February 28, 2022

Evan and Karah’s Engagment Photoshoot | Austin, Texas

It’s official, Evan and Karah are engaged! When Karah told me the news, I couldn’t have been more excited to be a part of photographing this beautiful milestone for them both.

Engagement Photoshoot in Austin Texas at Sekrit Theater by natural light couples photographer

Karah was one of the first people I became friends with when I moved to Texas. When she first introduced me to Evan I instantly loved them together. The three of us quickly became friends and have been inseparable ever since.

As the years have quickly passed us by, it was easy to see that they are sincerely the best fit for each other. You often hear people say that you should be with someone who is your best friend, well Evan and Karah definitely followed that advice. They have been best friends for fifteen years and have been dating for over six years now!

To say that I am thrilled for them both is an understatement. It isn’t easy to find someone at such a young age and to grow together rather than a part as you become an adult and truly figure out who you are. To see Evan and Karah find that with one another is truly special and I cannot wait for their wedding day.

When planning the shoot I wanted to make sure we had the perfect location for them. We talked through lots of ideas and decided on booking the Sekrit Theater. Of course Austin had plans of its own… We had yet another snow storm the week of their session. If you look closely in some of the photos, very few, you can see small piles of snow that still hadn’t melted yet haha. Thankfully it cleared up enough for us to move forward with the session. On the day of, even though it was still freezing out we had such a beautiful sunny evening!

When planning your session, I always want to make sure that we showcase your personality and interests. Whatever they may be. For Karah and Evan, including whisky in their photos was a fun way to celebrate them and their engagement. Karah also brought fresh flowers which I think is a perfect prop addition for any and all sessions.

Evan and Karah, thank you so much for asking me to be a part of capturing these gorgeous photos for you both to look back on and cherish for years. I sincerely feel so honored to have gotten to watch you both over the years only continue to grow as individuals and as a couple. I cannot wait for the wedding and am truly overjoyed for you both to continue on this journey with each other. Wishing you both all the love and happiness!

I hope you all enjoy looking through all of these beautiful photos of them. To say that this session was loads of fun does not paint the picture of just how hard we were all laughing throughout it. Thank you both for always being such a blast to work with.

Couple kissing during engagement photoshoot by natural light photographer in Austin Texas

Since these two were so hilarious and adorable throughout their session… I could not help but include some fun shots of them laughing together hysterically in between poses.

Behind the scenes of couple laughing during engagement photoshoot in Austin Texas

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JenniferMarch 9, 2022 - 2:48 PM
Absolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel
Cindy & Amos GlanzMarch 10, 2022 - 8:27 AM
Beautiful pictures
Lovely couple ReplyCancel

April 30, 2021

Duncan Family | Austin, Texas

The Duncan family was visiting from Louisiana to see a good friend. When they contacted me a few months prior to their trip, I was beyond excited that they had asked me to be a part of their FIRST professional family photoshoot.

Getting to work with and meet Brad, Michalah, Eden, and Jude was a dream. They really gave me all of their trust and the creative freedom throughout the session. There is no better feeling than having clients trust your vision and your work.

Eden was too adorable and ready to be on an adventure! She was excited to explore the entire park and collect as many rocks as she could. Getting to be tickled, cuddled, and chased around by her mum and dad was of course a bonus. Jude was such a superstar; he was extremely calm and happy the entire session. Happy to be held by any and everyone.

Getting to capture some beautiful photos of just Brad and Michalah together was precious to me. Many parents are focused on photos of their kiddos as the primary shots for the session, but I think photos of parents alone are just as important. With Eden and Jude being so well-behaved it was easy to get stunning shots of everyone in every variation!

When working with all my clients, I never want to push too hard for any particular posing to work if it simply isn’t; especially with younger kids. Sometimes just letting them be themselves is the best approach. Truthfully, my favorite photos are always the more candid emotional photos that I capture. Typically I use a more ‘prompted’ posing approach, this means getting the client in the right area and setting up a moment to happen more organically. Getting parents to tickle kids, having the husband whisper something hilarious in his wife’s ear, etc. These make for those genuine moments between you all that are gorgeous but not actually posed.

The Duncan family got so many gorgeous combinations of both prompted and posed photos, I couldn’t be happier with this entire session. I was so excited to share their sneak peeks with them, as well as with you all.

There are too many stunning photos to narrow down for even this blog post, but I did my best. I hope you all enjoy them and are filled with as much love while looking at them, as this family was filled with for one another.

Duncan family, thank you for asking me to be a part of this milestone in your family. It was such an honor to meet and work with you. I hope these images bring you so much joy and love throughout the coming years when looking back on them. I hope you all come and visit again soon!

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Brad DuncanMay 6, 2021 - 7:10 AM
These pics are so beautiful! I love them all! Wow! Wow! Wow!ReplyCancel
BryanMay 6, 2021 - 9:04 AM
What a beautiful family!ReplyCancel
gillianMay 6, 2021 - 12:14 PM
Such a cute familyReplyCancel

March 28, 2021

Mackenzie’s Senior Session | Georgetown, Texas

It’s that time of year again! Senior portrait sessions are so much fun. What makes them that much better is getting to work with beautiful people like Mackenzie. Not only is she stunning, but she is truly such an amazing person to be around. Her smile and laugh is contagious.

