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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

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

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

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

I’ve had the great honor of capturing this gorgeous family for the last couple of years. It’s one of the best parts of my job to be able to watch families and babies grow! We were able to capture these with perfect weather and sunshine. Happiest first birthday, sweet Charlie!

Celebrating Charlie’s First Birthday! – Northwest/Westlake Hills Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, TX

March 10, 2021

I’ve had the great honor of capturing this gorgeous family for the last couple of years. It’s one of the best parts of my job to be able to watch families and babies grow! We were able to capture these with perfect weather and sunshine. Happiest first birthday, sweet Charlie!

Celebrating Charlie’s First Birthday! – Northwest/Westlake Hills Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Austin, TX

March 10, 2021

Hola, Happy 2021! I am sending each of you so much JOY, PEACE, and LOVE this new year. I feel so hopeful and grateful to see what this new year holds for us all. So many things to look forward to…a spring garden, butterflies visiting Austin, crafting, and making new memories with my family. What […]

Welcome 2021, Holiday Photo Session, Newborn Baby- Commons Ford Metro Park, Lifestyle Family Photo Session

February 3, 2021

Hola, Happy 2021! I am sending each of you so much JOY, PEACE, and LOVE this new year. I feel so hopeful and grateful to see what this new year holds for us all. So many things to look forward to…a spring garden, butterflies visiting Austin, crafting, and making new memories with my family. What […]

Welcome 2021, Holiday Photo Session, Newborn Baby- Commons Ford Metro Park, Lifestyle Family Photo Session

February 3, 2021

Hi! I’ve been quite swamped lately with lots of fall sessions, family, homeschooling, baking, and holiday decorating! I’m super excited to share a very dear family that I love photographing through the seasons!

Fall Fam Photo Session Cont’d- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer- Northwest Austin, Photography Session

November 12, 2020

Hi! I’ve been quite swamped lately with lots of fall sessions, family, homeschooling, baking, and holiday decorating! I’m super excited to share a very dear family that I love photographing through the seasons!

Fall Fam Photo Session Cont’d- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer- Northwest Austin, Photography Session

November 12, 2020

I was glowing after this session. Some people have such grounding and positive energy- I’m grateful to work with folks that are so wonderful! Congrats on your expanding family!

Baby On the Way- Austin Maternity Family Photo Session, Bull Creek- Outdoor Lifestyle Photography Session

September 30, 2020

I was glowing after this session. Some people have such grounding and positive energy- I’m grateful to work with folks that are so wonderful! Congrats on your expanding family!

Baby On the Way- Austin Maternity Family Photo Session, Bull Creek- Outdoor Lifestyle Photography Session

September 30, 2020

It’s something of a miracle when your grown up children and their children can all get together for a photo session…in the same state, same city! Everyone was visiting in Austin and decided to memorialize their family time with a wonderful photo session. This family was such a treat for me to photograph. Everyone was […]

All Together – Family Photo Session,Lower Bull Creek, Austin, Texas

February 29, 2020

It’s something of a miracle when your grown up children and their children can all get together for a photo session…in the same state, same city! Everyone was visiting in Austin and decided to memorialize their family time with a wonderful photo session. This family was such a treat for me to photograph. Everyone was […]

All Together – Family Photo Session,Lower Bull Creek, Austin, Texas

February 29, 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