If you own a dog and live in Austin, then you’ve no doubt heard of Red Bud Isle. The whole island is a dog run. A paradise, if you will, for dogs to run and play. But Red Bud Isle is more than just a dog run. It is a tranquil forest escape, away from…
For those of you looking for a drought-proof, idyllic nature destination, the Cibolo Nature Center can’t be beat. This week I had the pleasure of photographing a surprise proposal within the park along the tranquil Cibolo Creek. While my last blog post gave you tips for how to propose here, in this week’s article I…
It doesn’t matter the time of year; the San Antonio Botanical Garden is always a beautiful location for a photo shoot. It is a particularly good location for family portraits, though for large groups the garden can pose certain challenges. In today’s blog post, I’ll give you all the behind-the-scenes details of my most recent…
Author Nancy Knight just published her first novel, Hameln – a modern retelling of the Pied Piper legend. The book is fittingly scheduled to be published on Halloween, and I had the pleasure of photographing her book launch party at Birdhouse Books in Austin this week. In today’s blog post, I’ll take you behind the…
For nature-loving couples, the variety of environments found within the 160 acres of the Cibolo Nature Center make it the perfect place for a proposal. From cactus fields and a working farm, to wetlands and one of the most beautiful creeks this side of the Guadalupe River, the Cibolo Nature Center has backgrounds to suit…
If you are looking to propose on the River Walk, but don’t want to be surrounded by tourists, then I have the perfect spot for you – the waterfalls at Weston Centre. A couple of weeks ago I posted an Instagram Reel of my favorite River Walk elopement locations. Well, it may not be a…
Austin, Texas is a brash mix of the old and the new, and it seems like the city is changing on a daily basis. With such a dynamic landscape, it can be tough to pick out a place to go for dinner, much less the best place in which to ask someone to marry you….
Sure, everyone knows to schedule your portraits during ‘golden hour.’ But did you know that the height of your centerpieces can affect your reception photos? In today’s blog post I’ll give you a list of my most unexpected wedding photo tips. I’ve been in business over 15 years and have learned a lot photographing everything…
With the weather finally turning a bit cooler, you may be thinking that it would be nice to plan an outdoor wedding. Sure, you’ll be avoiding the heat and humidity, but there are several other challenges that will greet you once you head outside. So in today’s blog post, I’ve got you covered with a…
