She's 6

Today was her Birthday, and in between the present opening, and cupcake eating, and mini piñata swinging, I put my old 50 1.4 lens on my camera and took some pictures. 

And it makes the sting of them growing up so dang fast a little bit more bearable. Because now I know I won't forget her little white eyelashes, and her nose dusted with freckles, and her little braids falling on her shoulders. And I know, years from now, I will be able to say, without hesitation, that I took the time to stop and notice and absolutely adore what makes her, her. 

So grateful for days like today... 

Christie // A River Story™

The women who fly to Austin each week leave me crumbled in a huge pile of humbleness. Like, how am I this lucky? How do I get to introduce the most wonderful souls to the most gorgeous waters, and laugh and play and dance under the giant Texas sky, all with my sweet little family playing nearby in the forest?

I may never logically be able to explain the how, or what, or any of it... but I know, without question, that this is what I was born to do, all of my broken pieces make sense now, and I have no intention of slowing down any time soon. 

Alana + Max are Married

A beautiful wedding by the sea in New Jersey, captured by Thomas Gardella as the lead photographer. 

Many thanks to Victoria for assisting us on this one! 

Melanie // A River Story™

What if I told you that in the middle of her River Story™ session we both cried when she shared about her beautiful brother who suddenly passed away years ago? And what if I told you that a giant rainbow then stretched across the Texas sky? And then later, just as we were about to leave, with Venus and Jupiter holding witness above, right before my eyes, Melanie was surrounded by angel wings. I don't even care who calls me crazy, my heart knows what it knows. 

Gardella & Granduca Hotel Austin Wedding

You know how sometimes you meet the perfect people at the perfect time and they are just the most magnificent puzzle pieces that fit perfectly in your life? Yup. That's what happened when the Hotel Granduca, Austin, came into my world. I love every single thing about them, from their timeless design to their impeccable service; and at the heart of everything they create, no matter how huge, is a love for family that is unparalleled. I'm smitten.  

I am so honored to have worked with this gorgeous wedding team on a few campaigns already, and I cannot wait for what lies ahead! 

Here are a few favorites from our Spring/Summer Austin wedding collaboration. 

Vendors:

Makeup and Hair: Ashley for Belle Marie  (who used a needle and thread to sew her braids!!)

Flowers: Posey Floral 

Dress: Jenny Peckham from Joan Pillow Bridal