Gabby and Brandon’s engagement photos were taken at the same garden where Brandon proposed! Brandon and Gabby showed up completely authentic and true to themselves for the session: they wore their favorite band t-shirt and ate a sushi picnic from their favorite restaurant, complete with a champagne toast. Capturing people in those moments right as […]

I have been spoiled with the most incredible circle of friends – Sarah Jane (SJ) and Zach are part of my bubble, and they’re just the best people. SJ has dreamed her whole life of owning a horse…and she made that dream come true (all while working her tail off in PA school – get […]

Judy and Britney met up with me early one morning to take their engagement photos, and while I had so much fun working with them, it turned out to be quite a learning experience for me! When Judy first contacted me, she let me know that her and her fiancé, Britney, are both deaf. With […]

When clients book me for their engagement session, I’m immediately asked: where is the best place in DFW for photos? For Jarvis and Bethany, they really had the answers themselves: start the shoot at their brand-new home, then visit nearby Adriatica Village, nestled in the heart of McKinney.  I love when clients invite me into […]

Ashley and Artem are two of the sweetest people I’ve ever met – and this anniversary photoshoot was so perfect for them. I really appreciate it when couples go out of their way to celebrate anniversaries and milestones. Life’s full of monotony, so why not celebrate absolutely everything you can? These two chose to spend […]

Time. Flies. I know it’s a cliche…but I can’t really believe this was already over a year ago. January 2020: back before masks were a part of every responsible outfit. Oh, what a time. Speaking of outfits – Stephanie and Michael embraced their quirky style for this engagement session in the Magnolia area of Fort […]

We last worked with Rachel and Matt for their wedding back in 2017, so when they heard we were coming to Brooklyn, NY, they inquired about a photo session in their neighborhood of Park Slope. And you know we also had to include photos of their calico cat, Rosie! We are always up for an […]

Felipe and Kayla’s Deep Ellum engagement session took place early in the morning on a July summer day. It’s the only time in Texas it’s tolerable to be outside, and at a location like Deep Ellum, we have quite a bit more space to photograph around the fun and creative murals. I always love it […]

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Sarah and Nick met up with me at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, TX early last Sunday morning for their engagement photos. They met while studying glass blowing at UTA, and now they both work as professional glass blowers! How cool is that? Sarah and I go way back – all the way […]

A Target engagement session? You bet! When Jessica texted me saying, “Soooo how do you feel about photos at Target?”, my answer obviously had to be, “Love it!” We then started brainstorming ideas for an additional location meaningful to them as a couple. Derek proposed at Sundance Square, and they met and fell in love […]

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Casey and Mike’s The Lumen Room engagement session was actually a second round of their engagement photos due to cold weather and living out of town! We photographed our first round quickly with a mini session (in the freezing cold and a bit of rain) at Prairie Creek Park, and I didn’t yet have my […]

Molly and Dustin’s Bishop Arts Engagement session was an adventure! I’m a fan of cold winter weather, but I’m not going to complain that Dallas, TX decided to provide us with beautiful 75 degree weather in December! With Christmas decorations going up it provided for a great and festive backdrop for their portraits. There are […]

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River Legacy Park is, hands down, one of my top 10 favorite parks in Dallas/Fort Worth. I used to go exploring there at my time while studying photography at UTA. There are many trails and views of the Trinity River that make the perfect background for photos. Lindsey and Brett met up with me to […]

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Lora and Allan’s Deep Ellum engagement session took place on a foggy February morning earlier this year. They were absolute troopers meeting up with me so early on a Sunday morning! I am not a morning person but Deep Ellum is one of those places where it’s worth it to meet up early. For one […]

Emily and Nick graciously offered to pose for portraits on our trip to Durango, CO. I’m always inspired by visiting new places with different landscapes from DFW, Texas! The mountains are especially inspiring, as is the brisk summer weather. We absolutely travel for sessions! Reach out today to inquire!

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White Rock Lake in Dallas, TX is one of my favorite locations to take pictures at! There are so many hidden little places to find around the actual lake itself. Lindsay, Mariano, and their kids met up with me for some group portraits and engagement photos. You can tell that our session was in early […]

Susan and Kathy’s engagement session started where they had their first date and ended in one of the most beautiful wildflower fields I’ve ever seen. What a marvelous way to welcome spring! Stay tuned for photos from their wedding coming up in a few weeks. We love photographing LGBTQ couples in Dallas/Fort Worth! Save Save […]

Chris and Tina’s newlywed photo session took place at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. They had their original wedding ceremony over in Kenya with Tina’s family, and after having a courthouse wedding back in Texas, they wanted to have photos to accompany it. There’s something magical about the early summer light and haze once the seasons […]

Evelyn and Mike’s engagement session at the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District was classic but with a personal, nerdy touch. We all had a great time exploring the area, experiencing their sweet “T-Rex” impression (which is appropriate for their upcoming wedding at the Perot Museum!), and discussing our mutual love of Hitchhiker’s […]

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Vinyl lovers, unite! Part 2 of Kim and Cole’s engagement session took place at the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve and was a combination of bohemian, rock ‘n’ roll, and colorful creativity. Um, hello SMOKE BOMBS! Please enjoy this wonderfully unique set of engagement photos. We would love for you to view Part 1 of Kim […]

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