Filed in : Proposal
I love that my calendar this summer (actually, this entire year) has been filled with proposals. Kevin contacted me a few weeks ago to tell me about his plan to propose to his girlfriend Persia, and I was all in. Kevin & Persia were checking out the stunning views at Mount Bonnell 5 1/2 years […]
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Filed in : Engagement
This is the type of session that sets me on fire creatively. I LOVE these photos and had such a fun time exploring a new location with an adventurous couple! Kimber & Bo are one of the two couples who won my Summer Giveaway of an adventure photography session at Pedernales Falls State Park. I […]
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This is my list of the 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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Filed in : Proposal
A proposal on a boat dock followed by a surprise party + sunset cruise? Ummm YES. Cody, you nailed it. Cody told his girlfriend Emily that they were meeting his family on Lake Travis to cruise around on a family friend’s boat. But she had no idea that there was more planned. As they walked […]
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Filed in : Engagement
Eden & Cole met when they were a bridesmaid and a groomsmen in their friends’ wedding. They’re both UT grads, and were in a sorority and a fraternity that’s getting famous for creating couples in their mutual friend group. Now, over three years later, they’re planning their wedding in Cabo! They recently bought a house […]
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Filed in : Proposal
Travis set up with the most unique and personalized proposal for this girlfriend Mackenzie this weekend! They met on the Bumble dating app almost two years ago, and since Bumble’s headquarters are here in Austin, he thought the colorful, bright yellow wall outside their building would be the perfect place to propose. Her favorite color […]
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Filed in : Engagement, LG Tips
So many of my couples ask to include their dog in their engagement photos, and my response is always “YES”! 🐶There are so many benefits to bringing your dog along: That being said, preparing for your photo session with these simple tips will make a huge difference in your experience and in your photos. Let’s […]
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Filed in : Proposal
Wow. Parth pulled off an incredible proposal! Here’s how it went down… Nikita and her family, who all live in Houston, came to Austin for a weekend trip. They decided to check out Mount Bonnell one afternoon, and as they were walking along the trail, something unexpected happened. Nikita was SHOCKED to see her boyfriend […]
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Filed in : Engagement, LG Tips
Getting your photo taken by a professional is rare for most people… even for me! So when preparing for your engagement photo session, it’s normal to feel nervous. You might feel pressure to look your best, but if your goal is to take natural looking photos that really show who you are, being self-conscious and […]
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Filed in : Seniors
Meet Shelby! She graduated from high school this year and is headed to Texas Tech in the Fall. She’s planning to study journalism, loves photography, and choose the same university as me, so we obviously had a lot in common! We roamed around downtown Austin, the Seaholm District, and the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge for her […]
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