Kelly Urban Photography

04/28/2026

It started with a cow named Brisket. 🐄🤠

Then came the mechanical bull, the fat heads, the fake money launchers, and hats branded during the ceremony.

Travis + Jenny’s Big Sky Barn wedding was the most Texas thing I’ve ever photographed.
Full blog post + gallery is LIVE.
�Link in bio to read their story. 🔗

Drop a 🐄 if you’d want Brisket at YOUR wedding!!!



🤠 – Venue (Big Sky Barn)
💄 – Hair + Makeup
🌸 .htx.atl – Flowers
🍰 – Cake
🎧 – DJ

04/28/2026

The #1 question I get before engagement sessions: "WHAT DO WE WEAR?!"
Deep breath. I've got you.

The best engagement session outfits are:�✅ Comfortable (you'll be moving around)�✅ Complementary (think blues, creams, earth tones — also consider the color of your location)�✅ Layered (jackets and cardigans add dimension)�✅ YOU (don't buy something totally new and uncomfortable)
The worst?
�❌ Matching exactly (no denim-on-denim, I'm begging you)�❌ Busy patterns (small prints only)�❌ Uncomfortable shoes (we'll be walking)
Save this for your session and thank me later!

DM me "OUTFITS" and I'll send you my full engagement session styling guide!

📍 Houston, Texas

04/24/2026

Sneak peek: Travis + Jenny’s wedding was everything. 🤠
A mechanical bull. A mini Highland cow named Brisket. Hats branded during the ceremony. A late-night hotdog booth. And some of the most epic portraits I’ve ever taken with a classic Ford truck.

This elegant country wedding at Big Sky Barn had personality for days.
I’m sharing the full blog + gallery this Tuesday — and trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
Drop a 🤠 if you’re coming back for the blog.

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04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day, Houston! 🌎

Weddings can be wasteful—but they don't have to be. Here are my favorite sustainable wedding tips that don't sacrifice an ounce of beauty:

🌿 Choose a venue with natural light (better photos, less energy)

🌿 Go digital with invites (Paperless Post is gorgeous, I promise)

🌿 Donate your flowers after (local nursing homes will cry happy tears)

🌿 Shop secondhand for decor (Facebook Marketplace is a goldmine)

🌿 Skip the favors (no one misses them, trust me)

Your wedding can be stunning AND sustainable. Small changes, big impact.

Drop a 🌎 if you're planning an eco-friendly wedding!

04/22/2026

The #1 thing my couples wish they’d done sooner?
Hired someone to manage the day.

Here’s the truth: you can DIY the planning.

But on the wedding day itself? You don’t want to be the one answering “where do these candles go?” while you’re zipping up your dress.

Enter: your Wedding Day Manager — someone like my go-to team

They don’t just decorate. They run the timeline, herd the vendors, and solve problems so you can stay in the moment.

Save this for your planning checklist. Your future married self will thank me. 💍

Which of these three tasks would stress you out most? 👇

04/17/2026

Brides forget things. It's fine. It's funny. Until it's not — then I fix it. 😅

I once had a bride forget her something borrowed, so I gave her my eyelash glue. She looked at me like I was crazy. Joke's on her — that same glue later saved a bridesmaid's broken nail AND reattached a groomsman's loose button.

Here's what else I've somehow survived:

👗 A bustle broke mid-reception. I watched a YouTube tutorial in a bathroom stall at 9 PM.
🕺 Last wedding I shot? The groom busted a button before the ceremony.
💃 The wedding before that? A guest split his pants doing the Cha-Cha Slide.
💅 Broken nail on a bridesmaid? Eyelash glue. Works like a charm.
💋 A bridesmaid hated her lipstick shade, tried to wipe it off with water and a tissue — only to realize it was lip stain. Cue panic. I pulled out makeup remover wipes and saved her from looking like she'd lost a fight with a fruit punch.
😭 Tears? Always have tissues. Also waterproof mascara in my bag for the bride.

Moral of the story: your photographer or wedding planner is quietly carrying a sewing kit, eyelash glue, safety pins, makeup remover, and zero judgment. We problem-solve in silence so you never even know something went wrong until way after.

What's the funniest thing YOU'VE forgotten or seen go wrong on a wedding day? Make me feel better about the veil story. 😂

📍 Houston, Texas

04/14/2026

Do you know a Junior or Senior who’s looking for senior portraits? Check this out!

Not your typical senior portraits. No stiff poses, no rushed sessions. Just relaxed, natural photos you'll actually want to post. Juniors & seniors. Starting at $350.

04/14/2026

The last wedding of 2025 was a brunch + disco dream. 🥞🪩

Painted books as table numbers. Cats in speech bubbles as place cards. A black jumpsuit. A floral lace gown. Handkerchiefs and a bow cut from mom’s wedding dress.

Friends officiated. The Breakfast Klub catered. A friend made the cake.

Read the full recap — link in bio.

📍 | 11.23.25
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04/13/2026

Vendor highlight!!

The Texas Renaissance Festival is pure fall magic. 🍂🏰

Fairy gardens, village lights, that old-world feel—and the best part? I’ll be hanging with the lovely ladies who run the show at their Open House on May 30th, scouting all the best photo spots before the fall season begins.

Here’s what I already know: golden hour light filters through the trees around 7 PM in the fall, giving you about 15 minutes of absolute romance. I know exactly where to place couples to capture every second of it.

Planning a wedding or elopement at TRF this fall? DM me ‘RENFEST’ and I’ll send you my full shot list for the grounds!

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04/08/2026

‘We’re so awkward in photos.’
I hear this at EVERY single consultation.

And then I show them this. 😏

Here’s the secret: you don’t need to know how to pose. You just need to trust someone who does. I’ll tell you where to put your hands, how to stand, when to look at each other—and when to ignore me completely.

By the end of our session, my couples forget I’m even there. And THAT’S when the magic happens.

As a fellow awkward person, I totally understand! That’s why I don’t erase awkward. I just make it look adorable. 🫶

Tag your ‘awkward’ partner and tell them I’ve got y’all.”

04/07/2026

Happy April, Houston! 🌸

April means warmer days, golden hour on repeat, and wildflowers doing their best (even if bluebonnets are sparse in our part of Texas).

Is it the peak wedding season? That’s probably fall. But April? April is when everyone remembers why they love spring—and rushes to book their photographer before summer hits. 😅

Here’s what I want every April bride and groom to know...

🌼 Golden hour is approximately 6:45–7:30pm—plan your portraits accordingly
🌼 The weather is gorgeous but can sneak up on you (bring touch-up powder + water)
🌼 Wildflowers > no flowers. Even a few blooms or open fields give you that soft spring look
🌼 I know the spots in our area that work without driving 3 hours for bluebonnets

If you’re having an April wedding, drop your date below so I can hype you up! 🥂
And if you’re still looking for a photographer for 2026 or 2027? Link in bio. Let’s talk. ✨