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January 19th, 2019 was a huge day for me. I have been a second shooter at weddings for Ted Parker, Michael Thomas, and Lindy Michelle, but this was my first full-day wedding shooting as a main photographer. My friend, Courtney Cope and I decided to try to book a wedding together to expand our portfolio and […]
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January 19th, 2019 was a huge day for me. I have been a second shooter at weddings for Ted Parker, Michael Thomas, and Lindy Michelle, but this was my first full-day wedding shooting as a main photographer. My friend, Courtney Cope and I decided to try to book a wedding together to expand our portfolio and […]
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I just spent two incredible weeks exploring Northern Italy, and I can honestly say it was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery. My journey began with a week on the sparkling shores of Lake Garda, where I wandered through charming lakeside towns, indulged in gourmet meals, and enjoyed boat rides on the […]
August 15, 2025
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If you’re dreaming of a tropical escape where the beaches are straight out of a postcard and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming, Turks and Caicos is the perfect spot. This little slice of paradise in the Caribbean is made up of 40 small islands (though only a few are inhabited), and it’s all about […]
May 20, 2025
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My husband and I took a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming this December and it was the perfect couple’s weekend getaway! Jackson Hole is a popular destination year round- with hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more in the warm months and of course the world-class skiing and snow activities in the winter. There’s direct […]
January 6, 2025
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About a week before this trip, two friends and I were joking about seeing Taylor Swift in Europe. A few hours later flights and concert tickets were booked to see her the following week in Lisbon! We were able to find great flight deals with a connection in Paris for only 65k points roundtrip. Many […]
May 30, 2024
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My husband and I got married in Tuscany this September, so Puglia was the perfect honeymoon destination for us. It’s been on my bucket list for a while now as I’ve visited most of the popular destinations in Italy, but had never ventured down to Puglia. You really need at least a full week to […]
October 9, 2023
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I’m finally getting around to sharing the details of my bach weekend in SLO (San Luis Obispo)! When my maid of honor, Erin, and I were looking for a bachelorette destination, I told her I wanted somewhere with cooler weather (in late July), where we could all stay in one house, do wine tastings, have […]
August 23, 2023
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January 19th, 2019 was a huge day for me. I have been a second shooter at weddings for Ted Parker, Michael Thomas, and Lindy Michelle, but this was my first full-day wedding shooting as a main photographer. My friend, Courtney Cope and I decided to try to book a wedding together to expand our portfolio and jump into the wedding industry. We have a combined 15 years of photography experience, so we were confident we would be able to successfully capture their wedding day. We were so thankful to have a beautiful and kind couple like Hope and Paul. After doing their engagement shoot, they were willing to trust us and hire us for their wedding day.
Everything about the day was perfect. I am in love with the photos we took covering everything from getting ready, the ceremony, bridal portraits, reception, cake cutting, and send-off. It was at the most beautiful venue in my hometown, Austin, TX at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge. The Wagner wedding was so Pinterest worthy and honestly gave me some great inspo for my own wedding one day. I want my wedding photography to be more than just your traditional photo coverage, but each photo being unique and a work of art. I definitely learned a lot from shooting this wedding, and can now apply it to future wedding bookings. I would love to do a few weddings a year but keep portraits as my main photography focus.
You can see more of the Wagner Wedding previews here.
Stay tuned for my updated adventures into wedding photography!
January 19th, 2019 was a huge day for me. I have been a second shooter at weddings for Ted Parker, Michael Thomas, and Lindy Michelle, but this was my first full-day wedding shooting as a main photographer. My friend, Courtney Cope and I decided to try to book a wedding together to expand our portfolio and […]
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