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Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: Why You Shouldn’t Create a Shot List

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Welcome to the third edition of my series Real Experiences Over Staged Photos! As a recap, here’s what we’ve covered so far: ⏸️ If you haven’t yet read the 2nd blog, pause and do that. This 3rd blog will make much more sense with that context. In the 2nd blog about planning to create candid […]

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Elopement at Hotel Van Zandt Austin | Karina & Peter

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Karina & Peter met on Rainey Street. It was a classic Austin meet cute in bar.🍻They danced and he asked her out to dinner the next night. 5 years later, they’re married, and they have a son.😊 They were informally married a few months ago but wanted to have a ceremony with their son and […]

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William Chris Vineyards Marriage Proposal | Joshua & Alexandria

Filed in : Proposal

Joshua contacted me several months ago to tell me his plans to propose while visiting Austin in September. He lives in Kentucky with his girlfriend Alexandria, and they’re planning to move to Austin next year. He said they love wineries, but had never been to any in the Texas hill country. I suggested a few […]

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Editorial Senior Photos in Downtown Georgetown | Cade

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Cade! This was such a fun and creative session, not only because Cade is an actual model, but because he was up for anything. #GarrisonSeniors photographer Bri explored downtown Georgetown and Blue Hole Park with Cade and his mom. There are so many unique backgrounds in this area! The food truck photos are some […]

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2023 Italy Travel: Behind-the-Scenes of The Print Shop

Filed in : Personal, Travel

We went to Italy this summer!! 🇮🇹🍷⛰️🍕 It was an incredible trip. We flew round-trip from Austin to Rome, with one layover each way. From there, we travelled through northern Italy. Over 17 days, here’s how many nights we stayed in each area: I highly recommend this route if you want to see cites, the […]

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Peter Pan Mini-Golf Downtown Austin Engagement Photos | Margaret & Grant

Filed in : Engagement

Margaret & Grant met online six years ago and first connected over playing horn in band throughout school. They were both in their university marching bands too. (Grant – Texas Tech, Margaret – UT) They had their second date at the iconic Peter Pan Mini-Golf in downtown Austin. Margaret realized half way through the course […]

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Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: Planning to Create Candid Photos

Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: Planning to Create Candid Moments

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

It’s time for the next edition of my series Real Experiences Over Staged Photos! If you missed the first blog, it’s my advice on What to do after your ceremony. After walking back up the aisle, if you immediately jump right into family photos, you’re missing out on a big opportunity and one of my […]

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Summer Wedding at Lone Oak Barn | Susan & James

Filed in : Uncategorized

The Lavender wedding! What a fun summer day! I hadn’t been to Lone Oak Barn since 2018, and I was really excited to go back. I love this venue for it’s well throughout layout, simplicity, and the beautiful trees surrounding the property. Susan & James are the sweetest, most down-to-earth couple. When I think back […]

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Austin Texas Hill Country Engagement Photos | Stephanie & Alex

Filed in : Engagement

There are so many benefits to taking engagement photos! We get to know each other better, we’ll create fun photos to celebrate this time in your lives, you can practice taking photos to help calm nerves on your wedding day… the list goes on. Engagement sessions also make me so dang excited to photograph your […]

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Romantic Proposal with Large Marry Me Sign | Ross & Holly

Filed in : Proposal

#MarryMeMonday🥂 Ross planned a full day scavenger hunt for his girlfriend Holly and her sister. This led them all over Austin, to several fun and meaningful spots. The day started with a hair and nail appointment, and Holly picked up the last clue at an apartment complex where they used to live. This led her […]

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