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Meet The Photographer

Bride and groom holding hands at wedding ceremony

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

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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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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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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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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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