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Since 2015, I have been capturing love stories just like yours. My approach is capturing all the authentic moments of  you day, while still focusing on all the pretty details. Below is some of my favorite work and wedding day tips! 

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One fact about the wedding industry that is widely-known is that sometimes, your venue is the most expensive part of the occasion. Not every bride and groom have the budget for a high-end event, but that doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice amazing views and a warm, inviting atmosphere to make your day special.  […]

Venue Spotlight | Chapel Dulcinea

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When I first met Presley and Kacey, I knew that they had a fun vibe about them. They seem like the couple that’s first on the dance floor and love to have a good time. It honestly felt like Presley and I had been friends for years, and I learned very quickly that this was […]

Presley + Kacey | King River Ranch Wedding

Lake Bryan at sunset is stunning on an average day, but when I did Elia and Noah’s engagement session, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. It was warm and breezy, just like Elia and Noah are. Both students at Texas A&M, Elia and Noah met during CRU, through their campus ministry. During our session, they were full of giggles and laughs, and I could tell how comfortable and content they were to be in each other’s company austin engagement photographer alyssa jarae photography

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Lake Bryan at sunset is stunning on an average day, but when I did Elia and Noah’s engagement session, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. It was warm and breezy, just like Elia and Noah are. Both students at Texas A&M, Elia and Noah met during CRU, through their campus ministry. During our session, […]

Elia + Noah | Lake Bryan Engagement Session

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Happy two yeat anniversiry to these lovebirds! Mark and Adea had a private elopement on a cloudy Thursday. Adea wore a traditional handmade dress from the Phillipienes and marked opted for a blue suit and a bowtie.

Intimate Elopement at the Historic Barr Mansion in Austin

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Wish Well house is the venue Central Texas has been needing! It is filled with colorful texture, details and design and lighting wise is a photographers dream!

Garden Inspired Wedding at Wish Well House

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Desiree and Gabriel had an intimate winter inspired wedding at the beautiful Villa Antonia. Gabe wore dashing red suit from Indochino with a feather bowtie and Desiree stunned in a off the shoulder dress from Blush Bridal.

Italian Winter Inspired Nuptuials with Holiday Blooms at Villa Antonia

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The early morning photoshoot took place at Circle C Metropolitan Park in central Austin. This park is one of my favorites with its open fields and light poking through the trees. The early sunlight gave a gorgeous glowing background for all the hugs and smiles that transpired.

Morning Maternity Family Session at Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park

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In front of their closet Friends and Family members two Longhorns tied the knot in the beautiful Hill Country. Stonehouse Villa was the perfect venue from the beautiful chandeliers in the reception hall, to the grove of oaks tree at the alter.

Romantic Driftwood Wedding At Stonehouse Villa | Paige + Jake

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Mancabelli wedding, featuring Payton and Dawson at The Venues Toledo.

Mancabelli Wedding | Payton & Dawson

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The Brooks’ special day was held at Paniolo Ranch in Boerne, TX, an all-inclusive wedding venue.

Paniolo Ranch Wedding | Charlie + Karra