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Outdoor Summer Waco Engagement Session

Couple dancing in greenhouse for Waco engagement photoshoot

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

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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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Surprise Downtown Waco Proposal

Couple holding hands after proposal at Magnolia silos in Waco

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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Bride and groom at outdoor ceremony

Faith-Filled Texas Wedding

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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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Fireworks Surprise Austin Proposal

Engaged couple in front of fireworks for proposal

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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Engaged couple under tree next to a river

Alyssa + Justin – Waco engagement photoshoot

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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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Building your wedding day timeline

Wedding bands and engagement ring in front of bouquet

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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Bride and groom kissing at outdoor wedding

Intimate family-centered Austin wedding

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Stacci and Gary had known each other for almost 10 years. Their long-time relationship was the key to all the warm, fuzzy feelings this family-centered Austin wedding had to offer. Packed full of family and close friends, Stacci and Gary’s small and intimate wedding could not have been more joyful. Not only was their family […]

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Beautiful nature-filled Waco engagement session

Couple hiking in the woods for engagement photoshoot

When Lindsay and Brant met, this adventurous couple quickly bonded over their many shared interests. With hiking and spending time in nature being a big part of their bonding time, it was an easy choice when it came to picking locations for their Waco engagement photos.  Lindsay and Brant’s first location was Carleen Bright Arboretum. […]

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Bride and groom taking photos in a forest before the ceremony.

How your wedding photographer removes planning stress

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Booking all of the various venues and vendors for your wedding can be such an exciting time for you and your soon-to-be spouse. But, as everyone who’s ever planned a wedding knows, it can also be extremely stressful. Here are some ways that I work with you to make your wedding photography experience as smooth […]

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