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Amanda’s Laguna Gloria Bridal Portraits

Filed in : Bridal

Y’all know that Laguna Gloria is one of my favorite spots for bridal portraits, so I was happy when Amanda chose this location for her bridals. The elegant and sophisticated style of the venue was perfect for Amanda. She’s beautiful, and totally rocked the whole session. She’s a pro at the “serious look” and what […]

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Emma & Matthew’s San Marcos Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement, Texas State

A dog + awesome locations + champagne + ice cream. Emma & Matthew’s engagement session had EVERYTHING! Emma told me that they read my Engagement Session Style Guide and my blogs about engagement sessions, and they followed ALL of the advice. I love that! 🤩 Emma & Matthew met on a Texas State campus tour. […]

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Kira’s Fun Senior Photos with Her Dog

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Kira… and Ghost! She’s a high school senior, and well, he’s a dog. I love when seniors bring their dog to their photo session because it helps everyone relax, not take things too seriously, and have fun. Kira was willing to try anything I asked, and she had her own creative ideas too… like […]

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Kaitlyn & Thomas’ Boardwalk Proposal + Eberly Brunch Party

Filed in : Proposal

“We’re engaged!! We’re super engaged!” Kaitlyn yelled this into the air and to everyone walking by on the boardwalk. She as so incredibly happy and overwhelmed, and I could tell she was having an out of body experience, soaking in every bit of that important moment. Thomas planned a sweet and private proposal on the […]

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Sunset Summer Portraits at Pedernales Falls

Filed in : Engagement

Yep, I’m at my new favorite park again – Pedernales Falls State Park! As much as I love downtown sessions, the city skyline, bright wall murals, and urban backgrounds… I love state parks and nature just as much. (I mean, y’all know about my National Park trip goals) Rachael & Jake wore two totally different […]

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Downtown Austin Boardwalk Proposal | Shivani & Chinmaya

Filed in : Proposal

On the first night they met, he told her he would marry her in 5 years. But Chinmaya couldn’t wait that long. 2 1/2 years after they met in Austin at their mutual friends’ dance competition, Chinmaya got down on one knee to ask Shivani to be his wife. And wow…he pulled off an incredible […]

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Sunny Mount Bonnell Summer Proposal | Persia & Kevin

Filed in : Proposal

I  love that my calendar this summer (actually, this entire year) has been filled with proposals. Kevin contacted me a few weeks ago to tell me about his plan to propose to his girlfriend Persia, and I was all in. Kevin & Persia were checking out the stunning views at Mount Bonnell 5 1/2 years […]

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Pedernales Falls State Park Adventure Session with Kimber & Bo

Filed in : Engagement

This is the type of session that sets me on fire creatively. I LOVE these photos and had such a fun time exploring a new location with an adventurous couple! Kimber & Bo are one of the two couples who won my Summer Giveaway of an adventure photography session at Pedernales Falls State Park. I […]

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Best Places to Propose in Austin, Texas

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

This is my list of the 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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Cody & Emily’s Lake Travis Boat Dock Proposal

Filed in : Proposal

A proposal on a boat dock followed by a surprise party + sunset cruise? Ummm YES. Cody, you nailed it. Cody told his girlfriend Emily that they were meeting his family on Lake Travis to cruise around on a family friend’s boat. But she had no idea that there was more planned. As they walked […]

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