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Wildflower engagement session: Jack & Jessy

Second time in a month at the LBJ wildflower center and I gotta say… despite the Texas heat, it is one of the COOLEST places to shoot in Austin! I had a great time with Jack & Jessy who happen to be getting married at Laguna Gloria, same venue as Karly & Chris who also had their engagement session at the LBJ Wildflower center!

Wild Flower engagement session at LBJ WFC



Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.



Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.





Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

Sunflower portrait at LBJ Wildflower Center.





Austin engagement session at LBJ Wildflower Center.

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Bride & Groom at Luster Pearl

A few months ago I had the pleasure to assist my very talented girlfriend Caroline with her clients “Day After” portrait session at Luster Pearl. I was unable to second shoot their wedding at Mercury Hall, but I knew these clients had style and I wanted be there! You might remember their vintage inspired picnic engagement photos that I posted a while back. Make sure to check out more photos from this session on Sweet Caroline’s Blog. Below are some of my favorites that I took while assisting. Enjoy!

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

Bride and Groom wedding photos at the Luster Pearl in Austin, Texas

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Heather - November 19, 2010 - 12:10 pm

I ADORE those first two photographs by the fireplace!! Awesome!

Heather - November 19, 2010 - 12:09 pm

Oh, I adore those shots in front of the fireplace!! Awesome work.

Matthew - November 15, 2010 - 7:01 am

WOW, pure art.

Amanda Basteen - November 10, 2010 - 8:45 am

Great job! That location is awesome! Beautiful as usual!

Ryan Brenizer - November 9, 2010 - 9:12 am

I love this. Fantastic style, location, and photos to match.

alex - November 6, 2010 - 11:26 pm

oh my oh my oh my. what a great remainder of how much work I need to do. The first three b/w are EPIC

Teresa K - November 5, 2010 - 9:27 pm

The second to the last is piercing!! The whole set has a great charm to it…and again, pushing that perspective as always…it’s fantastic!!

Joshua Gull - November 5, 2010 - 2:11 pm

Bne, you’re an animal. These are incredible man.

adam padgett weddings - November 5, 2010 - 1:15 pm

Killer set. Love the tilt shift stuff, and wonderful processing!

Adam Houseman - November 5, 2010 - 1:14 pm

Incredible set of images. What a gorgeous location. Well done Ben!

seth - November 5, 2010 - 12:06 pm

What a cool spot for a photo session. These are awesome! I love that last black and white photo.

Amber Hughes - November 5, 2010 - 11:15 am

Beautiful photos Ben! I absolutely love the location – the colours and texture are just perfect. Gives the whole set a wonderful feel!

Phill - November 5, 2010 - 9:13 am

Fantastic as they all are, the images where you’ve employed in frame framing are the product of poetry marrying geometry.

Ashley Gillett - November 5, 2010 - 8:04 am

Wow, the second to last one, the b&w, gorgeous!! The bride is a real beauty, and the look in her eyes is perfection. :)

Mike Paulie - November 5, 2010 - 6:42 am

Ben, your photography is always original and inspiring and this lovely couple is no exception. Awesome!

Mark Kalkwarf - November 5, 2010 - 6:07 am

What an amazing location to shoot in. You have done an outstanding job, very well done. Your black and white images stood out for me. Very powerful and great mood. The shot of the couple sitting take through a fire place is SUPER COOL. Well done again.

Latoya Roberson - November 5, 2010 - 12:14 am

Totally fab! I can’t pick a favorite. They are all great!

Magan Blasig - November 4, 2010 - 11:02 pm

So, so beautiful Ben. Love the TS – it’s perfect for these. :) Awesome job!

Paul Rowland - November 4, 2010 - 9:59 pm

What an awesome location for a shoot. Your work is always great – these are no exception.

Jessie - November 4, 2010 - 8:00 pm

Your images are incredible. Loved the peeking through the fireplace!

Jon - November 4, 2010 - 6:52 pm

Very cool, excellent use of the environment and geometric shapes

Jennifer - November 4, 2010 - 1:41 pm

Wow. Gorgeous photos, stunning location! The fireplace peek and the outdoor BW are my faves.

Elissa - November 4, 2010 - 7:23 am

Gorgeous. I love your eye.

Brittany - November 4, 2010 - 3:09 am

Um. love love love. Seriously. Everything about these images. The couple. Their style. The location. Everything!

Austin Engagement Photos: Lacey + Chris

Lacey & Chris are getting married at the Barr Mansion in Austin Texas in November. We took their engagement photos out at their parents Lake House in Spicewood. Such a beautiful place… Lacey and Chris were fantastic and I can’t wait till the wedding! Enjoy!

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[...] had an amazing wedding last month at the Barr Mansion on a beautiful November evening. You can find Chris & Lacey’s engagement photos here and Lacey’s gorgeous bridal portraits at Mayfield Park here. Every last detail they put into [...]

Sneak Peek: Travis & Payton’s Wedding at Barr Mansion

Every now and again I get to do something different… This weekend I filmed Travis & Payton’s wedding at The Barr Mansion. You might remember my time-lapse video of Matt & Cori’s wedding at the Terrace Club that I shot a while back. Well, I am at it again, this time with a full arsenal of DSLR cameras and the help of another local videographer, Richard Lizama. I will have the full wedding trailer on my blog soon, but in the mean time, enjoy this time-lapse video of the entire day. Watch as we run around like little ants…;)Music: White Sky by Vampire Weekend off the album Contra



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Engagement photos at Butler Park: Debra & Scott

Debra & Scott are getting married at Natures Point in Logo vista next week! Scott was such a trooper and did a great job despite getting food poisoning the night before the shoot. The show must go on I say! Here are some of my favorites from the engagement session at Butler Park. Enjoy!

Austin Engagement Pictures at butler park.














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[...] have never shot a wedding at Nature’s Point so when Debra & Scott told me the location of their ceremony, I was thrilled! It’s a beautiful venue overlooking [...]

Melissa Lawler - May 19, 2010 - 6:57 am

I like all of these, but I really love that first one. Nice work!

Engagement Photos at Zilker Park: Sean & Elisha

Sean and Elisha decided to have their engagement photos taken at Zilker Park in Austin. One spot in particular has some significant meaning to them out on the edge of Lady Bird Lake. Near Barton Springs pool is a gazebo where Sean and Elisha bought one of the bricks that laid the foundation. So cute!


















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[...] at Barr Mansion burned down after a lighting storm late one night. I am so glad I got to shoot Sean & Alisha’s wedding before tragedy struck. And what a beautiful day it was! Sun was shinning and the birds were [...]

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