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The first messages I got on the ‘gram about this wedding were about Abby’s dress. It’s a stop you in your tracks kind of different + beautiful. 100% Abby! The sleeves. The back. All of it. Swoon! All of the pretty things aside (because this was one gorgeous wedding), it was so obvious how loved and cherished these two are by their friends and families. A bridal party of over 20 people. Caleb’s sweet pup,…

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I loved this sweet wedding under the pretty oak trees in Aubrey, TX.  Everything about the Oak & Ivy venue is soooo picturesque and I loved this scene so much as the backdrop for Bailey & Brady’s May wedding! This one will stick out in my mind as one of the most simple and heartfelt weddings in my 2022 season. All of their friends and family were so extremely helpful on this day ensuring that…

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There’s something pretty special about photographing people you know. I mean I want to do my job well for everyone, but the more you know about a couple and their story… the better being their wedding photographer truly is! I’ve gotten to watch Ally and Trevor from afar and from behind my camera over the years. From their senior sessions then at their big surprise proposal (with even my two month old baby in tow)…

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Alright, mommas! I want to take the stress out of family photos so I’m sharing 5 tips to survive fall photos with toddlers! Let’s make this year THE year you are relaxed and just being present with your family! Tip #1: Plan Early, Be Early This applies to both picking outfits and getting ready on the day of the shoot. Don’t wait until the weekend before your session to buy outfits. Been there, done that…

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