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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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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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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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Real Experiences Over Staged Photos: What to Do After Your Ceremony

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Welcome to the first blog in my series Real Experiences Over Staged Photos! This series will grow, but here’s the full collection so far: What to Do After Your Ceremony Imagine that your ceremony is ending. You just had your first kiss, your guests are standing and cheering, and you’re walking back down the aisle. […]

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Why you shouldn’t disguise your proposal as a photo session

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

I specialize in proposal photography, and I’ve helped plan many types of proposals. I’ve heard many made-up backstories; fake galas, fake birthday parties, and fake casual strolls around the lake. If you want to surprise your partner with a proposal, you may need to lie to them a bit. It’s kind of weird, but it’s […]

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From @garrisonseniors: Our 5 Favorite Prompts For Senior Photos

Filed in : LG Tips, Seniors

We’re starting a series showing Our 5 Favorite Prompts for Senior Photos! Notice that we use the word “prompt” instead of pose. Our style is all about movement! Even though photos are still, let’s pretend we’re taking videos instead. Imagine how much more interesting and diverse your videos will be if you’re constantly moving around, […]

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Guide to Eloping in Austin, Central Texas

Austin, Texas Elopement Guide

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Welcome to your Austin, Texas elopement guide! Austin is a popular place to get engaged and married. I work with LOTS of couples who know almost nothing about Austin before choosing it as a destination for their elopement. I think that’s because Austin puts out a good energy, and that comes across even over the […]

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Planning your wedding day around the sunset time

Filed in : LG Tips, Wedding

Let’s dig in to Planning your wedding day around the sunset time.👇 If you’re someone who doesn’t know when the sun rises and sets, and you don’t normally keep up with Daylight Savings Time, that will probably change when you start planning your wedding! The angle of the sun will actually make a big impact […]

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Commons Proposal Fears (That You Really Shouldn’t Worry About!) | Austin Photographer

Filed in : LG Tips, Proposal

Proposing can be scary, y’all. But I’ve found that most people aren’t worried about their partner saying “yes”. They’re worried about 1,629,103 other things going wrong. If that’s you, keep reading. ☺️ I’m here to ease those fears. What if the whole day isn’t perfect from beginning to end? I’m listing this fear first, because […]

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What to know about bluebonnet photo sessions in Texas

Filed in : LG Tips

As an Austin, Texas based photographer, I photograph people standing, sitting, and laying in bluebonnets every spring. Some of my clients see bluebonnets as a fun surprise at their session, and some hardcore bluebonnet fans seek them out intentionally, planning their whole session around them. If you’d like to take bluebonnet photos with a photographer, […]

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