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“The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies.”― Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Noel Family- Austin Family Photographer, Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas

January 16, 2023

“The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies.”― Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Noel Family- Austin Family Photographer, Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas

January 16, 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

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

We had a rainbow appear at the end of the session, no rain in sight- I’d say that tells you all about how spectacular our session together was! Juliet and family are expecting baby sister on Christmas and, wow, what an amazing gift!

Glowing & Growing- Austin Family Photographer, Bull Creek, Austin, TX

October 10, 2021

We had a rainbow appear at the end of the session, no rain in sight- I’d say that tells you all about how spectacular our session together was! Juliet and family are expecting baby sister on Christmas and, wow, what an amazing gift!

Glowing & Growing- Austin Family Photographer, Bull Creek, Austin, TX

October 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

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

Jane reached out a week before she was due with her second baby. It was a tight month with back to back sessions, but she was a referral from a recent (and awesome) client, so I made it happen! And I’m SO so glad I did! They are the most fun, lively, spirited, and happy […]

At Home with Jane & Fam – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Southwest Austin, TX

May 5, 2021

Jane reached out a week before she was due with her second baby. It was a tight month with back to back sessions, but she was a referral from a recent (and awesome) client, so I made it happen! And I’m SO so glad I did! They are the most fun, lively, spirited, and happy […]

At Home with Jane & Fam – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Southwest Austin, TX

May 5, 2021

Spring sessions are in full swing and I couldn’t be happier! I love seeing all the colorful flowers, vibrant colors, and sweet families this time of year! This session was a gift for the girls and their beautiful grandmother. I adore having a role in making these types memories!

Springing Into Beautiful Sessions – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Tarrytown Austin, TX

April 12, 2021

Spring sessions are in full swing and I couldn’t be happier! I love seeing all the colorful flowers, vibrant colors, and sweet families this time of year! This session was a gift for the girls and their beautiful grandmother. I adore having a role in making these types memories!

Springing Into Beautiful Sessions – Austin Lifestyle Family Photographer, Tarrytown Austin, TX

April 12, 2021

I got to experience a beautiful family reuniting again for the first time in over a year. They stayed apart during the 2020 because of COVID. Grandparents meeting their baby grandchild for the first time, cousins meeting their new baby cousin, toddlers playing with their fun older cousins- so sweet! I’m really grateful I get […]

All Together Again – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Downtown Austin Photo Session, Mel Christina Photography

March 22, 2021

I got to experience a beautiful family reuniting again for the first time in over a year. They stayed apart during the 2020 because of COVID. Grandparents meeting their baby grandchild for the first time, cousins meeting their new baby cousin, toddlers playing with their fun older cousins- so sweet! I’m really grateful I get […]

All Together Again – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Downtown Austin Photo Session, Mel Christina Photography

March 22, 2021