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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’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

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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

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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

Engagement

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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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, Elie 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.

Elia + Noah | Lake Bryan Engagement Session

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The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria Spring Engagement Session | Austin, Texas

Drew and Meredith | Laguna Gloria Engagement Session

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  Ways I know a couple is going to be amazing is if their email includes “ Can I bring our dogs to the session” …. my answer will be YES and I’m SO EXCITED!! Loved getting to capture some sweet moments with Ashley and Matt during their engagement session at Addison Grove where they […]

Ashley and Matt | Addison Grove Engagement Session

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When these two suggested the Austin library for their engagement session I was SOO EXCITED! First off the library is the coolest, and so is Katharine and Jayme! They both love to travel so we took some photos in the travel section of the library!

Katharine and Jayme | Austin Library Engagement

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What a treat it was to photograph this sweet couple. From the beginning of their session I knew it was going to be a good one! When Alee showed up in her beautiful dress from ASOS and the perfect blue heels to match, I just about DIED! Also can we talk how Josh gives off […]

Josh and Alee | Engagement

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