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Happy Monday in January, my friends! I can’t believe this month is coming to end so rapidly. My youngest just asked me if it’s normal to keep accidentally writing 2022 when he dates his school work. Cute. The family featured in today’s entry holds a special place in my heart. They moved here from Seattle […]

Kordell Family – Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas Lifestyle Family Photographer, Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer

January 23, 2023

Happy Monday in January, my friends! I can’t believe this month is coming to end so rapidly. My youngest just asked me if it’s normal to keep accidentally writing 2022 when he dates his school work. Cute. The family featured in today’s entry holds a special place in my heart. They moved here from Seattle […]

Kordell Family – Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas Lifestyle Family Photographer, Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer

January 23, 2023

I’m so incredibly grateful to have worked with the lovely Saunders Family last month. From the moment we met *online* via email, I felt an instant connection with mama to be! And even more amazing- we live right down the road from one another! It brought back so many gushy great memories to see a […]

Welcome Baby Noah, Austin Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

August 4, 2022

I’m so incredibly grateful to have worked with the lovely Saunders Family last month. From the moment we met *online* via email, I felt an instant connection with mama to be! And even more amazing- we live right down the road from one another! It brought back so many gushy great memories to see a […]

Welcome Baby Noah, Austin Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

August 4, 2022

Wherever you are in your love story journey- I’m here to celebrate with you. I know that sounds super cheesey and cliche- but I genuinely love these love stories the most! May you all feel the butterflies as your embark on finding your soulmate, love partner. These two sweethearts were just adorable in everyday. Couples […]

Who Doesn’t LOVE a Love Story? – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Dripping Springs Lifestyle Photographer- Location: Northwest Austin, Texas- Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer

July 24, 2022

Wherever you are in your love story journey- I’m here to celebrate with you. I know that sounds super cheesey and cliche- but I genuinely love these love stories the most! May you all feel the butterflies as your embark on finding your soulmate, love partner. These two sweethearts were just adorable in everyday. Couples […]

Who Doesn’t LOVE a Love Story? – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Dripping Springs Lifestyle Photographer- Location: Northwest Austin, Texas- Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer

July 24, 2022

I met this lovely bunch when little man was a tiny infant. I’m so excited I got to see them again for this fun family session. We walked a simple trail, kiddos saw airplanes overhead, and walaaah- a perfect fall family photo session and sweet memories!

Holiday Happiness- Austin Family Photographer, Northwest Austin, Texas

November 28, 2021

I met this lovely bunch when little man was a tiny infant. I’m so excited I got to see them again for this fun family session. We walked a simple trail, kiddos saw airplanes overhead, and walaaah- a perfect fall family photo session and sweet memories!

Holiday Happiness- Austin Family Photographer, Northwest Austin, Texas

November 28, 2021

I’m still *heart eyes* happy over this amazing couple and their little guy! Xavi celebrated his 2nd birthday with enormous balloons, a visit from Grandma, and finding cool rocks! As a photog, I get so many emails asking how does it all work with a rambunctious toddler, will I be able to get good photos?! […]

Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Austin, Texas

November 2, 2021

I’m still *heart eyes* happy over this amazing couple and their little guy! Xavi celebrated his 2nd birthday with enormous balloons, a visit from Grandma, and finding cool rocks! As a photog, I get so many emails asking how does it all work with a rambunctious toddler, will I be able to get good photos?! […]

Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Austin, Texas

November 2, 2021

We had a rainbow appear at the end of the session, no rain in sight- I’d say that tells you all about how spectacular our session together was! Juliet and family are expecting baby sister on Christmas and, wow, what an amazing gift!

Glowing & Growing- Austin Family Photographer, Bull Creek, Austin, TX

October 10, 2021

We had a rainbow appear at the end of the session, no rain in sight- I’d say that tells you all about how spectacular our session together was! Juliet and family are expecting baby sister on Christmas and, wow, what an amazing gift!

Glowing & Growing- Austin Family Photographer, Bull Creek, Austin, TX

October 10, 2021

This family stole my heart from the moment they stepped out of their car. Not only does Mom have the most contagious and warm-hearted smile, but her entire family conveys this same incredible energy. You know that feeling you get when you’re around positive and uplifting energy? They are definitely that and more! We did […]

Summer Sweetness! – Vibrant Austin Family Lifestyle Photography, Mueller Park, Austin, TX

September 27, 2021

This family stole my heart from the moment they stepped out of their car. Not only does Mom have the most contagious and warm-hearted smile, but her entire family conveys this same incredible energy. You know that feeling you get when you’re around positive and uplifting energy? They are definitely that and more! We did […]

Summer Sweetness! – Vibrant Austin Family Lifestyle Photography, Mueller Park, Austin, TX

September 27, 2021

Hey All! It’s been a minute since I’ve been able to post here! Hope you all have been healthy, cool, and otherwise great this summer. It’s been a busy photo session season all summer and I’m currently still booking for Fall and Winter. I will try to pop on here and share some sessions from […]

Welcome Earthside, Baby Violet!

September 4, 2021

Hey All! It’s been a minute since I’ve been able to post here! Hope you all have been healthy, cool, and otherwise great this summer. It’s been a busy photo session season all summer and I’m currently still booking for Fall and Winter. I will try to pop on here and share some sessions from […]

Welcome Earthside, Baby Violet!

September 4, 2021

This post has the power to make me cry – y’know, the sloppy, sappy, mushy variety! Here is my (gorgeous) niece, Des, and her fiancĂ©, Jed. My brother is her father. I’m sure this is a bittersweet moment for him. But, I know he trusts Jed with her heart! They plan to wed at the […]

My Beautiful Niece is Engaged! – Des & Jed, McKinney State Falls, Austin Texas, Austin Engagement Photography Session

May 10, 2021

This post has the power to make me cry – y’know, the sloppy, sappy, mushy variety! Here is my (gorgeous) niece, Des, and her fiancĂ©, Jed. My brother is her father. I’m sure this is a bittersweet moment for him. But, I know he trusts Jed with her heart! They plan to wed at the […]

My Beautiful Niece is Engaged! – Des & Jed, McKinney State Falls, Austin Texas, Austin Engagement Photography Session

May 10, 2021

Jane reached out a week before she was due with her second baby. It was a tight month with back to back sessions, but she was a referral from a recent (and awesome) client, so I made it happen! And I’m SO so glad I did! They are the most fun, lively, spirited, and happy […]

At Home with Jane & Fam – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Southwest Austin, TX

May 5, 2021

Jane reached out a week before she was due with her second baby. It was a tight month with back to back sessions, but she was a referral from a recent (and awesome) client, so I made it happen! And I’m SO so glad I did! They are the most fun, lively, spirited, and happy […]

At Home with Jane & Fam – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Southwest Austin, TX

May 5, 2021