MoonTide Media - Coastal Bend Photographer

09/07/2024

Saying goodbye to these gorgeous summer colors 💐 and hello to lovely fall colors as we go into the berrrrrr months 🥰🧡🍂

Throwback to this gorgeous rainy day ceremony this past summer at ⛪️☂️🌊 Joy + Caleb 07.27.2024

08/25/2024

Frank + Rebecca 🩶🌊💍 had the most adorable story— two childhood sweethearts that drifted apart and paths crossed again later in life. So in love and so full of life 🫶

Had a beautiful morning ceremony on the beach in

08/24/2024

Destiny + Albert 🫶💍❤️‍🔥 y’all know I love a good downtown shoot 🤓 with all the new murals there are even more spots so we had a blast exploring!!

We’re gearing up for fall shoots and I have very few dates left so please reach out, I’d love to fill my calendar with some fun creative shoots! Maybe some spoOky shOoOtssss?? 🧿👻😏

Lawddddd it is STEAMY down here in stx and I am eager to get the heck out of dodge again next week. I’ll be in Portland, Cannon Beach, Seattle and maybe hopping around and 🏔️✈️🌲

See you arouuuuund ✌️

08/02/2024

Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue 🇺🇸 07.04.2024 Jamie + Joshua

07/22/2024

Haley + Alex 🫶💍 we had the most beautiful skies show out for us 🌅

I LOOOOVE shooting out at the seashore because of how many less people there are, how beautiful the grasslands and dunes are and how wild it feels 🧡

I’ve been camping out at PINS since I was a little girl and it’s such a special place for me, so I always get so excited when my couples are in for driving out that way (and battling the mosquitoes 😜)

Engagement shoots are also my absolute favorite because I get to chat and laugh and get to know my couples and we always have such a fun time and I adore seeing everyone’s unique love and relationship

Reach out if you want to book an engagement shoot! Let’s make some magic together 🪄✨

06/26/2024

I have a million amazing moments captured from Mary + Noah’s engagement session in Rockport, rehearsal dinner with the NYC skyline in the background, their ceremony in Elizabeth, NJ and beautiful reception in Florham Park.

But for now I’ll just post one of my favorites — in all her pure joy looking at her new husband as she hangs along the window of a vintage Excalibur 🤍

This was a gorgeous day and definitely probably worthy of a blog post because and I had a wild weekend of weddings on two separate sides of the continent and encountered a few trials along the way (including spending a night in the Newark airport 🙃) but that’s for another day and another post

Thanks for trusting us you two! 04.26.2024 🫶💍👑

06/22/2024

About to leave for a summer wedding this evening, and though I'm excited I can't help but reminisce on the spring weather and some of our April ceremonies 💕 These were shot by one of our lead shooters, Michael, and I'm obsessed with how sunny and vibrant these turned out 🥰 we love a spring beach park ceremony.

Congrats Andrea and Richard! 04.13.2024 💍 they were a blast!

06/10/2024

I know we mostly post couples on here since that’s what we capture the most between engagements, couples and weddings but just a friendly reminder that we ADORE maternity photos!

Whatever you have in mind, we’re down for! Wanna do a dreamy sunset beach session, backyard shoot like this one, a whimsical botanical theme or studio session we want to capture any and all the growing belliesssss!!! 🤩🤩🤩

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I captured these of one of my favorite people in the world while she was cookin’ her lil nugget 🥰 She ended up having him a week later and I know we’re all so happy we didn’t wait on this maternity session because it may not have happened! Most of these were taken in her MIL’s backyard and it worked out so perfectly. Another reason I tell people not to stress about location — we can make almost ANYTHING work. I would say location is at the bottom of the list of priorities when it comes to portrait / lifestyle sessions 🤓

I do have a couple concepts, too, I’m doing discounted sessions for so if you or any friends are preggo reach out to me and see if it might be something you’d be interested in, too!!

06/07/2024

I swear any time I’m just strolling along ocean drive, minding my own 🥱🎶 the wind is nowhere to be found. As soon as I have an elopement or other photoshoot, Zephyrus himself swoops down and blows us all into the next hemisphere.

