I can’t even begin to tell you how proud I am – of all of us – for making such wonderful contributions to this important charity!

I am now officially beginning my slow season. Orders have all been placed for Christmas delivery and I can now sit down and design my own Christmas card (and hopefully get them out on time!).

I’ll be taking it easy the rest of the month to enjoy time with family (my brother is visiting from Maui!) and experience the magic of Christmas with my children. I’ll also be prepping some fun things that will be going into two really awesome Austin locations. I will blog about each… I am tickled to be invited to these awesome spots…. so stay tuned.

As I enter into my third trimester of pregnancy, I’m happy to announce that I will be taking the month of March completely off! But let’s not leave out January and February… so I have a little special for these months… 50% off session fee!!

Email is always the fastest way to reach me! mariah@mariahmilan.com and telephone is 512-940-6116. I am happy to return all phone calls when my kids are nice and quiet

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Erin and I had discussed a non-holiday look to their portraits, and I was thrilled with the weather. We didn’t expect the giant mosquitoes though (bummer!). Erin hand made the girls’ tutus and they looked absolutely adorable. Once the camera came out though, big sister Eva wanted nothing to do with the photo shoot.

I’m sure park goers were entertained as me and Tia Nicole made puppy noises, jumped up and down, pretended bunnies were on our heads, ect. Yet despite the two year old tantrum, I think I captured some pretty spectacular moments between all of them.

above: Nico on the left (8 months) and Eva on the right (2 years)

such beautiful little princesses in their tutus! And mommy Erin, working her magic with the girls.

luckily a doggy was passing right behind me!

okay… so this image on the left. I am in love with it. Mommy was comforting Eva, Nico was eating grass, and the sunlight hit everyone so beautifully. Erin, you are a natural in front of the camera!! I love photographing you! And the second image is Nico getting love from mama.

Erin I know that when we walked away after this session you were wondering if I had gotten anything… I hope this sneak peek shows that we did.

XOXO,

Mariah

above: The amazing cupcakes that were served and one of the coolest things… a wish tree. All the guests left wishes and messages on the leaves. Sweet!

above: Seriously fun when the guests are all dancing!!

below: one of the last images of the night. It started to rain POUR on everyone. I asked Leighanna to stay on the dance floor just a moment longer and she was lit by the lantern. Love it.

Two beautiful people + one amazing wedding = one very happy photographer.

This is one amazing wedding. I am so happy I got to spend time with Leighanna and Justin while they were getting ready. Especially Leighanna… getting ready in the old plantation house with amazing windows and amazing light.

Absolutely, positively GORGEOUS!

Leighanna’s mom made these beautiful little purses… one for Leighanna and one for each bridesmaid. Aren’t they sweet? And I love Leighanna’s wedding slippers.

This dress… oh this dress! It was as if it were made for Leighanna only!

I just loved how everyone is doing something.

And then I made a quick trip over to check on the boys. This made me laugh!

Leighanna’s dad showing Justin what’s waiting for him if he’s a bad husband (which would never, ever happen cause they are made for each other!). And then back to the house to get Leighanna’s finishing touches.

Some of the most beautiful, creative bouquets I have ever seen!

Mom getting Leighanna into her dress. And I loved this moment because look at Leighanna’s face. I just love all the emotion here.

Kissing Justin’s ring before the ceremony. Couldn’t decide if I liked it vintage or in color with the natural lighting from the lamp.

The veil comes on!

A mom and daughter moment.

The guests have all arrived and she’s ready to be married!!

I am having a ball editing this wedding! Stay tuned for part two in the next week.

XOXO, Mariah

Her mommy, Christina, decorated her room in a beautiful Shabby Chic theme. Shabby Chic is just one of my very favorite things… so I figured I’d give a vintage feel to at least one image to go with all the beautiful dresses, shoes, and baby items in her room.

So many favorites from this session… hard to narrow it down to just a few. But here are some of my favorites for Baby Landis Grace and  her lovely mommy.

That one on the left… that looks like a big canvas to me. If I had a studio, that would be going on my wall!

Gotta love those details… her perfect head of hair and those squishy lips!

She is such a sweetheart… like I said, too many favorites to post!

Thanks so much Christina and Drew for having me up to your home and treating me to lovely tea and conversation!!

XOXO, Mariah

I really enjoyed photographing in Gruene. It was my first time down there and it was incredibly charming and filled with gorgeous spots!! I really appreciate Lara and Kat going with all my ideas!!

Can you believe they made this bouquet just before our session? Isn’t it totally gorgeous? And those EYELASHES!!! Oh my goodness… just beautiful.

Lara, you’re so lovely and it was wonderful to photograph this session for you!!

This was so funny because the skirt didn’t close all the way in the back! When she spun around, I got this great shot. I hope she doesn’t get mad at me when she’s 16 or something!