2020 Brides, we know what your to-do list for planning your wedding during a pandemic looks a lot like… Well… it’s no easy feat. I know you’re tired and likely you don’t know if you need a big hug or a couple shots of tequila. There’s the regular aspect of wedding planning and then also […]

Shayne & Ted A few weeks ago I captured these beautiful engagement portraits of Shayne & Ted both at a natural park and downtown New Braunfels, TX. Okay y’all I have to be honest here, when I first spoke with Shayne over the phone about her wedding we spent the first 45 minutes … not […]

Jessica and Austin’s Engagement Session Jessica and Austin just tied the knot just a couple weeks ago at Harper Hill Ranch and it was simply perfect. Originally, J&A had plans for their wedding taking place in December but with the pandemic things changed and the date was moved up by 5 months and their engagement […]

Stephanie & Bryant Okay, y’all these two are just as precious in real life as they are here at their engagement session at Cibolo Nature Center!! I just adore these two! You guys may not be able to tell here but it was well over 100F and high humidity on this day but Stephanie and […]

Ashley’s Bridal Portraits Isn’t Ashley just glowing for her bridal portraits?! I mean… girl!! The day I walked into her bridal suite and saw her hair and makeup she looked like a goddess. The only response I had… “You look gorgeous!!” followed by my favorite MadTV quote… Instantly Ashley continued the beat and I felt […]

Ryan and Jordan Ryan and Jordan’s engagement session took place at one of my new favorite little spots to visit, The Brick at Blue Star Art Complex in San Antonio, TX. Guys, if y’all haven’t been you are totally missing out. The BSAC has outdoor bars, and a roof top restaurant that serves the best […]

Carly and Brian I’ll never forget the first time I spoke with Carly over the phone, she was so bubbly and just the sweetest ball of energy! Carly was so excited to be marrying Brian and said she loved him so much because he allowed her to be truest and the best version of herself. […]

Jordan and Josh Today, I am going back to Jordan & Josh’s intimate wedding from this past year in Poteet, TX at the scenic Strawberry Pines. These two are such a sweet couple and their day was celebrated in the most beautiful sunset while surrounded by 30 of their closest family and friends. Their day […]

Meet the Allen Farmhaus Girls The Kraft Sisters You guys I am so, so excited to celebrate with one of our newest and dearest friends here on the blog today! Who knew that being booth buddies at a bridal show would lead to so many fun and new memories with here in 2020? I am […]

Today is the day I get to finally share these beautiful bridal portraits of Kierstyn from her amazing session! Seriously, doesn’t she look AMAZING?! We headed out to The Chandelier of Gruene in New Braunfels, TX and it served as the perfection location for our stunning bride. Chandeliers, an open air chapel, cathedral style windows, […]

Girlfriend, it has been TRIPLE digit heat the past few weeks here in Texas and weddings this time of year although are a lot of fun…it’s critical to keep the heat index in mind when planning your big day. Because, 110F heat + a poofy ball gown can lead to quick overwhelm and anxiety of […]

Is this you? Girlfriend, if you are a 2020 bride I raise my glass to you! Because Honey, you deserve a hug, a target run with endless popcorn/slushes, and a huge mimosa. You are likely being asked to pivot your wedding plans during this pandemic. You are being asked thousands of questions by everyone and […]

I’m so excited I can finally announce our good friends Hayley and Ashton are… Red, White, & Due!! YAY!! When my good friend/ friendor (in the wedding industry this what we call our favorite wedding peeps), Hayley called to tell me her and her husband was expecting I was OVER THE MOON excited!!! And even […]

“Congratulations Class of 2020… you did it!” Okay, tell me that you didn’t just read this in the voice of Elle Woods from Legally Blonde? Am I right? But on a real note… Dear Class of 2020, you guys have had one heck of a year! (Insert all the virtual hugs from me to you!) […]

Kelsey & Connor’s Engagement Session at Brick was AMAZING!! We had a blast touring this awesome and hip historic downtown location in San Antonio a couple weeks ago. And y’all I just have to say I had a blast at this engagement session with K&C. Seriously, they had me in full on belly laughs the […]

