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Austin Texas Courthouse Wedding + Sekrit Theater Greenhouse | Shubhi & Akshat

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Shubhi & Akshat were married at the Travis County Precinct 5 Courthouse, my favorite place for intimate courthouse weddings. They families joined them for a short and sweet ceremony, and then the three of us went to Sekrit Theater for more couples photos in the greenhouse. They wanted their day to feel romantic and low-key, […]

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Belton Texas Courthouse Elopement | Yugyeong & Ben

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Yugyeong and Ben were married at the Belton County Courthouse on a warm Fall day. I’d spent so much time lately at the downtown Austin courthouse, and this felt like a nice change of pace. Ben is in the military, and they met while he was stationed in South Korea. Years later, they’re both living […]

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Star Hill Ranch Summer Austin, Texas Wedding | Brenda & Zach

Filed in : Wedding

I’m pumped to share this wedding that I’d been looking forward to for so long! I first met Zach & Brenda when he hired me to photograph his marriage proposal. From there, we kept in touch, I took their engagement photos, and then their wedding at Star Hill Ranch! Their wedding day somehow felt both […]

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Chapel Dulcinea Wedding + Trattoria Lisina Reception | Shelby & Adrian

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Shelby & Adrian’s intimate micro wedding was one for the books. My team member Emily photographed their wedding, and editing their photos honestly made me pretty jealous that I wasn’t there! Their two venues – Chapel Dulcinea and Trattoria Lisina – are two of my favorites! The combination of these two places will make you feel […]

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Balmorhea Magnolia Spring Wedding | Jordan & Taylor

Filed in : Wedding

I’ve been photographing lots of elopements and weddings with smaller guests lists, but this was a BIG wedding! It had a wild dance floor, a fun cake cutting, a first look with family and bridesmaids, all the things. Jordan & Taylor were married at the beautiful Balmorhea Events venue in Magnolia, one of my favorite […]

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Downtown Austin Courthouse Wedding | Hyeyeon & Jin

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

I have several fun courthouse weddings to show you! I just finished editing Hyeyeon & Jin’s wedding from last week, and I can’t wait. It’s going on the blog… now! They were married at the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse Precinct 5 in Downtown Austin. I love this courthouse because of the beautiful architecture, […]

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McKinney Falls State Park Austin Micro Wedding | Katie & Kris

Filed in : Elopement, Wedding

Katie & Kris feel at home at McKinney Falls State Park. πŸ•οΈπŸŒΏ It’s why Kris decided to propose there. When they started planning their wedding, they thought there was no better place to get married too! I always ask couples what words describe how they want their day to look and feel. Katie said “eclectic, […]

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Micro Wedding at Landa Park New Braunfels | Susan & Ben

Filed in : Wedding

5 years ago, it was Ben’s impressive beard that made Susan send him a message on Bumble. She had recently downloaded Bumble, and he was the first person she met from the app. It was one and done for her! Ben proposed by recreating their second date, taking Susan to Mayfield Park and Mount Bonnell. […]

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Wedding at The Arlo | Bree & Terrence

Filed in : Wedding

Bree & Terrence are married!! If you’ve scrolled through my blog or social media, they probably look familiar at this point, because I’ve been photographing them for a couple years at this point. See their proposal, engagement photos, bridal photos, and rehearsal dinner on the blog > Everyone had been looking forward to this day […]

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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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