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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

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

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’m so incredibly grateful to have worked with the lovely Saunders Family last month. From the moment we met *online* via email, I felt an instant connection with mama to be! And even more amazing- we live right down the road from one another! It brought back so many gushy great memories to see a […]

Welcome Baby Noah, Austin Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

August 4, 2022

I’m so incredibly grateful to have worked with the lovely Saunders Family last month. From the moment we met *online* via email, I felt an instant connection with mama to be! And even more amazing- we live right down the road from one another! It brought back so many gushy great memories to see a […]

Welcome Baby Noah, Austin Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

August 4, 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

Happy Monday, friends! If you’re in the central Texas area- yay!!! Looks like we will be cooling off this week with some much needed rain! I’ve been photographing this darling family since big sister was a tiny newborn. I have always left my sessions with them feeling so much hope and love inside- the quiet […]

The Beautiful Sim Family- Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas- Austin Texas Family Lifestyle Photography

June 27, 2022

Happy Monday, friends! If you’re in the central Texas area- yay!!! Looks like we will be cooling off this week with some much needed rain! I’ve been photographing this darling family since big sister was a tiny newborn. I have always left my sessions with them feeling so much hope and love inside- the quiet […]

The Beautiful Sim Family- Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas- Austin Texas Family Lifestyle Photography

June 27, 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

And just like that…their family has grown! Diana & Brian have their grateful hands very full at the moment with three littles under 5. She has the most calm and loving energy with her babies and dad is just laid back and jolly! I’ve realized that photo sessions with littles, whether one or four of […]

Johnson Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek District Park, Holiday Family Photo Session

December 13, 2021

And just like that…their family has grown! Diana & Brian have their grateful hands very full at the moment with three littles under 5. She has the most calm and loving energy with her babies and dad is just laid back and jolly! I’ve realized that photo sessions with littles, whether one or four of […]

Johnson Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek District Park, Holiday Family Photo Session

December 13, 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

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