A couple weeks ago, I was so blessed to be part of and photograph the most intimate and beautiful weddings at Harper Hill Ranch’s “Drive Thru” style elopements event. These elopements were so much more than a “drive thru” type atmosphere, Harper Hill Ranch wanted to create a beautiful space for couples to be married […]

Mya and Alec’s Engagement Session at Harper Hill Ranch was so precious! The moment Mya jumped out of the car she was beaming with joy and was so excited for her session with Alec. Also for anyone that giggles and smiles over cattle and donkeys, is my kind of girl! Together, we hanged out on […]

I cannot tell you guys how much I loved Brandon & Julienne’s Engagement Session. It was right after we were allowed to photograph this past Friday that we had this amazing session! So we celebrated with the a gorgeous sun on the ranch, a cute pup named Kawhi, all the tiger king jokes, and white […]

Hey Friends, We know this pandemic has been filled with so much of the unknown. The safety of our clients and our own family has been paramount during this time. As we are approaching new business openings and updates I have been flooded with questions from new clients wanting to know… “Can we book as […]

I am so excited to blog our The Greatest Showman Inspired Editorial from this past year. This shoot came to life by a hit 2018 movie. If you haven’t heard of The Greatest Showman, it is an amazing movie with Hugh Jackman and Zach Efron. I remember watching this movie for the first time and […]

Melany & Chris’s Vietnamese Tea Ceremony was one of the NEATEST occasions I have ever photographed! The Tea Ceremony is an ongoing family tradition practiced for many years in Chris’s family. It’s a day dedicated to both families uniting together and everyone coming together to give thanks and gratitude before the wedding. It’s so beautiful! […]

I am so excited that I can finally post these beautiful photographs of Kendra from her bridal portrait session at The Chandelier of Gruene. My favorite photographs are those that include a framed portrait of Kendra’s late Father, John. John was one of the sweetest men I ever knew and always had a smile on […]

Kendra & Nick are a couple you know that are made for each other. I’ve known Kendra since she was a small fry showing steers at our local county show. She has always been such a sweet heart and has an infinite love for the outdoors, from raising cattle to hunting I knew when Nick […]

I have been right there in your shoes. That awful feeling of anxiety. You know the kid of sickness that you feel in the deepest pit of your stomach? Triggered by frustration, and continuous overwhelm of financial worry? And you’re sitting there on an unending repeat wondering, “Why?” “Why does life have to be so […]

We’ve been featured… I am so excited to announce that our Spring French Country Inspired Editorial Styled Shoot has been featured in Wedding Chicks! To see our feature click here: https://www.weddingchicks.com/blog/romantic-french-country-inspired-wedding-in-the-heart-of-the-texas-l-18070-l-41.html The shoot was inspired by the Chandelier of Gruene’s infamous chapel. If you haven’t seen or been to their chapel, it Is an absolute […]

Where do I even begin to say what an incredible couple Michele & Dimitri are? These guys are #couplegoals and their wedding was nothing short of spectacular! The historic Spanish vibes at Lost Missions transformed the space for M & D’s big day in a way that fitted their childhoods both from the depths of […]

I am so glad I can finally post and gush about Michele’s bridal portraits that were taken at Lost Missions. Michele is such a beautiful person that when I saw her in her gown she just glowed. Among looking absolutely gorgeous, one thing I would inform is that the day we took Michele’s bridals it […]

I’m just dying over here over Kayla & Ryan’s engagement session from last week in New Braunfels, TX. Insert me just saying “GAAAAAAHHH” a lot throughout this post because… it is oh so gorgeous! When I was driving around town the other day, I came across this little cluster of majestic Spanish Moss trees. The […]

Kayla and Derek… Lordy, where do I even start? Because I absolutely love these guys! I truly mean it when I say it, I have the best couples. From the moment I met these guys I just loved them. Their wedding at Hidden Falls Events was nothing short of stunning! Kayla’s background with interior design […]

Y’all Kierstyn & Carter’s Engagement on their ranch in Bandera, TX…. holy cow are you kidding me? GORGEOUS! We had such a great time out on Carter’s family ranch. All of my favorite things were part of our session from sweet lurking cattle, a majestic oak tree, and a scenic view of the Texas Hill […]

Katie & Derik’s Destination Wedding was nothing short of AMAZING!! A week filled with poolside margs, laughter, and memories none of us will ever forget. We adventured down to the beautiful Mexico Resort we were greeted with smiles and the best service. One thing I absolutely loved about Katie & Derik’s wedding wasn’t just the […]