Meeting Mackenzie and her mum was loads of fun! I had not worked with them before, but it felt as though I was spending an evening with friends that I had known for years. Working with amazing people like them makes my job extremely enjoyable. I loved bringing Mackenzie’s vision for her photoshoot to life. Capturing memories like these is the reason why I fell in love with photographing milestones for families.

Your senior year is an extremely special time. Planning a photoshoot with the graduate themselves is always one of my favorite parts. I believe in showcasing your hobbies, style, and everything that represents you. There’s something remarkable about looking back on photos and remembering that specific time in your life. These are timeless memories for everyone to enjoy and cherish for many years to come.

When you hire a photographer, it’s necessary to find someone who you really click with. It’s important to me that my clients and I have similar views for the session. I want to be just as excited as my client for their photoshoot. It makes the session more memorable and fun. There is nothing better than feeling comfortable and as though you’re just having a great evening with someone you’ve known for ages.

Mackenzie, thank you for asking me to be included in this incredible time in your life. It was such an honor to be a part of this special time in your life. You are truly such a spectacular person! I cannot wait to hear about all the things you accomplish in life. You are going to achieve great things and go amazing places. I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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November 25, 2020

Peters Wedding | Georgetown, Texas

The day finally came for Nick and Tiffany to tie the knot!!

Despite all the curveballs thrown at them this year, they were able to keep their wedding date and most everyone was able to still attend. It was a beautiful day filled with so much love and happiness.

I first worked with Tiffany and Nick back in 2018 for their first family photoshoot. I had met Tiffany beforehand and when she asked if I was available for their holiday family photos, I was really excited to get to meet Nick and Jace.

Before I knew it, we were buying houses in neighborhoods just down the road from one another, becoming first time home owners at the same time. I was so excited for them when Nick proposed in November 2019! We planned two engagement sessions for them. One that was more casual and fun that included Jace and one that was more formal for just the two of them. When Tiffany mentioned using the Greenhouse for their second session I was really excited. They took the opportunity to dress up and go out for a date night afterwards.

Nick and Tiffany are fantastic together. They balance one another out in the best ways. The more you get to know them individually, the more you understand how they work so well together. I couldn’t be happier for the two of them starting this new chapter in their lives.

Jace was so excited to find out that his parents were getting married. Getting to see him in his suit, getting ready with the boys was extremely precious. The entire ceremony he kept looking up at them, smiling. Which are some of my favorite ceremony shots.

With everything going on and most of Nick’s family living in another state, it was amazing that they were able to still make it. His family and friends weren’t letting anything get in the way of being a part of this day.

Of all the weddings I’ve been a part of, I think this bridal party was one of the most fun to work with. Everyone helped out with anything and everything they could. There was lots of fun and laughter. Getting ready and group shots were a blast! Both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids were up for anything that would make for a fun or great shot.

When doing the big family group shots, my favorite part was how much everyone was already connected with one another. You sincerely couldn’t tell that there was multiple families all together. I love seeing everyone getting along and having a blast. These two families officially became one on this day, but really they have been one big family for years.

Nick and Tiffany, I am so beyond happy for you both. Your day was perfect and so gorgeous. It really was such a beautiful tribute to your relationship and those who have supported and loved you both throughout the years. I couldn’t be happier for all that is to come in your future. You both deserve nothing short of all the happiness in the world! Thank you for asking me to be a part of capturing these memories for you to cherish and look back on for years to come.

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The Details…
Dress: Anomalie
Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade
Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s Shoes: Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Quenan’s Jewelers
Hair & Make-Up: Hannah Ebert
Flowers: Haley Wynn Designs
Cake: Cakes by Kathy
Catering: Catering with a Twist
Venue: The Union on Eighth
Venue manager: Morghan
Planner: Shamika Johnston (An Event to Remember)
Arch: Mancino

When Tiffany and Nick decided on The Union for their wedding venue, to say that I was elated is an understatement. It’s such a gorgeous place and it suited their style perfectly! There were so many places on the venue grounds to take advantage of for great shots, we didn’t have to leave. The ceremony was sweet and short, leaving lots more time for portraits, and partying!

Meeting Shamika, their planner, I knew instantly that everything would be great on the day of. She’s the perfect balance of fun, organized and sincere. She really takes the time to get to know her clients. When you have a planner that sincerely understands how you are and what you like, you end up not having to correct as many things throughout the day. The entire day Shamika was running around altering things without being asked providing such an amazing experience for them and all their guests. Thank you Shamika for going above and beyond!

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Shamika JohnsonNovember 27, 2020 - 2:15 PM
Stunning photos!!ReplyCancel
GillianNovember 27, 2020 - 5:06 PM
Awe Nick & Tiffany, LOVE your pics, wow, what a beautiful day. Chase is so cute. Beautiful family. Maegan fantastic job!ReplyCancel