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Soft and Sweet Waco Engagement

Couple hugging near river during an outdoor engagement session in Waco

Callie and Al’s love for each other was as radiant as the sun that rose just before their photoshoot at Cameron Park. The outdoor summer session captured the sweet and kind natures of this Fort Worth couple. We took a variety of outdoor photos including some by the river, in the woods and on the […]

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Bride and groom holding hands at wedding ceremony

Meet The Photographer

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I find that it’s important to get to know your photographer, especially when it comes to who is shooting your wedding, one of the most important days of your life. I’m a wedding photographer based in the Waco and Austin areas. I’d love to introduce myself and give insight to my approach to wedding photography. […]

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Deciding on a First Look

First looks are rapidly growing in popularity. But, what is a first look, and how do you know if it’s right for your wedding? While all of this is purely up to you and what you desire out of your wedding I have created a list of why you may or may not want to […]

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Couple dancing in greenhouse for Waco engagement photoshoot

Outdoor Summer Waco Engagement Session

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Becky and Leah’s outdoor engagement photoshoot in Waco, Texas was perfect for this garden loving couple. Even though it was summer in Texas, which meant it was super hot, they had such a fun time running, jumping, and twirling around. The lush grass at Carleen Bright Arboretum gave them, and Becky’s young granddaughter who they […]

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Bubbly and Classy Texas Wedding

Ryan and Tyler’s fun, bubbly attitudes gave their classy Texas wedding such a laid-back friendly vibe. Ryan’s bohemian style wedding dress with her multicolor flower crown and bouquet, and bridesmaids’ dresses that matched the flower colors fit her personality to a tee. Their outdoor wedding surrounded by trees was a fairytale come true.  The speeches […]

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Couple holding hands after proposal at Magnolia silos in Waco

Surprise Downtown Waco Proposal

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Although Frances and George live in Ohio, their proposal took place in Waco, Texas. Frances’s older sister, who lives in Waco, really wanted to be a part of her proposal so she and George planned the perfect surprise proposal during a planned trip to Texas.  Frances and George spent the day wandering and shopping around […]

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Faith-Filled Texas Wedding

Bride and groom at outdoor ceremony

Courtney and Caleb had a beautiful wedding hosted at a family ranch. As a Texas wedding photographer, there are few things I love capturing more than the love of a couple backed by a natural Texas landscape. Although the wind was totally out of pocket, we were still able to get some really great pictures. […]

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Engaged couple in front of fireworks for proposal

Fireworks Surprise Austin Proposal

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Chris planned the perfect surprise proposal for his girlfriend. Bri and Chris got engaged at Auditorium Shores in Austin on New Year’s Eve. Chris sent me an exact map location and described their outfits so I could locate them without revealing the surprise. They sat right on the edge of the river where a New […]

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Alyssa + Justin – Waco engagement photoshoot

Engaged couple under tree next to a river

Alyssa and Justin shined in their romantic riverside engagement photoshoot. Alyssa (a nurse) and Justin (a respiratory therapist), first met in Waco while on traveling contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Once they got engaged they knew that Waco, the place where they first fell in love, would be their home. Taking their engagement photos, outdoors […]

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Wedding bands and engagement ring in front of bouquet

Building your wedding day timeline

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When it comes to weddings, much like life, everyone is different. Some people have been meticulously planning their weddings since they were eight-years-old, some are flying by the seat of their pants, and some just need a little nudge in the right direction. Having a carefully crafted wedding timeline can bring everything into focus. So, […]

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