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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.

The Burns Family – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek Austin, Texas- Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

April 24, 2023

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.

The Burns Family – Austin Lifestyle Photographer, Bull Creek Austin, Texas- Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

April 24, 2023

Hi Friends! As you all probably know, I’ve been quiet around here…gardening, reading, resting, cooking, mom’ing- and HEALING. More on that later…but, I’ve reduced my workload a ton in recent weeks and it has been immeasurably helpful to the soul to have time to relax and sit in our incredible garden. The Jani family featured […]

Jani Family- Spring 2023 Family Lifestyle Photography Session, Austin, Texas, Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

April 12, 2023

Hi Friends! As you all probably know, I’ve been quiet around here…gardening, reading, resting, cooking, mom’ing- and HEALING. More on that later…but, I’ve reduced my workload a ton in recent weeks and it has been immeasurably helpful to the soul to have time to relax and sit in our incredible garden. The Jani family featured […]

Jani Family- Spring 2023 Family Lifestyle Photography Session, Austin, Texas, Mel Christina- Lifestyle Photographer

April 12, 2023

Happy Monday in January, my friends! I can’t believe this month is coming to end so rapidly. My youngest just asked me if it’s normal to keep accidentally writing 2022 when he dates his school work. Cute. The family featured in today’s entry holds a special place in my heart. They moved here from Seattle […]

Kordell Family – Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas Lifestyle Family Photographer, Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer

January 23, 2023

Happy Monday in January, my friends! I can’t believe this month is coming to end so rapidly. My youngest just asked me if it’s normal to keep accidentally writing 2022 when he dates his school work. Cute. The family featured in today’s entry holds a special place in my heart. They moved here from Seattle […]

Kordell Family – Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas Lifestyle Family Photographer, Mel Christina Lifestyle Photographer

January 23, 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

“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

There was SO much love in the air at this session. This family exudes all that your imagination can envision of family togetherness… JOY, gentleness, laughter, hugs, and tons of smiles. This gorgeous fam made a visit to Texas from their home in LA. We did a quick, impromptu winter photo session in North Austin […]

Tambe Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin & Dripping Springs Photographer

January 8, 2023

There was SO much love in the air at this session. This family exudes all that your imagination can envision of family togetherness… JOY, gentleness, laughter, hugs, and tons of smiles. This gorgeous fam made a visit to Texas from their home in LA. We did a quick, impromptu winter photo session in North Austin […]

Tambe Family- Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer, Austin & Dripping Springs Photographer

January 8, 2023

This lovely family braved a cold, overcast, and foggy morning. They trusted me with a wild notion… gloomy weather + family photo session can make for a gorgeous session! Sure enough, we created beautiful keepsake photos on this otherwise unpleasant (weather) weekday morning. To be fair, the Caytons are just adorable and made it flow […]

Cayton Family – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer- Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas

November 14, 2022

This lovely family braved a cold, overcast, and foggy morning. They trusted me with a wild notion… gloomy weather + family photo session can make for a gorgeous session! Sure enough, we created beautiful keepsake photos on this otherwise unpleasant (weather) weekday morning. To be fair, the Caytons are just adorable and made it flow […]

Cayton Family – Austin Family Lifestyle Photographer- Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas

November 14, 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

“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