Rae Allen Photography

04/30/2024

Let's normalize what an actual family photo looks like. Let's normalize that nothing is perfect, nor will it ever be. Let's normalize play and family fun and getting just a little bit dirty.

Quit trying to make everything seem like a perfect instagram post because that's boring and fake. This photoshoot with the Pardue family is the most honest thing you're gonna see all day, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

04/23/2024

Heather's team was a power house squad that is clearly killing the real estate game. We had a great time shooting their headshots and group photos at a dream house in Austin a few months ago.

Don't go for years without an updated image for yourself. It's your brand and the first thing clients will see before they ever meet you in person. ♥️

02/29/2024

The sweetest morning elopement on a heart-shaped day.

Set in a meadow complete with babbling brooks, Natalie and Lane said I do with their closest family members.

It was a Valentine’s Day worth all of the love hype. Congratulations, you two! ❤️❤️❤️

01/28/2024

Super proud of these guys! Keep making the climb!

Enjoy an Upscale dining experience without breaking the bank By LISA CARLISLE | Photos courtesy of 17 SOUTH and RAE

01/16/2024

On the blog! A Winter Celebration with Mandi and Marco.
Venue: Old Bethany Weddings & Events
Floral:
Desserts: Morgan Pearl Cakes
Dress: Georgio's Bridal
Catering:
Bartending: DFW Bartending
Dj:

A Winter celebration at Old Bethany featured, a romantic dress, velvet green dresses, dark burgundy roses.

01/15/2024

Mandi Ranzinger. Every artist asks for someone who is creative and like-minded. Mandi is that girl. She was fun, relaxed, and willing to put her spin on her bridals this past November.

Just delivered their wedding gallery, and I can't wait to share more from their day at the upcoming Bliss Bridal Magazine show this January 21st from 1-4pm

Come say hi to me, and let's talk about what makes you so uniquely you.

Dress: Georgio's Bridal

11/05/2023

The Byington family let me chase them around this past Thursday for their fall family session. It was a great way to start my birthday weekend.

Eric and I have been speeding full steam ahead with life, work, and working on opening the restaurant. This was the perfect slowdown I needed.

This sweet family was a beautiful reminder to take deep breaths and just enjoy where you are. Work hard, of course, but never forget to work on playtime too.

10/16/2023

When facebook doesn't want your photos to upload right, you make it work with canva.

and had the perfect October day. Champagne colors, deep greens, and a golden sunset paled in comparison to the love of these two and their families. It was truly a sight to behold.

Venue, Floral, Coordination: Hidden Creek at StoneHaus
Dress: Coreena's Bridal Georgetown
Cake: Morgan Pearl Cakes
Food: La Luncheonette
Linens: Confetti Rentals
Dj:
Bar: Southbound Sips

06/30/2023

*Requirements for your engagement shoot*

There are none! Do want makes you feel the best! Want to wear a white dress and dance with your significant other in a wheat field, and you want your dogs to come? DO IT!

Feel like wearing a black tie outfit in a moody bar? Maybe keep it low-key in your favorite coffee bar?

Hell yes. Don't be afraid to let your vision come to life, and don't be afraid to tell me what you want.

There is no right or wrong way to go about it. The more genuine you are with the process and me, the better and more in love you'll feel about the final product because YOU had the vision.

I just executed it. 👍

06/29/2023

Butterflies, shades of purple, a stunning girl and dress, and the most beautiful Quinceanera a birthday girl could ask for.

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Catering:
Cake and Desserts:
DJ:
Dress:
Marquee:
Music: Marachi's Espuelas
Balloon Arch: Burst a Smile Balloons and More

06/28/2023

On the Blog: You’ll remember these two from our crisp fall engagement session last Fall. David and Janessa were so easy breezy and truly only had eyes for each other. Their wedding day was no different.
The Liney Moon Vali & Co. Bridal Ever Peach Floral Design Boost Photo Booth Co. David Castelan

Rae Allen Photography went on location this past April for a wedding party at the Liney Moon located in Dripping Springs, TX.

06/27/2023

Sam here.
It's been a minute and a few new followers so I wanted to say hey, howdy and hello! I'm the Rae in Rae Allen. Allen is a slightly altered version of Eric's middle name.

Just because this is a fun and informative post, I'll share a funny if not somewhat irritating thing about us as a couple that we've learned to navigate through.

I have always been a punctual personal. Like I show up early or scope a place out before hand because my anxiety sets in when I feel like I'm going to not be on time.

Well I married someone who views time as a construct. If he says he's on his way, that's code for I'm still in my pj's watching reels in bed, or I'm at another location and I'm not ready to leave yet.

As you can imagine, it drives me bananas. I would always ask him, "why don't you pay attention or keep time with where you are or where you need to be?"

His response...."I'm relationship based i keep time differently than you."

I used to roll my eyes at that, but then I started to pay attention.

Holy moly when we are with people, he NEVER looks at his phone. He is fully engaged with where he is and who he is with. He has some of the longest and most authentic relationships with people, because he is fully present when he is with them.

I know for a fact that translates to his photography work. He captures the best moments because he's right there living them with our clients.

Don't get me wrong, he STILL makes he late to things and it STILL bothers me to no end, but I've learned to release a little bit and try and be fully present like Eric is.

At least when we are late to meet up with friends everyone knows it's not me!