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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

I did this session at the beginning of 2021 and loved every bit of it. Mama has such cute style and dad was just so easy going and sweet! These adorable new parents were completely smitten with their darling baby girl. Many many blessings your way!

Welcome Home,Sweet Baby Lenny- Austin Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session, South Austin, TX. Mel Christina Photography

February 4, 2021

I did this session at the beginning of 2021 and loved every bit of it. Mama has such cute style and dad was just so easy going and sweet! These adorable new parents were completely smitten with their darling baby girl. Many many blessings your way!

Welcome Home,Sweet Baby Lenny- Austin Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session, South Austin, TX. Mel Christina Photography

February 4, 2021

I just wanna leave this post up to celebrate such a memorable day for all. Our kiddos have never seen snow like this before…ever! My hubby use to live up north and saw snow regularly. He says this was “real snow”! But when you’re a lifelong Texan, you’ll take those once-in-a-blue moon tiny flurries and […]

Austin Snow Day! Jan 10th, 2021 – *Mel’s Personal Post* Austin Lifestyle Photo Session

February 3, 2021

I just wanna leave this post up to celebrate such a memorable day for all. Our kiddos have never seen snow like this before…ever! My hubby use to live up north and saw snow regularly. He says this was “real snow”! But when you’re a lifelong Texan, you’ll take those once-in-a-blue moon tiny flurries and […]

Austin Snow Day! Jan 10th, 2021 – *Mel’s Personal Post* Austin Lifestyle 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

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

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

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 hope you all delight in the beauty and happiness this lovely family exudes! It has been so great to be able to capture so much love this fall. Though the world may seem chaotic at times in recent days… I assure you, there is still so much love!

Fall Family Photo Session 2020- Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Bull Creek, Northwest Austin

November 6, 2020

I hope you all delight in the beauty and happiness this lovely family exudes! It has been so great to be able to capture so much love this fall. Though the world may seem chaotic at times in recent days… I assure you, there is still so much love!

Fall Family Photo Session 2020- Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Bull Creek, Northwest Austin

November 6, 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

This shot took place on a perfect overcast morning in central Austin. I couldn’t have loved this session more. Everything about the powerhouse gal, Kara, is inspiring and fun. She’s a singer, actress, model, and instagram influencer! They say that each of us has an aura- her aura is bright and bold. She wore orange […]

Kara Elyse- Austin Lifestyle Brand Photography

June 16, 2019

This shot took place on a perfect overcast morning in central Austin. I couldn’t have loved this session more. Everything about the powerhouse gal, Kara, is inspiring and fun. She’s a singer, actress, model, and instagram influencer! They say that each of us has an aura- her aura is bright and bold. She wore orange […]

Kara Elyse- Austin Lifestyle Brand Photography

June 16, 2019

This brand photo session was so much fun because it was a collab with one of my dearest friends/supporters/cheerleaders! If you’re looking for amazing one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry, handbags, belts, and other accessories…look no further! My dear friend, Noemi, the proud founder of Ramona Collective is bringing in some spring goodies and here is a sneak […]

Ramona Collective Spring Vibes – Austin Lifestyle Brand Photographer

April 11, 2019

This brand photo session was so much fun because it was a collab with one of my dearest friends/supporters/cheerleaders! If you’re looking for amazing one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry, handbags, belts, and other accessories…look no further! My dear friend, Noemi, the proud founder of Ramona Collective is bringing in some spring goodies and here is a sneak […]

Ramona Collective Spring Vibes – Austin Lifestyle Brand Photographer

April 11, 2019