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What better way to celebrate a 50th anniversary than to corral the entire family for a summer beach vacation?! Marsha and Bill gathered with their children and grandchildren at a beautiful beachfront rental home in Crystal Beach, on Bolivar Peninsula, for a long relaxing weekend. Since they were all going to be together and celebrating […]

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March 27, 2023

Crystal Beach Extended Family Session

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A Unique Elopement Experience This idea had been stewing for two years, and I finally got it together and made it happen. We did an all day Mardi Gras Galveston elopement shoot! I know my couples have a thirst for fun and adventure, and enjoy sharing experiences with their closest people. With that in mind, […]

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February 11, 2023

Mardi Gras Galveston Elopement Inspiration – Galveston, Texas

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A bride and groom catching beads at their Mardi Gras Galveston elopement.

My wishlist has had a Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park couple session on it for the longest time. I knew this location on Offatts Bayou had potential to be a great spot, especially for my couples that want water views without all the sand. But it can be hard to sell a location without […]

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October 21, 2022

Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park Couple Session

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An all day Preserve at Grand Beach elopement in Galveston, Texas with tropical boho flowers and a pink sky sunset!

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September 28, 2022

Preserve at Grand Beach Elopement Inspiration

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Congratulations on your engagement! This is such a life-changing moment. And the time spent between dating and marriage is exciting and busy, but it’s also a bit weird. There’s kind of a flood gate opening situation that happens during this time of your lives and it can start to feel like everything is just up […]

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August 19, 2022

LGBT couple at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

8 Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

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I am positively stoked to bring you this epic Tangled X Star Wars engagement session. It’s no secret I’m a Disney girl. So when Angelica reached out about wanting to incorporate her and fiance Sebastian’s fandoms, I was so excited to combine my love of photography and Dis-nerdiness.

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August 2, 2022

Tangled X Star Wars Engagement Session

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This Texas military couple planned an ultra intimate wedding at Brenner’s on the Bayou with a lavish lunch celebration in the Garden Room.

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March 8, 2022

Bride and groom portrait

Intimate Wedding at Brenner’s on the Bayou | Melanie and Brandon

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Galveston has a ton of locations for your engagement session. I think I could walk down almost any street and find some great backdrop, be it big picture or tiny nook. Whether you’re beach lovers, history junkies or, adventure seekers, Galveston Island will most definitely have some spots you’ll love. GALVESTON ENGAGEMENT SESSION PHOTO LOCATIONS […]

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January 10, 2022

Galveston Engagement Session Locations

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Couple in front of koi pond mural Galveston engagement session photo location