Filed in : Proposal
Almost 5 years ago, Kaitlyn & Chad climbed up to the 360 bridge overlook, with a bottle of wine in hand, for their second date ever. This morning, they visited the same spot, but Chad had another plan in mind. They planned to spend their Saturday touring for-sale homes, and on their way driving across Austin […]
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Filed in : Engagement
Ever since Natalie & Matt’s proposal, I’ve been looking forward to having them in front of my camera again. This weekend, their engagement session was just as fun as I predicted! We started at a food truck park in South Austin (because is there anything more Austiny?) and sat outside snacking on tea and fries, […]
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If you know me at all, or if you’ve spent any time at all on my blog, you know that I love dogs and I love photographing proposals. So when Tyler told me about his plans for a weekend trip to Austin with his girlfriend Jennifer and their dog Griffin to celebrate Griffin’s birthday, I was […]
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Filed in : Engagement
It was so fun meeting Kristen & Erik at their creekside engagement session this weekend! Kristen was truly glowing in the perfect sunset light, and Erik couldn’t take his eyes off her. We explored all of my favorite parts of Bull Creek and some new areas I hadn’t checked out before too. Kristen looked more […]
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Filed in : LG Tips
What is a second photographer? A second photographer is exactly what it sounds like; having not just one, but two photographers at your wedding! Now, let’s decide how many photographers YOU need! Here’s a summary of what each photographer does on your wedding day and beyond… Who hires the second photographer? While the bride & […]
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Filed in : Engagement
My first engagement session to photograph in 2019 did NOT disappoint. It was so nice meeting Amber & Brandon this weekend in Cedar Creek. The couple, along with a bunch of family members, made a day trip from Houston to check some wedding planning tasks off their list and show family the Be Our Guest […]
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I’ve loved the desert landscape of the Southwest since my first family vacation to the Grand Canyon & Utah many years ago. And last year summer, when Matt & I drove across the country visiting national parks, that love for the desert was reaffirmed. When we decided to take short winter trip, we thought about […]
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2018! What a year. I photographed more weddings, more couples, more high school and college seniors, and (WAY) more proposals than any year before. I loved it! Seriously, I have a cool job. To begin 2019, I first need to take another look at 2018, because it was so good that it deserves a few […]
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Filed in : Proposal
There’s something magical about proposals in Gruene, Texas. I’ve witnessed it three times with three different couples, and it blows me every time. Nathan planned an incredible proposal for his girlfriend, Paris. She got to experience not just one, but THREE surprises back-to-back. Here’s how it went… Nathan planned a weekend trip to Gruene and […]
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Filed in : Proposal
Every single proposal is different, but the more personalized and unique the better. In my opinion, Aaron totaled nailed it. Aaron & Jess visited the Georgetown square at Christmas-time last year, so he knew that she loves the lights there every December. So here’s how it went down… They did a Christmas themed escape room […]
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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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