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Planning your wedding day around the sunset time

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Let’s dig in to Planning your wedding day around the sunset time.👇 If you’re someone who doesn’t know when the sun rises and sets, and you don’t normally keep up with Daylight Savings Time, that will probably change when you start planning your wedding! The angle of the sun will actually make a big impact […]

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Sunset Engagement Photos at McKinney Falls State Park | Toni & Gabe

Filed in : Engagement

Toni & Gabe are camping enthusiasts and Texas state park adventurers!🏕 McKinney Falls was the perfect place to take their engagement photos. The lighting and sunset couldn’t have been better, and I’m obsessed with Toni’s white flowy dress!⁣Recent flooding at the falls meant that huge logs were places they weren’t supposed to be, but we […]

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360 Pennybacker Bridge Marriage Proposal | Austin & Mikayla

Filed in : Proposal

#MarryMeMonday🥂 Austin proposed to Mikayla in one of the most classic Austin spots… the 360 Bridge overlook! Last week was super rainy, but there was a small gap in the rain perfectly timed for Austin’s proposal! We even saw a special kind of light that only happens when the sun peaks through rainclouds.⛅️ And on […]

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Bluebonnet Senior Photos at Brushy Creek in Cedar Park | Jenna

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Jenna! She’s a high school senior who we photographed back in March. It was bluebonnet season, and we explored one of our favorite parks just north of Austin – Brushy Creek in Cedar Park. She has the most warm and friendly energy, and I think that really comes across in her photos. 😊 She […]

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Marriage Proposal at Headwaters Neighborhood in Dripping Springs | Ryan & Erin

Filed in : Proposal

#MarryMeMonday🥂 Ryan & Erin are engaged!! After considering many locations, Ryan decided to propose in the Headwaters neighborhood in Dripping Springs, where they’re building a house! In a hidden spot behind some homes, Ryan found the original ranch house from the property, which has been transformed into a park that overlooks the hill country. This […]

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Commons Proposal Fears (That You Really Shouldn’t Worry About!) | Austin Photographer

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

Proposing can be scary, y’all. But I’ve found that most people aren’t worried about their partner saying “yes”. They’re worried about 1,629,103 other things going wrong. If that’s you, keep reading. ☺️ I’m here to ease those fears. What if the whole day isn’t perfect from beginning to end? I’m listing this fear first, because […]

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Southwestern University + Blue Hole Georgetown Engagement Photos | Zoe & Jack

Filed in : Engagement

Zoe & Jack are pretty much the cutest couple you’ll ever meet, and their engagement photos are just as playful and sweet as they are. On this summer day, we had all of Southwestern University to ourselves. We started outside the Cullen Building. It’s the oldest building on campus and where Zoe & Jack first […]

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South Congress Candy Shop Senior Photos | Chloe & Alysa

Filed in : Seniors

This is a perfect example of why we suggest taking your senior photos with a friend! Alysa and Chloe have been best friends since they were little. They used to walk down South Congress together, stopping at Big Top Candy Shop along the way. So naturally, that’s where their session began! 🍭🍬 Big Top was […]

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What to know about bluebonnet photo sessions in Texas

Filed in : LG Tips

As an Austin, Texas based photographer, I photograph people standing, sitting, and laying in bluebonnets every spring. Some of my clients see bluebonnets as a fun surprise at their session, and some hardcore bluebonnet fans seek them out intentionally, planning their whole session around them. If you’d like to take bluebonnet photos with a photographer, […]

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Best Senior Photo Locations in and around Austin, Texas

Filed in : LG Tips, Seniors

Are you ready to see our list of the best senior photo locations in Austin? Austin and the surrounding hill country is beautiful, and there are TONS of great photo locations. Whether you want to take your senior photos downtown with the city skyline or in a brushy field, there are lots of options.✨ We’ve […]

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