Monica Bartels Photography

Monica Bartels Photography Austin Texas | Weddings | Family | Babies | Furbabies | Maternity | Birth | Engagement | Kiddos | You can text me at 806.283.6714 for prices and availability.
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Lubbock Photographer providing customized photography for my clients. I specialize in Family, Children, Babies, Birth, Maternity, Newborn, Fashion, Bo***ir, Seniors & Couples. I have a quite a few packages for all your needs such as a Milestone session, Birth Stories that comes with a Newborn session, etc. I also offer hourly rates for special occasions such as a Surprise proposal, Birthday Partie

s, Family Reunions. I offer Lifestyle sessions which are typically done in your home, Styled sessions which is usually done for models or business owners wanting to promote their business. I occasionally offer seasonal themed Mini Sessions a few times a year. I am usually booked full 2 to 4 weeks in advance and around the holidays, it's usually one to 2 months in advance. My most favorite part about this job is that I get to meet new people and see old friends as well! Most of my clients and their family becomes a dear friend of mine!

π™»πš˜πš˜πš” 𝚊𝚝 πšπš‘πšŽ πš–πš˜πš˜πš— πš’πš— πšπš‘πšŽ πšœπš”πš’, πš—πš˜πš πšπš‘πšŽ πš˜πš—πšŽ πš›πšŽπšπš•πšŽπšŒπšπšŽπš πš’πš— πšπš‘πšŽ πš•πšŠπš”πšŽ. ~ RumiWhen I first stepped behind the lens to capture Ja...
08/28/2026

π™»πš˜πš˜πš” 𝚊𝚝 πšπš‘πšŽ πš–πš˜πš˜πš— πš’πš— πšπš‘πšŽ πšœπš”πš’, πš—πš˜πš πšπš‘πšŽ πš˜πš—πšŽ πš›πšŽπšπš•πšŽπšŒπšπšŽπš πš’πš— πšπš‘πšŽ πš•πšŠπš”πšŽ. ~ Rumi

When I first stepped behind the lens to capture Jasmine’s portrait for her upcoming book, I wasn’t just taking pictures. I was documenting the profound transformation of a soul that refused to stay fractured.
She endured the heavy, silent weight of systemic trauma. But instead of letting that brokenness consume her, she chose to use her wounds as windows of light. She didn’t just survive the systemβ€”she rose to educate the world and fiercely advocate for the Deaf community, paving entirely new roads where none existed before. To see her is to witness the entire ocean in a single drop. I am deeply honored to be the photographer trusted to capture her light, her scars, and her legacy. Her story has officially come to the world. Link your buy her book is found on my bio!

08/28/2026

Ahh what an experience! Thank you Jasmine for having me do this with you and trusting me with your vision for this amazing book! A MUST read especially if you’re big on advocacy. It’s even on Amazon!! Support her in this important work she’s doing. I am posting her amazing shoot in the next post! Jaz Garcia Jasmine | Deaf Latina Author

VD: a Latinx woman with dark short curly hair wearing a cream white t shirt with teal,red,pink,yellow and orange stripes with text saying PEACHY sitting in a very well lit room with string lights in the background.

π™ΏπšŽπš›πšπšŽπšŒπšπš’πš˜πš—
08/05/2026

π™ΏπšŽπš›πšπšŽπšŒπšπš’πš˜πš—

08/03/2026

Been reflecting back on how I started my photography journey! ❀️

08/01/2026

Reflecting on day one as another year in business approaches. Growing this photography business completely transformed my life and taught me exactly which path to stay on. To those who couldn’t see the vision, thanks for the motivation. Every rep, every frame, and every year has been earned through hard work. Deeply rooted in my community and stronger than ever.

Book now. Schedule later. Give your family, milestone or your love the beautiful documentation it deserves. For a limite...
07/31/2026

Book now. Schedule later. Give your family, milestone or your love the beautiful documentation it deserves. For a limited time, we are opening up special $150 sessions for yall. Spaces are limited to ensure a highly personalized experience for every client. Secure your date: Text 806.283.6714 or email [email protected] to get started.

07/18/2026

Forget a trust fund. I just want good lighting πŸ˜‚

07/16/2026

Yall, look at this.
I’m hosting an exclusive, ultra small group Shoot Out event soon and I’ve been looking forward to this!

The Venue: A stunning private estate with an authentic retro vibe!

The Photographers: Limited to 8 spots total (Groups of 4 per station)

The Talent: 2 styled models + professional makeup. I already have one model- Arlene Ngalle! I would LOVE a q***r couple as our 2nd models?!

This is your chance to elevate your portfolio, practice directing talent, and network with local creators without fighting over angles.
Comment β€œI’M IN” below to get on the early-access VIP list for tickets and applications coming soon. Let’s do this! All is welcome!

06/19/2026

πšπš˜πš›πšŽπšŸπšŽπš› πš•πš˜πš˜πš”πšœ 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 πš˜πš— πšπš‘πšŽπš– 🀍

Together we’ll grow like the trees, with every season we change. ~Love in BloomIn the quiet space between two souls, the...
05/07/2026

Together we’ll grow like the trees, with every season we change. ~Love in Bloom

In the quiet space between two souls, there is a season for everything. Just as these plants draw strength from the earth, love is rooted in the steady, unseen growth that happens when we simply choose to show up for one another.
We aren’t the same people we were yesterday, and we won’t be the same tomorrow. Like the trees, we lean into the sunlight, weather the winters together, and trust that every change is just another way of blooming. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present and growing wild and free, side by side.
I feel so incredibly happy and blessed to hold this space for couples. It’s a gift to create a sanctuary where they feel comfortable enough to let down their guards, be vulnerable, and capture these beautiful, intimate moments of connection. SO many amazing couples sessions to share! (ID in comments)

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Austin, TX
78652

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+18062836714

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