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Eden & Cole’s East Austin + At Home Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

Eden & Cole met when they were a bridesmaid and a groomsmen in their friends’ wedding. They’re both UT grads, and were in a sorority and a fraternity that’s getting famous for creating couples in their mutual friend group. Now, over three years later, they’re planning their wedding in Cabo! They recently bought a house […]

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Travis’ Proposal to Mackenzie at Austin Bumble HQ

Filed in : Proposal

Travis set up with the most unique and personalized proposal for this girlfriend Mackenzie this weekend! They met on the Bumble dating app almost two years ago, and since Bumble’s headquarters are here in Austin, he thought the colorful, bright yellow wall outside their building would be the perfect place to propose. Her favorite color […]

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8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Photo Session

Filed in : Engagement, LG Tips

So many of my couples ask to include their dog in their engagement photos, and my response is always “YES”! 🐶There are so many benefits to bringing your dog along: That being said, preparing for your photo session with these simple tips will make a huge difference in your experience and in your photos. Let’s […]

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Nikita & Parth’s Austin Overlook Proposal

Filed in : Proposal

Wow. Parth pulled off an incredible proposal! Here’s how it went down… Nikita and her family, who all live in Houston, came to Austin for a weekend trip. They decided to check out Mount Bonnell one afternoon, and as they were walking along the trail, something unexpected happened. Nikita was SHOCKED to see her boyfriend […]

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3 Mindset Shifts to Make Before Your Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement, LG Tips

Getting your photo taken by a professional is rare for most people… even for me! So when preparing for your engagement photo session, it’s normal to feel nervous. You might feel pressure to look your best, but if your goal is to take natural looking photos that really show who you are, being self-conscious and […]

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Shelby’s Downtown Austin Seaholm Senior Photos

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Shelby! She graduated from high school this year and is headed to Texas Tech in the Fall. She’s planning to study journalism, loves photography, and choose the same university as me, so we obviously had a lot in common! We roamed around downtown Austin, the Seaholm District, and the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge for her […]

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Proposal

6 Reasons to Hire a Proposal Photographer + 2 Questions Answered

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

If you’re planning to propose, you’ve probably Googled a million things about rings, timing, locations… all the things. There’s a lot to figure out. The good news is that you’re not alone in this! Hiring a professional photographer to help you plan and photograph your proposal is super important, and not just for the obvious reasons. […]

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Friends-Inspired Bridal Shoot with a Texas Twist

Filed in : Bridal

Cue the Friends theme song! (You’re welcome for getting that stuck in your head for the rest of the day!) This group of best friends wanted to put a Texas-y spin on their favorite episode of Friends. You know the one… “The One with All the Wedding Dresses”. Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe put on wedding […]

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National Park Trip to Glacier, Yellowstone & Grand Teton

Filed in : Personal, Travel

Last year, we road-tripped from Albuquerque to San Francisco, hitting five national parks along the way. We LOVED that trip and set a new goal of visiting every national park in our lifetime. So this year, for our three year anniversary trip, we choose three more parks to check off the list. Neither of us […]

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Stephanie & Tyler’s Sunny Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

Choosing a beautiful + meaningful location and bringing your DOGS with you? Yep, that’s the recipe for an amazing engagement session. Stephanie & Tyler showed me around the trail and fields right outside their home, and we enjoyed a golden, summer sunset. It was made even more perfect by Stephanie’s bright yellow dress and the […]

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