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“Everything good for us happens at a coffee shop.” That’s what Gabby and Illiana told me as we planned their engagement shoot at La Villita Historic Village in San Antonio. And as their engagement photographer, I have to agree! Gabby and Illiana have been together since high school, and their quiet, comfortable love was a […]

Engagement

January 16, 2026

Coffee Shop Engagement Photos at La Villita Historic Village

A photo of two women holding hands taken through the window of a coffee shop near the Pearl District in San Antonio
A photo of two women holding hands taken through the window of a coffee shop near the Pearl District in San Antonio

(and Where to Take Them in Austin & San Antonio) Bar engagement photos are moody, cool, and made for couples who want something a little different. If your idea of romance looks more like vibey lighting, cocktails, and leather jackets instead of picnics in a sunlit field, this one’s for you, friend. For couples in […]

Engagement, Portrait

May 2, 2025

The Effortlessly Cool Bar Engagement Photos Trend

Iconic Backdrops for Engagement Pictures in Austin When Lauren first reached out after seeing my Laguna Gloria Indian wedding portraits, I knew they were my kind of couple. They loved my work’s timeless, elevated vibe and wanted their Austin engagement photos to have a similar look — but with a playful and personal twist. Lauren […]

Engagement

November 22, 2024

Austin Engagement Photos at the Capitol & South Congress

A Comfort TX Engagement Session with a Fun Motocross Twist When Cinthya and Kyle reached out to me about capturing their engagement photos, I was thrilled to hear they wanted to incorporate some of their favorite things into the session. They made the drive all the way from Midland to the beautiful Hill Country, bringing […]

Engagement

September 6, 2024

Joshua Springs Preserve Engagement Photos

Planning Your San Antonio Engagement Photos | My Favorite Spots as a Local Engagement Photographer San Antonio is without question one of the friendliest cities in Texas and has a special spot in my heart for many reasons. From the meandering River Walk and riverboats to the historic missions scattered in the heart of downtown, […]

Engagement

August 16, 2024

Best San Antonio Engagement Photo Locations

As a San Antonio engagement photographer, I always love the opportunity to work with diverse couples. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a gay military couple for their last-minute engagement session at the Pearl in San Antonio, Texas. The couple was both excited and nervous, as this was their first “professional” photo shoot together. […]

Engagement

August 3, 2023

LGBTQ Pearl Engagement Session

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