Eloping used to be thought of as a quick and dirty way of getting married. Not anymore. Now it’s quite fashionable to eschew the big, gala wedding in favor of more intimate nuptials. In today’s blog post, I’ll tell you, the brass tacks of how to elope. From getting your paperwork in order, to where…
Chapel Dulcinea is one of the most romantic and popular wedding venues in the Hill Country. With its majestic, castle-like façade overlooking the beautiful valley below, it’s easy to see why. However, most of the venue’s popularity is owed, in part, to its affordability. Whatever brings you to get married at Chapel Dulcinea, there are…
If you’re looking to take a road trip for your engagement photo shoot, then the city of Boerne might be the perfect destination. With a precious little main street, a gorgeous riverside park, and a downtown plaza chalk full of charm, Boerne has it all. In today’s blog post I’ll share with you, Natalie and…
The miracle of Confluence Park is how seamlessly it blends architectural, industrial forms into the natural landscape. The park’s unique, concrete structures make it a captivating location for photo shoots of all type. I recently had the pleasure of photographing a Confluence Park family portrait, and I will be sharing all the details in this…
In the economic roller coaster of daily life, planning a wedding can seem like a fantasy. But while the wedding of your dreams may seem out of reach, the truth is that if you keep your projects manageable and take on most of the heavy lifting yourself, you may just be able to pull off…
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…
