding was such a magical day! My team member Emily was their photographer. Meghan wore an altered/modernized version of her grandmother’s wedding dress at their reception. Scroll to see the photos of her grandmother being surprised by this. ❤️ This was one of our favorite moments. Chapel Dulcinea is a venue I’ve […]
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It’s time for the fourth addition to my series: Real Experiences Over Staged Photos During a wedding ceremony, it’s allllll about the candid photos. This part of a gallery is huge, because I take photos constantly. (And if you have a second photographer, than you’ll have even more photos.) 📸 These photos are on my […]
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Austin elopement guide
This is your guide to planning your ATX elopement. Let's dig in! 👇👇
1. Imagine your experience, get to know Austin
2. Choose your vendors + date
3. Create a timeline, plan the details
4. Plan other activities
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best places to propose in austin, texas
I’ve planned and photographed A LOT of proposals (more than 350 🤯). It’s kinda my thing. So I created a list of my favorite proposal locations in and around Austin to help the couples I’m working with and anyone else who finds […]
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