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Creekside Engagement Photos | Kristen & Erik

Filed in : Engagement

It was so fun meeting Kristen & Erik at their creekside engagement session this weekend! Kristen was truly glowing in the perfect sunset light, and Erik couldn’t take his eyes off her. We explored all of my favorite parts of Bull Creek and some new areas I hadn’t checked out before too. Kristen looked more […]

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Explained: Second Photographers

Filed in : LG Tips

What is a second photographer? A second photographer is exactly what it sounds like; having not just one, but two photographers at your wedding! Now, let’s decide how many photographers YOU need! Here’s a summary of what each photographer does on your wedding day and beyond… Who hires the second photographer? While the bride & […]

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Cedar Creek Engagement Photos | Amber & Brandon

Filed in : Engagement

My first engagement session to photograph in 2019 did NOT disappoint. It was so nice meeting Amber & Brandon this weekend in Cedar Creek. The couple, along with a bunch of family members, made a day trip from Houston to check some wedding planning tasks off their list and show family the Be Our Guest […]

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Sedona, Arizona Weekend Trip

Filed in : Personal, Travel

I’ve loved the desert landscape of the Southwest since my first family vacation to the Grand Canyon & Utah many years ago. And last year summer, when Matt & I drove across the country visiting national parks, that love for the desert was reaffirmed. When we decided to take short winter trip, we thought about […]

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Favorite Photos of 2018

Filed in : LG Tips, Personal, Wedding

2018! What a year. I photographed more weddings, more couples, more high school and college seniors, and (WAY) more proposals than any year before. I loved it! Seriously, I have a cool job. To begin 2019, I first need to take another look at 2018, because it was so good that it deserves a few […]

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Gruene Mansion Proposal | Paris & Nathan

Filed in : Proposal

There’s something magical about proposals in Gruene, Texas. I’ve witnessed it three times with three different couples, and it blows me every time. Nathan planned an incredible proposal for his girlfriend, Paris. She got to experience not just one, but THREE surprises back-to-back. Here’s how it went… Nathan planned a weekend trip to Gruene and […]

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Christmas-time Georgetown Proposal | Jess & Aaron

Filed in : Proposal

Every single proposal is different, but the more personalized and unique the better. In my opinion, Aaron totaled nailed it. Aaron & Jess visited the Georgetown square at Christmas-time last year, so he knew that she loves the lights there every December. So here’s how it went down… They did a Christmas themed escape room […]

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The Knot “Best of Weddings” 2019 Award Winner

Filed in : Personal, Wedding

From The Knot: “The Knot Best of Weddings is an annual award that recognizes the top wedding vendors across the country. This prestigious honor distinguishes vendors who are trusted, dependable, and fun to work with. They have dazzled and delighted their couples, and it definitely shows.”   I’ve received The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award […]

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Downtown Austin Senior Pictures

Downtown Austin Senior Photos | Kelsey

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Kelsey. She’s a Cedar Park senior graduating this Spring! Over and over again, I’m impressed by how mature and focussed high school seniors are these days, and Kelsey proved that to be right once again. She’s a talented artist and teaches art to kids and adults of all ages at the same studio where […]

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Downtown Austin Proposal | Anna & Ben

Filed in : Proposal

It’s proposal season for sure! Ben contacted me a few weeks ago to tell me about his plans to propose to his girlfriend Anna, with the help of their adorable and energetic golden retriever Charlie. Ben had planned a special day, including a Christmas card photography session and staying the night at a hotel downtown. […]

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