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Romantic Downtown Austin Marriage Proposal | Ileana & Paul

Filed in : Proposal

A few weeks ago, Paul reached out to me with a creative idea for proposing to his girlfriend Ileana. He knew she would want her family to see them get engaged, so with the help of Ileana’s sister Sara, he came up with a plan to make it happen! First, Sara told Ileana that she […]

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Winter Proposal at The Sekrit Theater | Austin & Alexis

Filed in : Proposal

Austin & Alexis’ love story could be a MOVIE. While hiding out in a local bar during a hurricane, their mutual friend introduced them. Ok, that’s all we need to know. That’s the movie! 😂 But wait, it continues. They started dating soon after, but they lived in different places, so they decided to date […]

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Downtown Austin Engagement Photos | Kate & Austin

Filed in : Engagement

Kate & Austin first met in College Station at Harry’s, a country dance hall. I didn’t go to A&M, but I’ve heard that this is a legendary way to meet each other! They both needed dance partners that night, and the rest is history. Over two years later, they’re planning their wedding! When Austin proposed […]

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Choosing a Location for Your Surprise Marriage Proposal

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

So you’ve decided that you want to propose. (Let’s pause to celebrate!) 🥳👏🎉  The next step is to choose WHERE and WHEN. That’s even more important than the HOW. Let’s be honest, you’ll both probably black out from excitement, so what you say and how you say it doesn’t matter too much. Hopefully that takes […]

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Laguna Gloria Temple of Love Marriage Proposal | Tyler & Ashlee

Filed in : Proposal

It’s no secret that I LOVE Laguna Gloria. I’ve been there many times for bridal portraits, engagement photos, and proposals. But somehow I had never been deep into their property (which is a shame, because it’s gorgeous!). A couple weeks ago, Tyler reached out to me about proposing to his girlfriend Ashlee. His only location […]

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Why Intimate Backyard Weddings are AMAZING

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Whether you’ve always dreamed of having an intimate wedding or if the stress of planning a large wedding has made you curious, having a backyard wedding can be surprisingly amazing! And if you’re looking at your backyard and thinking “Uhhh no way”… don’t stop reading! It doesn’t have to be your backyard. It doesn’t need […]

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Elegant & Fun Woodbine Mansion Wedding | Kaitlyn & Thomas

Filed in : Wedding

What in the WORLD?! 😭🤯🥰  Kaitlyn & Thomas’ wedding was mindblowingly good. They became husband & wife this weekend at Woodbine Mansion in Round Rock, and it couldn’t have been better. The green and blues in the decorations were so fresh and colorful. The weather was perfect for their outdoor ceremony on the front steps […]

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Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs Adventure Photos | Whitney & Parker

Filed in : Destination, Engagement

Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. 🤩🏜🙌  It’s one of the most epic places in Colorado, and I’d say, the whole country. This place is a paradise for anyone who’s as addicted to red rock landscapes as I am. I met up with Whitney & Parker for a destination couples’ adventure session. They’ve lived […]

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How to Prepare Your Partner for Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement, LG Tips

Let’s talk about engagement photos! You’ll get dressed up for a fun date, run around a pretty place, and there will happen to be a photographer there! Oftentimes, one partner is really excited and CAN NOT WAIT for their engagement photo session, and the other partner is super super nervous. 😬 Some people fear needing […]

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Fun Laguna Gloria Austin Engagement Photos | Ashley & Matt

Filed in : Engagement

Ashley & Matt have NO IDEA when they met each other. They grew up as family friends and neighbors in Minnesota, and they’ve known each other for many years. When they were 15-16 years old, Ashley’s mom gave her Matt’s phone number (which she now thinks is hilarious), hoping he would help her with her […]

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