Posts by mapplegate

Senior Session Outfit Guide: Girls Edition

Senior Session season is almost here—how exciting! One of the biggest questions I get is: what should I wear? The right outfit makes such a difference in how your photos look and how confident you feel. Here are a few tips to help you choose: Go for variety. Bring 2 to 3 outfits—a casual look,…

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Backyard Swimming Pool Maternity Session Austin, TX

When Breegan told me she wanted to do their maternity session right in the backyard of their Northwest Hills home—by the new swimming pool, with their fur babies and almost-two-year-old—I was all in! Choosing a location that feels both comfortable and personally meaningful always makes for the most beautiful, authentic images. Melanie, founder of Wild…

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Fatherhood Dad Sons South Congress Avenue Austin TX

In a world that often feels chaotic, it’s easy to forget the simple beauty of family life. But moments like these – a dad and his sons enjoying a stroll through one of the most iconic streets in Austin – serve as a beautiful reminder of the joy that comes from spending time with the…

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Tips for Photographing a Wedding from an Experienced Austin Pro

Photographing a wedding is a special responsibility, as you’re capturing memories that last a lifetime. Here are some tips to help you get the best shots: Plan Ahead Meet with the couple: Discuss their vision, preferred style, and must-have shots. Make a list of key moments (e.g., the first kiss, speeches, first dance). Scout the…

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Brittany Morrison B Spoke Advisory Lifestyle Headshots

Brittany Morrison is rewriting the story on giving back through her new endeavor, B Spoke Advisory. She is strengthening relationships between businesses and the community by helping non-profits achieve more abundance. She is also a dear friend, an amazing mom and wonderful human being. Click here to see more headshots from Wild Sparrow Photo Co.…

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Elite Austin Lifestyle Team and Headshots

I’ve been working with this amazing home staging firm, Elite Austin, for many years, capturing their team and individual headshots. We always have so much fun together! Click here to see more headshots from Wild Sparrow Photo Co. Melanie, founder of Wild Sparrow Photo Co., is a renowned natural light documentary and branding photographer in…

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Santa Minis 2024

Santa Phil was back with Wild Sparrow Photo Co. for the seventh year in a row! Click here to see more Santa Minis from Wild Sparrow Photo Co. Melanie, founder of Wild Sparrow Photo Co., is a renowned natural light documentary and branding photographer in Austin, Texas. New to Wild Sparrow? Learn more! For all…

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Ashley & Eric Wedding

Ashley Kidd is a 7x World Champion Wake Surfer and has taught hundreds of surfers. Her love story with Eric began on a work trip to Nashville. They fell hard, fast. Their energy is absolutely unmatched! Shooting this wedding was a dream. <3 First Touch Bride and Groom Portraits Ceremony Reception and Send-Off Location: The…

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