My goal is to create more images like this for families, in their homes- where their LOVE grows. The place we all feel the safest and most loved. I love the stories we each have, so different yet so similar. We all want the same thing- connection. My dream is to capture connection, love, the […]

While mama was taking photos of a client, my boys got to enjoy some downtown Austin fun. Levi loved it so much and *actually* let me take photos of him. As in, he posed! ha.

Congrats to this gorgeous senior, Dariana! Cheers to all your dreams coming true!

My 11 year old son asked if I could teach him how to be a photographer and my mama heart began oozing with yays and yipees! My boy has always been fascinated with filmmaking, videos, editing processes, anything in the motion picture realm. He likes the idea of becoming mama’s assistant and getting paid in […]

This was my first ever interior design photo shoot- INSERT all the nerves and excitement. Sarah was laid back, kind, and super helpful. When I walked into Sarah’s amazing downtown space, I was blown away and completely amazed by her talent to create unique beauty. Every corner of a space she touches is wonderfully transformed. […]

Stacey reached out to me because she wanted to surprise her younger sis with a fun photo shoot during her bachelorette party. What a sweet sis! They were doing a fun Mexican themed party, Lindsay’s Final Fiesta! Here are some snaps of their fun time! Congrats Lindsay!

Here’s another light and airy indoor lifestyle photo session shot with film! The colors and tones are so dreamy and bright! I see so much beauty in these at home sessions and I’ve also found that children are so much more inclined to feel at ease, playful, and energetic during the sessions because they get […]

As y’all know, I’ve been learning to shoot film photography. I’m using a different film cameras to learn which camera works best with different lighting, motion, etc. I’m finally in a place where I’ve learned the complex mechanics of a film camera and light meter! INSERT BIG LOUD CLAP! Guys, I honestly thought I’d never […]

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