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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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Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: Planning to Create Candid Photos

Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: Planning to Create Candid Moments

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

It’s time for the next edition of my series Real Experiences Over Staged Photos! If you missed the first blog, it’s my advice on What to do after your ceremony. After walking back up the aisle, if you immediately jump right into family photos, you’re missing out on a big opportunity and one of my […]

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Summer Wedding at Lone Oak Barn | Susan & James

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The Lavender wedding! What a fun summer day! I hadn’t been to Lone Oak Barn since 2018, and I was really excited to go back. I love this venue for it’s well throughout layout, simplicity, and the beautiful trees surrounding the property. Susan & James are the sweetest, most down-to-earth couple. When I think back […]

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Austin Texas Hill Country Engagement Photos | Stephanie & Alex

Filed in : Engagement

There are so many benefits to taking engagement photos! We get to know each other better, we’ll create fun photos to celebrate this time in your lives, you can practice taking photos to help calm nerves on your wedding day… the list goes on. Engagement sessions also make me so dang excited to photograph your […]

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Romantic Proposal with Large Marry Me Sign | Ross & Holly

Filed in : Proposal

#MarryMeMonday🥂 Ross planned a full day scavenger hunt for his girlfriend Holly and her sister. This led them all over Austin, to several fun and meaningful spots. The day started with a hair and nail appointment, and Holly picked up the last clue at an apartment complex where they used to live. This led her […]

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Belton, Texas Courthouse Elopement + Riverside Photos | Jenny & Andrew

Filed in : Elopement

Jenny & Andrew were married this week, and we took some photos afterward to celebrate! We started at one of their favorite parks in Belton. Their adorable and super well behaved dogs, Carson and Scout, joined them. I’m so impressed by their off-leash abilities. #dogtraininggoals The dogs also wore the cutest tuxedo collars + bowties. […]

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Should you take senior photos in the Fall or Spring?

Filed in : LG Tips, Seniors

It’s your SENIOR YEAR!! Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, this is a big deal. Now that the school year has begun, here’s the question on everyone’s mind: Should you take senior photos in the Fall or Spring?? 🍁🌸 Honestly, both seasons are great in Austin, Texas, but there are some key differences. […]

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Chapel Dulcinea Marriage Proposal | Sean & Katie

Filed in : Proposal

It’s always fun to photograph proposals at Chapel Dulcinea, one of my favorite venues. Sean’s proposal to Katie was particularly special. 😊 Sean & Katie met 3 years ago… “Our first date was at Yellow Jacket Social Club in East Austin. It was going so well that we continued the date to Whisler’s and then […]

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South Congress Downtown Austin Senior Photos | Reannah

Filed in : Seniors

✨Meet Reannah✨ We’re obsessed with her South Congress senior photos! My jaw hit the floor when Bri first showed me these photos (hi, this is Lauren typing 😊). Reannah is incredibly natural and confident in front of the camera, and Bri was the perfect photographer for her! These photos exude energy, personality, and sass! 😜 […]

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Texas State University + Meadows Center Grad Photos | Gabriella

Filed in : Seniors, Texas State

✨Meet Gabriella✨ She’s graduating from Texas State University tomorrow! One of the perks of being a summer grad is that you’ll have campus all to yourself when you take your senior photos. Yes, it was over 100 degrees this evening, but it didn’t feel too bad in the shade. Gabriella included her dog Daisy in some […]

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