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Madison and her family have been coming to Galveston for years and they always loved staying at Hotel Galvez, now named the Grand Galvez. The hotel has been going through a massive refurbishment, including painting the outside to a pretty shade of pink. Some people didn’t love the color change, but Madison and I were […]

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June 12, 2023

Woman twirling her hair at her Grand Galvez sunrise session.

Grand Galvez Sunrise Session

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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

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

Mardi Gras Galveston Elopement Inspiration – Galveston, Texas

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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

8 Tips for Newly Engaged Couples

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LGBT couple at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

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

Woman with frying pan behind a man.

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

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

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Bride and groom portrait