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Austin Courthouse Wedding + Emerald Tavern Reception | Anna & Gilbert

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Anna & Gilbert wanted to have a low-key wedding with their closest people in a relaxed environment, and they made it happen! πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Friends & family  🎲 Board games  🍻 Beer and coffee  I’ve photographed many weddings at the old Heman Marion Sweatt courthouse downtown, but this was my first time coming to the new […]

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Rehearsal Dinner at Arlo Grey | Bree & Terrence

Filed in : Event, Wedding

Taking candid photos of people enjoying themselves in a beautiful place? I’ll be there. πŸ™‹πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ That’s why I love getting to photograph the rehearsal dinner before a wedding day. It’s also a great way for me to get to know your friends and family. I’ll be sure to focus on these VIPs in your wedding […]

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Bridal Portraits at The Arlo | Bree

Filed in : Bridal

See Bree & Terrence’s engagement photos and his proposal. Bridal Portraits at The Arlo

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Laguna Gloria + Mount Bonnell Engagement Photos | Natasha & Ben

Filed in : Engagement

Getting to work with couples from the moment they get engaged is such a highlight of my job! Proposal photos are so fun, because they’re truly candid. Engagement photo sessions allow us to slow down, do some extra planning (that includes the person who got proposed to!), and make the photos our main focus. Ben […]

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Austin Texas Capitol Senior Photos | Renee

Filed in : Seniors

Meet Renee! We took her senior photos last October, and it deserves a spot on the blog! We took her senior photos in and around the Texas Capitol. I love this location, because there’s so much to it. Of course, the building is massive and beautiful, but on the grounds you can also find pretty […]

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Proposal at Uplift Vineyard in Burnet | Dallas & Bella

Filed in : Proposal

Wineries may be my personal favorite place for proposals. What’s better than proposing in a totally relaxed, resort-like setting, with beautiful nature, and well, wine?πŸ·πŸ˜‹ Dallas & Bella live in Nashville, and came to Austin to visit family. Bella’s aunt & uncle are members of several wineries around the hill country, and they know all […]

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Pregnancy Announcement Maternity Photos | Sekrit Theater Greenhouse

Filed in : Maternity, Mini-Session

Getting to see my past wedding couples become parents is THE BEST. Ashley & Matt got married in 2021, and this Spring, they came to a mini-session for pregnancy announcement photos! We took their photos at the beautiful Sekrit Theater greenhouse in East Austin, and the venue fit their vibe perfectly. Their baby is due […]

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Spring 2024 Mini-Session Recap | Austin Photographer

Filed in : Mini-Session

Let’s do a Spring 2024 Mini-Session Recap! Looking at these photos a few months later, I have to say… I love them! These are some of my favorite family photos I’ve taken. I’ve known some of these couples and families for many years now, so that also makes mini-sessions extra special. Getting to check in […]

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Wedding at Magnolia Bells Houston | Audrey & Christopher

Filed in : Wedding

Audrey & Christopher are married! πŸ₯³ I couldn’t wait for this wedding after photographing Christopher’s proposal, their engagement photos, and Audrey’s bridals. They were married at Magnolia Bells, outside of Houston. Coming from Austin, Magnolia Bells was such a nice change of pace. The entire property sits in a forest of tall pine trees. Wooden […]

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Spring Chapel Dulcinea Wedding | Kelsea & Jose

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Kelsea & Jose’s Spring wedding at Chapel Dulcinea needs a spot on the blog. Now that I’m on maternity leave, I’m catching up on blogging photos from the first half of the year, and there’s SO MUCH to go through. But am I really on maternity leave if I’m blogging for hours every day? πŸ€” […]

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