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Picture Perfect Fall Waco Wedding

Bride and groom kiss outside after ceremony

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for Callie and Al’s outdoor fall wedding. The calm, cool weather reflected the feelings of the day. Callie and her father had a sweet and emotional moment as they did a personal first look filled with watering eyes and smiles.  The ceremony was lit up by string lights […]

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Choosing Your Texas Wedding Photographer

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Choosing a photographer for your Texas wedding can seem like an overwhelming task. Texas is a large state and there is no short supply of wedding photographers. So how do you know if a photographer is right for you? I have created a list to help you decide if you have found the right Texas […]

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When Should You Book Your Wedding Photographer?

Wedding photographer taking photos of the bride and groom sunset portraits

A lot of wedding planning comes down to timing. You want to make sure that your venues and vendors are booked early. Booking your wedding photographer is no different. This article will explore some strategies for deciding when the right time is to book your wedding photographer. Confirm Your Wedding Date The first step you […]

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Heart-felt Waco Wedding

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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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Wedding Planning: Where to Start

Couple taking engagement photos near Magnolia in Waco, Texas

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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Couple in parking garage engagement session

Cool + Classy Editorial Engagement Photoshoot

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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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Why Add a Second Photographer?

Guests toasting at wedding reception

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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Surprise proposal at Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas

Why Photograph a Surprise Proposal?

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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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Creating Your Wedding Mood Board

Bride carrying bouquet down stairs

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

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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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