editorial, weddings, and personal life

The Alyssa Jarae Blog

Facebook Copy-color Created with Sketch.
Instagram-color Created with Sketch.

Explore

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! 

I'm alyssa Jarae.

Hey!

snag the freebie!

20 things you don't want to forget on your big day!

wedding checklist

Free!

Read it!

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

Wedding

Read it!

Engagement

I’ll be honest, engagement sessions are one of my favorite things in the whole world. It is usually the first time I get to meet my clients in person and get a chance to get them in front of the camera. I adore seeing how different couples interact with each other, and how they personalize […]

Austin and Alexis | Downtown Austin Engagement Session

Read it!

Did you know, that one of the most common wedding-related regrets is not taking bridal portraits? I am a BIG advocate for taking bridal portraits, and it’s not just because I want the chance to get more gorgeous gals in front of my camera. A bridal session has soooooo many benefits. I’ve made a list […]

7 Reasons Why You Should Take Bridals

Portraits

Read it!

Engagement

Claud and Hank’s engagement session at Vista Brewing was an absolute DREAM! Our usually finicky Texas weather showed us favor with an incredibly gorgeous day, and the most perfect lighting a photographer could want (I’m serious it was so dreamy). We spent the session laughing, talking, and having a dance break or twelve. I have […]

Claud + Hank | Vista Brewing Engagement Session

Read it!

After re-scheduling due to Covid, we finally were able to witness Devin and Lauryn become the new Mr. and Mrs. Sweet! Their wedding at Morgan Creek Barn was glamourous and romantic with a cozy, modern atmosphere. Wild Bunches Floral went above and beyond with their gorgeous floral arrangements full of white hydrangeas and soft pink […]

Sweet Wedding at Morgan Creek Barn

Wedding

Read it!

Wedding

Walking down the aisle in her BHLDN dress, Alee couldn’t help but smile at her soon-to-be husband waiting for her at the end. Josh stood proudly, hardly able to believe that they had finally made it to their big day. Josh and Alee first met at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where Alee was […]

Alee + Josh | Star Hill Ranch Wedding

Read it!

Payton and Dawson are longtime friends of mine, who I met when I worked at the Younglife camp Rockbridge in Virginia. Funny enough, the two of them met for the first time there as well! Me being an Austin girl, I was a little nervous at the idea of shooting a Winter wedding in Toledo, […]

Payton & Dawson | The Venues Toledo

Wedding

Read it!

Wedding

In front of their closest 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 oak trees at the altar. The day started with light rain, just enough to get that wedding day […]

Romantic Driftwood Wedding At Stonehouse Villa

Read it!

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

Wedding

Read it!

Wedding

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