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San Marcos, Texas River Engagement: Shelbi + Johnie

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It may have literally been love at first sight…Johnie and Shelbi met first when he stopped her at a local restaurant in Shelbi’s hometown of Lake Jackson, Texas. He was captivated by her golden blonde hair and radiant blue eyes and immediately asked for her phone number. Soon after their meeting, Shelbi was visiting family […]

Houston, Texas Senior Session: Brazoswood Senior Hayden Blice

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It’s February and Hayden is putting the last few finishing touches on her senior year of High School. I loved talking with her about our common love for festivals and concerts! Hayden enjoys spending time with family and friends and is even interested in photography herself! Attagirl!  In early June, Hayden will be graduating from Brazoswood […]

Valentine’s Weekend

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Its Valentines Day and my sister, Keelyn and I couldn’t help but dress our apartment into a little wonderland of sweet! Of course, that resulted in a photoshoot! Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day Shoot Happy Valentine’s Day! 

Featured: People Magazine

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Last night I sat down on the couch for a little recovery from an engagement shoot-which is basically “Leg Day” full of squatting for the perfect shot and calf raises for the other. Ready to relax with a cup of tea, I suddenly received a text from a friend/former bride saying to check out People Magazine […]

Houston, Texas Engagement Photographer: Taylor + Jordan

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At age 14, Taylor and Jordan both had a crush on each other..but neither knew. 5 years later when the two were attending community college, they finally had their first conversation and Taylor invited Jordan to a New Years Eve party. After that night, they both knew they would be together. Soon they began dating […]

Brazos Bend State Park Engagement: Carly + Michael

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Michael and Carly grew up in the same town and even went to the same high school, but they never really had a chance to connect. Through mutual friends while both attending Texas A&M University, the two started to spend more time together….both quietly noticing a fondness for each other.  After graduation, Michael moved to Colorado […]

Austin, TX Engagement Photographer: Marianne + Mitchell

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Marianne and Mitchell are sweethearts…high school sweethearts. Marianne and Mitchell’s story began back in the 9th grade where they were classmates in an art class. They me while drawing sunsets, yes sunsets! The two laughed and joked at who’s sunset was a masterpiece. Little did they know, of the journey ahead, 6 years together.  This […]

South Houston, Texas Wedding: Rachel + Dallas

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It all began with one simple skit in 8th grade drama class. Neither Rachel or Dallas could imagine the wonderful journey that was ahead when they started dating sophomore year of High School. Dallas skipped geometry to see Rachel in her art class, they attended school dances and graduated together, and they made the choice […]

New Braunfels, Texas Engagement: Krystal + Rusty

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They attended the same High School, but never really had a chance to get to know each other. While attending Texas A&M at Corpus Christi, one of Krystal’s friends had her cousin and a friend visiting, the cousin was Rusty. After going to a concert and hitting it off, Krystal and Rusty, were smitten with each […]

2015 Highlight Reel

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2015….I think each and every one of us can all say today, “what a crazy year”! This year will always be dear to my heart. I will have to remember this year as a year of firsts. Here are a few.. 1. I made my first website. 2. I started a photo business and got an LLC […]

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