mitzenmacher family | austin family photography

You can't help but love the Mitzenmachers from the moment you meet them. They exude this very easy-going sense of joy that makes you feel like you've known them for years. We couldn't get over their precious daughter Stella, who spent the afternoon shifting back and forth from adorable to hilarious and back again. Being a mom, I wanted to know the secret to having such a happy kiddo. They humbly told me it's just how Stella had always been, but as we spent our afternoon by the lake, it was easy to see that, really, she was just a splitting image of her loving, happy parents. I guess that's the secret after all....

You guys are wonderful, we're so excited for your sweet girl to turn one!

I could dedicate an entire blog post to Stella's sweet faces but I'll just go with three: funny, serious and adorable. 

 

Whitney Wedding | Houston Wedding Photographer

Amidst the drought Texans have faced this year, the green grass that covered The Brookwood Community was as miraculous as the depth of Sheridan and Wes' love for each other. From the gorgeous chapel in which they shared their wedding vows to the green house surrounded reception hall, this wedding venue was fit for royalty.

With great expectation and overwhelming peace Sheridan greeted me on her wedding day. Certainly excited about her big day, but much more excited about a lifetime with her best friend, this bride grinned at everything that fall evening.

I've known Wes for awhile, and until I spent time with his beautiful bride and her family I didn't think it was possible that anyone loved people as well as he does. Anyone that's met this couple knows how it feels to be appreciated, known and loved well. These two are a fabulous example of the purpose of marriage described in the scriptures. Not only do they love one another like Christ and the Church, but they will teach the world by the way they love others how Jesus loves us.

Friends, being a part of your wedding day was a treasure to me. Thank you so much for your hospitality and the loving welcome into your family.

 

What a gracious groom to allow his wedding day to be on an Aggie game day (eye roll!). This group of men surrounded the closest screen they could find until they walked down the aisle.

Did I mention they're BEAUTIFUL?!

The dance party at this reception rivaled a scene from Footloose. It's ok if looking at these photos makes you wish you were there.

welch family | austin family photographer

The morning we spent with the Welches felt like fall. There was a breeze dancing through the reeds along the lake, causing the nearby trees to make hushed, whispered sounds. It was the prefect setting for this session. One of the things I love about shooting a family is seeing that family's personality. The Welch family strikes a wonderful balance between contented rocking chair swaying and full-on adventurous exploration. One of the things I loved the most about the Welch family was the way they embrace each other. They go beyond simply loving one another to cherishing the things that make them each individual. It's obvious in the way they nourish their sweet Caroline's thirst for adventure and exploring while also enjoying all of Henry's sweet cuddles. They are a precious family and we were so blessed to spend the day with them.