Stories and musings
When Sarah told me she wanted to get married at Laguna Gloria, I knew this wedding was going to be something special. The grounds, the light through the live oaks, the way the lake catches the sunset — it’s one of Austin’s most magical settings. And their day lived up to every bit of it.
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I’ve been photographing the Andersons every year since their eldest was two. Watching their family grow from three to five — and now with a dog who refuses to sit still — has been one of the greatest joys of my career. This year we met at Zilker just as the wildflowers were starting to bloom.
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From micro-weddings in the Hill Country to film-inspired editing styles, 2026 is shaping up to be a beautiful year for weddings. Here are the trends I’m seeing — and the ones that make me most excited to pick up my camera.
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The most common question I get from portrait clients: ‘What should I wear?’ After hundreds of sessions, I’ve learned what photographs beautifully and what to avoid. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with trends and everything to do with how you feel.
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From the moody trails at Mount Bonnell to the golden fields of McKinney Falls, Austin is a photographer’s dream. Here are the locations I come back to again and again — and why each one tells a different kind of story.
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There’s a reason I schedule almost every session in the last two hours before sunset. The light is warm, directional, and impossibly flattering. Here’s the science behind golden hour and why it transforms ordinary photos into something extraordinary.
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