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Fun Auditorium Shores Downtown Austin Engagement Photos | Arianna & Zehao

Filed in : Engagement

Once upon a time, two members of the UT Ballroom Dance Club decided to team up as partners. šŸ’ƒšŸ¼šŸ•ŗšŸ» Later on, their first date included dinner at a ramen restaurant, walking around Auditorum Shores, and their first kiss near the lake. Fast forward 4 years, several moves across the country, a bit of time dating […]

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Creative Marriage Proposal at Austin Art Garage | Michael & Lindsey

Filed in : Proposal

Not only was Michael’s proposal to his girlfriend Lindsey incredibly personal and creative, but THIS WAS THEIR FIRST REAL DATE. You read that correctly. Michael & Lindsey started dating right around when Covid started, so they had never been on a real date outside of their own home. Their relationship moved quickly (it turns out […]

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The truth about being a ā€œfull timeā€ photographer

Filed in : Personal

What’s in this post? I’m telling a story that I’ve been hiding from most of my clients and photographer friends for YEARS. If you’re a business owner who struggles with work-life balance or can’t decide if and when to ā€œgo full timeā€, I hope you learn from my story. An exciting announcement šŸ„³šŸ’Ŗ ā€œDo you […]

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Intimate Micro Wedding at Mercury Hall | Victoria & Dustin

Filed in : Wedding

STOP what you’re doing and get ready to scroll through Victoria & Dustin’s incredible wedding with me.šŸ‘‡šŸ‘‡ First of all, their venue, Mercury Hall is one of my favorite places in town. It’s a paradise ofĀ stained glass, string lights, old trees, and stylish boho vibes. Victoria & Dustin originally planned to have a much larger […]

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Round Rock, Texas Winter Wedding | Megan & Robert

Filed in : Wedding

It’s just FUN being around people super in love, who enjoy each others company so much, and who constantly make each other laugh. That’s Megan & Robert, and that’s why their wedding was such a blast! Their wedding was just a few days after Christmas, and all of the red and green details made me […]

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Laguna Gloria Colorful & Romantic Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

I first met Viviana & Jake when Jake proposed to her over the summer at Mattie’s. Their families were waiting at the restaurant to surprise them afterward, and it was the sweetest proposal. ā¤ļø As soon as they started making wedding plans, we got in touch! They wanted to take their engagement photos somewhere unique […]

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The Milestone Georgetown, Texas Winter Wedding | Sam & Corey

Filed in : Wedding

Sam & Corey are married! 🄳 They wanted to have a laid back outdoor wedding, and the weather was absolutely perfect for it! Every year, I’m more and more convinced that December weddings in Texas are amazing. There’s something about the winter sunlight that looks so crisp and beautiful in photos. Their day was filled […]

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Denton, Texas Chapel Creek Ranch Winter Wedding | Megan & Dalton

Filed in : Wedding

Megan & Dalton’s wedding was an amazing blend of beautiful + fun. The decorations were colorful, the venue had a charming Texas style, and the attention to detail was spot on. At the same time, the whole wedding had a super relaxed, fun, and go-with-the-flow feel. So yeah, it was perfect. šŸ™Œ They were married […]

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Texas Ranch Backyard Micro Wedding | Emma & Matthew

Filed in : Wedding

This year, weddings have been different in every way. Couples have experienced the lowest lows and the highest highs. Years from now, when I reflect on photographing weddings in 2020, I’ll think of Emma & Matthew. They were faced with more challenges than most and were devastated when Emma’s family wasn’t able to travel from […]

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Golden Hour Garden Greenhouse + South Congress Senior Photos | Charlotte

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Charlotte! She’s a high school senior graduating in 2021. We walked down South Congress for her seniors photos and had the best time chatting about her high school experience and discovering how much we have in common. Charlotte keeps herself busy with extracurriculars, is an editor of her yearbook, and plans to take journalism […]

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