Seattle Engagement Photos in the Fall
We took advantage of the last few weeks of fall in the PNW and captured some incredible Seattle engagement photos which featured fall foliage and intimate hotel shots.
Intimate and Rainy Blue Ridge Mountains Wedding
Rain didn't stop this Blue Ridge Mountains wedding from happening! This couple got married in the woods then hiked the trails for epic sunset photos.
Playing with Paint at Craft Austin
A throwback to the time the lovely Hannah, joined me to play with paint at Craft Austin.
Photography Mentor Session at Sekrit Theater
As photographers we have done this hundreds, if not thousands of times. We know how to direct, we know the most popular poses by memory and we even know what to say to get a certain reaction from you; but when there is total mutual trust between us, you get the good stuff, and we can forget the rest.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2022
This has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I have written it on my calendar for the last 4 years and I’ve removed it every time because I just couldn’t make it work. This year I finally put my foot down and I’m so happy I did! Seeing the sky full of hundreds of colorful hot air balloons was such a cool experience.
Fall Portrait Session + Color Theory - Austin, Texas
I have always had a thing for color theory and when I noticed this tree in my neighborhood on my daily walk with my dogs, I was stunned. It’s rare to see these kinds of colors in Austin but I’ll take any chance I can get! I googled it and apparently it’s called a Chinese Pistache tree, and it’s officially my favorite.
Colorful Wedding Inspiration with a Pancake Dessert
A colorful wedding styled shoot in the heart of Austin with some of the best vendors and a pancake dessert? Just what my heart wanted. Brightly colored florals that felt like 'ME', Euphoria inspired makeup and a puffy-sleeved bridal gown. I couldn’t have dreamt up a better day if I tried.
Booking a Photo Shoot on Vacation - And Why You Should Do It
You can ask anyone to take a quick photo of you on your phone while on vacation, but what if you had beautiful photos to commemorate the experience for years to come? My partner and I visited his home country of Scotland and we booked an adventure session on the Isle of Skye. It was worth every penny and I want to make sure everyone knows the benefits of booking a vacation photoshoot.
Reasons to Consider a First Look on Your Wedding Day
Instead of taking engagements with me, a month before their wedding we did a first look and portrait session at Pedernales Falls State Park near Dripping Springs, Texas. They love the outdoors and wanted to take their time getting all the photos they wanted while being immersed in nature.
Wildflower Wedding in the Texas Hill Country
A Texas Spring inspired wedding for the bride who loves the outdoors and spends most of her time in her garden.
This was the most laid back “full wedding day” I’ve ever experienced and that’s exactly what they wanted. Doing things their own way with limited stress and traditions was very important to them. She made this clear to me on our first phone call as well as in her timeline questionnaire and I made sure to follow suit.
Rockport Beach Engagement Session
They have the type of energy to make you feel like you’re in love too; or remember what it feels like when all you want do is make plans together and experience all the things only to feel the urge to cancel them all and stay home. Even though you’re banking on forever, it feels like every second counts.
Garden Party Wedding at Woodbine Mansion
A black tie, garden party wedding at Woodbine Mansion in Round Rock, TX where the wisteria was in full bloom and the vibes were immaculate.
Woodbine and it’s historical charm was the perfect location for their swanky affair. There was a variety of greenery, a clear top tent with twinkle lights and a band that only played grunge and 90s rock. The Motts were SO MUCH FUN. Hunter’s brother even jumped on stage to play a song, Ashley and Hunter crowd surfed and the dance floor was packed all night long.
Celebrating Your Love in Photos | Texas Engagement Session
When shooting, energy is exchanged. Yes, as photographers we are there to direct and lead the way but it should truly be a collaboration; even if I’m the one doing all the talking. Sometimes the collaboration on your end can be unspoken.
At times I have detected this uncomfortable feeling looming over me. When others look to me with closed off and constricted energy, waiting for me to pull a rabbit out of my hat on the spot. Almost as if to say, “now create something incredible!” because that’s what they’ve seen online.
Festival Themed Austin Wedding
You know what’s beautiful to witness? People owning who they are. They described their festival wedding day as “tastefully traditional and refreshingly unconventional.” Held at their friends’ private ranch, Eclipse Event Co. absolutely transformed the place into an outdoor venue. It was full of color and sequins and all the guests participated. We were most impressed with how intentional every detail and every person was. I’ve documented almost 100 weddings and I’ve never felt presence from a crowd quite like this.
Witchy Inspired Shoot at Sekrit Theater in Austin, Texas
Amanda is a returning client. The first time I met her I took her college senior portraits. She picked me up as a stranger and after a few hours of getting lost and hopping fences in Round Top, TX we were friends. It's always exciting when she lands in my inbox with a concept. This shoot was done close to Halloween and she wanted something mystical, moody and little bit witchy. Think - Dark Lady by Cher in the playlist and a girl who loves New Orleans. Sekrit Theater was the perfect place to bring this vision to life. The space allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and shoot in very low light during the second half of the shoot. It was a blast and I can't wait till her next idea hits my inbox.
Festival Style Engagements on Rainey Street
Their story is a wild one.
Imagine, it’s 2017. She’s in New Orleans. He’s in San Diego. He sees her on “friends you may know” on Facebook. He slides in her DMs with a freestyle rap asking for a FaceTime date. Two weeks later he flies to meet her in person and even hangs out with her family and they knew it was the start of something special.
Intimate Wedding at Peterson Dumesnil House Louisville, Kentucky
They hosted around 30 people at the historical Peterson Dumesnil House in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. There were black details with gold accents and rich jewel tone florals. Blake designed all the paper and signage and Jacquelyn looked straight out of an old film with her smooth silhouette and hollywood waves. It was the epitome of classic and timeless with just enough of a modern twist.
Modern Wedding Portraits at The Carrington in Buda
The back story: they were scheduled to get married April 2020 at the height of lockdowns. They decided to elope at the courthouse and postpone the full wedding. A year rolls by and they changed their mind and asked to trade their wedding day coverage for a couple of shoots, one of them being at the wedding venue. I said, of course!
Dallas Winter Wedding at The Emerson
Funny story, Jordyn used to do my spray tans. Yep, she’s seen me naked before I even knew her last name. But as soon as I met her I knew I liked her. She is spunky and hilarious and loves Harry Potter as much as I do. We are Sag. sisters, her dogs are her babies and Trevor is her person. This is what I knew about her.
Smoky Mountain Anniversary Session
Former Texas Aggies Will and Brook moved to Raleigh, North Carolina because he is in the Air Force. To celebrate their first wedding anniversary, they wanted to get dressed up again and go to the Smoky Mountains! Brook had been following me on instagram for awhile and knew I was down to travel, so we made it happen.