Katie & Derik’s wedding week was such a blast! We hung out poolside, had a marg or 2 together and each day was filled with laughter and celebration. So much fun! One of the coolest things about Katie & Derik’s wedding was how within a 4 day period all of us had become great friends. […]

We’ve been featured… I am so excited to announce that our Meet Joe Black Inspired Editorial Styled Shoot has been featured three times in 2019! This shoot came to life by a hit 90s movie. If you haven’t heard of Meet Joe Black, it is an amazing movie with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. I […]

You have all likely seen the hit TV show on TLC, “Say Yes to the Dress” the scenes where Laurie and her colleagues bring out the most beautiful star gowns to brides to try on to see if is “the one” for their big day. Often times than not, we have seen bridal experiences go […]

Can I just say how amazing this wedding was? Hannah & Garrett are two of the sweetest souls and I couldn’t have been happier to have been part of this wedding. A little back story, Hannah I have come to adore as her Mother, Pam a.k.a. “Mrs. Pam” has been part of our lives since […]

Kayla & Derek tied the knot a couple weeks ago at Hidden Falls Events in Spring Branch, TX and I am so excited to be able to FINALLY share these beautiful portraits! Kayla was absolutely S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!!! We had so much fun playing dress up for her bridal portrait session along with her sweet mama, Victoria. […]

If you have been a bridesmaid recently, you may have seen a photographer such as myself gather a gift bag from the bride (or maid of honor) on the wedding day filled of goodies from invitations, rings, etc. But, what’s the point of these bridal details, and why are they important? If I become a […]

It’s been long overdue to share Melissa & George’s Wedding from this past year at Strawberry Pines located in my hometown of Poteet, TX. I will never forget the first time I met these two. Melissa had recently graduated from Tarleton State University ( My Alma Mater –TSU Pride right here!! #bleedpurple) and got engaged […]

Kaitlyn’s Bridal Portrait Session at Magnolia Halle was an absolute dream! As you can see she was drop dead gorgeous, and y’all I could not get over her it! I’m pretty sure I just squealed, “Oh my goodness, gorgeous!!” over and over again like a broken record. I just could not help myself. Overall, the […]

Y’all this wedding was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Kaitlyn and Chris’s Summer Wedding at Magnolia Halle was a complete blast. I am so fortunate I had the best seat in the house throughout the entire day, especially as these two tied the knot. One thing that stood out to me on this particular wedding was the family and […]

Are you beginning to plan your wedding and have no idea what venue is best for you to say, “I, do” to? Well girlfriend, today we are diving straight into this topic and providing 4 key tips to finding your dream venue for your wedding day! I know first hand, planning a wedding can be […]

Wedding Tip Tuesday is here and girlfriends I am so excited for my friend, Kenzie Joesph to be part of our blog today. BECAUSE Kenzie has created two amazing makeup tutorials just for you UTS peeps to try before your Summer Engagement Portrait Sessions! Fun!! I absolutely adore Kenzie as I first met her earlier […]

Have you ever thought of having a destination wedding but had no idea where to start? All you know is you want to say, “I do” in a beautiful destination among your closest family and friends. And perhaps enjoy a beach side margarita or two. Well, girlfriend today is your lucky day because on today’s […]

Hey guys! It’s Summer and I love it! Give me all the poolside margs, sunglasses, and shade by the water and Girl, I am good to go. When thinking about a cool crisp refreshing drink, beautiful sandy beaches, and cabanas, one thing comes to mind. This beautiful styled wedding feature back in the Grand Cayman […]

Far too many times have I been the gal that has dreaded the one constant question before portraits, “What do I wear?” along with finding the cutest dress and then asking, “What do I wear with this?” Today my friend and fearless fashion blogger babe, Shelby Ashley of The Football Fashionista Blog is here to […]

It’s no secret, whether you know me personally or have been a reader to my blogs in the past I am a Mother. Yes, Mother. Also I go by, “Mama”, “Mooooooom”, “Mommy”, “Mom”, “MAMAAAA”… you get the picture. I have been the Mother to a fiesty, fun, and fabulous 2 1/2 year old boy… that […]