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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

My, oh, my! How gorgeous is the Smith fam!? We enjoyed a nice stroll together on SoCo for their fall photo session. Despite the busy crowds, we managed to get some beautiful moments of togetherness. Little man explored all of the cool rocks, landscaping, and endless fun steps all over the cool walkways down there! […]

An Evening Downtown on Soco- Austin Lifestyle Family Photography, South Congress Street, Austin, TX

October 1, 2021

My, oh, my! How gorgeous is the Smith fam!? We enjoyed a nice stroll together on SoCo for their fall photo session. Despite the busy crowds, we managed to get some beautiful moments of togetherness. Little man explored all of the cool rocks, landscaping, and endless fun steps all over the cool walkways down there! […]

An Evening Downtown on Soco- Austin Lifestyle Family Photography, South Congress Street, Austin, TX

October 1, 2021

What better way to celebrate Mom than with a photo shoot (and a super fun, vibrant dress)!

Celebrating Mama! – Austin Downtown Skyline Photo Session

April 30, 2021

What better way to celebrate Mom than with a photo shoot (and a super fun, vibrant dress)!

Celebrating Mama! – Austin Downtown Skyline Photo Session

April 30, 2021

Shilpa reached out to me to set up a grad photo session for her son. He was a trooper- doing this for mama’s special memories. We had a great time exploring the busiest parts of the campus together. There were tons of senior grads doing their photos as well. Such an exciting journey to celebrate, […]

UT Grad Class of 2021- Congrats! University of Texas Photo Session, Austin, TX

April 29, 2021

Shilpa reached out to me to set up a grad photo session for her son. He was a trooper- doing this for mama’s special memories. We had a great time exploring the busiest parts of the campus together. There were tons of senior grads doing their photos as well. Such an exciting journey to celebrate, […]

UT Grad Class of 2021- Congrats! University of Texas Photo Session, Austin, TX

April 29, 2021

I got to experience a beautiful family reuniting again for the first time in over a year. They stayed apart during the 2020 because of COVID. Grandparents meeting their baby grandchild for the first time, cousins meeting their new baby cousin, toddlers playing with their fun older cousins- so sweet! I’m really grateful I get […]

All Together Again – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Downtown Austin Photo Session, Mel Christina Photography

March 22, 2021

I got to experience a beautiful family reuniting again for the first time in over a year. They stayed apart during the 2020 because of COVID. Grandparents meeting their baby grandchild for the first time, cousins meeting their new baby cousin, toddlers playing with their fun older cousins- so sweet! I’m really grateful I get […]

All Together Again – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Downtown Austin Photo Session, Mel Christina Photography

March 22, 2021

Wow, what a winter! I know in one of my previous posts, I mentioned how much this Texan loves to see snow. Well, scratch that! Ha. After this past winter storm, I’m not quite sure I’d like to see snow again! Thankfully, we all survived the long, dark days of power outages, water shut-offs, and […]

Woah, 2021! Austin Family Photographer- Westlake Hills, Austin, TX

March 7, 2021

Wow, what a winter! I know in one of my previous posts, I mentioned how much this Texan loves to see snow. Well, scratch that! Ha. After this past winter storm, I’m not quite sure I’d like to see snow again! Thankfully, we all survived the long, dark days of power outages, water shut-offs, and […]

Woah, 2021! Austin Family Photographer- Westlake Hills, Austin, TX

March 7, 2021

This season I’ve mostly done families and newborns, so you can imagine my excitement when I got to photograph these two love birds on their special marriage day! We had the most beautiful overcast morning light, some sprinkles (which in my culture symbolizes blessings for a lifelong happy marriage), and so many folks walking past […]

Downtown Love- Austin Lifestyle Courthouse Marriage Photographer, Austin, TX

February 5, 2021

This season I’ve mostly done families and newborns, so you can imagine my excitement when I got to photograph these two love birds on their special marriage day! We had the most beautiful overcast morning light, some sprinkles (which in my culture symbolizes blessings for a lifelong happy marriage), and so many folks walking past […]

Downtown Love- Austin Lifestyle Courthouse Marriage Photographer, Austin, TX

February 5, 2021

When this gorgeous (AND super stylish) family stepped out of their car, I instantly felt their amazing energy! She had the biggest and most contagious, warm-hearted laugh and he had such a calm and loving affection for his girls.

Holiday Maternity + Family – Family Photo Session- Austin Family Photographer, Mel Christina Photographer

December 8, 2020

When this gorgeous (AND super stylish) family stepped out of their car, I instantly felt their amazing energy! She had the biggest and most contagious, warm-hearted laugh and he had such a calm and loving affection for his girls.

Holiday Maternity + Family – Family Photo Session- Austin Family Photographer, Mel Christina Photographer

December 8, 2020

Just wanted to pop in and give a quick update. We are doing well in our corner of the world. The kids are happy, healthy, and adapting to being home these days. We started a new routine this week now that everyone is starting their homeschooling. Some of the kids are having separation pains from […]

Rainbow… Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, TX, Quarantine 2020

April 2, 2020

Just wanted to pop in and give a quick update. We are doing well in our corner of the world. The kids are happy, healthy, and adapting to being home these days. We started a new routine this week now that everyone is starting their homeschooling. Some of the kids are having separation pains from […]

Rainbow… Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, TX, Quarantine 2020

April 2, 2020

Spirituality – Soulfulness Creators – Lovers – Artists We enjoyed making creative vision boards, tarot cards, nourishing food, and sharing our passions in a friendship circle. Each of us offered our gifts. We offered our beauty and hearts to one another. We shared wisdom, experiences, flowers, art, readings, and memories. All photos shot with film […]

Small Batch Retreat – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Brand Photographer, Hybrid Film Photographer

December 13, 2019

Spirituality – Soulfulness Creators – Lovers – Artists We enjoyed making creative vision boards, tarot cards, nourishing food, and sharing our passions in a friendship circle. Each of us offered our gifts. We offered our beauty and hearts to one another. We shared wisdom, experiences, flowers, art, readings, and memories. All photos shot with film […]

Small Batch Retreat – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Brand Photographer, Hybrid Film Photographer

December 13, 2019