I love shooting engagement portraits in Austin, TX. The city is the perfect size for being able to hit up multiple locations, giving a collection some variety. I met Nana and Marcus at The Capitol for some nature driven images, then we made our way into the city. These guys are so nice, and were an absolute pleasure to photograph. The first photo in the series was not on our to do list for the day. We were on a hunt for a specific graffiti wall on the east side, and couldn’t find it. We ended up running into this crazy piece of artwork. Its not the most romantic location for engagement portraits, but it is super rad to say the least. Its always a great feeling when you discover something new in a city that has been exceeding your expectations for over a decade. Good work, Austin, TX. The other locations we hit were the blue wall next to the convention center (always a hit) and the Pflugerville pedestrian Bridge (best skyline shots around). I love ending engagement sessions at the bridge. The backside view of downtown really encapsulates the feel of this wonderful town, and never disappoints for photo ops. The key is to get there right at sunset to ensure the best lighting. There is little to no shade at this location, so any earlier would result in direct sun and some squinty eyes. My favorite shot from the day has got to be the first silhouette image in the series. That lens flare looks amazing, and the colors are great. This shot required little to no editing, and I am thrilled with the way it turned out. Enjoy this small sample from Marcus & Nana’s engagement session, and feel free to share this post with your friends and family.
Downtown Austin Engagement Photos by AJH Photography