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Let me finally introduce my dear client, Shantel Gonsalves, a local therapist with tremendous HEART and soul serving women. I’m not even her client, and when I’m in her presence as a photog, I feel heard, seen, and honored. This is my second session with her since 2020, and we are enjoyed chatting about holistic […]

Gorgeous Shantel – Austin Lifestyle Brand Photographer, West Austin, Texas

June 28, 2023

Let me finally introduce my dear client, Shantel Gonsalves, a local therapist with tremendous HEART and soul serving women. I’m not even her client, and when I’m in her presence as a photog, I feel heard, seen, and honored. This is my second session with her since 2020, and we are enjoyed chatting about holistic […]

Gorgeous Shantel – Austin Lifestyle Brand Photographer, West Austin, Texas

June 28, 2023

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

This is the second year that I get to photograph our dear friends. This year we did our neighborhood trail and luckily, we had these vibrant wildflowers were still in full bloom! The girls had a blast, dad made everyone laugh, and mom is effortlessly beautiful, as always!

Fall Family Photo Sessions are in Full Swing! Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Northwest Hills, Austin, Texas

November 4, 2021

This is the second year that I get to photograph our dear friends. This year we did our neighborhood trail and luckily, we had these vibrant wildflowers were still in full bloom! The girls had a blast, dad made everyone laugh, and mom is effortlessly beautiful, as always!

Fall Family Photo Sessions are in Full Swing! Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Northwest Hills, Austin, Texas

November 4, 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

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

Wishing you both a lifetime of adventure, love, growth, and eternal JOY! I love you, baby girl!

Des & Jed – Personal Post: My Beautiful Niece and (new) Nephew are married! San Antonio, Texas, Lifestyle Family Photographer

June 17, 2021

Wishing you both a lifetime of adventure, love, growth, and eternal JOY! I love you, baby girl!

Des & Jed – Personal Post: My Beautiful Niece and (new) Nephew are married! San Antonio, Texas, Lifestyle Family Photographer

June 17, 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