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Christina & Adrian’s Engagement | Austin Engagement Photographer

What an afternoon I had with Christina and Adrian! They flew in from El Paso for their Austin Engagement Session and we decided to do their session downtown. It’s a funny thing when I’m sitting by myself waiting for a client I’ve never met. I was sitting on a bench right off 5th street and people watching and wondering what my clients were going to be like in person.

As I’m waiting I hear the sweetest voice, “Mariah?” I turn and there she is – Christina! After months of planning this shoot and their wedding later this month, it was so awesome to put a face to the name and voice. Poor Adrian did circles and finally found parking.

There are a few things you should know about Christina and Adrian:

  • Christina has amazing taste in clothes and shoes
  • Adrian is obviously very smitten by his fiancee
  • Watching them together is amazingly sweet
  • They are incredibly fun to be around
  • They are a photographers dream and were good with any suggestions I had

Our first part of the shoot was in downtown Austin.

And then we headed to the UT Campus for more fun. While we were waiting for a car to pull out of a stall, another car backed right into Christina & Adrian! I am so thankful that nobody was hurt. We had to wait for quite some time while paperwork was exchanged and we kept thinking, “Gosh I hope we don’t lose this amazing light!” – but it ended up being a gorgeous evening and the light stuck around long enough for us to get some amazing images around UT.

Christina and Adrian, Peter and I are so excited to fly out to El Paso later this month to capture your wedding!!

September 2, 2010 - 11:24 pm

Christie Stockstill - So good to see you working again! Beautiful engagement photos for a beautiful couple.

Part of the Family | Austin Pet Photographer

Meet Kupono. Kupono is my parents sweet, golden Pit Bull. Kupono has been a part of our family since he was born in 2003. He doesn’t know that he’s a big dog. He thinks he’s teeny tiny and will try to sit in your lap.

“Pono” as we call him for short adores my children. He lets them play around him, hang on him, love on him. He is a constant companion to my parents and greets them everyday.

We found out that Pono has Cancer. We are all devastated. My brothers are flying out from Maui so we can all be together as a family to say goodbye to our pup.

Sunny Bridal | Austin Bridal Photographer

As promised, more of lovely Lena for her Bridal shoot. It was HOT that day…. you know those triple digits that  have been appearing lately… I was a little worried about Lena in her dress in this heat AND her heels but she was such a trooper and looked gorgeous through the entire session.

August 28, 2010 - 10:07 am

Carmen Compean - Beautiful pictures Mariah!!! But then agian, that’s always you.

Lovely | Austin Bridal Photographer

Just a little sneak of this fabulous shoot with beautiful Lena. I LOVE doing bridal sessions. I just adore this image. I can’t wait to proof the rest of the set.

August 26, 2010 - 12:05 pm

Lisa Kretschmann - Breathtaking!!!!!!

Thirty!!!

Today I am 30 years old! Isn’t that just the wildest thing? It was a pretty mellow day. It ended nicely with my very favorite pie. If you’ve ever been to Mama’s Fish House on the North Shore of Maui, you’ll know why this is a favorite! It’s Kuau Pie and my mom has perfected the recipe. Chocolate mousse and caramel are hard to beat.

More great sneak peeks coming up soon!

August 23, 2010 - 12:10 am

Sylvia Borgo - Happiest of days, girl! Yummmm – I would love a piece of that delish, mom-made pie!