Hi, Friends. I just wanted to share some beautiful photos from a session I did a while back pre-COVID19. Looking at so many galleries from earlier this year, I feel so much hope and love in these images. Cliche and cheesy as it may sound, if we have love, we have it all. I truly […]

I’m loving the later winter, cusp of spring family sessions! The weather is incredible these days. I have about 3 spots left for March- reach out to book your sesh while the weather is perfect!

It’s something of a miracle when your grown up children and their children can all get together for a photo session…in the same state, same city! Everyone was visiting in Austin and decided to memorialize their family time with a wonderful photo session. This family was such a treat for me to photograph. Everyone was […]

I’m currently listening to the Super Soul podcast with Pema Chodron and editing my fall galleries. I am also baking banana nut muffins. It’s a slower day which I’m grateful for. We all could really use slow and intentional around here. I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all the incredible people I encounter […]

This holiday season has been filled with only child cuteness overload! My own babies are all growing up so quickly, so I love the opportunity to photograph so many cute littles and tinies (is that even a word?*)! For this session, I went heavy on the monochromatic in camera, meaning, I shot in RAW, monochromatic […]

“Out of difficulties we grow miracles.”

Summer is pretty much coming to a close. Womp womp womp. So many memories of meeting great folks, smiles, playing in backyards, and capturing so much family time. I love the red, mustard, and light blue this family beautifully wore for their session. So versatile! One question I get asked often is about session styling, […]

Stacey reached out to me because she wanted to surprise her younger sis with a fun photo shoot during her bachelorette party. What a sweet sis!They were doing a fun Mexican themed party, Lindsay’s Final Fiesta! Here are some snaps of their fun time! Congrats Lindsay!

As y’all know, I’ve been learning to shoot film photography. I’m using a different film cameras to learn which camera works best with different lighting, motion, etc. I’m finally in a place where I’ve learned the complex mechanics of a film camera and light meter! Guys, I honestly thought I’d never reach this place! I […]

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