Posts by mapplegate
Santa Mini Sessions at The Lumen Room Austin 2024
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to Austin. Santa Phil is back for a seventh year of Santa Minis with Wild Sparrow Photo Co. This year, Santa Minis will take place at The Lumen Room, which is a beautiful natural light photography studio in South Austin on Friday, December 6th. Skip the long lines…
Read MoreJosh Weathers at ACL LIVE at 3TEN Austin, TX
My mother, Kathy and Josh’s mother, Shon have been best friends since they were in elementary school. I believe they bonded on a walk home from school on the first day one year. I love to hear their stories and am inspired by their friendship that has lasted for more than 60 years. These photographs…
Read MoreAt-home Newborn Lifestyle Photography in Clarksville Austin
The at-home newborn lifestyle session is the perfect location to capture all of that new baby love! It’s your happy place. No travel required! They usually last between 45 minutes to an hour. We book tentatively for 7-14 days after due date (mid-day, weekday) and adjust if needed. welcome, baby cliff <3 Melanie, founder…
Read MoreJonathan Terrell at The White Horse Austin, TX
I got two red aces up my sleeve I got a lotta good highway out in front of me Full of laughing señoritas and tumbling dice Hot damn, I love it, it’s a cowboy’s life Never miss a JT show! Jonathan Terrell at The White Horse in Austin, TX Melanie, founder of Wild Sparrow Photo…
Read MoreFamily Lifestyle Photography Mount Bonnell Austin TX
Absolutely one of my favorite locations in the Austin area if you’re looking to capture the lake and hills. I love to shoot right up until sunset (even a few after!) to truly capture the serenity of this spot! Melanie, founder of Wild Sparrow Photo Co., is a renowned natural light documentary and branding photographer…
Read MoreAshley Adams Tumbleweed Coffee and Cocktails Blue Hole Wimberley The Book
We snapped these dreamy photographs at Blue Hole in Wimberley. Partially for her new business venture, partially for the coffee table book I’m working on. Ashley is an on-camera host and a new small business owner. Her career in entertainment started here in Austin in 2005, leaving in 2010 for Los Angeles in greater pursuit…
Read MoreThe Best Locations for 2025 Fall Family Photos in Austin, TX
2025 Austin Photo Shoot Location Guide There are so many amazing spots to take pictures in Austin, TX. Deciding which one is the right fit for you can be a challenge, so click on the thumbnails below to view more photographs from each location. In true Texan style, I created a roundup of my favorite…
Read MoreBaby Cole At Home Newborn Lifestyle Session Austin San Antonio
Welcome, Baby Cole The at-home newborn lifestyle session is the perfect location to capture all of that new baby love! It’s your happy place. No travel required! Melanie, founder of Wild Sparrow Photo Co., is a renowned documentary photographer in Austin, Texas attempting to record the world the way she sees it. New to Wild…
Read MoreChris and Miranda Couples Photoshoot Along South Congress in Austin Texas
Chris and Miranda of Dawn and Hawkes along SoCo in Austin, TX Capturing your connection and fave spots to hang out is invaluable. Plus who doesn’t want gorgeous photos of the two of your blown up on your walls?! Melanie, founder of Wild Sparrow Photo Co., is a renowned documentary photographer in Austin, Texas attempting…
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