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Happy *almost* summer, y’all! Hasn’t all this hill country rain been incredible for our collective nervous system!? Praying for more. I’ve enjoyed how quickly and robustly the flowers have bloomed in our gardens! We are enjoying a summer of reading and making cold salads. I’m into fascinating poetry and the work of Ada Limon. My […]

Poetry, Gardening…and Gorgeous Pink Sunsets – Austin Lifestyle

June 11, 2024

Happy *almost* summer, y’all! Hasn’t all this hill country rain been incredible for our collective nervous system!? Praying for more. I’ve enjoyed how quickly and robustly the flowers have bloomed in our gardens! We are enjoying a summer of reading and making cold salads. I’m into fascinating poetry and the work of Ada Limon. My […]

Poetry, Gardening…and Gorgeous Pink Sunsets – Austin Lifestyle

June 11, 2024

Thank you to my wonderful clients, old and new, for the love and friendship. Thank you for inviting me into your homes, families, workplace, to capture and learn together. I wish you so much abundance, joy, and love this new year and beyond! – Sincerely, Mel

Happiest 2024 to All- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas

January 2, 2024

Thank you to my wonderful clients, old and new, for the love and friendship. Thank you for inviting me into your homes, families, workplace, to capture and learn together. I wish you so much abundance, joy, and love this new year and beyond! – Sincerely, Mel

Happiest 2024 to All- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas

January 2, 2024

Feast your eyes upon these sweet lovebirds, loving and laughing! Isn’t she beautiful? Michael is probably the only person ever that can make a mullet look so good! Congrats, you two!

Michael & Ariana’s Engagement- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer. Austin, Texas – Country Chic Style

December 8, 2023

Feast your eyes upon these sweet lovebirds, loving and laughing! Isn’t she beautiful? Michael is probably the only person ever that can make a mullet look so good! Congrats, you two!

Michael & Ariana’s Engagement- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer. Austin, Texas – Country Chic Style

December 8, 2023

Happy Almost Christmas, friends! I’ve been quiet around here, in the very best way, that is! I’ve been cooking yummy tasty meals for my family, enjoying time with other mamas, baking bundt cakes, , creating adorable handmade ornaments with my kiddos, tending my roses before winter storms (hoping none hit), working, and getting quite overzealous […]

Happy Holidays- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, NW AUSTIN

December 6, 2023

Happy Almost Christmas, friends! I’ve been quiet around here, in the very best way, that is! I’ve been cooking yummy tasty meals for my family, enjoying time with other mamas, baking bundt cakes, , creating adorable handmade ornaments with my kiddos, tending my roses before winter storms (hoping none hit), working, and getting quite overzealous […]

Happy Holidays- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, NW AUSTIN

December 6, 2023

Morning Friends! I wanted to share the most adorable family that enjoyed their first family photo session with yours truly! We had awesome chats together, baby Ben had me smitten with his blue eyes and contagious smiles. The light was golden sunshine perfection.

The Burns Family – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek Austin, Texas- Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

April 24, 2023

Morning Friends! I wanted to share the most adorable family that enjoyed their first family photo session with yours truly! We had awesome chats together, baby Ben had me smitten with his blue eyes and contagious smiles. The light was golden sunshine perfection.

The Burns Family – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek Austin, Texas- Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

April 24, 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

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

There was SO much love in the air at this session. This family exudes all that your imagination can envision of family togetherness… JOY, gentleness, laughter, hugs, and tons of smiles. This gorgeous fam made a visit to Texas from their home in LA. We did a quick, impromptu winter photo session in North Austin […]

Tambe Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin & Dripping Springs Photographer

January 8, 2023

There was SO much love in the air at this session. This family exudes all that your imagination can envision of family togetherness… JOY, gentleness, laughter, hugs, and tons of smiles. This gorgeous fam made a visit to Texas from their home in LA. We did a quick, impromptu winter photo session in North Austin […]

Tambe Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin & Dripping Springs Photographer

January 8, 2023

Hi! Sending each of you a giant Texas sized hug! I hope you celebrated the Holy-Day surrounded with your favorite people, games, pets, food, and special moments. Whatever your situation is, I’m sending you my highest expression of love- a prayer that you can find healing, joy, and growth to be your best. We were […]

Happy Holy-Days, Feliz Navidad To All- Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas

December 26, 2022

Hi! Sending each of you a giant Texas sized hug! I hope you celebrated the Holy-Day surrounded with your favorite people, games, pets, food, and special moments. Whatever your situation is, I’m sending you my highest expression of love- a prayer that you can find healing, joy, and growth to be your best. We were […]

Happy Holy-Days, Feliz Navidad To All- Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas

December 26, 2022

Countdown to Christmas time! We are overwhelmed in all the best ways over here in my corner of the world…lots of holiday performances, baking, trying new recipes, loud belly laughs, family time, and puppy snuggles! I hope you are all enjoying the last days of this calendar year- make it count! If you’re like me, […]

Clemenson Family- Austin Lifestyle Family Photography, West Austin, Texas

December 13, 2022

Countdown to Christmas time! We are overwhelmed in all the best ways over here in my corner of the world…lots of holiday performances, baking, trying new recipes, loud belly laughs, family time, and puppy snuggles! I hope you are all enjoying the last days of this calendar year- make it count! If you’re like me, […]

Clemenson Family- Austin Lifestyle Family Photography, West Austin, Texas

December 13, 2022