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Hidden Falls Hayes Hollow Fall Wedding | Brianna & Josh

Filed in : Wedding

Brianna & Josh were married at Hidden Falls Hayes Hollow, one of my favorite venues near Canyon Lake, Texas. We took their engagement photos last Fall, and I think we all had that wonderful reassuring feeling of “ok, we’re definitely the right fit for each other.” I just love these too! Brianna & Josh met […]

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Proposals are NOT Photo Sessions: A Client-Focussed Approach

Filed in : For Photographers

Proposal photographers, this is for you! 📷😄 What’s the number 1 fundamental thing I’ve learned about photographing marriage proposals? They are NOT photo sessions. Let’s dive into why taking photos isn’t my main priority when planning proposals. But before we do that, be sure to join me for proposal education, helpful tips, and stories sent […]

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Friends Session Photos on South Congress | Bella & Addi

Filed in : Seniors

✨Meet Bella & Addi!✨ They’re best friends who are graduating from high school this year. Their photos are full of energy, color, and FUN! They chose our longest, 2.5 hour session, which was enough time to visit tons of great spots on on South Congress. They wore 3 outfits, all with different vibes to fit […]

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Senior Photos at The Sekrit Theater + McKinney Falls | Amelia

Filed in : Seniors

✨Meet Amelia! ✨ Several years ago, I photographed her sister Charlotte. Now, it’s Amelia’s turn! We took the first half of photos at The Sekrit Theater, a beautiful venue in east Austin that features a rustic greenhouse covered in vines. This is one of my favorite locations! Amelia’s vintage looking white dress looked awesome here. […]

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Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: Why You Shouldn’t Create a Shot List

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Welcome to the third edition of my series Real Experiences Over Staged Photos! As a recap, here’s what we’ve covered so far: ⏸️ If you haven’t yet read the 2nd blog, pause and do that. This 3rd blog will make much more sense with that context. In the 2nd blog about planning to create candid […]

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Elopement at Hotel Van Zandt Austin | Karina & Peter

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Karina & Peter met on Rainey Street. It was a classic Austin meet cute in bar.🍻They danced and he asked her out to dinner the next night. 5 years later, they’re married, and they have a son.😊 They were informally married a few months ago but wanted to have a ceremony with their son and […]

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William Chris Vineyards Marriage Proposal | Joshua & Alexandria

Filed in : Proposal

Joshua contacted me several months ago to tell me his plans to propose while visiting Austin in September. He lives in Kentucky with his girlfriend Alexandria, and they’re planning to move to Austin next year. He said they love wineries, but had never been to any in the Texas hill country. I suggested a few […]

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Editorial Senior Photos in Downtown Georgetown | Cade

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Cade! This was such a fun and creative session, not only because Cade is an actual model, but because he was up for anything. #GarrisonSeniors photographer Bri explored downtown Georgetown and Blue Hole Park with Cade and his mom. There are so many unique backgrounds in this area! The food truck photos are some […]

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2023 Italy Travel: Behind-the-Scenes of The Print Shop

Filed in : Personal, Travel

We went to Italy this summer!! 🇮🇹🍷⛰️🍕 It was an incredible trip. We flew round-trip from Austin to Rome, with one layover each way. From there, we travelled through northern Italy. Over 17 days, here’s how many nights we stayed in each area: I highly recommend this route if you want to see cites, the […]

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Peter Pan Mini-Golf Downtown Austin Engagement Photos | Margaret & Grant

Filed in : Engagement

Margaret & Grant met online six years ago and first connected over playing horn in band throughout school. They were both in their university marching bands too. (Grant – Texas Tech, Margaret – UT) They had their second date at the iconic Peter Pan Mini-Golf in downtown Austin. Margaret realized half way through the course […]

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