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Engagement sessions aren’t necessary, but I highly recommend them! They’re a great way to get to know your photographer and to get comfortable in front of the camera. It’s like a warm-up for your wedding, and you can use those photos for your invitations, website, guest book, frame and display them on the welcome table […]

Engagement Sessions, Tips for couples

How To Prepare For Your Engagement Photoshoot

film photograph of couple captured at The Wish Well House by Austin wedding photographer

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Creating a wedding timeline requires thoughtful consideration, and it plays a big role in deciding how many hours of coverage you’ll need from your wedding photographer. This guide is based on what I’ve seen works best and I include tips, suggestions, and how much time to allocate for each portion of the day. My main […]

Weddings

How to Craft Your Perfect Wedding Timeline

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Jen and Imraan are dear friends of mine, and I was super jazzed when they decided to do their couple’s session in DTLA! As a [aor, they often go to functions in LA proper. So we all got dressed up a hit the town. Imraan been working in the movie industry for years, so for […]

Engagement Sessions

Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session – Jen & Imraan

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Magnolia Bells is a romantic, rustic, indoor-outdoor wedding venue located north of Houston that perfectly fit Beth and Kenny’s vibe. The property is surrounded by trees and the indoor reception area boasts beautiful, moody ambient light and dimly lit chandeliers. The ceremony space was well-lit and big enough to fit all their wonderful guests. Throughout […]

Weddings

Rustic Wedding at Magnolia Bells – Beth and Kenny

artistic documentary wedding photo of ceremony captured by los angeles photographer

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As the sun set over Sekrit Theater – one of Austin’s BEST photoshoot locations – Brooke and Dan arrived for their maternity session, just a month away from welcoming their little one. Their excitement and love were palpable and I was so excited to get to know and capture them! Why Sekrit Theater is Amazing […]

Lifestyle Sessions, Maternity

Maternity Session at Sekrit Theater, Austin’s Best Photoshoot Location

maternity photo at Sekrit Theater captured by Austin documentary photographer

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Eunice & Nam had an intimate backyard wedding during COVID at their parent’s gorgeous home in Beverly Hills, lovingly planned by the team of Creative Happens. Their wedding was early on in my wedding photography career, and I still look back at their photos fondly! I love backyard weddings for how laid back and sweet […]

Weddings

Intimate Beverly Hills Backyard Wedding – Eunice & Nam

wedding photo of a couple's first look captured by Los Angeles documentary photographer

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The 1880 Union Hotel is a vintage western wedding venue in Los Alamos, CA. It is a total hidden gem! It features gorgeous suites for couples to prep in, with abundant window lighting and vintage, high vibe furniture. Keely and Joe got married in February of 2020 and just escaped lockdown!! This wedding happened so […]

Weddings

Keely and Joe – 1880 Union Hotel in Los Olivos, CA

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“Our hearts always fill with so much joy every time we look at our wedding photos, and we feel so lucky to have had Mary as our photographer on our special day. She not only executed our vision beyond expectations, but included her own artistry which we adored." - Julie & Jerry (2.7.26)