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I’ve been truly blessed to have such a strong community of clients, friends, family. This has taught me the power of groundedness, renewal, and humility. I’m reminded of how many gifts for uplifting growth are hidden in everything we do, from our waking moments, our first sip of hot coffee (or tea), our quiet morning […]

Motherhood is Worth Capturing – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas, Motherhood Photography Session in Austin

March 18, 2024

I’ve been truly blessed to have such a strong community of clients, friends, family. This has taught me the power of groundedness, renewal, and humility. I’m reminded of how many gifts for uplifting growth are hidden in everything we do, from our waking moments, our first sip of hot coffee (or tea), our quiet morning […]

Motherhood is Worth Capturing – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas, Motherhood Photography Session in Austin

March 18, 2024

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

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

Fall holiday photos are in full swing here in Austin, Texas and I couldn’t be more giddy about working with such incredible families this season! I have had so much fun in recent weeks getting to know each of you! A couple of notes when reaching out to book your photo sesh: My weekend dates […]

Fall Family Photos in Full Swing-FAQ- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas- Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

October 20, 2022

Fall holiday photos are in full swing here in Austin, Texas and I couldn’t be more giddy about working with such incredible families this season! I have had so much fun in recent weeks getting to know each of you! A couple of notes when reaching out to book your photo sesh: My weekend dates […]

Fall Family Photos in Full Swing-FAQ- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas- Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

October 20, 2022

How did fall season get here so quickly, y’all!? On that note, it’s been a gorgeous kickoff to my favorite month of all! I’m knee deep in school activities, baking, gardening, tea drinking, decorating, and photography sessions! Half of this session was done in my backyard- as you can see, I built a gorgeous flower […]

Happy Fall 2022- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas

October 6, 2022

How did fall season get here so quickly, y’all!? On that note, it’s been a gorgeous kickoff to my favorite month of all! I’m knee deep in school activities, baking, gardening, tea drinking, decorating, and photography sessions! Half of this session was done in my backyard- as you can see, I built a gorgeous flower […]

Happy Fall 2022- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas

October 6, 2022

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness — just the pure air to breathe and the […]

Welcome to Earth, Baby Ace – Austin Lifestyle Newborn Photographer, Mel Christina Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas, Dripping Springs, Texas

August 1, 2022

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness — just the pure air to breathe and the […]

Welcome to Earth, Baby Ace – Austin Lifestyle Newborn Photographer, Mel Christina Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, Texas, Dripping Springs, Texas

August 1, 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

Happy Summer, y’all! I hope you’re staying cool in our wildly hot Texas summer! We’ve had many days of dry air here in Austin, so the humidity level has been manageable. This series was done two weeks ago, during one of the hottest( ahem, BLAZING hotttt) recorded June days… ever and we weren’t sweating. In […]

“Together Again Story”- Reunion Family Photo Session- Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek, Northwest Austin, Texas

June 18, 2022

Happy Summer, y’all! I hope you’re staying cool in our wildly hot Texas summer! We’ve had many days of dry air here in Austin, so the humidity level has been manageable. This series was done two weeks ago, during one of the hottest( ahem, BLAZING hotttt) recorded June days… ever and we weren’t sweating. In […]

“Together Again Story”- Reunion Family Photo Session- Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek, Northwest Austin, Texas

June 18, 2022

Beautiful Pushpam and her sweet boys celebrated little man’s 6 month milestone! We had a beautiful time exploring nature together at Bull Creek District Park. He was mesmerized with all the limestone rocks, and mom and dad making him giggle. I’m always amazed when I see a baby’s eyes light up when they take the […]

Milestone Session, Sweet 6 Months – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek, Austin Texas

March 6, 2022

Beautiful Pushpam and her sweet boys celebrated little man’s 6 month milestone! We had a beautiful time exploring nature together at Bull Creek District Park. He was mesmerized with all the limestone rocks, and mom and dad making him giggle. I’m always amazed when I see a baby’s eyes light up when they take the […]

Milestone Session, Sweet 6 Months – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek, Austin Texas

March 6, 2022

I’ve been quiet lately and enjoying much needed self-care/down time with my family and home. I had a rolfing appointment this past week with Keli Bell Bandy and it was so healing (highly recommend). Winter has been all that winter should be. A time of deep reflection. All that needs to be brought up and […]

Creating Faith and Memories, Dykstra Family – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Dripping Springs Family Lifestyle Photographer

February 13, 2022

I’ve been quiet lately and enjoying much needed self-care/down time with my family and home. I had a rolfing appointment this past week with Keli Bell Bandy and it was so healing (highly recommend). Winter has been all that winter should be. A time of deep reflection. All that needs to be brought up and […]

Creating Faith and Memories, Dykstra Family – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Dripping Springs Family Lifestyle Photographer

February 13, 2022