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Heart-felt Waco Wedding

Sabrina and Silas had such a beautiful and touching wedding at a gorgeous location in Waco. Their large combined family and collection of friends were so supportive and loving throughout their wedding day.  Before their ceremony they had a private prayer. Since the bride wanted her first look to happen walking down the aisle, they […]

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Couple taking engagement photos near Magnolia in Waco, Texas

Wedding Planning: Where to Start

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So, you’re engaged now and super excited to start your new life. There’s only one problem, now you have a wedding to plan and have no idea where to start. Wedding planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming though. If you break your planning process up into smaller steps, instead of worrying about the big picture, […]

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Cool + Classy Editorial Engagement Photoshoot

Couple in parking garage engagement session

Skyler and Daniel brought the class for their editorial engagement photoshoot in downtown Dallas. The session started at a bar where they both ordered drinks and we had some fun playing around with posing and using the drinks in some flash photography shots.  In order to achieve the urban vibes Skyler and Daniel wanted, we […]

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Guests toasting at wedding reception

Why Add a Second Photographer?

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As a wedding photographer, I am perfectly confident and capable of capturing your Waco or Austin wedding solo. On the other hand, two sets of eyes are always better than one. If a second photographer is something you’re thinking about, or if you are curious as to what exactly a second photographer will do, I […]

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Why Photograph a Surprise Proposal?

Surprise proposal at Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas

If you’re planning a surprise proposal for your special someone, your number one priority is probably keeping it a secret. Don’t think that just because you want to keep it under wraps, you can’t have a photographer. In fact, your photographer might even be able to help you pull off your surprise engagement without a […]

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Bride carrying bouquet down stairs

Creating Your Wedding Mood Board

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If you’re new to the wedding planning process but have no idea where to begin, creating a wedding mood board is a great place to start. As a wedding photographer, I definitely understand the need to have some visuals. A wedding mood board is the perfect medium to lay out all of your ideas and […]

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Beautiful + Energetic Waco Wedding

Photographing Alyssa and Justin’s wedding was such a special time for me. This couple has the cutest love story which you can read about in the post about their engagement shoot. We started the day with getting ready photos, which gave a nice, calm morning before the coming festivities. Justin was excited to have some […]

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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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