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Retro At Home Newborn Lifestyle Session in Austin, Texas

My inspiration and vision for every session hits the hardest within the first 5 minutes of shooting. For that reason, I don’t do a whole lot of investigation or planning before-hand. Some might say fail to plan, plan to fail. Not me! Even with an individual client or family, there are always ever-evolving circumstances. It…

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Sarah + Emilio // Lifestyle Wedding Photographer in Austin, Texas

When Sarah reached out to me earlier this year to let me know she’d quietly been following my work and growth since 2017, and the time had finally come for me to capture her wedding day, I knew it would be incredibly special. What a beautiful gift it is for someone to believe in my…

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Baby girl, they love you… to the moon.

When I walk into a home, I can feel the energy, I can feel the love. There are many different types of love. Some are difficult, some are easy. Some are simply refreshing. There’s that kind where you just sense that no matter what, these people are for each other and not against each other.…

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University of Texas Senior Lifestyle Portrait Session on Campus | Austin, Texas

So many amazing and meaningful spots on campus to photograph Seniors like the old Dobie Mall courtyard, infamous blue door, tower and fountain! Always an adventure.          Senior lifestyle portrait session at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Ready to book your session? Let’s get connected. Follow my journey on Instagram. @melanieapplegatephotography

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Valentine Mini Sessions 2020 at One Eleven East

Valentine Mini Sessions 2020 Sunday, January 26th | 2:35pm – 4:05pm One Eleven East, Hutto Click here to see of one my favorite lifestyle sessions from One Eleven East! Love is in the air! I chose this bright and airy location with neutral, earthy elements so that your little’s V Day outfit will really stand…

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