Happy Summer, friends! We’ve been focusing on beauty, nature, healing, and much needed depth of soul kinda things. These photos were taken in the last few weeks on a quiet, overcast morning. The sun was flirting with the clouds beautifully and I tried to capture a glow of our American flag. I have a special […]

“So at the end of this day, we give thanksFor being betrothed to the unknown.”― John O’Donohue Remember those poppies I mentioned in my heartfelt previous post? Neighbors, friends, and family have all enjoyed these sentimental red poppies. The backstory is wonder… full. They bring so much renewal, delicate reminder of the power of love and […]

Thank you to my wonderful clients, old and new, for the love and friendship. Thank you for inviting me into your homes, families, workplace, to capture and learn together. I wish you so much abundance, joy, and love this new year and beyond! – Sincerely, Mel

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!

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 […]

Morning Friends! I wanted to share the most adorable family that enjoyed their first family photo session with yours truly! We had awesome chats together, baby Ben had me smitten with his blue eyes and contagious smiles. The light was golden sunshine perfection.

Countdown to Christmas time! We are overwhelmed in all the best ways over here in my corner of the world…lots of holiday performances, baking, trying new recipes, loud belly laughs, family time, and puppy snuggles! I hope you are all enjoying the last days of this calendar year- make it count! If you’re like me, […]

It is with GREAT joy and excitement that I share this brand lifestyle photography session of the incredibly talented local artist Neena Buxoni! Her work speaks for itself! I left her studio feeling inspired by her peaceful energy, nature inspired vibrant paintings. Neena is a humble mom, wife, artist, and creative in the Austin area. […]

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 […]