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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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I had the opportunity to do an in-home family session with the Campbells, who are part of my church family. I’m a fan of in-home sessions because they are personal, comfortable, and intimate. This beautiful family radiates love and happiness and it was a joy to be able to capture such a precious time in […]

The Campbells: Candace, Aaron, and baby Kingston

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Now, I know these days emails are viewed as a thing of the past but I recently received the greatest email ever: Hi Alyssa,    My name is Berna — I work on the Community team at Instagram (I’m @heyberna), and when I was looking for photographers in Austin, a colleague of mine recommended you. Your […]

Fun Friend Photoshoot On South Congress

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I can honestly say CENTRAL TEXAS is one of the most beautiful places ever. While yes we don’t have mountains or the beach, there is a calming peace that runs over me when I spend some time out in these rolling hills. I got the chance to take these BEAUTIFUL bridal portraits for my friend. […]

Austin Hill Country Bridal Portraits

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Luke was such a great senior to shoot! We got to take his photos down at the beautiful and sunny zilker park after weeks of rain in Austin.  I can’t believe this season with my Class of 2017 seniors is almost over! 

Senior Portraits | Luke- Austin High Senior

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One of the sweetest soul you will ever meet and I had the pleasure of getting her behind my camera. When her blog is live guys you will not regret it! Her style is a classic mix of a romantic , edgy, and bohemian.

Portraits | Cheyanne

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Chanels’ senior session was so much, the light and weather was PERFECT and guys can we talk about how amazing her outfits are. We had a blast at our session and as you can see Chanel braved the cold water and got in it for a fun set of photos.   <3

Senior Portraits | Chanel S

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Ahhh! I can’t believe it’s been one-year y’all! I just want to thank all of my followers for a wonderful year and I wanted to give back to y’all by doing a giveaway! I’m actually going to be doing two, the first one in a giveaway of my favorite things and the second is a […]

1 Year Giveaway

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Guys I’m so thankful for this year!! Here is a recap of my Best Nine!! With an official name change and adding weddings what a year of growth 2016 has been. My word of the year has been JUBILEE, which came from a sermon I heard earlier in the year! What does it mean; complete […]

The Best Nine

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Stony Point Senior Hannah is part of my 2017 senior spokesmodel shoot and I am so happy she is! During her entire session I felt like I was just hanging out with a friend! We had to shoot over the course of two days due to weather but she killed it both days with her […]

Senior Portraits | Hannah G

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Ahhhh!! I am so excited to get Kennas Senior Session up on the blog today! We had such a fun day of shooting at some of the coolest spots in Austin, and even though it was almost 100 degrees Mckenna, her mom and I had a blast! If you want to check out her whole […]

Senior Portraits | Mckenna S