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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

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

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

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

Could this family be any more gorgeous? I absolutely love muted tones and floral dresses for family photos! It’s definitely my favorite go-to look.

Clemmenson Family – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Northwest Hills, Austin, Texas

November 9, 2021

Could this family be any more gorgeous? I absolutely love muted tones and floral dresses for family photos! It’s definitely my favorite go-to look.

Clemmenson Family – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Northwest Hills, Austin, Texas

November 9, 2021

Fall photo sessions are in full swing around here! I’m not one for overly processed, dark and moody edits. This IS really how it looks outdoors in our greenbelts of Austin. I can’t be happier because it makes for such gorgeous autumnal fall family photos! Sweet little one just turned one! Happiest birthday, sweet girl! […]

Baby Turns One! – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Northwest Austin, Texas

November 9, 2021

Fall photo sessions are in full swing around here! I’m not one for overly processed, dark and moody edits. This IS really how it looks outdoors in our greenbelts of Austin. I can’t be happier because it makes for such gorgeous autumnal fall family photos! Sweet little one just turned one! Happiest birthday, sweet girl! […]

Baby Turns One! – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Northwest Austin, Texas

November 9, 2021

I hope this wonderful family sesh brings as much joy to you as it does for me! I love the beautiful yellows and blues!

Spring Beauties – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Central Austin, TX

June 3, 2021

I hope this wonderful family sesh brings as much joy to you as it does for me! I love the beautiful yellows and blues!

Spring Beauties – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Central Austin, TX

June 3, 2021

This post has the power to make me cry – y’know, the sloppy, sappy, mushy variety! Here is my (gorgeous) niece, Des, and her fiancĂ©, Jed. My brother is her father. I’m sure this is a bittersweet moment for him. But, I know he trusts Jed with her heart! They plan to wed at the […]

My Beautiful Niece is Engaged! – Des & Jed, McKinney State Falls, Austin Texas, Austin Engagement Photography Session

May 10, 2021

This post has the power to make me cry – y’know, the sloppy, sappy, mushy variety! Here is my (gorgeous) niece, Des, and her fiancĂ©, Jed. My brother is her father. I’m sure this is a bittersweet moment for him. But, I know he trusts Jed with her heart! They plan to wed at the […]

My Beautiful Niece is Engaged! – Des & Jed, McKinney State Falls, Austin Texas, Austin Engagement Photography Session

May 10, 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

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