Luckily I’m kind of used to it by now, and honestly living and doing photography in a beach town has actually (pure conjecture lol no scientific data behind this) made me a better photographer. Whenever I am traveling I am always so amazed at how much easier photoshoots are 🤣 like oh wow you guys don’t have to deal with absolutely no shade, the wind blowing at 50mph from an unfavorable direction along with sand and humidity? Crazy 😜

But Stephanie and Ryan were a dream! So easy-going and always down for any ideas — we did their engagements a couple months ago and had a blast with them then, too!

Also, I absolutely adored ’s outfit. I feel like she is the poster child of dressing for your environment on your wedding day while still staying true to your own style. Her dress was so classic yet comfortable for a quick shoreline elopement and I also always recommend my beach brides wear their hair up if they can due to the wind 💨 I’ve just seen too many gorgeous hairstyles get ruined as soon as they step out of the car due to high humidity and gusts.

I loved that they did their ceremony just the two of them and then went to meet their family and friends afterward at a local restaurant ( I believe! Always a solid choice 👌)

I’ll post some of their fun engagements eventually! Thanks guys for allowing me to capture your day! 🩶🩶🩶

05/05/2024

Had so much fun a few weeks ago with Melissa & Hunter bright and early for their sunrise 🌅 shoot out in Surfside. The sun was gorgeous and gave us some beautiful colors and there was almost no one else out on the beach with us.

This beach is special to them and I hope these pictures are as well, for the rest of their lives 💕

If you’re ever debating getting a package with an engagement shoot included let me be the first person to shout YESSSSS DO ITTTTT. You’ll never ever regret it.

04/30/2024

💥 LAST DAY TO VOTE!! Please share!!! 💥

I never made an official post but I was honored to be nominated in the Bend Magazine’s Local’s list under best wedding photographer! 👰🏻‍♀️💕

This is so crazy to me to be nominated amongst some heavy hitters in my industry after only doing this full time for a few years now. It’s WILD to me how far I’ve come it’s been beyond my wildest dreams.

The connections I’ve made in the industry and amongst my clients has been incredible to say the least. My favorite thing is leaving a wedding feeling like I’ve truly encapsulated the unique love of each couple I photograph.

I always tell my brides, “I want you to look back on these pictures in 20 years and FEEL exactly what you felt in that moment. The music playing in the background, all your friends and family laughing and celebrating, the pure joy you felt in that instance.” And it’s been such an honor to do just that for so many couples. Often I feel like I’ve made two new friends after I leave (sometimes more depending on the bridal party LOL)

Anyway! Considering who I am going up against, it’s a long shot to win but it would be so cool if you’ve ever looked at a photo of mine and thought, “wow that’s pretty neat…” or it has touched you in any way, if you could go vote for me!

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Under “Events” and then “Wedding Photographer”

01/10/2024

Scroll for more fun —> 🩵🙃🌊 Allyn & Mike 12.31.2023 ✨🥂

01/10/2024

A gorgeous ceremony on New Year’s Eve 🩵🌊✨

12/22/2023

A beautiful shot captured by for our gorgeous bride, Elizabeth, in Galveston, Texas.

Michael is awesome and has done a few jobs for me now that I’m not available for, or joined me as my second shooter and he has always KILLED it. I’m so happy to call him a friend and colleague 🥹🧡

I’ll definitely post more from this wedding soon because it was so stunning!

Idk if I need to shout it from the rooftops but we are not limited to South Texas! This year we traveled to Hawaii, Fredericksburg, Salt Lake City, Reno and more.

Hit us up! Wherever you land, we’ll meet you there 💞

12/16/2023

We’re still getting flowers and butterflies here in south Texas 🌻🧡✨ and I love it so much

It’s engagement season and my 2024 is filling up so please reach out if you’re looking to have your ceremony next year! I’d love to be your gal 🤗

The ‘book doesn’t always transfer my content from instagram — I’m much better about posting over there but my New Years Resolution (that I’m starting early 😜) is to work on sharing here more so here’s some pretty pictures from Sabrina & Max’s engagement session out at Goose Island!

12/16/2023

Ahhh, . 😅 this was such a whirlwind ceremony!!! I was on a longer layover from my trip to Hawaii and stars aligned for and I to connect for me to cover her wedding!! And I’m so glad we did!! It was in an ADORABLE venue .virgil in Reno, Nevada which was an old bank turned event space. I loved the brightness and marble everywhere 🖤🤎🤍

On a personal note — I made my first oops ever on accommodations 😅 I landed and realized I hadn’t booked anywhere to stay. Try finding a place to stay in Reno, Nevada on Labor Day weekend under $350 🤣 it’s a mistake I’ll never make again lol I also lost my only battery charger, made friends with an Uber driver who acted like my personal chauffeur (I LOVE WHEN YOUR UBERS COME THRUUUU) I’ll probably make a blog post about this trip eventually. It deserves it. Too many wild things.

