Lifestyle

Josh 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…

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Documentary Lifestyle Photography Sessions in Austin, Texas

Down-to-earth natural light documentary and branding photographer. Inspired by warmth, connection and retro film. Once we decide to work together, we will take a deep dive into your goals for the session. I’ll help you select outfits and accessories that you  feel and look your best in. Together, we choose an ideal location and time…

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Family 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…

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Ashley 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…

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The Best Locations for 2024 Fall Family Photos in Austin, TX

2024 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…

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Marybeth at Wild Heart Yoga in Austin

Marybeth at Wild Heart Yoga in Austin, TX 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 Sparrow? Learn more! For all the Austin vibes and latest documentary lifestyle photo inspo, connect on Instagram.

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Baby Max At Home Newborn Austin Texas

welcome, baby max 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 Sparrow? Learn more! For all the Austin vibes and latest documentary lifestyle photo inspo, connect on Instagram.

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Dawn and Hawkes at Saxon Pub in Austin, TX

Dawn and Hawkes release their new song, “Father’s House” at Saxon Pub in Austin, TX Followed up by Ashton Naylor 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 Sparrow? Learn more! For all the Austin vibes…

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Sam Reed Williams and Glen Collins Band at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood, TX

Two excellent country western bands at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood, TX Sam Reed Williams Glen Collins Band 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 Sparrow? Learn more! For all the Austin vibes and latest documentary…

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