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I’m proud of the work I do as a mother, photographer, and woman. Here are some past sessions that provide a look into my work and the lives of Austin moms & babies.

Where the Wild Things Are themed first birthday photoshoot in Cedar Park, TX.

Ah, the ever-loved cake smash. It’s a favorite among those looking to remember their child’s first birthday in a creative way. But since it’s that time of year, I wanted to look back at some fall photoshoots that might help parents think about baby costume ideas. This one is a personal favorite of mine! Where […]

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Baby Costume Ideas | Where The Wild Things Are

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black and white maternity photo with a black dress.
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Buying a maternity dress for a photo shoot is just one added expense most clients don’t need. From a photographer’s standpoint, planning a maternity session can be stressful enough for a pregnant person. You have to get the timing just right, handle the weather, handle the location, and work around everyone’s schedule — all while […]

Do I Need My Own Maternity Dress? | Hello Photography Austin

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Family Photo at sunset

Every once in a while, I get to photograph families at a location that makes the session super fun. I took the McDaniel family’s family photoshoot at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Bertram, Texas.  This enchanting location is a little ways northwest of Austin, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country. The area was […]

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Family Photoshoot at Balcones Canyonlands | McDaniel Family

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mom and dad swinging their son
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Happy New Year (Almost)! You’ve made it through a super tough year, and with the holiday season quickly coming to a close, it’s tempting to attend a party or two. However, now is not the time to let our guards down. After all, who wants to deal with sick spouses or kids during the last […]

How to Keep the Whole Family Safe This New Year + Beyond

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Blue/white/silver cake smash session by Hello Photography

First Birthday Photos in Austin Oh, Baby James, it’s your first birthday! James is another baby I’ve been so fortunate to have followed from maternity session through the first birthday.  I love following their little journeys and have really liked keeping up with this guy on Instagram! I’m so excited to finally share these first […]

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First Birthday Photos in Austin | Blue/White/Silver theme

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Mermaid themed cake smash photo session
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First Birthday Photo Session in Austin, Texas Happy Birthday, Baby Olivia! I’ve had the privilege of photographing this adorable little girl 3 different times over the last year.  Actually, 4 times if you count her momma’s maternity session! I know this time went by very quickly for her mom but I know she’s so happy […]

Mermaid Themed Cake Smash | First Birthday Photo Session

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Today I’m sharing my top 4 favorite Austin family photo locations in the Austin, Texas area.  I’m even going to tell you the good and the bad about each location. Brushy Creek Sports Park First up on my list of favorite Austin family photo locations is Brushy Creek Sports Park. I really love this spot […]

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My Top 4 Favorite Family Photo locations in Austin, Texas

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Photo of a little girl at the Domain in Austin, TX
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Family Session at the Domain Because of the Coronavirus, we had to change our plans for this family from a studio cake smash session to an outdoor family session at the domain. This sweet family just rolled with the punches thrown at us by the virus and then the spring rains in central Texas. Their […]

Family Session at the Domain

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ways to keep your home a safe place for your baby

Baby-Proofing Your Home Your new baby is growing fast.  Soon she’ll be starting to move around your home, first crawling, then walking.  Baby proofing your home should be at the top of your parenting to-do list.  And you should do it before your baby becomes mobile.  There are some baby-proofing tasks you’ll need to do in […]

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Baby-Proofing Your Home

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Olivia's 18m milestone photoshoot in Cedar Park Texas
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Olivia’s mom reached out to me about scheduling a milestone photoshoot for her daughter.  She had always planned on doing a one-year birthday session but she’s a busy mom and time just got away from her.  She said before she knew it her daughter was already going to be 18 months old! During the planning […]

Olivia 18m Milestone | Cedar Park Baby Photoshoot

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