If you only know La Villita as the site of NIOSA during the chaos of Fiesta, then you are missing out. This ‘neighborhood’ in downtown San Antonio is chock full of charm and local artists. Most importantly, it is a fantastic backdrop for photo shoots. This Thursday I had the pleasure of taking Nadia and…
Welcome to Texas. It’s hot here. I’m originally from Florida, so I welcome the rays of the sun. I would rather be too hot than too cold, and I am thrilled to have snowy New York winters in my rearview mirror. But that said, I fully recognize that it is difficult to look good for…
I have to be very honest: when I moved to San Antonio in December 2023, I was a little worried that the city would be lacking in photography opportunities. Certainly, San Antonio does not have the bright lights, big city atmosphere of New York City. But in my six months of living here, I have…
A San Antonio wedding photographer’s take on the current state of the wedding industry For those of you not following wedding news, you might not be aware that the industry is in a bit of a slump right now. Speaking to my fellow vendors, it seems like all of us are hurting for customers these…
Happy (early) Father’s Day to all those dads out there. If you have a celebration planned for this Sunday, why not turn it into a photo shoot as well? In today’s blog post I’ll be sharing a collection of my favorite Father’s Day photos plus some daddy and me photo shoot ideas. Trust me, a…
With inflation rising all around us, it certainly feels like we are nearing economic doom. But what is a couple to do if they want to tie the knot in these trying economic times? First and foremost, it helps to have an understanding of why photography costs what it does. And fear not, there are…
How to Take the Best Photos of Your Pet at Home There’s a saying in photography that the most difficult clients are either children or pets. I have written endlessly about how to photograph kids, so let’s focus instead on how to take the perfect photo of your pet at home. From camera details to…
When most people think of a family photo shoot in San Antonio, they picture it being in one of the city’s epic parks. But what if you happen to be a tourist staying downtown? The good news is that there are lots of photo shoot locations just steps away from the big hotels. As a…
Fiesta, in case you are not from San Antonio, is a raucous local holiday that blends Easter, a bit of Day of the Dead, and the LGBTQ Pride festival all in one. There are parades, bright colors everywhere, and plenty of frivolity. As a new resident of San Antonio, this was my first Fiesta, and…
