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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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Lexi & Austin had an absolutely incredible wedding at The Allan House in Austin, Texas. Everything about her day was ICONIC from her stunning dress from Made With Love Bridal to her classic color scheme of black & white with pops of greenery and flowers. Everything about their wedding felt extremely true to who Lexi […]

Lexi & Austin | Allan House Wedding

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Wedding trends and styles are constantly changing and evolving, and 2023 will be no different. I wanted to take a stab at predicting some of the top wedding trends for 2023, some we’ve seen beginning to emerge within the last few years, and some we will see make a reappearance from years past. Whether you […]

2023 Wedding Trends

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Writing this post has been on the back burner for a while, but my passion was reignited. If you were to ask me, “Are you really writing a whole blog post about one wedding venue?” The answer is “Heck yes!” The love and appreciation I have for this venue is overwhelming. The care put into […]

Villa Antonia | Jonestown, Texas

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Let’s be real, planning a wedding is hard. The last thing you want to do is get your pictures back and not find photos of you with loved ones that you really wanted. But, family is family, and depending on the size, it can be hard to think of everyone in the moment. That is […]

4 Tips for Family Wedding Pictures

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Sweet is an understatement when it comes to this incredible couple. Kaity and Adam had a beautiful wedding at Canyonwood Ridge in Dripping Springs, Texas. The April Texas weather was kind to us and blessed us with a beautiful day full of dreamy sunlight and a nice breeze. If you were to look up joyful […]

Kaity and Adam | Canyonwood Ridge Wedding

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When I tell you Olivia & Reid are the absolute cutest, you should take my word for it, but just in case you needed proof, just look at them! Their engagement session was so much fun! I seriously cannot get over the absolutely precious bond they have. Olivia & Reid are the definition of “when […]

Olivia & Reid | Austin Engagement Session

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Wedding details make up the entire aesthetic of your big day! While you may not keep the earrings you wore, or remember the style of your invitation suite, you’ll be able to look back on the photos to remember the day. I love being able to capture gorgeous flat lays featuring all the pretty little […]

Wedding Details – What to Include for Your Photographer

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Engagement

Eli and Kyle at their engagement session…. seriously all I can say is wow! I had a BLAST photographing these two cuties, they had such a sweet disposition and the vibe was immaculate. They were so fun, easy-going, and down to earth, and made my job so easy with the undeniable connection and chemistry they […]

Eli and Kyle | Downtown Austin Engagement Session

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Ricky and Krystal had their wedding at The Allan House in downtown Austin and took getting married under the stars to a whole new level. These two are such an amazing, loving, fun couple, I seriously already miss being photographing their wedding. Ricky and Krystal had a nighttime ceremony under the stars and twinkly lights […]

Ricky and Krystal | The Allan House Wedding

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Introducing to you, for the first time on the blog, the new Mr. and Mrs. Kyle and Lily Richardson! This blog post goes out to all my Aggie fans (and of course the newlyweds) because Kyle and Lily had such a fun wedding, and made sure to include some special details giving credit to their […]

Gig ‘Em for the New Mr. and Mrs. Richardson