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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Green Wedding | Dimebox Ballroom Georgetown Texas | “Oh, with you I am Strong as an oak But soft like leather High as a pine And light as a feather” – Cody Johnson

With You I Am (Green Wedding) | Dimebox Ballroom Rustic Georgetown Wedding

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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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South Branch Tavern Chicago Wedding | Betsy & Ryan from Alyssa Johnson on Vimeo. Hello, World! This was my first Wedding video EVER! I couldn’t have asked for a better Wedding than Betsy and Ryan’s to start this part of my business out! I honestly had a blast! Congrats to the Happy Couple. Ceremony and […]

South Branch Tavern Chicago Wedding | Betsy & Ryan