It always comes together in the end 💕 absolutely gorgeous ceremony and love story, Alli & Isaiah 09.02.2023 💍

12/12/2023

This chapel at the Our Lady of the Lake University was gorgeous! Also maybe one day I’ll remember to share this bride’s Father’s first look. Those ones get me every time 🥹🧡 Erica was a stunning bride. Thanks for letting me capture your most precious moments, Zach and Erica! 💕💍

11/24/2023

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Lindsey & Kurtis 10-20-23
📷 MoonTide Media - Coastal Bend Photographer
Officiant: Pastor Rick Barrera with Texas Wedding Ministers
💐 Rose Soiree
Location: Port Aransas Beach
Wedding Package: Basic Beach Wedding

10/28/2023

“Oh look, another glorious morning. Makes me SICK” 🎃🧙‍♀️👻

I have a weekend full of weddings and this might be the first time since moving to corpus I’m missing the festival! 😭💔 hope everyone goes and checks it out, it’s my favorite corpus event! They always go all out 💯

Have a safe and exciting weekend, everyone!

Models styled by 🖤

10/26/2023

Not me just editing warmer and more muted to pretend we have even just a *smidge* of fall colors down here in south Texas 😅😂🍂

I haven’t gotten to do as many fall shoots as I wanted to because of how busy I’ve been with weddings and remodeling my house and a million trips and visits I’ve felt like I’ve been jam packed since March. Anyone else keep telling themselves it will slow down soon? 😅 and then months go by and you look up and it’s fall again? 🤣

It’s been a wild ride really honestly the last few years. I feel like I keep getting a firmer and firmer grasp on running my own business and innovating and streamlining and becoming more efficient. But then life throws another curveball and you second guess all over again.

I thrive on chaos and being busy but man I’ll be glad for December and January when I have a second to even glance at my back burner 🧡

Happy fall, y’all! 🍁🎃 Embrace the seasons of life — the times that are crazy and the times that are stagnant because they’re all so important in this journey. Cheers!

10/23/2023

09/15/2023

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Bianca and Isaac 9-9-23
📷 MoonTide Media - Coastal Bend Photographer
🎥 Glassway Productions
💐 Rose Soiree
🍰 Laura's Cupcakery
Location: Port Aransas Beach
Wedding Package: Premium Beach Wedding

09/10/2023

We got to follow Maria, owner of Oh Que Sweet a couple months ago through normal wedding cake delivery day and the and the pictures turned out fantastic 🤌✨ go give her a follow! She’s an amazing baker and business owner 🧡

08/22/2023

A love a quick miradores elopement downtown 🥰

Danielle and Jeffrey 7-27-23
📷 MoonTide Media - Coastal Bend Photographer
💐 Rose Soiree
Officiant: Reverend John Roberts with Texas Wedding Ministers
Location:
Miradores
Wedding Package: Basic Elopement

08/22/2023

Kendra & Landon 05.13.2023 🤎🥂

08/03/2023

Super cute fall set up! Mikayla is super talented go check her minis out 😍

07/27/2023

Melissa and Blake 7-14-23
📷 MoonTide Media - Coastal Bend Photographer
💐 Rose Soiree
Officiant: Reverend John Roberts with Texas Wedding Ministers
🍰 Laura's Cupcakery
Location: Port Aransas
Wedding Package: Deluxe Beach Wedding

07/25/2023

Blue hour 💙🌊

06/27/2023

Traci & Matt 🥰 I finally got to shoot INSIDE the chapel on the dunes and I was so excited! 🧡

Matthew and Traci 6-3-24
📷 MoonTide Media - Coastal Bend Photographer
🎥 Glassway Productions
💐 Rose Soiree
🌮 Island D's Cuisine
🍰 Laura's Cupcakery
Location: Chapel on the Dunes and Port Aransas Beach
Wedding Package: Premium Ceremony and Beach Reception with Bonfire

05/27/2023