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Whitney & Andrew’s Ranch Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

Let me start by saying that this is one of my favorite places I’ve EVER taken engagement photos! I love it when couples choose a location that’s special to them, and Whitney and Andrew did just that! Next year, they will get married on Whitney’s family ranch in a barn that her dad is renovating, […]

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My Biggest Wedding Day Tip

Filed in : LG Tips

Anyone who’s planned a wedding has had a conversation that went something like this… And by the end of it, you look just like Pam does. They obviously don’t get it. You sigh and move on, but when your wedding day comes, this problem will come up again, and you may have guests that really need information. […]

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Jarod’s Senior Photos | Brushy Creek

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Jarod – one impressive high school senior! He’s set to graduate near the top of his class at Vista Ridge High School, has some amazing college opportunities lined up, and will someday be saving lives as a neurosurgeon. Not bad, right? As I’ve mentioned before, Brushy Creek is one of my favorite portrait spots […]

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Mandy’s Headshots at The Domain

Filed in : Mini-Session

After meeting Mandy at the February couples mini-session event, she mentioned her need for some updated professional headshots, so we set up another session! The first time around, I photographed Mandy and her boyfriend Chris at Bull Creek Park – one of the prettiest natural areas in Austin. This time, Mandy and I explored The Domain, […]

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3 Ways to Make Your Wedding Your Own: Decor Tips

Filed in : LG Tips

  1. Do it Yourself We all know that DIY wedding projects are super popular right now! Pinterest has made is so easy to find creative ideas for your wedding, and there are tons of potential benefits to making some of your decorations instead of purchasing them from a store. DIY projects are an opportunity […]

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Valentine’s Day Mini-Sessions!

Filed in : Engagement

Bull Creek Park. The rocks, waterfalls, huge old tress…it’s just perfect, and it was the perfect setting for February’s Valentine’s Day Mini-Sessions. I was lucky enough to work with some fun and photogenic couples, and we packed A LOT into their 20 minutes shoots. Enough some of my favorites from each session!   Kristin & Chris […]

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Take Your Vacation Photos to the Next Level

Filed in : For Photographers, Personal

Whether you’re a professional photographer, an amateur photojournalist, or a tourist with an iphone, we take so many pictures while on vacation because we want to be able to relive the best moments of our trip. At the end of a vacation, you’ve taken a handful of postcard-worthy photographs, but the photos in your album […]

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Considering An Unplugged Ceremony

Filed in : LG Tips

Sometimes it feels like the “pics or it didn’t happen” mentality has gotten out of control. Everywhere you look, people are documenting every minute of their day, and wedding ceremonies are no exception. For couples who value their guests’ full attention during their ceremony, it’s beneficial to have an “unplugged ceremony”, meaning that guests are […]

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Meagan & Jeff’s Engagement Photos

Filed in : Engagement

Meet Meagan & Jeff! This was a special engagement session for me, because I’ve known Jeff for many years. We met in marching band our freshman year of high school, were friends throughout school, even went to the same college – Texas Tech! I was excited when Jeff and his fiancé Meagan asked me to be […]

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3 Tips for the Morning of Your Wedding Day

Filed in : LG Tips

A good chunk of your photography coverage happens before the ceremony. This is often one of the most relaxing and the most fun parts of the day. During this time, I’ll photograph the bride, bridesmaids and special family members preparing for the day, and these photos are usually some of the bride’s favorites! With that in […]

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