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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

Feast your eyes upon these sweet lovebirds, loving and laughing! Isn’t she beautiful? Michael is probably the only person ever that can make a mullet look so good! Congrats, you two!

Michael & Ariana’s Engagement- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer. Austin, Texas – Country Chic Style

December 8, 2023

Feast your eyes upon these sweet lovebirds, loving and laughing! Isn’t she beautiful? Michael is probably the only person ever that can make a mullet look so good! Congrats, you two!

Michael & Ariana’s Engagement- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer. Austin, Texas – Country Chic Style

December 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

“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

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’m still *heart eyes* happy over this amazing couple and their little guy! Xavi celebrated his 2nd birthday with enormous balloons, a visit from Grandma, and finding cool rocks! As a photog, I get so many emails asking how does it all work with a rambunctious toddler, will I be able to get good photos?! […]

Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Austin, Texas

November 2, 2021

I’m still *heart eyes* happy over this amazing couple and their little guy! Xavi celebrated his 2nd birthday with enormous balloons, a visit from Grandma, and finding cool rocks! As a photog, I get so many emails asking how does it all work with a rambunctious toddler, will I be able to get good photos?! […]

Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Austin, Texas

November 2, 2021

Somewhere in the world, people are enjoying autumnal colors and foliage- not in TEXAS! ha! But we are enjoying sunshine, wildflowers, and amazing family time as seen in these lovely captures. Mom and Dad are so sweet and laid back while girls run wild and play.

Sims Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Fall Family Photo Session, Austin, TX

October 26, 2021

Somewhere in the world, people are enjoying autumnal colors and foliage- not in TEXAS! ha! But we are enjoying sunshine, wildflowers, and amazing family time as seen in these lovely captures. Mom and Dad are so sweet and laid back while girls run wild and play.

Sims Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Fall Family Photo Session, Austin, TX

October 26, 2021

Baby C is enjoying his life hearthside with his wonderful, loving, parents and two sweet pups! He’s enjoying his daddy’s lullabies and mama’s sweet voice! Wishing you a wonderful start to a beautiful and adventurous life!

Welcome Home, Baby C! – Dripping Springs Newborn Lifestyle Photo Session

June 8, 2021

Baby C is enjoying his life hearthside with his wonderful, loving, parents and two sweet pups! He’s enjoying his daddy’s lullabies and mama’s sweet voice! Wishing you a wonderful start to a beautiful and adventurous life!

Welcome Home, Baby C! – Dripping Springs Newborn Lifestyle Photo Session

June 8, 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 fiancé, 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 fiancé, 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